How can it be anything BUT the Fostex T50rp??? What headphone has been more modded and inspired more creativity?
I have the original fostex t50rp. and it’s okay for the price which is $150. But they’re not that great. probably the reason why so many people have modded it. I don’t think that qualifies it as the best headphone of the decade lol.
I’ve listened to a lot of headphones I have to say the best headphone I’ve ever heard are the Elex that has to be the best headphone of the decade. other than that maybe the Stax l700.
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To me, both of those you mention are nothing more than treble murder. I preferred the Elear to the Elex actually, although only heard them for a few minutes a piece.
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I don’t find the Elex to be particularly sharp/bright, and I find most Beyers like being stabbed in the ear with a pencil.
I’m not a big T50 fan, but it’s certainly influenced a lot of the movement towards bespoke headphones like the ZMF’s
I’ll vote for a headphone I don’t own, the 58X, just because it’s been the gateway for so many into the hobby.
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I think the most important headphone was the 58x. It introduced a lot of people to high quality audio who would otherwise have been quite happy with their Logitechs and their Razers
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For me, it isn’t about how much the treble is elevated, but about how big and steep the peaks are and where in the frequency range they exist. Beyers always have that 8khz peak and it is something a lot of people either love or despise.
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If it’s just the headphone not modded I think the Sennheiser HD 650. It’s probably The Beatles of headphones in that aside from the occasional edgy “they’re overrated” people all agree they’re fantastic and are most people’s first real hifi pair.
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They have stood the test of time for sure, awesome on a tube and great for just enjoying music
I have only been in the headphone game for less than five years but, without a doubt, my favourite is the Grado GH2’s.
My favourite “economical” headphones would be the Meze 99 Classic’s.
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One of the best from grado, with a unique sound signature in the grado portfolio.
And the cocobolo cups are drop dead gorgeous.
MON would now say: There are two old men talking with less hearing ability 
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Lol it’s not really about ability, moreso experience, I know some people who can only hear up to like 10k but have insane listening ability and can pick apart everything
Speaking of my HD 650 have em on listening to Moving Pictures, RIP Neil.
Neil Peart died! Oh man, that is my favorite band. Neil actually inspired me to learn to play drums. I’m actually in tears right now. 
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I cried earlier. Last time was when Prince died. I found out from Vernon Reid (Of Living Colour) on Twitter.
Rush was like one of the digital pioneers. No analog tonight!!! lol I kid.
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I would say the Sennheiser HD600. The only reason the 650 is so popular is cause Drop came out with the 6XX. The HD600 sound way better IMO. Drop should have named it the HD65X now if they want to do the HD600 what are they gonna call it?
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The 650 has been a fair bit popular before drop. The 600 sounds close tbh, it’s really not that far off. I will say I prefer the 600 but only on a tube
Yeah the HD600 and 650 are both very famous headphones with audiophiles. benchmarks so to speak from what ive heard. But the 600 is generally accepted to better. from what ive heard.
I’ve seen Rush 4 times in person and they were amazing each time. I was at the Live in Cleveland show they recorded for the live 2011 album. That was the first show they ever played my 2 favorite songs, Vital Signs and Different Strings. This is so sad.