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I am a drummer look to upgrade to some custom IEMs for playing and casually listening to music. My budget is ~ $1000, I’m looking at either the Alclair Spire with 6 drivers or 64 Audio A4s. Are the 64 Audios worth the premium price compared to Alclair?

I'm looking to get a pair of wireless over-ear headphones after my WHXB910Ns crapped out on me. I've had both those and the WHCH710Ns, and I thought that the noise canceling was decent, but let a lot of noise bleed through, so if possible I'd prefer something with better noise canceling. Battery life isn't a big deal, and sound profile isn't a big deal as long as the headphones sound clear and aren't super muddy. I don't know much about headphones (in case you can't tell lol) so your recommendations are greatly appreciated. Thank you!

I've been using the Blessing 2 Dusk for a few years, and while I do enjoy it, I have a bit of an issue with the vocals. While it's not an issue with songs I know by heart, I have a hard time making out the lyrics to songs with quieter vocals. 

I have somebody who is willing to sell me a brand new pair of Variations for $360, so I'm definitely considering that. I've also looked into buying a used pair of either the Sennheiser IE 600 or IE 900. Would any of these be a notable upgrade? I'm kind of leaning towards the Variations, just because I know I'm somewhat comfortable with the Moondrop sound and I've been wanting to try out some IEMs with electrostatic drivers. Any other recommendations you have are welcome.

My budget is maximum $450, but if it would be more beneficial to put some more money back and buy a more expensive pair a few months from now, I'm open to that. My main genres are 90's alt rock, indie rock, and shoegaze.

Thanks in advance for the help!

i previously was gonna buy a headphone only(previous budget was 10k inr), but now im open to buying other necessary things like dac & amp. i do not want open back because i don't want people near me to hear what i am listening to

i mostly listen to music on phone( One plus 8t) and play games on my laptop (hp omen 15).

some headphones i have seen

dt 770 pro

meze 99 neo

Audio-Technica - ATH-M50x

please tell if you have other better options or which one should i choose among these

I currently have the ASTRO Gaming The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild A10 Headset. It’s lasted me a good 5 or so years but the ear cushions are falling and overall it’s been breaking apart. I’m looking for something pretty cheap like 20-50 bucks max. No need for a mic either.

Hi All,

I have bought the Sundara closed back headphones couple of days ago and I am using them with a Fiio K5 pro amp which is connected to my pc motherboard. Amp is on 3rd gain and volume knob at 3 O'clock, and with Windows 11 volume I can go up to 70-80 to get to the level I am enjoying.

It feels like I am reaching the limitations of the K5 and could do with a little more headroom so I am thinking of getting the Schiit Magni in hopes for higher volume and more detail. Not sure if it is worth to take it with the DAC? - any help on this is also appreciated.

Then I have also read posts about getting a balanced cable so I am on the lookout to get one for up to £40. Can you recommend which cable and what size plugs to get to get the most of the balanced connection.

Thank you

i have the logi g pro x. everything is alr but its heavy and my neck hurts. so i wanted to change it. i had those two in mind. i tried the g733 and it was good but from the specs the arctis nova 1 is also great. is it as comfy? should save 40$ and get the nova?. thank yall (im playing on ps5)

I'm completely lost in the chronology and organisation of Schiit products. I've just ordered the modi 3e and the magni 3 heresy second hand, and I can't find my way around.

Where are they placed in the magni and modi range, are they better/as good as the modern models, how old are they? If anyone could enlighten me I'd be really grateful 😀 !

I bought both for 125 euros by the way.

Looking for alternatives to Tripowin Zonie cable. Really liked the cable but connection got loose overtime to the point it keeps disconnetcing when phone/dac is in pocket with the slightest of touches. Something in a similar price range would be great but I don't mind spending more if the quality is guaranteed.

So.. I currently use these DT770 Pro's as a commuter pair. The sound isolation is great and it is very nice to get "audiophile" quality on the go, but the timbre and the "Beyer Peak" just doesn't really work for me. I am looking for a headphone to replace it around the $200 AUD mark with a sound akin to a HD58X with the oratory EQ applied. I will be using the Apple lightning adapter to power them.

There is currently a Focal Elegia for around $200 on Facebook Marketplace, but Reddit reviews say they are not very good without EQ. Also, the Focal quality control issues scare me.

Any recommendations?

