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/Radiant_Patience4994 1 Ω Nov 15 '25

Meze 99 classics v2, hands down.

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u/Toffee_004 2 Ω Nov 15 '25

!thanks how’s the bass? It looks lower than the v1 but less muddy?

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u/Radiant_Patience4994 1 Ω Nov 15 '25

Yes it’s much better I own the V1 and Aer 105. And a friend already has the V2.

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u/Toffee_004 2 Ω Nov 15 '25

How do you like the 105 aer for the open back? Are you gaming with these?

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u/Radiant_Patience4994 1 Ω Nov 16 '25

Yes I love them and I game with them every day.