Need new headphones (Current Beyerdynamic DT770)
Aug 27, 2016 at 5:28 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 2

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Currently have the Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 250ohm and the frame is slightly broken but they still work well. I was thinking of switching to new closed back over ear headphones and need some suggestions. At the moment I only play league, overwatch, csgo and listen to rap/korean rap/edm. Positional accuracy doesn't matter too much to me just sound quality. Any recommendations/setup upgrades are welcome. I'm not looking to purchase a headphone AMP, but may if its actually a huge upgrade to QoL.
 
Current setup: Creative Titanium HD, Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 250ohm
 
Short list of headphones I've looked at/considering:
Sennheiser Momentum
Beyerdynamic DT770(same ones)
Soundmagic HP150
V-MODA Crossfade
Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7BK (These look nice but haven't read into them at all)
Sony MDR1A
 
Budget: $300~
 
Aug 27, 2016 at 11:12 PM Post #2 of 2
Since you want closed back headphones, why not benefit from the reward of a 50mm driver? The bass response will be more amazing that way, and while I am a fan of Audio Technica headphones, they don't appear to have a 50mm driver for their closed back line, but AKG does! :) how about something like this https://www.amazon.com/AKG-K550-Closed-Back-Reference-Headphones/dp/B005CNR7B0/ref=sr_1_3?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1472353166&sr=1-3&keywords=akg&refinements=p_n_feature_three_browse-bin%3A12097499011
 
The sunnheizer you picked out is an excellent option, I think you would be pleased with that also. However, I wouldn't get another Beyerdynamic unless you choose a newer model, otherwise you run into the same frame breaking situation, clearly they need to improve upon that. https://www.amazon.com/beyerdynamic-Custom-Headphones-Accessory-Microphone/dp/B00PK2LJ4E/ref=sr_1_2?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1472353602&sr=1-2&keywords=beyer+dynamic+headphone&refinements=p_n_feature_three_browse-bin%3A12097499011
 
JVC also makes some nice headphone if your interested in closed back. The JVC SZ-1000 and 2000 are the king of bass reproduction, but they also have a very harsh clamping force you gotta get used to. You could spend a little less money and still get 50mm drivers with the JVC HARX900 https://www.amazon.com/JVC-HARX900-High-Grade-Full-Size-Headphone/dp/B0013P3ZOE/ref=sr_1_7?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1472353829&sr=1-7&keywords=jvc+headphone&refinements=p_n_feature_three_browse-bin%3A12097499011
 
And here is a link to the SZ-2000's https://www.amazon.com/System-HA-SZ2000-Stream-Woofer-Headphones/dp/B00CIQ7NXQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1472353829&sr=1-1&keywords=jvc+headphone&refinements=p_n_feature_three_browse-bin%3A12097499011
 

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