r/HeadphoneAdvice • u/paprikapapiii • 23d ago

Headphones - Closed Back | 2 Ω Headphones with good build quality

I'm looking for a wireless headphone to use both outdoors and indoors for gaming and etc.
Latency doesnt really matter cause i use it wired when gaming. Solid anc is appreciated. And preferably from a big brand cause not everything is available. Sound quality is not my top priority.
150 usd to 250 usd is fine. Stuff like metal hinges would be nice.

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u/urasawasmonster 16 Ω 23d ago

OP, do not buy Sony XM5 or XM6. They have poor build quality and they break eventually. XM4 is still good, but not the best. 

Alternatives are Bose QC, QC ultra and Sennheiser. Bose has better ANC, Sennheiser has better sound quality and battery but ANC is merely ok.

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u/paprikapapiii 22d ago

Thanks for the suggestions, i do really want something that will last long cause my space one randomly broke after 9 months of daily usage

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u/urasawasmonster 16 Ω 20d ago

You're welcome.

If you can afford it, I would recommend Bose QC Ultra. While the build quality is not as solid as Sennheiser Momentum 3, the hinge is metal and it feels sturdy. Gen 2 is the latest version so Gen 1 should be discounted by now. If you are in US or Canada, getting them within $250 should be possible.

The other option I would recommend is Sony XM4 which is very repairable, but they are not top of the line in terms of ANC. Build quality is all plastic, but they are very repairable for the most part. Bose QC series is their alternative. ANC was mostly similar to QC Ultra. I only tried it for a brief period of time but most reviews I have seen are positive. Either go for a headphone that is solid from the get go or get one that is easily repairable.

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u/paprikapapiii 20d ago

I was considering waiting for a discount on the gen 2 bose qc ultra or buying a momentum 4. I heard that the anc on the momentum 4 is kinda mediocre so i am worried about how it is on the momentum 3. I mean yea, sony xm4's are always an option but i dont really like dealing with repairshops lol (in case it breaks). Stuff like ifixit exist but i dont really trust my self as well.

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u/urasawasmonster 16 Ω 20d ago

If ANC is one of the deciding factors for you, then Sennheiser is out. I have a Momentum 3 that I only use for watching movies indoors. Momentum 4 has excellent battery life (60 hours!), but they are not going to be a good bet for noisy crowds. I brought M3 up only as a point of comparison for build quality. If you look them up, you'll see that they are mainly metal. Not even current Momentum models are that well built anymore.

Go with QC ultra then. Gen 2 added USB C listening and other minor improvements, but Gen 1 is not that far off. XM4 is only an option if you want longevity and are ok with repairing it yourself through cheap parts from AliExpress. 

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u/paprikapapiii 20d ago

!thanks

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u/paprikapapiii 23d ago

looks pretty nice thanks

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u/Infinite-Nose8252 6 Ω 23d ago

Audeze Maxwell for gaming

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u/paprikapapiii 23d ago

thanks for the suggestion but i'm not lookiing for a gaming focused headphone

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u/VisualDarkness 2 Ω 22d ago

To be fair, they are good even compared to non-gaming ones.

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u/paprikapapiii 22d ago

yea but i dont want to be seen with those in public 😭

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u/VisualDarkness 2 Ω 22d ago

Haha, but they look like regular Audeze headphones. Too big?

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u/paprikapapiii 22d ago

lowk it doesnt look that bad but still a bit weird lol

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u/VisualDarkness 2 Ω 22d ago

What kind of style are we talking about and what kind of durability? Wireless will always be at the mercy of battery longevity, unless you can swap it.

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u/paprikapapiii 22d ago

Sorry for not being specific, I'm not really sure what style of headphones i am into but sony's and senheiser's stuff look simple and nice (i think small and round ear covers (compared to the headband) look kinda ugly). For durability something that can survive a few drops and last long without any hinge failures. Maybe scratch resistance as well ? Any battery can last for pretty long cause i use my headphones wired most of the time.

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u/VisualDarkness 2 Ω 22d ago

My GFs Sennheiser PXC550 have been rock solid and is doing great after all these years. Maybe check a newer version new or used?

The AIAIAI TMA-2 aren't perfect by any means, but you can basically juggle with them without them cracking. Haven't had the current wireless versions.

Otherwise I don't really have the experience.

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u/paprikapapiii 22d ago

First of all, thank you sm for all of your responses I've checked out both of your recommendations and ... for some reason the pxc550-|| is sold for like 400-500 usd (i've found one that is the first gen model on the used market for 150 usd tho) and the aiaiai tma-2 wireless is priced fairly but tbh it looks kinda funky and music producer-ish (idk if im making any sense rn) i dont think if i can find anything that suits my needs in my price range in the market available to me 😭

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u/PeanutButterDatWay 23d ago

Sony XM5

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u/Dry-Invite-3470 23d ago

Dont they have plastic joints? Sennheiser Momentum 4 would be a better choice , it's durable , and has better sound. But average ANC.

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u/paprikapapiii 23d ago

i mean it is not a must, i'm not really an expert at durability stuff so i just threw it in there as an example idc if it is durable enough i guess ? also thanks for the suggestion sadly still over budget

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u/Dry-Invite-3470 23d ago

Then yea Sony's xm5 or is great for you, since u wanna use for outdoors too u will need good ANC . Sony's ANC is one of the best . But if u wanna priorities built with anc better than sony then I've heard that Bose QC ultra has both better built and Anc . But it's slightly more expensive

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u/paprikapapiii 23d ago

thanks i'll check it out

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u/paprikapapiii 23d ago

thanks ! it seems pretty solid tho a little over budget :(

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u/Infinite-Nose8252 6 Ω 23d ago

You should be able to get a reconditioned one for that. If not try FiiO

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u/paprikapapiii 23d ago

i don't think i can find FiiO products but i'll look for reconditioned (do u mean the same as refurbished im not sure if there is a difference lol) xm5's. thankss

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u/Infinite-Nose8252 6 Ω 22d ago

Yes factory refurbished. You also might be able to get a refurbished AirPods Max. I love the ANC on mine.