[YUUHUU]

hello guys im looking to upgrade my hifiman 400i to something better. since i just broke up with my fiance, i find my self with 2000$ worth of money to spend on my self, and there's no better way then to blow them all on an end game headphones. Im looking at lcd x right now should i go for it? Or i there something better in that price range? I like all types of music be it rock or classic. Im looking for the best allrounder in this price range.
Thanks in advance

 

[Bastianpp]

I think the Ether flow can be a really good all rounder !, for me sound really good after burn-in ( 200 hrs ).
Pretty neutral, good in every way if you want more of <bass,mids,treble, etc> you can change the Amplifier/dac, i enjoy a lot this headphone .

 

[Hifiearspeakers]

For $2000 you can get a used He1000 V2. The best headphone I’ve ever owned.

 

[Alcophone]

Ether Flow would be my pick. The LCD-X isn't bad either, but I enjoyed the Ether Flow more. Depends on your taste, in the end. If you can't audition them, Audeze offers 30-day trials.

 

[wasupdog]

depends on what your sound preference is. if you like the 400i then chances are you'll like the hek v1 or v2. it's a great headphone but it needs proper amplification and also the rest of the audio chain to sound it's best. if you stretch your budget a little you can also shoot for used utopias or lcd-4 but i would try and get a demo in first.

hex, utopia and clear can sound good straight out of a mojo or lower powered amp. many of the rest need more power.

 

[baiyy1986]

Try LCD-3F 2016 if you like LCD-X. less bass but give you a more balanced sound.

 

[Scutey]

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro, best hp's I've ever heard, clear extended and detailed highs, slightly warm detailed mids, excellent, taught powerful bass, super transparent and resolving. Brilliant!.

 

[HoloSpice]

Stax L700 nuff said

 

[arteom]

I'd try a Stax SR 007 if I had that kinda money to spend. Pick one up second hand, spend rest on an amp.

 

[WilliamWykeham]

I've bought all my high end headphones used and you might want to consider a LCD3 for rock or HD800/HD800s for classical. HE1000 is a great all-rounder if you can find it for $2k (where I bought mine) a few months ago.