Under $150 closed back headphone for work, looking at the used market
Nov 11, 2017 at 10:33 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 6

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My budget is around $150 for a pair of closed headphone for work. I looked around and most of the current headphones around this price range are meh. The only few real contenders are HD589 CS and DT770. I was wondering what are some heavy hitters in the used market around this price range. Looking for something general purpose, non-fatiguing for an open office environment.
 
Nov 11, 2017 at 11:32 PM Post #2 of 6
My budget is around $150 for a pair of closed headphone for work. I looked around and most of the current headphones around this price range are meh. The only few real contenders are HD589 CS and DT770. I was wondering what are some heavy hitters in the used market around this price range. Looking for something general purpose, non-fatiguing for an open office environment.
Haven’t heard the 598’s but do think the Soundmagic HP 150’s are pretty good and would pick them over the 770’s but that is just my preference. Yes closed backs at this price are few and far between.
 
Nov 12, 2017 at 12:24 AM Post #3 of 6
Haven’t heard the 598’s but do think the Soundmagic HP 150’s are pretty good and would pick them over the 770’s but that is just my preference. Yes closed backs at this price are few and far between.

I too was going to suggest the Soundmagic HP150/151 and I'm fairly sure they would sound better then the DT770.
 
Nov 12, 2017 at 1:01 AM Post #4 of 6
HP151 is going for 130 on amazon right now and looks very tempting. One thing that worries me is hinge problem that a lot of people reported. Another contender two I found are RBH HP-2: $140 and Brainwaves hm5: $129.50. These are the main headphones that I am considering new. Any suggestions in the used range?
 
Nov 12, 2017 at 9:39 AM Post #5 of 6
YOGA CD990 ?
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Nov 12, 2017 at 9:52 AM Post #6 of 6
The Sony MDR-1A may suit your needs. When launched they retailed for around 300 Dollars they now can be got for 150. They are kinda warm sounding. Amazon warehouse deals would be worth checking out.
 

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