Best Value Headphones | Let's Talk
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- Headphones Mentioned and Value Recommendations
(there are plenty of other options, this just happen to be what I mentioned:)
Koss KSC 75 - amzn.to/2NkGKM6
Koss Porta Pro - amzn.to/2BMW1k3
SHP9500 - www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...
HD58X - www.massdrop.com/my-communiti...
$250 - $350 Range
Argon - www.modhouseaudio.com/argon-mk3
HD660S (used) - amzn.to/2E4ssLh
M1060 - amzn.to/2V5RiRC
Sundara - amzn.to/2NjR72D
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Creative Aurvana - amzn.to/2E1lCpT
Audio-Technica M40X - amzn.to/2GXHIwr
(for professionals) MDR7506 - amzn.to/2TWPOJy
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Koss are the only headphones I will buy for my wife. Please never stop making ear-clip style on-ear headphones, like the KSC-75 ”Pulse!” I’m looking forward to a chance to hear your electrostat soon!
I love my Koss Porta Pros. Amazing sound for $40. It's the only on ear headphones I can wear for hours.
KOSS KPH30I kick ass for the $$$$ check em out My absolute best bang for the buck would be the HD660s with any and all amplifiers
Please put MMCX connectors on all your headphones.
Edit: seriously, people can vote this down if they disagree, but I think I speak for everyone when I say I would gladly pay 50% more to have stock MMCX connectors.
Thanks for Koss Porta Pro - decades ago It changed the way I listen to music!!
kinda suprised not to see dt770/990 even mentioned as an honorable mention, great headphones as entry level. for me personally, the dt770 is where it all started for me.
i STILLLLLLL have not heard them :(
Yes definitely. But even more so best value list without AKG K240 Studio (or Massdrop M220 version) is incomplete to say the least.
The studio, and all around budget king DT770 Pro 250 Ohm & DT990 Premium Limited-Edition Black from Massdrop... You need to hear these man! They're not quite 1990s, but for the price, incredible.
DT770s are amazing, especially the 600 ohm model, which sound very neutral compared with the 250 ohm version.
@@ItsNeverTooHot4Leather If i remember correctly DT770 600 Ohm was discontinued in 2005 or so
I totally agree with the 250-350 bracket! I like your straight forward perspective on this. Your distinctions are nuanced, and appropriately so for the topic. Great video!
Another sensible review. Thanks. Especially nice to see you take time to respond to comments...and in such a professional way! 😉
Thanks Tim!
This was a really good discussion. There are so many headphones I have never heard and never will hear, so I can’t say for certain what the best value would be, but I’m inclined to agree with you that it would be the earphones that you get with your phone. You are right, there’s a huge difference between no music and music.
Very interesting insights, great video man, thanks a lot and keep it up. Greetings from Argentina.
Thank you for the excellent video Josh :)
I'd love to see a "Best Closed Back Headphones" list
Got my DT 1990 in the mail today. It almost as good as my Elex but in some ways it's superior and certainly more intimate. At first with the analytical pads it sounded overly bright with average bass but once you brain sorts out the frequencies it is simply fantastic. Detail for days and build wise it is a masterpiece of metal and leather/pleather.
Build like a tank too, which is something to consider for daily use.
Great straight-talk break down. These tips should definitively help some folks to have a better experience as they begin this hobby. The only beef I have is dissing the $150-200 bracket outside of Massdrop offerings. PLENTY of excellent options there IMO, and it's where I started in this hobby. Just a few off the top of my head:
- V-Moda XS (My first great sounding headphones. I still have them and still love them.)
- PSB M4U-1 (Though older, they're still available and imo an excellent introduction to audiophile balance and performance.)
- Audio Technica ATH-M50x (Not my personal taste but SO many devoted fans that they have to be on any list of great first headphones.)
(I'd love to see others add to this list.)
