What would y'all recommend to someone wanting to buy an extremely neutral, closed back, wired over ear pair of headphones that's close to $100?

[blud123]

i'm posting this to just a few forums but I'm looking to replace a Logitech G Pro X that i had and i really want a super neutral sound and I really would love something that is around my price range and is of good quality. If anyone has recommendations I would greatly appreciate them!

 

[Bleib]

AKG 371 often receives a recommendation
I'd also say Moondrop Joker although it has some increase in the treble but I'm not sure at which frequency

 

[Brian Hall]

Is there a reason to not consider an IEM instead of a full sized headphone? More bang for the buck in that price range.

 

[staticV3]

Shure SRH440:


Please note that there's a new version called SRH440A, which is less neutral with a big bass shelf:


Here's the same frequency response data, but better aligned with the Harman OE2018 target to more clearly show the SRH440A's bass shelf:


For neutrality, you want the old SRH440.

 

[IAtaman]

Howdy. Welcome to ASR.

I agree, your best bet will most likely be an IEM, if you do not have issues with the form factor. Moondrop, Truthear, 7Hz...

 

[Grotti]

AKG 371. With two caveats: the cable is annoyingly microfonic and as a closed back headphone it gets warm inside (especially at summer) after a certain time of use. But on the other hand it sounds very good without PEQ (own it myself) and with Amir's recommended EQ it sounds even better.