Advice for headphones under $200

[maxxevv]

I would give a shout out to the AKG K37`1 if you want closed back. The HE4XX for open back.

 

[August]

shp9500

 

[NotPalpatine]

I'm a Sennheiser fan, but you should research the signature you're looking for.

Here are some useful sites that take measurements:
https://www.innerfidelity.com/headphone-measurements
https://diyaudioheaven.wordpress.com/headphones/measurements/
https://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews
https://reference-audio-analyzer.pro/en/catalog-reports.php?sp_1=1&tp=1
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/crinacles-iem-fr-measurement-database.830062/

 

[Yanibm1]

I bought the ATH-M50's when they first came out and have been incredibly happy with them since (probably 8 years ago). I do not know if the M50x's are substantially similar but worth a try in my opinion.

 

[raistlin65]

I bought the ATH-M50's when they first came out and have been incredibly happy with them since (probably 8 years ago). I do not know if the M50x's are substantially similar but worth a try in my opinion.

This review from Innerfidelity describes the sonic differences between the M50s and M50X and has a breakdown comparison of the hardware: https://www.innerfidelity.com/content/legend-continues-audio-technica-ath-m50x