I just recently got the dt880 250ohms as a gaming/music enjoyment headphones. Now realizing I definitely need a amp to get the full potential out of them. Thats where my understanding ends, I wanna find ideally a dac/amp combo thats not gonna kill the bank but get the full potential the headphones are made for. From the little research I've done the FiiO K11 seems to be a good option. But thought I'd ask some people who will have way more knowledge than I would in the world of audio

Open back headphones with better bass

For context right now I own DT900 pro x Has too much clamp force and treble sibilance

I’m search for something with best quality bass as possible with good rumble, for now I’m considering:

Fiio ft5 (main contender right now)

Hifiman ananda

Hifiman ananda nano (probably sibilant)

HarmonicDyne Zeus Elite

Apos caspian

I'm willing to maybe spend another 20$ or so, but 100$ is the target.

It will be used exclusively on my desktop computer. I play games, listen to music, all the regular stuff. I'm just looking for an all-rounder pair that are better than what I have now. (old 30$ gaming headset)

They must be able to be wired via an aux cord, and they must be closed back. They don't need to have a microphone attached.

Thanks in advance!

So, i have been looking for some headphones for a couple of days by now and i have stumbled upon the "soundcore space one" but i see mixed opinions
one side says that theyre great and the other says that theyre basically useless because of their sound.
I would appreciate anyone giving me advice wether i should buy it or no and if no, what are some good substitutes for 100 dollars

I currently have a pair of JBLs. Not sure which model since I forgot and don't have the receipt anymore but they were about 70€, without noise cancelling. Maybe JBL Live 460NC?

Budget: 300 euros, not stretchable.

Source/Amp: I will be plugging these into my computer's headphone jack.

These will be primarily for home music listening, noise isolation isn't particularly important, especially if it sacrifices sound quality. I would also like a pair that isn't especially big or heavy as those hurt my ears.

I want something that emphasizes vocal clarity and quality but also brings out the instruments further back in the mix? I'm no audiophile so I'm not sure if these two objectives are in direct opposition of each other, but with my price point I assume it's manageable. Thank you in advance.

Hi everyone!

I'm currently running a Sennheiser GSX 1000 amp with my Philips Fidelio X2 headphones. After years of use, the have finally started to wear down, hence why I'm looking for an upgrade.

My question is if I should consider buying a new amp to pair with my headphones? Here's the data I could gather (mind you, I'm clueless to audio stuff)

Philips Fidelio X2:

Frequency Response: 5 - 40,000 Hz

Impedance: 30 Ohm

Sensitivity: 100 dB @ 1mW

Hifiman Ananda Nano

Frequency Response: 5Hz - 55kHz

Impedance: 14 Ω

Sensitivity: 94 dB

If anyone could help me out that would be appreciated! Also, if my amp doesn't match, please recommend me one so I can look into it. Thank you <3

So my Grado SR60e headphones stopped working a few days ago and here we are. I'm definitely not an audiophile, but I listen to a wide range of music, such as classical, jazz, rock, pop, funk, rap and metal and their subgenres. So basically headphones that work well with pretty much everything. I should probably also note that 300€ is a hard limit for me.

I already got foam ear tips by kz but I can wear them out in any time so I need the silicon pair

Hifiman has a bunch of refurbished headphone deals at almost half of the regular price. I currently use Sennheiser HD660S2 open backs and was interested in the Aeon 2 for a closed back option, but the Arya stealth can be had for the same price or less….

Thoughts?

Hello everyone, I have JDS LABS DAC+ and AMP+, also have the DT990 250ohm. It sounds loud and good, but in gaming, I feel It's not that good. I feel I'm not hearing the footsteps clearly and all sounds coming out from one channel and all sounds are loud. I am not a streamer but I was going to buy a GOXLR mini and see how that will sound. Should I buy the GOXLR, or should I changed amp and dac or should I change the headset?

Idk if I am asking the right questions but I just need some help and idk who to ask.

Thank you!

Hey folks -

I'm looking for a pair of over-ear wireless headphones with no static buzz when the music is off (but the device power is on). I'm very sensitive to this kind of noise and it gives me a migraine. Additionally, I don't like ANC (it also gives me a migraine), so having ANC is a downside or neutral factor.

Ideally, these should be closed-back, but I'm willing to try open-back.

For reference, there are only two headphones I've found that don't have an annoying static buzz: Apple airpods (of any type), and Aftershokz Aeropex (which are bone conduction). I assume other bone conduction headphones are the same.

