Headphones for mixing

[pazmag]

Hi all. I’m a professional mix engineer and I use Sennheiser HD600 for a mix reference along with some decent nearfields ( Neumann, Kali etc ). I saw them in a few mastering houses and was recommended them buy a good mastering engineer. Overall I like them and I’m not unhappy with them but I find the low end a bit vague and they seem to have a hole in the sub 40hz range. Are there any suggestions for similarly detailed and neutral headphones with a better bass response? I’ve heard that the Sony MDR MV1’s go very low but I haven’t heard them. Budget is ideally under £400

 

[Blumlein 88]

You can look at Amir's review hear where it shows a lack of response below 100 hz. Then look at other reviews to see what has good response and lower response more or less matching the Harman curve down there.

The HD620 seems to fix the low end.

Sennheiser HD 620S Headphone Review

This is a review, detailed measurements, listening tests and Equalization of Sennheiser HD 620S closed back headphone. It was kindly drop shipped by a member and costs US $300. The headphone feels robust and "tight." It clamps rather heavily on my head causing mild discomfort. So be sure to...

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Sennheiser HD600 Review (Headphone)

This is a review and detailed measurements of the Sennheiser HD600 headphone. I purchased this sample new after I visited major labels around year 2000 and noticing this was a reference headphone they used. I handed it to my son Karman who has been using it for years and replacing the worn out...

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The AKG 371 looks like a good closed back option.

AKG K371 Review (closed back headphone)

This is a review and detailed measurements of the AKG K371 closed-back headphone. I purchased this last summer and it currently costs US $149 on Amazon including shipping. Note: our company, Madrona Digital, carries various Harman brand products although not the AKG products. The K371 is made...

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If your budget extends to $1000 this might be another good choice.

Dan Clark NOIRE X Headphone Review

This is a review, listening tests, detailed measurements and optional EQ of Dan Clark Audio (DCA) NOIRE X closed back headphone. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $999.99. This is one high quality and gorgeous headphone. It is more compact and lighter than my daily driver, the DCA...

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[kemmler3D]

Under 400 quid I haven't seen anything, but my LCD-XCs have the cleanest bass I've ever heard, and no problem with extension or output if you EQ them a bit. They go below 20hz and don't get upset. Overall response is pretty neutral. To that end you might want to look at some planars.