[shawns]

Hey guys!


I'm looking for a new set of cans, something fun with just a nice sound profile. I don't really need anything perfectly flat. Currently, I have the Ananda Stealths from Hifiman and I'm loving them. I also have a pair of HD600s.


Any recommendations welcomed!

 

[dunring]

Are you looking just for headphones or something different like IEMs? I've had those and the stealth is epic for gaming, the hd600 is a safe bet. What difference do you want?

 

[shawns]

Are you looking just for headphones or something different like IEMs? I've had those and the stealth is epic for gaming, the hd600 is a safe bet. What difference do you want?

I'm looking for headphones, I really dislike IEMs. The main difference I want is something closed back. I'm getting a roommate soon and a pair of closed-back headphones would probably be nice to have.

 

[FMbass89]

I have the Schiit stack and hd 600, which should be right around your budget, if a bit over. Highly recommend.

 

[Namtar]

My favorite cans were the Shure 1840. And I’ve heard excellent things about the 1540 closed back. The ear pads are my favorite ones out there.

 

[Zombiekiller5072]

Personally I really like the Meze 99 Classics. They look beautiful and in my opinion are very good sounding. They are a bit bassy but, if you like bass like I do then you'll enjoy them. I personally use them on my gaming PC and they sound great out of it.

 

[thecrow]

Akg k371

 

[treys1]

Personally I really like the Meze 99 Classics. They look beautiful and in my opinion are very good sounding. They are a bit bassy but, if you like bass like I do then you'll enjoy them. I personally use them on my gaming PC and they sound great out of it.

Another vote for Meze 99 for a lower cost option, specifically the Noir from Drop for $200 with Brainwavz Sheepskin pads have outlived many sets I have auditioned.

 

[Mhog55]

Ibasso SR3 / SR2

 

[voja]

Ibasso SR3 / SR2

+1

SR2 if you are looking for a more fun take on a reference sound signature (you can switch between more fun and more reference with the included two sets of pads)
SR3 if you are looking for a natural reference sound signature. This one is much more finely tuned, there's less bass, the timbre is more accurate and natural, the mids have more clarity, as a whole, a more serious can.

These two are my favorite cans to date.

 

[Nickapalooza86]

Well you have my first recommendation, the Ananda Stealth and a ton of people's recommendation the HD600 but are you looking to add another open back or interested in going closed? I have the Ananda Stealth and find that my Focal Elegia is the perfect compliment to it for a closed back.