[TheWandererr]

Hello, since I am new to the world of audiophile and to make my music listening more enjoyable I need a headphone recommendation's. I only listen to electronic music - here are few examples to what I listen to:





I was considering Sennheiser HD 650 but I am not 100% sure if it's right.

Budget is 500$.

Oh, and I'll decide on DAC/AMP when I get to know what headphones will I be getting.

 

[cossix]

650 isn't great for electronic IMO. I'd much rather have something with a bit more bass and a lively feel. The 650 have decent bass but it is a relaxed headphone and might not give you any excitement with electronic.

I'd say look into the Fostex Massdrop THX00. Also check Zeos' recommendations here
https://www.reddit.com/r/Zeos/comments/66wz27/guide_headphones_general_usemusic/

 

[addylo]

Where do you plan to listen to them (I.e. home, office, or school)? That will be a factor in your decision on open or closed cans.

 

[Zadok]

The V-moda Crossfade Wireless 2 is my favorite for electronic. It has the V shape that makes electronic music punch, but this newest model sounds more clear in the midrange than previous models. I had them for a month before buying my LCD3, so I did side by side comparisons even with the HD 650 and the older Vmoda m80. As a bonus, it can use a USB cable and bluetooth wireless if you want.

 

[cossix]

The V-moda Crossfade Wireless 2 is my favorite for electronic. It has the V shape that makes electronic music punch, but this newest model sounds more clear in the midrange than previous models. I had them for a month before buying my LCD3, so I did side by side comparisons even with the HD 650 and the older Vmoda m80. As a bonus, it can use a USB cable and bluetooth wireless if you want.

The downside being the looks

 

[TheWandererr]

Where do you plan to listen to them (I.e. home, office, or school)? That will be a factor in your decision on open or closed cans.

I'll be listening from home.

 

[cossix]

I'll be listening from home.

THX00, Vmoda, and maybe an open back like the Fidelio X2 I think are all worthy choices and don't really need an amp from what Ive read

 

[buke9]

For $500 there are quite a few that would do well with electronic music. I listen to a few of the songs I could find on Tidal as I would have to change browsers to listen to YouTube. It sounds like they were mixed with the 650’s or AudioQuest Nighthawks as it is treble heavy music to me.

 

[TheWandererr]

THX00, Vmoda, and maybe an open back like the Fidelio X2 I think are all worthy choices and don't really need an amp from what Ive read

Hmm, I am actually considering Fidelio X2. Any more recommendation's?

 

[buke9]

HE-500’s.

 

[Monsterzero]

ZMF Blackwood is a dark bass heavy headphone that I personally really like for electronica.