[ffdpmaggot]

I have plans on purchasing a pair of Fischer Audio DBA-02 in the relatively distant future (1-2 years) but, I'm starting to find that IEM aren't so comfortable, and I'd really like to get a pair of headphones for home use. My budget is $300, I'm looking for the best overall pair of headphones for the money. I am interested primarily in a set with a flat, extended response. If it won't reduce the sound quality too much, I would really appreciate a pair of closed back, circumaural headphones to reduce more outside noise and prevent my music from disturbing everyone else. The other thing I am looking for is power and the ability to withstand above-average listening volumes from time to time (My listening volume goes from 5 - 50, I usually use 10 - 20 when I'm concentrating on something else and 30 - 40 when I'm actively listening to my music). My last concern is sibilance, my music has a lot of harsh vocals, sibilance completely ruins the music.

 

[Acix]

You can try the K-702 they are very accurate, I use them for mixing and mastering. You'll need some amp / DAC, or sound card. If you're MAC user you can go for the Apogee Duet is a great combo with the 70X.

 

[Chuke]

http://www.head-fi.org/search.php?search=best+headphone+under+300
 
 
Happy reading!

 

[iancraig10]

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You can try the K-702 they are very accurate, I use them for mixing and mastering. You'll need some amp / DAC, or sound card. If you're MAC user you can go for the Apogee Duet is a great combo with the 70X.

You'd have to know the sound of the headphone really well to master with them. I'd be checking via speakers as well before a final master of anything.
 
I'm not altogether comfortable with the K70X series sound. Certainly not for mastering tbh.

 

[winma]

My vote goes for the HD600's. 

 

[Acix]

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You'd have to know the sound of the headphone really well to master with them. I'd be checking via speakers as well before a final master of anything.
 
I'm not altogether comfortable with the K70X series sound. Certainly not for mastering tbh.

Check out my profile : )

 

[Chuke]

Haven't we had this "K701 for mastering" debate before?
 

 

[iancraig10]

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Check out my profile : )

Not until you check mine. (or my name at least with marsh on the end.)

 

[kool bubba ice]

Flat/accurate/neutral/transparent.. Vintage DT48e.. Or as Beyer callds them..a 'precise instrument..'

 

[Acix]

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I'm not altogether comfortable with the K70X series sound. Certainly not for mastering tbh.

Well, you need to know what are you listen too, and what you want to listen too....and if you pass this task you're in, you'll know to bypass frequencies.

 

[Chuke]

Oh yeah...forgot AKG was up to "702" now.
 
They're 1 better!

 

[iancraig10]

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My vote goes for the HD600's. 

I see quite a lot of them in my travels being used to monitor and although they are supposed to be slightly more grainy than the HD650, I find them very balanced too. Especially at higher volumes.

 

[Chuke]

thread hijackus supremus
 

 

[iancraig10]

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Haven't we had this "K701 for mastering" debate before?
 

Do you remember what the outcome was? I really haven't seen many being used around UK.

 

[iancraig10]

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thread hijackus supremus
 

Who? Me?
 
Sorry, I'll go.