[Mhog55]

If you want something similar to the 660s at $150 then it's the 58x no questions asked.

This. If you want an easier to drive closed back, you could look into the Audio Technica ath Msr7b.

 

[shortStack]

This. If you want an easier to drive closed back, you could look into the Audio Technica ath Msr7b.

Thank you, but I'm looking for an open back. Right now.

 

[Mhog55]

Thank you, but I'm looking for an open back. Right now.

58X is similar to the 660s (own both). 660s is a little more detailed and neutral. 58X has more low end and low mids. I prefer the mids of the 58X, and listen to them more than my 660s.

 

[shortStack]

58X is similar to the 660s (own both). 660s is a little more detailed and neutral. 58X has more low end and low mids. I prefer the mids of the 58X, and listen to them more than my 660s.

Thank you!

 

[tkh531]

Just to comment on the comfort portion since you've mentioned that was a concern, I find the 58X more comfortable than the 4XX overall. You might find that the clamp force on the 58X at first can be a bit tight but after a while they're much more comfy imo, especially with the headband padding on the 4XX being basically nonexistent.

 

[pjones5]

Just to comment on the comfort portion since you've mentioned that was a concern, I find the 58X more comfortable than the 4XX overall. You might find that the clamp force on the 58X at first can be a bit tight but after a while they're much more comfy imo, especially with the headband padding on the 4XX being basically nonexistent.

I don't have the 58X, but the 6XXs and I agree - the 6XXs are more comfortable for longer listening sessions than the 4XXs.

 

[tamtrum]

I like my hd600 for long listening sessions. Ive also heard good things about the harman neutral K371, that should be right at your budget as well.

 

[shortStack]

I like my hd600 for long listening sessions. Ive also heard good things about the harman neutral K371, that should be right at your budget as well.

thank you, i will look into it.

 

[pjones5]

thank you, i will look into it.

The K371s are a nice pair of cans for their price. I did end up returning them though because they had a pretty small sound stage so there would be moments where too much detail was being crammed into to little of a space. If you're going to go the studio monitor route, I actually prefer the Sony MDR-7506s which are a classic. You can buy upgraded pads for them to make them more comfortable. But yeah, if you're talking budget, closed-back studio headphones - I prefer the 7506 sound signature of the K371. Yet still, the 7506s can't compete with the 6XXs (or 58Xs) - assuming you have the power to drive them.