I'm looking for a good open-back $200-ish headphone, with a neutralish sound-signature. It needs to be super comfortable where I can wear it for extended periods, and I'll use it for playing games and some music listening.
Because of the games aspect, great imaging is important. Soundstage, well, headphones don't really have Soundstage when you're used to good speakers
I'd drive these headphones with my Motu M4 (recently reviewed here by amir), which don't have the most powerful headphone amp, but it's adequate.
I bought the Philips Fidelio X2HR the other day and those will likely be returned as the clamping pressure is a bit too high and my ears rub up against the inside of the earpads (I have big ears), meaning I'm constantly adjusting them.
Honestly, ever since investing in a good pair of speakers I'm liking headphones less and less, but they're a necessary evil for late at night.
Any suggestions?
Because of the games aspect, great imaging is important. Soundstage, well, headphones don't really have Soundstage when you're used to good speakers
I'd drive these headphones with my Motu M4 (recently reviewed here by amir), which don't have the most powerful headphone amp, but it's adequate.
I bought the Philips Fidelio X2HR the other day and those will likely be returned as the clamping pressure is a bit too high and my ears rub up against the inside of the earpads (I have big ears), meaning I'm constantly adjusting them.
Honestly, ever since investing in a good pair of speakers I'm liking headphones less and less, but they're a necessary evil for late at night.
Any suggestions?