Closed, comfort cans

Jul 23, 2016 at 1:39 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 3

wayned

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I am going to buy a closed over ear headphones (circumaural) with good isolation.
Purposes are music (edm and trance mostly), movies and live meetings. I'am not heavy bass oriented (not basshead).
Sources are desktop pc (decent sound card), phone (high-end).
Possible upgrade of sound card, external DAC/Amp like Fiio Q1.
 
Looking for AKG K52 or K72, Sennheiser 451 or ATHm30x.
Don't have so much choice in my country.
Price point is around 100$.
 
Good isolation and comfort are pretty important for me.
I've read AKG K52/72/92 thread and there are no such good impressions. But these are most comfort.
 
Also, Sennheiser 451/461 are also "not excellent".
ATHm30x are hardest to run and the most heath produced while listening.
 
Don't expect ultra quality for 100$, but looking for the best solution between these models (sound+comfort compromise).
Maybe i can look for another in similar prices.
 
Jul 23, 2016 at 2:40 PM Post #2 of 3
I've seen the ATH-M50x on sale for as low as $100, and you could probably find it used for under $100, but I'm not sure how shipping, taxes, import fees, etc would work out for you, depending on where you are.
 
Jul 23, 2016 at 2:41 PM Post #3 of 3
The Sony DRZX701IP (or ZX700) is an extremely comfortable headphone that isolates very well. Lower bass is quite light, but midbass is actually pretty decent; they have a fair bit of impact to them.
 
Only real downside is the cable is short, only about 3-4 feet. Makes it nice for portable use, but you'll almost certainly need an extension cable for home use.
 

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