Doh. My bad. Forgot the closed-back requirement. Pretend it wrote HD 569, then, grin.
There’s a PM-3 on a reliable used site here in Canada for the equivalent of 240 Euros. Shipping and duty would probably kill that, I suppose. But getting started buying used in the European Union might be a good thing to do.
OK. Never mind. Forget it I mentioned either one, grin.
Getting a pair of headphones that ship from inside Europe would definitely be nice for me! I avoid 20% import tax and get them much faster… but not sure how many manufacturers ship from inside of Europe I think Audio Technica does.
Price wise I think up to 400$ or 350 euros is fine
Hmmmm, would you be opposed to buying used or open box? Also what countries would work well for you for buying from?
I’m fine buying open box if it’s a reputable site and or seller. Countries to buy from as said preferably from European Union I don’t mind buying from outside if I’m buying from someone willing to pack and ship it properly ( with ups or something similar)
I think the pm3 would have to be bought used from what I see, and it would most likely over your budget (dang when did they get so pricey lol)
A large number of manufacturers are based in Europe. AKG, beyerdynamic, Focal, and Sennheiser spring to mind. These are all long-standing, well-regarded companies. So surely they’re readily available there?
Duh, the focal listen pro sounds up your alley lol. Didn’t think about that one
Comfort OK?
Pretty good for me, isolation and build is solid overall. Also they run just fine off a phone so no dac/amp needed. Balanced sound too (at least the pro version is)
Pro version?
Correct, the focal listen pro. The one with red pads
Can get them for 249 euros so roughly 270 usd
They are 300 usd new in the US, so I would say that’s a pretty good price. Also look for an open box and see if they get cheaper (although the new price is pretty good)
229€ shipped
Well there you go lol, that’s pretty solid
Thomann is the first choice for price(quite often)and service(never read negative Feedback and ordered few times)in germany
Ordered the focal listen professional should have them mid next week or sooner
Really hoping my iPhone SE with its headphone jack is strong enough to drive them
Yeah they are fairly easy to drive so I don’t think you will have any issues imo
122 dB SPL. Now that is sweet.
What does that tell you?