Just picked up used 58Xs and a Fiio E10K DAC/amp for a combined total of under $140USD. Bought locally, and it just worked out that exactly what I wanted was available for a total steal. Very happy with them so far!
I love your talk about price ranges and I am waiting for more of this kind with more phones and higher price brackets.
Hey Joshua, great content and channel! Love your video quality and no nonsense approach so I subscribed.
What's your opinion on the DT-770 250ohms?
if you like the sound signature they will last you a lifetime. all parts are easily replaceable. mine are already 10 years old.
Thank you great video !!! i already have the 58x and planning on getting the 1990 pro.
All i can say Josh....DT 1990 are awesome and i'm glad i went with them for my first HI FI headphones. I went with the Modi and Magni 3s schiit stack. My god im hearing things ive never heard before. Thank you for your high quality and straight forward reviews. You are gonna have a new patreon for sure. Thank you so much!
Same setup as me.
I own the HD58X and they are DA BOMB!
xblackdemonx amen brother!
You should try genelec
What amp/dac would be good for Hd58x
Oh please tell me is it enough to amplify hd58x from a hifi pleer (actually my pleer charges sound more than all the phones and mp3 pleers so I listen to music on 20% of max volume on in ear phones and 40-50% on over-ear monitor with 35-45 ohms.)
How do those stack up against the 598?
Thanks so much for this video Josh!!
Coll video as always man.
I see quality is still increasing.
I totally agree with you, thank you for sharing 🙏
Wowwww....u r truly amazing dear. The way you explained the difference between music and no music scenario was mind blowing. I subscribe u for your wisdom.
Great video, I appreciate when reviewers discuss value in their videos.
Metal571 is good for this.
Hey man, I love your videos! Here goes some headphones I really think you should review (a lot of people would agree with me):
-Akg 240
-Beyerdynamic DT 770
-Audio Technica M50x
These are pretty popular and relatively cheap.
Thanks!
I hate the M50x. I haven't heard the other ones.
100% agree! Great video!
Fantastic outside of the box thinking regarding this topic/video. The same can be said for floor standing speakers as well. Great explanation of the topic.👏👍😎
Big Jay speakers is even more biased because without room treatment it’s like throwing big bucks out of the window.
@@fan2hd277
Totally true!
I'm like the $200-$500 range and I like to have headphones that do different tricks. I already have a good amp and I take advantage of warranties so I use Massdrop the most. These give me different sound signatures: HE 4XX, HD 6XX, Sundara, TR-X00 Ebony. That gives me everything from analytical to fun sounding but everyone has their preference.
Thanks Joshua for the nicely put opinions. I really cannot argue with any of your comments. However, I would like to see a similar discussion for the amps and dacs. Usually, the information on amps, dacs or combined amp/dacs are very limited. I would love to hear your opinion on these hardware. Especially I would love hear what you think is an ideal combination for e.g. dt1990 or sennheisers without breaking the bank.
Honestly imo the superlux line are a great bang for your buck. Sound is amazing and can compete with the headphones up until the hd58x. That's when the hd58x blow them out (this is all my opinion!)
Josh - I've said the same thing about speakers... the law of diminishing returns. Where at a certain price point it just becomes esoterical.
Love watching your videos!
Nice! Although I’d choose AKG K712Pro over DT1990 having lived with both for a bit and this is specifically with studio use here. The treble on AKG K712Pros are not spikey and tiring like DT1990 and the subbass on AKGs dig deeper with those large drivers if you have a good amp.
I subscribed because of your review on blon bl03 hope to see more budgetfi focused reviews ✌️🙂
Got my K52 delivered yesterday and this thing is a monster !!!
Value like beauty is in the eye of the beholder!!!
A few months ago, I really went down the rabbit hole with headphones under $200. Spent lots of Saturdays in various local shops listening. Search ended as soon as I tried the Status CB-1 headphones. My use is enjoyment listening - no professional use. And while the CB-1s are marketed to studio pros, I've been very impressed by performance for the price.
