[CuriousN]

I am looking for headphones with the best ventilation to keep my ears cool. Ideally they should also be able to be driven from a portable amplifier, like FiiO BTR5. I would also like them to respond well to EQ, so that I can increase the bass response.

Sony MDR-MA900 seem great, but it is difficult to find them.

AKG K1000, MYSPHERE, SR1a seem too hard to drive.

Philips SHP9500 and Sennheiser HD800 have the best temperature measurements here: https://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/philips/shp9500

However, I doubt that they will be as well ventilated as Sony MDR-MA900.

 

[chocolates]

i've been pretty happy with the ATH-R70X for all of the things you asked for - ventilation, easily driven, and responds well to EQ. they fit my head extremely well and are probably one of the most comfortable headphones i've ever tried, though ymmv.

 

[CuriousN]

How easy is it to drive ATH-R70X? The impedance is 470 ohms.

 

[Kazzaaa]

AKG 712 Pros are my go to headphones. I find myself reaching for them over my HD 6XX, Focal Elex and LCD2C despite it being the oldest in my collection.

 

[silent-circuit]

How easy is it to drive ATH-R70X? The impedance is 470 ohms.

They definitely need an amp (not going to run well straight out of a laptop or most phones, say) but they're fairly sensitive despite the high ohm rating. I have run my pair off the little A&K XB10 via the 2.5mm balanced out without issue, though I do have to turn it almost all the way up.

 

[m-i-c-k-e-y]

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