[XmarX]

Hello folks!

I have a Topping NX4 DSD amp/dac and my main use cases are Spotify and PC gaming.
Would love an open sounding (like that of a good pair of bookshelf speakers) device and a flat frequency response.

I'm a bit partial to open-back earbuds but please reply with your suggestions. I plan to get one during the current sale (or may be wait till 11-11 sale?).

Thank you!

 

[pbui44]

If you don't mind used, then check out the discontinued Sennheiser HD558 that uses the same exact driver model as the Neumann NDH 30, like this one:

https://www.kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzeige/sennheiser-hd558/2490631692-172-4561

 

[XmarX]

If you don't mind used, then check out the discontinued Sennheiser HD558 that uses the same exact driver model as the Neumann NDH 30, like this one:

https://www.kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzeige/sennheiser-hd558/2490631692-172-4561

Thanks for the reply. But I can't seem to make my mind up to buy a used headphone! Sorry!
Do you think for the amount I quoted (£70 - $90 - 82 euros), no good quality solutions won't be available?

 

[XmarX]

If you don't mind used, then check out the discontinued Sennheiser HD558 that uses the same exact driver model as the Neumann NDH 30, like this one:

https://www.kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzeige/sennheiser-hd558/2490631692-172-4561

Update: I have spotted a 'new' HD558 for £125 plus additional shipping. Is it worth it?

 

[XmarX]

Any idea about https://crinacle.com/graphs/headphones/akg-k612-pro/

 

[pbui44]

Update: I have spotted a 'new' HD558 for £125 plus additional shipping. Is it worth it?

Yeah, you should just be looking at the HD560S new at that point. Apparently, the US received a whole lot more stock of the HD558 than the UK.

Any idea about https://crinacle.com/graphs/headphones/akg-k612-pro/

I have heard many good things about the AKG 612. If you want to look for a used AKG with a detachable cable, then look for the AKG K702, K712, or Q701. These have a huge soundstage for the price, making them excellent for medium-to-large ensemble genres and have a slew of easier mods and repairs online as well.

 

[XmarX]

Yeah, you should just be looking at the HD560S new at that point. Apparently, the US received a whole lot more stock of the HD558 than the UK.



I have heard many good things about the AKG 612. If you want to look for a used AKG with a detachable cable, then look for the AKG K702, K712, or Q701. These have a huge soundstage for the price, making them excellent for medium-to-large ensemble genres and have a slew of easier mods and repairs online as well.

Thanks for the reply.

I have been looking at the measurements without smoothing and finding AKG headphones have a very 'rough' treble. Is that a problem?
https://diyaudioheaven.wordpress.com/headphones/measurements/akg/k702/

 

[XmarX]

I'm seeing some good offers - £118 for Sennheiser HD 560S in the UK.
Is it a good price?

 

[XmarX]

I just bought the HD 560S

 

[pbui44]

I have heard many good things about the HD560S, but post your experiences with it.

 

[XmarX]

I have heard many good things about the HD560S, but post your experiences with it.

For sure!

But my current reference is Galaxy Buds Pro and a Jade Audio IEM (that's all I have at the moment). So, my opinion might not matter much.

 

[XmarX]

I have heard many good things about the HD560S, but post your experiences with it.

I love the soundstage width. It's very very wide to my ears. The bass is good but a bit low in quantity (had to turn on NX4's bass boost on). I guess It needs some eq.
Music feels very 'real' if I can say so compared to my Galaxy Buds Pro.
Recommended IMO.

Just tried a bass-heavy track and my ears are shaking lol
So I guess it definitely need some bass boost or eq for bassheads.

Can't wait to play Warthunder with it lol
It's gonna be insane!