Great video! Question: How does the headphones you mentioned compare to the AKG K701? Thanks!
Dear Joshua, I am a music listener in Europe using the Sennheiser HD 598SR's. I bought these of Amazon for 140 euros a few years ago and in general I have been - and still am for that matter - very happy with these headphones. They are my first pair of 'audiophile' grade headphones. How do these stack up to the 580X's? Right now I am listening to these through my onboard ALC1220 audio, and I have been debating whether to get a decent amp/dac like the fiio E10k or Schiit fulla3 wondering if it would be worth the upgrade. I mostly use the headphones for gaming and listening to music (via spotify premium, so quality should be allright). What upgrade, if any, would make the most sense? I have heard that my current headphones are pretty decent for gaming, but the HD660S seems to take the crown in that department, according to my research that is. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
PS since I live in Europe, DROP.com does not really seem viable for anything budget really, since there is a pretty hefty import fee.
I’m on the same boat. Despite listening to, borrowing, owning, and loving really expensive headphones and earphones, my favourites still are Audio Technica CK10 and Sennheider HD600. I always go back to those two.
Hey Josh..great video.. very informative..also see if u can get a hold of the Massdrop Hifiman Edition XX..your thoughts
josh, a quick shout out for the hifiman from Drop, the 4XXs @180. the comfort level is top-notch, if they start bearing down on your crown, just shift the headband forward on your noggin, the discomfort goes away for a long time.
the sound quality is great, very natural. an announcer sounds like he is right in the room and on music they never have you paying attention to the sound, just the music. the bass is satisfying but doesn't dig as deep like loudspeakers like the Monolith 1060s ($250-300) but they don't cause you to miss that so much. they also work fine directly from my phone which fits in with the short cord included with them.
i got MANY years of great sound out of my Grado sr60s that Corey Greenberg raved about so many years ago in Stereophile. i added to their comfort as soon as i got them with the yellow foam earpads for the Sennheiser hd414s.
i hope this adds to your knowledge and may cause further investigation on your part.
...hifitommy
Headphones represent better value for critical listening over speakers by a huge margin. Another good video thanks Josh 👍
Hi great informative video, I know you mentioned hd6xx, about $200 but with custom cans bass mod , now sounds petty good, The hd660 now available for £259 as s2 has recently came out . Regards mark
Review the HD800s PLS, your reviews are awesome!
+1. Their amazing!!
Best value is Koss kcs75s
Superlux hd651 are pretty good value too.
Anything over $200 your bang for buck drops very sharply, diminishing returns kick in hard.
which would you recommend more, the Hifiman Arya or the Audeze LCD-X??
Whats the absolute best instrumental headphone? The HD660S is pretty damn sweet. I love cello, for instance.
Josh, your perspectives are great for those of us that are picky and smart. Just great super intelligent reviews that are a true joy to watch. I have a question please. The iFI xDSD. Is it worth the hype? Any competition you would like against it or close to? I trust your opinion. Thank you,
Dave
Hifiman Edition S on sale on Amazon 65 dollars . Lightweight portable ,not amp dependent , open or closed in the same pair ,solid performance and 25 percent of orig price ,have had them for a year with no build quality issues on my pair and a hard-shell case to top it off
Hi J
I admire you for your honest reviews. Great stuff!!
Can you please help me with my budget headphones for music enjoyment dilemma??
I have hd 599 and I love them but I am a huge fan of sub base. Do you think I should go for DT770 Pro??
I have got glued to this channel, for the past few days, nice content. Though i am perplexed, as to why Joshua never reviews headphones like the Sony 1000xm's or the Bose ones. Are ´they that bad compared to original headphones like the Hd58x's?
Its that $250-$350 range that is driving me nuts at the moment. Both the he560 and sundara at sitting right at 300 and 350 respectively. I've had the chance to listen to both for extended periods and am having a hell of a time deciding which I prefer. Definitely waiting for the full sundara review, I know you put the 560 and m1060 in line with each other a while back, and mentioned that the sundara bests the m1060. GAH help me Josh!
