[khf01]

So I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on a few cans but I'm also looking for recommendations. Prefer sub $300 budget. Closed back. Metal and EDM listener. Removable cable is a must. And I want to replace the pads and add ones from Dekoni or Brainwaivz. Should be fairly neutral. Extended strong but not exaggerated bass is a must. I'm ok with buying used. I will be driving these with a Qudelix 5k so high impedance is fine.

Austrian Audio hi-x15
Akg k553 mkii
Audio Technica ath-m50x

 

[khf01]

Adding vmoda-crossfade lp-2

 

[khf01]

Bump

 

[WorksUnit]

Hi.
Given the budget, have a look into the Monoprice closed back planars as well.

Hopefully you get some more suggestions

 

[khf01]

Hi.
Given the budget, have a look into the Monoprice closed back planars as well.

Hopefully you get some more suggestions

Thx those look interesting. The 200 dollar ones you suggested seem to be more "at home" headphones based on construction and appearance. I want it to be rugged/ plain looking enough to where I can take it to the bus or gym

 

[pbui44]

If you can EQ, then here is a nicely priced Shure SRH 1540:

https://reverb.com/item/65641895-sh...nal-closed-back-studio-headphones-2010s-black

 

[Nue~n]

OK, I own the AKG K553 MKII, so I'll tell you one thing - It's not likely you'll get decent audio out of aftermarket pads. There's one set that sounds alright and those are Dekoni Platinums, which are almost the same as stock both in terms of material & size... which is why they sound the same. They're also not durable enough for bag carry in my experience, the swivels are too fragile to hold up for extended use.

The Monoprice planars lasted me for bus, running, walking, jumping, etc. use while I was homeless. They're built rather stiffly now after the M560 & M1060 fiasco, but I understand wanting to look a little more under the radar.

Maybe consider Beyerdynamic DT 700 Pro X? You could add black velour pads on instead of the white ones for an even more dark [and stealthy] look.

 

[khf01]

OK, I own the AKG K553 MKII, so I'll tell you one thing - It's not likely you'll get decent audio out of aftermarket pads. There's one set that sounds alright and those are Dekoni Platinums, which are almost the same as stock both in terms of material & size... which is why they sound the same. They're also not durable enough for bag carry in my experience, the swivels are too fragile to hold up for extended use.

The Monoprice planars lasted me for bus, running, walking, jumping, etc. use while I was homeless. They're built rather stiffly now after the M560 & M1060 fiasco, but I understand wanting to look a little more under the radar.

Maybe consider Beyerdynamic DT 700 Pro X? You could add black velour pads on instead of the white ones for an even more dark [and stealthy] look.

Pro x look nice a bit pricey though. Im def going with Austrian Audio and I'll compare with one other headphones probably some vmoda

 

[astropuppy]

Monoprice closed back planars are great for the dollars

 

[Sauerteig]

It's a little over your budget but I really like pioneer's hdj-x10s, a decision i made listening in store