Looking for an upgrade, any advice?

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Hi! I’ve been looking to replace my worn out m50x’s that I bought over 4 years ago. I have around £350 to spend on a new set.
I don’t have too many requirements but I need them to be closed back. I’ll primarily be using them for gaming and listening to music.
I recently invested in a headphone amp (JDS LABS El Amp II) and I’ve been eyeing up the Beyerdynamic DT 1770 pro’s but does anyone have any other suggestions? I appreciate any feedback!

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I’ve heard good things about the 1770 Pro’s but some people say the treble can be harsh - if you are sensitive to that. What kind of music do you listen to? Do you like/prefer a certain sound signature?

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I’m pretty new to high end audio so my knowledge is pretty limited here, I listen to a relatively large range of music, electronic, rock, and a little bit of mainstream pop. I definitely like a strong bass sound but not overpowering. Good imaging is ideal!

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I would second the dt1770 is a tad harsh. Although if you are ok with the m50x its only slightly harsher so its still kind of ok. Is there a reason why you want closed back though?
Noisy environment?

Anyways if you like a strong bass with good imaging and soundstage closed back i can recomend the ath-a990z.

Still is there anything you would like to change to the m50x

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I am a big fan of my m50x’s, I do quite like their sound, I’m just looking for more detail and a better overall sound. Closed back is ideal since I don’t want my mic to pick up my headphones if I have them a little too loud, my room isn’t always the quietest either.

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How big is your ration between gaming:music? Which get more time for you?

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I’d say 75% gaming, 25% music in time spent but both are equally as important.

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Its kind of hard with one data point. Does amazon.co.uk allow return abuse?

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I should be able to return the headphones if they aren’t what i’m looking for, that’s probably a good idea!

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Going to guess that the 177x go isn’t attainable?

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I don’t know if it’s good for gaming, but the Meze 99s get lots and lots of love on the forums.

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not very good for gaming unfortunately the imaging isn’t the best and soundstage isn’t the widest either and the tuning isn’t that great as well for gaming unfortunately. great closed backs for music not so great for gaming unfortunately

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