I’m in the same boat to a degree. I was very happy with the CM752, which was essentially a longer-term stopgap. That came to an end when the headband snapped and left the pads/phone dangling in the wind. Since then I’ve been making due with some very old earbuds which do the best for their price point.
Even while using the CM752, I was looking to expand my setup with separate cans (closed back due to living arrangements) and a decent non-ModMic solution. The MT5 (or even WS1100ia unless making the slight jump to a Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO 250 seems like a good set as I rebuild the budget, but am trying to prioritize getting a stack and mic that will last during the incremental upgrades.
It’s been tough (especially lately) trying to determine the best recording solutions. In an ideal world,a nice rich shotgun mic would be available without breaking the bank as I’d like to keep my screen as clear as possible while eliminating as much road noise as I have out front. I could just be needlessly judgmental bout addons like the Boom Pro or ModMic when some quality options are available without destroying the bank with the current affordable (and decent) DAC/AMP options out there for a variety of online entertainment (streaming, virtual tabletop gaming, and decent – not top-tier – sound assets for client instructional materials.
Apologies for the word vomit and level of detail, Daedalus’s situation struck close to home with the initial query. Cheers, all. I understand if I perhaps have given details not entirely important.
Id highly recommend Denon 7200 but not for retail. look on the used market for about 500-600ish and if youre willing to eq you can get some added value. alternatively, x00 ebony are very nice for the price if you can get them around 300ish. thats if you want to go a little higher. lower i always quite liked my takstar pro 82 with a boompro and 2.5 to 3.5 adapter
The beyerdynamic Custom One Pro Plus (that name though…) can take the v-moda or the more expensive beyerdynamic headset gear (allthough a beyerdynamic Custom Game can be had for 145€, so )
I’m re-opening the thread, because I realized, when double checking the information about the mt5s, that the headphones have the 2,5mm connector…What do I do now ? Would a 3 pole 3.5mm to 2.5mm adapter work ? Or do I have to search for another solution/headphones ?
I’m in the same position as you except I’m a small YouTuber / streamer trying to find headphones with a good mic, I game across the boom pro as it is one of the best headset combinations that is cheap!
I’m just looking for a pair of closed back headphones too under £100
I am also looking for closed back cans, to be used on the go and home with the dragonfly red. Right now I have the sony wh-1000xm3 but for 350 I feel there must be something better.
MDR1am2’s at $300 are great but since you have Sony’s have that house sound… you probably want something different. MDR-7506 is also worth looking at but again… that’s a Sony. I REALLY like the sound of the Sennheiser HD 300 I’m demoing right now that my friend that uses a DragonFly Red primarily enjoys.
The issue you’re going to see over and over again is that in that price range there a lot of Sony’s.
For the sound signature that you want, Campfire Audio Cascades but at $800 it’s double what you’re willing to spend.
Now… other options that IF they seem appealing you can probably get all for under $300 together that may be right up your alley.
Koss Kph30i
Koss Porta Pro’s (look at the Yaxi ear pads for more bass)
IEM’s like the KZ ZS10 Pro
I have the kph30 and KZ ZS10 Pro with a DragonFly Cobalt and Fiio BTR5… those are my “audiophile on the road” options right now. I’ve used the kph30’s on air planes and air ports without disturbing anyone and scale up with any equipment I throw at them.
MDR1am2’s might be exactly what you’re hunting after. Compare the Koss options and just go for it. They’re great as a back up and as you get more expensive gear, you can compare the sound to your Koss and just ask if anything you have purchased is REALLY worth the money when the Koss sound that good that cheap.
Same here I’m in a similar situation but for the main purpose of playing on a digital piano. I think I’m going to end up getting the AKG 371 over the Beyerdynamics 770s and the Yamaha mt5
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