(crossposted from r/headphoneadvice)
Hello! I have developed a new interest in the world of the audiophile, and I am looking for a pair of open-back headphones to match that interest.
Budget: Preferably below $200
DAC/AMP: Fiio K3 (maybe need another suggestion on this? DAC/AMP below 100)
How the Gear Will be Used: Gaming, Music Listening. I do need open back, as I stay home alone and need to hear things going on downstairs.Preferred tonal balance: I like a nice, punchy bass. Other than that, fairly balanced
.Preferred Music Genre(s): I listen to everything from Rap to the Rolling Stones, and lots in between (Alternative, Electronic, LoFi, Rock, Rap, and others I’m forgetting)
Past Gear Experience: Logitech G430 (what i liked: it put out sound :P); Current Setup is ATH-M50 (non-x’s) through a Behringer UM2. The M50’s are pretty comfy, but the pads could be better and I get fatigue from them easily.
What aspect of your current listening experience would you like to improve?: Overall Sound Quality, initial dive into the world of the Audiophile
Right now, I have looked at the HE400i, Fidelio X2HR, DT 990 PRO, DT 990 edition 600 OHM, DT 880 PRO, DT 880 Edition 600 OHM, HD58X, HD 6XX,HiFiMan HE4XX.
I’m currently leaning toward the DT 990 Pro, the DT 880 Pro, and the HE4XX’s
Cheers!
Goose
Edit 1: Added HD58X and HD 6XX to the “looked at” list
Edit 2: Added HiFiMan HE4XX
Edit 3: Links and what I’m leaning Toward