Price point is probably under about $500, but I'm flexible

Thanks!

I'm not much of an audiophile but I need to replace my dying Jabra Elite 65T. Going to Hokkaido and Tokyo soon and I think it's the perfect opportunity to go shopping. Please suggest brands & models for decent, affordable (open back) headphones and earbuds under $100 CAD. And let me know which shop to get it from. Thanks for your help in advance :)

Budget - Doesn't matter to me

I just want great headphones that have a good mic and audio quality and that'll last long. I mainly play Rainbow 6 on Xbox for reference.

I've had my Moondrop Katos for about 6 months now, and I've been looking into some used Sennheisers (HD 555s) for about $50. I'm very satisfied with my IEMs, but would this be a worth while investment? From what I can gather at cheaper price points IEMs are the king for performance.

hello im not very familiar with the specifics of headphones since i ussualy got them based on the durability and affordability so i dont know anything abt if i want something more bass heavy etc. I was using a pair of arctis 1 headphones nd they were serving me well until my chair run over the cable nd cut it. A pair that is generally good for most things plugs into a normal pc and it would be good if it had a mic however its also good if it doesnt. thank u

Which ones do I want? More to take calls so call quality and ear comfort. Currently have the Nothing Ear (1) and looking to upgrade to something around $100-150 price range

Hi all!

I posted once before about this, but wanted to repost as I have made some edits/done some more research on headphones. I am looking to upgrade my headhpones for my gaming setup. Currently, I have the beyerdynamic Dt 990 Pro 80 Ohm headphones I bought about 2 years ago. I still love them, but am trying to dip my toes in the audiophile world, hence the upgrade. I recently bought the truthear x Crinacle Zero reds with a topping dx3 pro+ amp to try out. I like wearing the IEMS for streaming to twitch, but generally still prefer wearing a comfortable open back headset over having IEMS in.

I've been eyeing the Sennheiser HD 490 Pro Plus, but was also recommended the Hifiman Sundara and focal elex. I wanted to hear some more opinions before I jump the gun. My budget is under $500. I want something with a great soundstage and can handle imaging/positioning extremely well. I would like something that sounds great when listening to music, playing single player games, and movies too, but

Setup details: I usually am on my PC playing valorant. I play other single-person and open world games, but Valorant is my favorite game to play and I want to prioritize my headphones having great spatial audio/soundstage (not sure if that's the term). I don't listen to music through my headphones much (I have vanatoo speakers on my desk I play music through if i'm not playing a game). Thanks in advance!

Is Akg k52 good for non-studio usage for movies and music? I will only be using it at home with mobile and pc. I don't have experience with audio devices so idk my preference(like neutral or bassier). Are claw sm50 also a good choice? I would like it to be comfortable for a whole movie. I currently use mi basics wired earphone worth 5$, so I guess it would be a significant upgrade?

My only request is that the earpad doesnt tear or flake easily

Im currently looking for a Headphone for daily commute and the Sony XM4s is my top choice so far.

Lastly just want to ask if Soundcore Space One and Soundcore Q45 are worth it? Would prefer hearing from someone who owns either one of dem if its worth or not.

Hey! So, recently, my Superlux HD681 headphones crapped out. It really made me appreciate how much nicer music can sound when you don't buy some 10 buck Skullcandys. So, when they died, I decided to put in a bit of extra cash and bought some JBL Live 770NCs. I hate them lmao. And I'm pretty sure it's just because they're closed backs (I swear I can hear my own heartbeat). So I'm looking for some decent open-backed headphones. I'm looking for...

Budget - Preferably 200USD or less (though I might go a bit over if it's really worth it). As cool as a set of HD 800 Ss would be, I would like to eat for the next month or so.

Source - Directly into my PC.

How the gear will be used - Like I said, just connecting directly into my PC, no fancy baubles. I'm looking for something that will work for music and videogames, primarily. Really looking for open-backs, too!

Preferred tonal balance - I'm trying to get as even balance as possible, I suppose. I do appreciate some good bass, though, so I certainly won't shy away from that. I am trying to stay away from more treble-heavy stuff, at the very least (I have tinnitus, so I get plenty of treble from just trying to sleep lol).

Preferred music genre(s) - I usually listen to different types of rock. Punk, alt, hard rock, etc. I do have a particular soft spot for Starset in particular, if that makes a difference.

Please let me know if there's any other information I could provide! I am no audiophile, so I may very well have missed something important :)