1440p yaaaas soo crispy!!
Edit: Just got a pair of SHP9500 from Newegg, quite enjoying them.
Wow what a deep analyses!
hahah wasn’t expecting such a scientific explanation on value. thanks
No shit! This guy's full of himself and shit.I was watching it thinking "Wtf? why am I still here?":
Yeah, 3 mins about how free headphones are the best value was a bit much but he's passionate about the subject and has some good info so give him a break
The $100 - 150 range is probably the best balance of value and performance.
It also represents the first step into "good sound" (this is subjective) for most music lovers starting out into quality listening.
Just my opinion
First of all thank for your great reviews and perspective. Half a year ago I made tech upgrade and got the DT770pro 80Ohm - first thought, yeah sounds great definitively better than my QC35II, but I just didn't find them very comfortable. So 2 month ago I got the DT1990pro and was blown away (with some EQ). My wife was impressed after 10sec and also wanted some high-end HP, so I also got the the HD660s almost at the same price. The initial clamping force on both was am issue, but after a while the fact that both of these over-ears touch (press on) the ear was rather irritating. Sound wise the dt1990pro are in a different class than the HD660s. Comfort wise (after clamping got less) it is a tie, first I liked the dt1990pro better now the HD660s (lighter, more open). But two weeks ago I got the Arya Stealth .... And they exceed in every possible dimension (sound, comfort, price, ...) the dt1990pro - perfect upgrade. True over-ears, supreme comfort. With some EQ almost perfect sound and presentation.
Best value? Are they worth it? - It depends on 4 things: How much can you afford? How much do you value good sound? How much do you value comfort? How much/often will you use them?
For good sound, ok comfort and occasional listening the DT1990pro (or Sundaras) or probably the best option.
BUT if you (like I) use headphones as your main audio source, then the Arya is a bargain IMHO. For the comfort alone. My $2000 speaker system can't touch them.
I'd like to add, that this was actually the very last thing I upgraded to somewhat high-end - only because I couldn't imagine HOW big the difference actually is. I would have started with it ...
Stephan your post is exactly the feedback I’ve been looking for. I have budget and want the best overall sound for music listening, and believe I have a good ear. Right now toying with the dt770’s and 1990 pros, 1990 pros easily win that battle, but curious about the lcd 2c’s, lcd-x and Arya’s. If any of those are that much better overall in the experience, I would much rather start with one of those than drop the coin on the 1990 pro only to find out the Arya/LCD was the “one” I really wanted all along for example. Did you try out any of the Audeze lcd’s? What does the Arya have that the DT1990 pro doesn’t and vice versa in your opinion? How are you liking the Arya and is it still your go to? Appreciate any feedback you can give. 🍻
Would appreciate an argumented advice )) Latest Argon or Sundara?
👌👍💪💪👍👌 fantastic you hit the nail on the head fantastic advice and review
Gotta show koss love. Recently got the pro 4s as my first “decent” cans. Upgrading from the monoprice dj cans (which thrash anything value wise at like $15) theyre killer but im waiting to get a fulla 2 and k7xx as i can never half ass a hobby
Great vid, problem is for my environment I need closed back headphones so a similar listing for closed back would be super useful for me.I still have this confusion where I want fun sounding but good quality I think I’m a u or v type person, it seems a straight forward question, where do I go after the Sony xm4 which I love but can now hear the flaws.Ido not want to be an audiophile in terms of following the curve and it seems super hard to find any review that’s caters for the average user who wants great sound but isn’t going to use in a studio and don’t care if they are reference perfection. I can’t be alone here.
I'm in a similar situation I have brought out a 20 year old HD 600 that were mint. but I can hear everything around me. The DT 1770 seem well built but are they going to draw too much attention to themselves? I don't want to spend $680 CAD to find out I can't wear them for 2 hours in a row. I have picked up an Audio GD amp which sounds smooth and detailed but what would be a good closed back match???
