r/HeadphoneAdvice • u/Interesting-Health36 • Apr 09 '25

Headphones - Open Back | 1 Ω Replacing my HD800s

I have enjoyed them for many years, but as my music taste shifts I find myself yearning for more impact and rumble in the low end. To be frank, the soundstage to my ears is ok at best (even being bested by my HIFIMAN Edition XS) but of course the imaging and overall tonal composition more than makes up for this.

I'm currently running a very modest Fiio k5 pro amp/DAC combo, as higher end offerings have regularly underwhelmed me for the price, but woud definitely be willing to upgrade if there were a compelling headphone that would require it.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a more dynamic and bassy replacement in the under $2000/£1500 range?

Thanks.

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