So I'm in the market for some new headphones. Primarily for music, but I'll also use them for gaming, to replace the HD380Pro's I currently use (which are "okay").
Being primarily for music (listening and production) I want them to be reasonably fun to listen to, but not too V shaped (I enjoy the sound of the DT770, for instance, but the treble tires me after a while). The HD380's I find to be generally nice, but I wan't something open-backed after listening to my housemates HD600's.
Looking up to maybe £250 at most. Preferably not more than £200.
Also I should add that I don't currently have Dolby SS, I've always played FPS stereo (for about 12 years) and it's what I'm used to. But I'm thinking about giving it a go...
I've narrowed down to the following (which are basically ones that scored pretty good on here, and also have pretty good reps in hi-fi reviews):
- BeyerDynamic DT990 Premium (250 Ohm) - These seem popular. But I'm not sure if the treble will be too much for me, if I felt that way about the DT770's?
- Philips Fidelio X2 - This would've been my go to if it wasn't for the current quality control issues etc that have put me off buying them...
- Hifiman HE400S - By all accounts these are very good for music, but maybe not so much for gaming. Has anyone used them? I'm particularly drawn to them being planar magnetic and working on both my phone, and audio interfaces (with higher impedances).
- AKG K712 - I've never really listened to any of the AKG open-back headphones, I gather they're quite clinical. These are the bassier of the bunch (correct me if I'm wrong). MLE gives them a good review here, but will I enjoy listening to music on them too?
Any comments, particularly on the HE400S. I'm leaning towards either that or the DT990. The K712's are a bit of a wildcard.
Open to other suggestions!