I always look at the best value as the headphones I got a good deal on. The HD58X are definitely a good deal as is the 6XX so they're in the list. In Canada, the HD600 series are expensive. I got a great deal on a pair of DT990 Pros ($169CDN = $131US) and HD598SR ($104CDN = $80US), these were great value. I think VE Monk earbuds are great value too, $14 and way better than Apple's version.
What are the best headphones for pumping the volume and getting lost in the music without killing your hearing?
Thanks for good advice.. I agree with you that USD250-350 price range is the highest possible best value bracket.. Any price bracket beyond that is no more relevant i.e. they are value brackets as the law of diminishing returns really kicks in..
Hi Joshua, love you reviews.
I few years back I would have agreed with you comments on value, but for the past few months I have lived with my 6xx powered by a Shitt Magnus. The pair has changed my musical experience for ever.
Value for me is where do I go from this point. What’s the perfect mid high, I think I need to stay under 2k, in a pair of cans and what amp do I buy in addition. Does spending maybe 3k (if I need to) to go to a higher level represent value for me, yes it does. Would love your advice.
The feeling that you got lucky is priceless in audio. You kind of expect when the cost is higher.
K712 is one I think of as good value, just my opinion though. Great video 👍
My first headphones was the Audio Technica ATH-AD700, before the AD700x was released. I purchased it brand new for $99. This was the best value for me in terms of money spent and return. Return being quality and performance. My next purchase will be a Meze 99 Classics or Noir. After that, AKG 7xx for an open-back. Currently, I am using an ATH-AD700x. Retired the non-x version because I dented the left side.
I also got the ATH-AD700 in 2009, for $80 (and then due to a month of shipping errors, they gave me $20 back). Best soundstage for the cheapest price, amazing for gaming. Next, I bought a 2nd hand AKG Q701 for $200, it’s soundstage actually underperformed behind the AD700 until I got a proper amp for the AKG. With good amping, the AKG was like an AD700 +bass and a more well-rounded, more fun signature without giving up any of the AD700’s strengths. I do recommend the AKG as a good, natural upgrade over the AD700.
After the Q701, I got a K712 Pro, then a K612 Pro, then I saved up and took the leap to the HD 800. This was a natural progression of upgrading the sound signature I liked, IMO, and the HD 800 was my Grail headphone.
I still have the K612 and HD 800, but I’ve branched out to different sound signatures. At last count, I’ve accumulated 27 different headphones, plus some borrowed headphones.
I would say that the best value for audio work is the Sony MDR7506.
beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO is my fav !! and X58 are my second
I had a pair of Beyerdynamic DT 1990 pro headphones, I found them very hard on my ears, mainly sibilant and a bit hard in the midranges, I kept them for a couple of weeks, though they might have needed to burn in, sadly things didn't change. I had to return them, I wish I could have kept them as they sound great otherwise. I have a pair of Grado SR325e phones which are also very nice. hey what ever happened to Grado? you don't see them reviewed much these days. I'm using a pair of Sundara's for my main headphones, lovely sound, have them for about a year now, no problems....highly recommended. Great video's Joshua...always worth watching
I am rocking the m1060c and they are amazing a little heavy but the sound makes up for that.
THANK YOU FOR MENTIONING KOSS.
Jeez! They are some of my all-time favourite headphones and you can get them for 20$ and it's so rare that I see mentions of them for "best value, best sound under 100$ or 300$ (depending on your taste), etc." And they're a real brand, unlike a lot of the brands on ebay and such. So thanks for that, dude.
Koss Porta Pro were my first non included headphones and were amazing sound but not the best build quality. Today I would say the Blon 03 would be my choice of phone audio.
I have a pair of Senheisers HD600 years ago,and I love them.Also the Koss porta pros,which are jaw dropping when you hear these for the first t;ime.I think that I have enough quality without spending a fortune.
