Name the best closed headphones you have owned and why?
Nov 30, 2022 at 8:25 PM Post #2 of 49
The 80 ohm DT 770's I'm listening to right now. Taking them out and about (to and from work) for the first time today :)
They sound superb on the beastly Acmee MF02s.
 
Nov 30, 2022 at 10:00 PM Post #3 of 49
ZMF Eikon (Camphor) & ZMF Atticus (Bocote): looks & sound! I still own these, never to part.
 
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Nov 30, 2022 at 11:38 PM Post #5 of 49
TH900Mk2. Why? Da’ bass!
 
Dec 1, 2022 at 12:52 AM Post #6 of 49
Dec 1, 2022 at 3:43 AM Post #7 of 49
AKG K371Pro (not the other versions) for portability, they don't need an amplifier or equalization to sound good out of the box. Also the Beyerdynamic MMX300 headset for Harman curve match out of the box and on eBay you can often find one for $100 or so. The DT770 250 ohm is great with one ply of toilet paper on the driver just to take the edge off the treble peak. The Monoprice 1060c is ok if you don't mind wearing a wobbly motorcycle helmet (they are that heavy and awkward to put on). The Dan Clark Aeon closed was ok, but not worth that kind of money in any way. The one I really use a lot these days is the Bowers & Wilkins PX7 Carbon edition, really well rounded and crisp sound, and not flimsy feeling like other wireless plasticky models.
 
Dec 1, 2022 at 3:57 AM Post #8 of 49
Focal Stellia.

Civilized nuanced sound, pretty good soundstage for closed.
The structure and appearance was wonderful.

With SPL Phonitor(matrix on)and Linn ADSM sound was very pleasing.
 
Dec 1, 2022 at 3:14 PM Post #10 of 49
Toss up between the Denon ah-d9200, and the Kennerton Gjallarhorn. Two very different signatures indeed, but both hold my attention better than everything else closed I've tried. I should actually probably sell one of them, but I really don't want to.
 
Dec 1, 2022 at 4:47 PM Post #13 of 49
The Cascades make me giggle for a few days, but the Focal Radiance do it all. Nicely balanced, good bass, beautiful, comfortable and easy to drive.
 
Dec 1, 2022 at 5:36 PM Post #15 of 49
Audeze LCD-XC - TOTL technicalities, good tonality that can be efficiently improved with EQ, and (used) fantastic value.
Before settling on these I tried DCA Aeon 2 and Focal Celestee - neither could touch the LCDs' performance.
 

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