Need a recomendation to find a open backed heaphone with either a warm or dark sound signiture

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As the title says I am looking for recommendations for what would be a good open backed dark or warm sounding set of cans. I am not made or money so nothing to pricey.

edit: for sure my budget is below $400, ideally below $300.

edit: thanks for all the input so far, its a lot to think about. Ill have to sleep on it all, I have a new set of pads for my set of closed back arriving soonish if they make a noticeable improvement I may not need a new set of cans or it may just mean I can settle for another closed back set that simply not as claustrophobic from the git go and do a pad swap.

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58x is my pick lol

What budget are you thinking of? And for what type of music?

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fidelio or 58x yeah what MON said

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I usually listen to everything rock and synthwave. The reason I am asking this specific question is that I am treble sensitive and have some minor tinnitus in my left ear. well minor except when I don’t use closed back headphones. closed backs give me a headache a case of whistle in the ear .

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Gotcha, well something actually more inoffensive then the 58x would be the 6xx which might have a lower chance of being harsh on the ear, you just want to have an amp

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the 6xx are an option, not a fan of the connector type used tho.

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I also have some tinnitus (from live shows most likely… I regret nothing) and the fidelio x2s havent bothered me in the slightest… I’m not recommending anything because I have very limited experience with headphones but thought this might be helpful to hear.

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So is the 58x out of the running as well then?

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the 58x is a more neutral-ish sounding headphones, I would really like something more focused on the low end. particularly as I already have a neutral ish set of cans.

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Well if you are willing to consider it what about the nighthawks? (Also imo the 58x isn’t that neutral)

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The Fidelio definitely isnt warm. Rather boosted treble. The 58x is on the warmer side of neutral, but may not be exactly what you are looking for.

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What is your price range?

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He updated his post, so essentially under 400 preferably 300

There not many open backs in that range that I would say are as warm or dark as he would want

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Damn, just out of range of the LCD-2C. I am treble picky and sensitive at times too. My 2 favorite cans are my Atticus and my LCD-2C.

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does updated posts say they have been updated? I know reddit does if the edit is done after so much time has passed.

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Yeah it does show that it was updated but it doesn’t notify anyone

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Wait what about the kph30i?

My pick would be the 30i/porta pro or the nighthawks

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i thought about the lcd 2s but they want twice my budget for a set,

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You can typically find them used around $500, but still not in range. You may want to check out the Nighthawks, but those are so polarizing and unique, you really should audition them first.

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Yeah I can think of some closed backs in his range but a more warm or dark open is harder to find at this price range