[algloom]

Hello. Before buying new headphones I would like to get some advice.

I'm currently using a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 to power my headphones and Sennheiser HD650. I love how Sennheiser HD650 sounds, how comfortable they are and that they have a detachable cable. However I have one major problem. They are open. I live in a somewhat noisy household and would just like to tune out for a little time, with listening to headphones that block out some of the sound. So I was thinking that maybe I should buy a different set of headphones that are closed.

My budget is from 300€ to 600€. I can pay more if the headphones are worth it. However I'm looking for something that is good value for money. If possible, I obviously would prefer to pay less.

Can I get headphones in that range that have a detachable cable, are comfortable, are closed and sound nice? I'd really be thankful for any Sennheiser HD650 alternative suggestions. I'm open to all suggestions.

Thank you so much for reading my post. If you have any ideas then please post them.

 

[NA Blur]

Aeon Flow Closed
Great sound, closed and seal away sound, superb build quality. Detachable cable and they are planars so you will have that experience to look forward to.

 

[PurpleAngel]

Budget option, Soundmagic HP151 headphones.

 

[kman1211]

Beyerdynamic DT 150, it has a detachable cable, is closed, quite comfortable, a similar balance to the HD 650 but a bit crisper sounding. And quite cheap overall.

 

[Monsterzero]

Sennheiser HD250. Theyre old,discontinued and absolutely superb. You will need to buy used,but they can usually be had for fairly cheap.

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/sennheiser-hd250-linear-impressions-micro-thread.845221/page-15

The member who started this thread claims the HD250 sounds similar to the HD650. I do not agree. IMO the HD250 blows the HD650 out of the water. I sold my 650s as they were just collecting dust once I got my 250.

Heres a video review I made for my YouTube channel awhile back.

 

[algloom]

Thank you for all the suggestions. I'm very pleased to say suggestions from each price range. Are there any more headphones that I should take a look at?

 

[Monsterzero]

Are there any more headphones that I should take a look at?

A used ZMF Atticus

 

[algloom]

I read that Aeon Flow Closed are overpriced and overrated. Can anyone who has used them comment?

Soundmagic HP151 seems very interesting. I did some searching and seems that they aren't selling the replacement cables anymore. Do you happen to know any retailers who still sell those cables?

Beyerdynamic DT 150 seems real interesting.

Thank you for suggestion Sennheiser HD250. I checked ebay and they sell for around 150€+30€ postage. I'm worried that if the cables break I'll be in trouble and cant find replacements.

ZMF Atticus seem real good. However I saw them used on ebay for more than 1200€, that's sadly out of my budget.

 

[Monsterzero]

I read that Aeon Flow Closed are overpriced and overrated. Can anyone who has used them comment?

They have a nice overall tone,but they lack bass slam,rumble and texture.

Thank you for suggestion Sennheiser HD250. I checked ebay and they sell for around 150€+30€ postage. I'm worried that if the cables break I'll be in trouble and cant find replacements.

Some claim that the cables used by the HD6xx/600/650 will work with the HD250s. I havent tried myself. Perhaps ask in the thread I linked above.

ZMF Atticus seem real good. However I saw them used on ebay for more than 1200€, that's sadly out of my budget.

Buying from eBay should be a last resort for headphones. Try the classified section here or on headphones.com
Much better prices.

For example:

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/zmf-atticus.925059/

 

[DecrepitClanker]

Thank you for all the suggestions. I'm very pleased to say suggestions from each price range. Are there any more headphones that I should take a look at?

Your best bet would be the BeyerDynamic DT 770 PRO.

 

[algloom]

Your best bet would be the BeyerDynamic DT 770 PRO.

Thank you for the reply! I'm worried that DT 770 PRO doesn't have a removable cable. What happens if the original cable breaks? Am I wrong? These don't seem to have removable cables.

 

[495709]

Don't forget the Beyerdynamic DT250.

 

[algloom]

Don't forget the Beyerdynamic DT250.

Wow. Thank you so much. It seems to have better sound than Audio Technica ATH-MSR7 from what I've read.

 

[gimmeheadroom]

Thank you for suggestion Sennheiser HD250. I checked ebay and they sell for around 150€+30€ postage. I'm worried that if the cables break I'll be in trouble and cant find replacements.

It would be very surprising to find any pair of Sennheisers that parts aren't available. Anyway it looks like the HD 600 connectors which are very available and used on many current production headphones.