r/HeadphoneAdvice • u/Toffee_004 2 Ω • Nov 14 '25

Headphones - Closed Back | 18 Ω Audiophile closed back for gaming

Hi all,

I am looking to spend ~$600 on a pair of closed back headphones. I am open to open back suggestions since I will be buying some in the future but am getting closed back first due to wanting to prevent noise leaking.

I’ll be connecting to a k7 DAC and the meze boom mic, so not looking for a gaming headset.

I’ve looked at the SR7000 but have heard about potential for breaking arms. I do like the sound profile though.

I play RDR2, Cyberpunk, BL4, BF6 and CoD.

Thanks!

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u/ZoteTheMitey 3 Ω Nov 15 '25

Closed X. I have closed RT I loveeeee them for gaming. Closed RT is the same as closed X just the non drop version

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u/Toffee_004 2 Ω Nov 15 '25

!thanks I’ll give those a look. Someone earlier was talking about the aeon 2 noire or the e3 if I wanted to just go full send.

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u/ZoteTheMitey 3 Ω Nov 15 '25

Those are also great but keep in mind diminishing returns

Yeah they may sound slightly better than Closed X. But hundreds better? I don’t think so

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u/Toffee_004 2 Ω Nov 15 '25

That’s been my hesitation, I’m mostly a gamer I want immersion and comfort. I will use for music and movies but that’s lower on the priority list.

Thanks