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AudioFaze
200
Sep 18, 2018
What headphones have you owned in the past?
Acramer
4
Sep 18, 2018
AudioFazethe only headphones i've ever owned are some cheap gaming headphones. I've tried a couple headphones in the past but i've just now saved enough to actually get into hi-fi audio
AudioFaze
200
Sep 18, 2018
AcramerOh awesome, you're totally innocent. Get out while you can man. One headphone purchase will lead to another. There is no such thing as end game. Just a lot of rabbit holes and empty pits.
Jokes aside, it looks like you need a multi-purpose can. I need to know more about what you intend to use them for. Some questions to think about: what music genres do you enjoy? will it need to be portable? what is your headshape and size? is fashion important?
The ATH-M50x provides a very good value proposition, it is an overhyped can. Please keep your expectations in check and its always best to try before you buy. Some people will hate the sound signature - its classified as a balanced can but feels enhanced in certain ranges. I feel they uncomfortable after a three hour listening session, but can easily be rectified through a pad change.
Acramer
4
Sep 18, 2018
AudioFazeI listen to classic rock and edm mostly, I want to use them mainly through my laptop while I work so at least semi-portable, i think i have a pretty average head shape and size as iv'e never had any real issues with hat or headphone sizing, fashion isn't important. Where could i try some different headphones before i buy?
Cole104
16
Sep 19, 2018
AcramerIf you know of a best buy with a Magnolia section, thats a good start. Mine has V-Moda, Sony, audioquest, sennheiser, bowers & wilkins, B&O, lots of good closed options. Still, they tend to be a bit above $150. I think looking at sennheiser closed HD-569 or something from their lineup. A lot of headphones don't really get into focusing on audio quality until around $300 IMO, haven't heard the 1 MORE but they are a brand with a new but quite good track record. Sennheiser is good. I would say you want something with good bass and as linear midrange as possible, with some treble for your genres, so if you ever want to stretch the budget, I suspect TR-X00 is a good choice, lots of good prices on Head-Fi used forum. Cheers for one more person to begin demanding quality! You're part of the crew now lol
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