I was just wondering what closed back headphones you would suggest giving a try?
I would prefer them to be in the sub $300 range if possible, although the budget is not set in stone.
Until now I have really only used headphones for monitoring and mixing (except when I used to DJ) and my music listening has been done mainly on speakers.
However, as said in my recent newbie post, I am now forced to move over to headphones in the office, where I spend at least 8 hours a day, and these have to be closed back to avoid bleed.
I currently own 3 pairs of ATH-M40x (yes, I like these
with the angled pads), a pair of Sony MDR-V6, a pair of Denon AH-D350 (I think that is the model, the cable broke on me a few years ago and they are in storage somewhere awaiting repair), a couple of pairs of Phillips (not sure of the models, also in boxes somewhere) and a few "cheapo" brands thrown in drawers. I have a couple of sets of DJ headphones from years ago that are just loud, but I have no idea where they are.
I have 6 or 7 sets of IEM's that I mainly use for playing bass/guitar or travelling. These are from brands like KZ, Sennheiser, Shure etc.
I am thinking about picking up a set of ATH-M60x to try as I have heard good things about them and that they are similar to the M40x in sound, although they are on-ear rather than over ear (which I haven't really ever used for any extended period of time).
These will be running from a Topping NX4 DSD for now, although I am thinking about picking up something else for my desk (maybe an NX3 pro, or somethig from JDS labs, depending on when I get to the US in the near future). Most of my listening is Spotify premium, although I have been ripping my CD's to FLAC to put on a HD and take to the office also.
What would you suggest giving a try?
As always, thanks in advance for any input.
I would prefer them to be in the sub $300 range if possible, although the budget is not set in stone.
Until now I have really only used headphones for monitoring and mixing (except when I used to DJ) and my music listening has been done mainly on speakers.
However, as said in my recent newbie post, I am now forced to move over to headphones in the office, where I spend at least 8 hours a day, and these have to be closed back to avoid bleed.
I currently own 3 pairs of ATH-M40x (yes, I like these
with the angled pads), a pair of Sony MDR-V6, a pair of Denon AH-D350 (I think that is the model, the cable broke on me a few years ago and they are in storage somewhere awaiting repair), a couple of pairs of Phillips (not sure of the models, also in boxes somewhere) and a few "cheapo" brands thrown in drawers. I have a couple of sets of DJ headphones from years ago that are just loud, but I have no idea where they are.I have 6 or 7 sets of IEM's that I mainly use for playing bass/guitar or travelling. These are from brands like KZ, Sennheiser, Shure etc.
I am thinking about picking up a set of ATH-M60x to try as I have heard good things about them and that they are similar to the M40x in sound, although they are on-ear rather than over ear (which I haven't really ever used for any extended period of time).
These will be running from a Topping NX4 DSD for now, although I am thinking about picking up something else for my desk (maybe an NX3 pro, or somethig from JDS labs, depending on when I get to the US in the near future). Most of my listening is Spotify premium, although I have been ripping my CD's to FLAC to put on a HD and take to the office also.
What would you suggest giving a try?
As always, thanks in advance for any input.
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