[mogwai78]

Hi there!!

I'm looking for a nice pair of over ear/open headphones with a good sound, mainly. I dont care about wireless, noise cancelling, bluetooth,...I'm not interested in all that. I just want the best sound and comfort for the price.

What are the best over ear/open headphones under 200 bucks??

Thanks all

 

[genck]

Drop 6XX

 

[Guidostrunk]

Absolutely! The 58x is definitely a favorite of mine. I'll never let mine go even after acquiring my Focal Clear pro.

MASSDROP HD 58X and I'd call it a day...

 

[bagwell359]

Mass Drop - most likely. Senns and that impure but entertaining 4XX too.

 

[dachad]

I'n really fond of my Hifiman 400i's
https://www.amazon.com/HE400i-Full-...uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

 

[bagwell359]

I'n really fond of my Hifiman 400i's
https://www.amazon.com/HE400i-Full-size-Planar-Magnetic-Headphones/dp/B00MULH672/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3QHYLR2XSQZWX&dchild=1&keywords=hifiman+400i&qid=1587081069&sprefix=hifiman+400,aps,142&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyUFdDUkRWQjRYODNFJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTA4MDE3WFFSS0o2TkFJMDhKJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyOTcwMjdFODIxSVJKVU1NOTYmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

Have to point out that the HFM 4** variants that fit the price criteria have a pretty high rate of complaints of product QC. I believe the Senns are lower in that regard, although I haven't paid as much attention.

The 400i has 11% 1 star reviews on Amazon - from what I can see almost all over broken parts/bad QA. HD-600 (Senn orig, not MD) had 3% 1 star reviews.

 

[NoisyNeighbour]

Have to point out that the HFM 4** variants that fit the price criteria have a pretty high rate of complaints of product QC. I believe the Senns are lower in that regard, although I haven't paid as much attention.

The 400i has 11% 1 star reviews on Amazon - from what I can see almost all over broken parts/bad QA. HD-600 (Senn orig, not MD) had 3% 1 star reviews.

Can definitely attest to the fact that the 400i are sub-par in regards to build quality/materials used. Bought them new and within months the cable started acting up and also the pads literally disintegrated!

Sennheiser on the other hand are tanks! I have the HD600, found them used for 100$ and they will stay with me forever! Love their sound, their comfort and use them almost every day and have no doubts about their build quality. I recommend keeping an eye for a used hd6** which can often be found for under 200.

 

[BobG55]

A used HD600.

 

[mogwai78]

A used HD600.

But I'd need a portable amp to drive these HD600...am I right??

 

[Guidostrunk]

More than a portable amp. You'd need at least an entry level desktop amp to get the 600's to sound decent. The 58x can be powered nicely from a portable and even a cell phone.
600= 300ohm(twice as hard to drive)
58x= 150ohm

But I'd need a portable amp to drive these HD600...am I right??