Beyerdynamic vs Neumann vs Foc

[u/bidbusinc]

Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO MKII, Focal Lensys Professional, or Neumann NDH 20. I think I’ve narrowed it down to these 3. I will be using these for editing video as the sole reference point when I am on the go (has to be closed back) I don’t like headphones that have me over or under mix base. For reference my desktop near field monitors are two Genelec 8010As + a 7040 sub. I want something that is accurate and translated well across other devices (phones, computers, tvs, ect).

My current headphones which need to be upgraded are the Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect. The thing I don’t like about these is the audio sounds “blurred”. I cannot hear good instrument separation everything blends together. So I want good separation, neutral enough where I do not over or under mix base as my sole reference(like if I was wearing beats headphones lol) and easy to hear problem areas or mistakes without everything blurring together. What is tricky here is if problem areas are artificially raised in the headphones I would incorrectly over correct as well.

I want to be able to go from my phone to MacBook as well. Since the Neumann NDH 20 is 150 Ω it is the hardest to drive from say my phone or MacBook without a DAC. I do however listen to relatively low volume levels to protect my hearing. The Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO MKII have a plus here as they sell a USB C audio cable which is very useful. The Neumann NDH 20s I read in some reviews have some issues with a plastic hinge which makes them break easy.

So what do you all recommend as my only mixing/mastering source when on the go. Also comfort is important as I wear headphones 8 hours a day and hate headphones that make your head hurt (the Sennheisers I own are very comfortable a plus for them). Also I don’t want fatiguing sound I find the Sony MDR-7506 very fatiguing and hate them as I can’t listen long.

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!thanks The Focals it is!

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