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MaverickAH
747
Aug 9, 2018
I've got one, maybe two closed back purchases in me. Ideally I definitely want one of them to be for mobile use. Foldable would be nice but not necessary. Over the ear would be a must. As far as sound signature goes, neutral to slightly warm would be preferable. Durability is a must have. I thought that the German Maestro's would be the answer but I never received mine & MD gave me a refund. Maybe the next go round........
Currently on my short list for purchase are: Beyerdynamic DT-1770 Pro Massdrop x Fostex TR-X00 Ebony
I would love to see Massdrop do a collaboration with Sennheiser on a closed back 58X or 6XX.
ohsigmachi
232
Aug 10, 2018
MaverickAHIf you get the DT 1770 Pro all other closed backs will be paltry and pallid things in comparison.
I loved my Sony WH1000XM2's and Philips Uptowns, but once I go the 1770s I have barely touched them except for purely commuting duties.
MaverickAH
747
Aug 10, 2018
MaverickAHI forgot to add what I am currently using in the closed back arena! I have 4 closed backs, 3 of which are Bluetooth.
Sennheiser HD 25 - Over 25yo. Old faithful. New ear pads & a new cable with inline remote. They still sound good but don't have a lot of extension on either end of the range.
JBL E55BT Quincy Edition - These are good traveling companions with a warm tilt. Think of a cheap tube amp. They do nothing great but nothing bad either & are fairly rugged. A fun sounding headphone w/o the ultimate level in detail. Good passive isolation.
B&O H7 - Gorgeous with excellent sound. I love the detail it provides in the upper midrange & treble. Good bass that's quick & tight. If I'm being hyper critical, it's V-shaped sound signature can make the midrange sound slightly recessed depending on material. Poor passive isolation. Almost like wearing open backs. Excellent build. Software is lacking.
Sennheiser PXC 550 - These are my favorite. Good all-rounders that are foldable & do most things extremely well. The bass is warmed up a bit but that's a good thing. They have a very good soundstage & presentation. You might find yourself dancing if you're not careful! Noise isolation is active & while it's not considered to be the best, it's the least offensive to my ears. I tend to be sensitive to active noise isolation artifacts in a negative way. My only negatives are physical. They could use bigger ear cups, less plastic & the turning of the right cup as the on/off switch, while novel, does not incur belief in long term reliability.
MaverickAH
747
Nov 9, 2018
MaverickAHUPDATE: I've been living with the German Maestro GMP 8.35 Mobile headphones for 2 months now. I really love, love, love these headphones. Their sound signature is very studio-like. If you love the sound of Sennheiser's, you'll love these. Great travel companions for those that want a tough, durable pair of headphones. What they have done is allow me to make my next purchase of closed end cans a high-end one & my last. The Focal Elegia is probably now on the top of my list.
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