HD518 upgrade

[OkiDoki233]

Hello everyone,

I'm looking to upgrade to something newer from my Sennheiser HD518. They are getting quite... tired. But to be fair - I did use them almost every day since I bought them new in 2012.

My main focus is music. I like the sound of the HD518 but I gotta admit that bass is really not their strong suit. So a little bit more punch wouldn't hurt.

The HD560s looks like the best option from what I've seen/read so far.
I was also taking a look at the DT 900 Pro X but those are 1/3 more expensive around here and apparently not any better (?).

Budget ideally around 250-300 EUR/USD.

Thank you for any tips.

 

[pbui44]

If you can audition them, then try out this combo:

https://www.headphones.cz/sluchatkove-zesilovace/audiofilske/xduoo-mt-602

https://www.headphones.cz/domaci/audiofilska/sivga-phoenix2

Otherwise, you can get this combo to have an amp to drive your HD518 to its fullest potential and a closed-back in the Ultrasone Pro 900i for all the bass that you need:

https://www.thomannmusic.com/lake_people_g103_s_mkii.htm

https://www.thomannmusic.com/ultrasone_pro_900i.htm

If you want a bang-for-buck combo, an Amazon reviewer said that the HD6XX works very well with the iFi Zen Can Air, so you can pair that with a HD600 and expect great results:

https://www.thomannmusic.com/sennheiser_hd_600_new_version_2019.htm

https://www.amazon.de/-/en/iFi-Zen-Air-CAN-Resolution-Black/dp/B09V7TQWPZ/ref=sr_1_2

Lastly, if you just want to get a closed-back wireless over-ear for more bass and just get any amp above to leave at home with your HD518, then here is one with a lot of value:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Betron-Bluetooth-Headphones-Performance-Microphone-Black/dp/B01MTSC72P

BTW, all of these combos are just above your stated budget, but this is assuming that all combos have many or all fees included.