Joshua - could you update this video? It was great but maybe some of the new adds have altered your opinions. Thanks.
Quite agree with your comments.
In my experience for example, I discover an important tip... the best headphone is a pair of heaphoned that don't need an amp.
Of course if you want more, you can try with some more demanding headphones, but you'll need to spend more. I bought a pair of AKG 712 Pro for 198 €, I think it's a very valuable for money example but it's also a good example a pair of KZ ZS10 Pro X IEM that I also recently bought. Esaier to drive, nice and rich sound, confortable,...
Another already mentioned headphones I probably will add to my collection in the future are the Koss Porta Pro.
I really like this video, but it's been 5 years since it was released and I imagine that quite a bit has changed. It would be great to see an updated version of this list.
4K!!!!! YESSSS!!!! great vids btw Keep up the good work!
Still cracking up at "Alien-express"
Did I F*ck it up?
@@JoshuaValour "Ali-express" all good though! With the 30 day wait shipping time here in the U.S it might as well be Alienexpress I think they ship out of Venus.
@@JoshuaValour Been watching your videos for a while now. If you have the time can you recommend a pair of good headphones for the PS5. Not for competitive games, because I almost exclusively play single player games. Mic isn’t needed either, that’s why I was thinking of using headphones. My budget is anything up to around $200, but would consider spending a little more if it meant a big jump in audio quality. I don’t want the hassle of trying to get a amp to pair with it either, so something easy enough for the Dualsense to drive. Anyways, I hope to hear back from you as I trust your judgment and it would be greatly appreciated.
So for the HD 58X on massdrop. I was wondering if they heat up your ears or if they keep your ears pretty cool. My current headphones warm my ears and it gets uncomfortably warm after about 10 minutes.
Did you ever give the nuraphones a try? Love to hear what your reaction is.
I don't understand why the Koss KPH30i doesn't come up more. It's somewhere between the Porta Pros and the KSC 75, in my opinion combining the best of both, for $30 ...should be mentioned a lot.
Hi Josh. I have a few sets of headphones. Amongst them are HE-400i.The Sundara seem a great price at the moment. Would these be a good upgrade as I would sell the 400's to offset the purchase.
Aim happy with my VISO 50 NAD add the wireworld Nano eclipse cable and it sounded like a new HP! For me it is well balanced in every aspect and I'm not a cable freak but this Nano cables did make a difference
Excellent video as always. Let me add a "category" - closed back. Some of us just prefer them, but many need them. I play drums in a worship band and use closed backs instead of in-ear monitors. I currently use the Sennheiser HD 280Pro ($99). Good isolation, but so-so sound. Would love to find an affordable (under $300) step up. The Audeze LCD-XC are my favorites for personal listening, but they're over $1k. Best affordable option I've heard are the Emu Teaks ($500), but I've only seen them at RMAF and Massdrop. Any suggestions on others I should try?
True. Good points.
I actually really liked the Senn HD598CS - One of the better "cheaper" ones I have tried.
I have the HD650s and they’re pretty amazing especially when paired with good amp
What amp do you use?
@@danyCD17 I know I wasn't the one asked, but just in case it helps, I use the Darkvoice 336SE Tube Amp. It's very clean and powerful.
@@danyCD17 I love using thx 789 that's just my opinion
listened to these and the 600 and picked the 600.
Hey man when it comes to value low priced good sounding headphones you really ought to look into Superlux. Mayflower recommends them and have recommended them to others with great success, they also graph rather well for their price. Also you can get he HiFiMan HE400i which as far as I know are quite a upgrade over the HE4xx based on the HE400, got mine for like, 180 I think, sometimes less. Actually quite a lot of good headphones between 70 and 250 if you just know they are there in the first place, i could keep giving examples but I think you of all probably get it lol.
i got the senn hd558 stock velour pads, no inner mod and driver covers off; sound great with my modi3-magni3 stack, better than my shps and my fostex r20tp
I still love my V-MODA Crossfade M-100's from 6 years ago. Best headphones I've ever owned.
got mine in 2013. still very happy but gonna be time for a nother set of xl pads haha
Any recommendation for similar headphones? Mine are starting to fall apart but I love their sound :(
@@athmaid I got a pair of 1More Triple Driver headphones that sound just like them.
usa.1more.com/collections/headphones/products/tripleoverear
@@MuahMan oh really? I was thinking about picking them up before. Thanks for the info!
