Help me choosing

[iBacon]

Hey
 
 
I am looking for a new pair of headphones. They need to be under 525 dollars (353 GBP)
 
I am going to use the headphones for pretty much everything. Gaming, music at home, music from iPhone, skyping, movies... everything.
 
They need to have/be the following:
 
Closed back (i don't want people around me to hear what i'm listening to)
Little leakage
Not very old headphones, I want to be able to Google the headphone and not see old links
Good frequency responses
Good reviews
Over ear cups
Comfortable (gonna use them for long sessions)
 
I am planning to spend some money on an amp (would be nice if you link me to one that is good)
 
 
I have done some research and I have considered the following:
 
Denon AH-D2000
Sennheiser momentum black
Audio Technica ATH A900x
Bose quiet comfort 15
Sony MDR-1RNC
Beyerdynamic custom one pro
AKG K550
AKG K551
 
Hifiman HE-400 (open back, I know)
AKG Q701 (open back, I know)
AKG K701 (open back, I know)

 

[MattTCG]

What sound signature do you prefer? Neutral, bright/analytical, warm/bassy?
 
The best closed backs I've heard are the Maddogs by Mr. Speakers. The perform better than the cheaper denon d2k and even the d5k for that matter. They hit a lot of your check boxes: closed back, comfortable, good reviews, very little leakage, over the ear ect. 
 
They are $300 plus shipping. A good amp to get for these entry level is the Schitt magni/modi combo which runs $200 plus ship...right at your budget and would be an outstanding setup. This gives you dedicated amp and separate dac.
 
gL!!
 
 
Welcome to headfi!! Sorry about your wallet. 

 

[iBacon]

I don't quite know what signature I like best for headphones sound wise... call me a noob if you want haha 

 
Great suggestion for headphones and amp, I will most likely get them both

 

Welcome to headfi!! Sorry about your wallet. 

 
 
Hahahahahahhah, funny guy 

 

[MattTCG]

It would be a tremendous start. These headphones compete with MUCH more expensive offerings. I'd call them one of the best bang for the buck headphones in the game. And the have a 14 days no questions asked return policy. 

 
gL!!

 

[iBacon]

cant find very many reviews on the web, is it quiet new to the market?

 

[iBacon]

also, could you link me to the Schitt magni/modi combo ?

 

[MattTCG]

http://schiit.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=0&products_id=13
 
https://www.mrspeakers.com/
 
Reviews:
 
https://www.mrspeakers.com/Mrspeakers-Mad-Dog-Headphone-in-Media
 
 
gL!!

 

[iBacon]

I thought the amp combo was 200$ the one you linked is 99$ ?

 

[MattTCG]

That was for the amp. The dac is here:
 
http://schiit.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=0&products_id=14

 

[iBacon]

Sorry, im a noob. So i need the dac and the amp to get the most out of my headphones?

 

[MattTCG]

Yep...
 
The dac will make quite a difference and this combo for $200 is a very nice deal. You don't HAVE to have it, but it will make a nice difference. 

 

[iBacon]

Thank you very much good sir. I will buy all 3 products.

 

[MattTCG]

You will be a happy camper. 

 
Shoot me a pm when it all comes and tell me what you think. I wish that I could have started with the setup you'll have. 

 Most people spend at least a couple grand in different hp's and gear to get to the point you'll be at.
 
Enjoy!!

 

[iBacon]

Thanks again, ill pm you when i get it all

 

[iBacon]

How does the Mad dogs compare to sennheiser momentum?