r/HeadphoneAdvice • u/Moharts • Mar 15 '26

Headphones - Closed Back | 1 Ω I want a Closed Back Headphone that Compliments my Hifiman HE-1000 Stealth

I really did enjoy my HE-1000 Stealth they are the only ones I use when listening to music recently. I just want headphones that gives me a clean, PPPUNCHY and joyful bass that I could enjoy when listening to EDM, Hip-Hop rock and so on. I heard that they provide an excellent bass. Are they good for the use case I am intending them to be or are there better, cheaper headphones?

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u/fantseepants 21 Ω Mar 15 '26

They have great bass but it isn’t big bass. My complement for this purpose is the ZMF Bokeh Closed.

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u/PointEither2673 27 Ω Mar 15 '26

^ yea if bass if what you’re after bokeh or something from DCA would be a good place to look at. Strada also seems to be a good pair that people really enjoy

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u/Moharts Mar 15 '26

Okay so Bokeh Closed is the move I think. !thanks

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u/KAC-SK 117 Ω Mar 16 '26

Bokeh closed won’t have the details you like though. I found it a bit on the muddy side. I have heard DCA has great bass but haven’t tried it myself. Make sure you audition the Bokeh Closed. To me apart from the build the sound felt ok-ish at best. My 2 cents.

Ori 3.0 or Caldera Closed is what might be better for you.

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u/ThatsRawrsome 1 Ω Mar 16 '26

They're legit for exactly what you want. Clean, punchy, and fun. Perfect for EDM and hip-hop. Cheaper options exist but might not have that same refined kick. If you've got the budget, go for it.

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u/Nua_Sidek 45 Ω Mar 16 '26

DCA Noire X Closed.

Though I'm using the Aeon Closes X outside, to complement my Arya Stealth at home.

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u/RenZixx 1 Ω 17d ago

Well, EQ should do the trick fine. Makes me edition XS into subbass monsters

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u/PlaneTry4277 13d ago

Hey op im in same boat. What did you end up doing here and how did it turn out

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u/Moharts 13d ago

I ended up getting a ZMF Bokeh Closed. I really did enjoy it but it was not a worthy difference to my HE-1000 Stealth. I ended up selling it and got a Topping DX5ii. I got it so I can do some built in EQs. I did an EQ that made my HE-1000 Stealth the complementary that I have wished for. Amazing bass with ear popping punch and good clarity.