The XFade M-100 is a good headphone for sure. Always ignored - hard to find people that know of them.
Joshua. Hi. I play CS:GO a lot. My playlist is all of mp3 (everything exept hip-hop/rap: from light bright pop to doom/stoner and dark synthwave). What do I get from 58x and from esp 95x? You listened them both, I only can order it from drop to Russia via intermediary :( Help me pls.
Audio Technicas ATH M40X's are within my price range, would you select these over anything else under 200$ AUD? Such as Cloud Alpha's and G Pro's (2019 edition)? I may also be able to get the M50x's would you suggest those over 40's?
hi Josh, I remember you mentioned something about a used HD500 series for 70 dollars, but can't find that particular video anymore, can you please link me to it? or just leave a comment below which model of HD500 you suggest as used? thank you!
hey josh, why don't you review the BeyerDynamic DT770 pro (80 ohms version)? I think it is worth reviewing, I tried many pairs and so far its the best value one...
Have you tried the Status Audio CB-1? It's definitely a favorite of mine, from any price range, and sells for around $75 US
shp9500 for open back & status audio cb 1 for closed back.
I put a lot of thought into this and think that the law of diminishing returns really kicks in at about the $300 point. The cost of DT880s, HD600, HD6xx. The HD6xx is probably the single best option among them, from a value point of view. After those one has to jump up to $500 and beyond for marginal improvements.
Great info. Thanks
Free headphones - The beater car your uncle gave you for free. It's a terrible car, it might break down, but it beats walking.
$20 headphones - Econo-box base model. It's not glamorous, but it's in good shape and is dependable, can be fun.
$150 headphones - Asian sedan. Also dependable, offers some nice creature comforts, but you aren't afraid to leave it on the street overnight.
$350 headphones - German sedan. Very nice place to be, not going to turn heads, but it's a very comfortable way to proceed across the landscape.
$1000 headphones - Italian sportscar. This is not your daily driver. It is very specialized and needs a special place to stay. Strangers ask you about and/or compliment it.
$2000+ headphones - European hypercar. Performance is actually secondary at this level. Status symbol. Strangers ask questions about you rather than the car.
Could you suggest a budget headphones to use with my digital piano?
Next time insert images of the headphones in the edit. Cool topic!
Agree
I am getting the hd6xx this Saturday. So excited about 😃
How are they?
@@unholy1950 really good! Pretty warm sound signature but nice clear highs. Much warmer than my previous m50x. The one thing that annoyed me was there is almost no sub bass whatsoever. Now I'm not a total bass head but sub bass does add to music. I went ahead and put an eq on it that fixed that issue and now I'm really happy with them. Very non fatiguing to listen to and overall very enjoyable and relaxing. Highly recommend them for the price.
@@not2day646 are you using an amp?
@@unholy1950 Ya, the fiio k5 pro dac/amp. I would have liked to get a separate stack but my budget was getting tight already and that got good reviews so I just went with it and will upgrade in the future.
Have you ever made a review about the Audioquest Nightowl? 359€ here. I consider these or the DT 1990. Any suggestion? Thank you.
Personally I would put the Grado Prestige series in the middle to low bracket. They essentially make the same model headphones but they only get better with build quality with price. That series ranges from around $80-$300. They have almost the same listening experience, but with higher price you'll get better wires, matched and de-stressed drivers etc. For example is say the SR125e is one of the best value listening headsets you can get at around $150.