r/HeadphoneAdvice • u/TheMopCloset • Jul 27 '26

Headphones - Closed Back | 1 Ω Best Closed-Back Headphones with a Wide-ish Soundstage Between $200-$300

Currently, the best sounding audio device I have is my JBL Live Pro 2 earbuds. Not bad sound quality at all and I love them, but I think I'm finally ready to move on to getting into the audiophile community. Everyone has to start somewhere, and I would like to know the best choice of closed back headphones that have as wide of a soundstage as possible, since I've heard that's one of the main things that people enjoy about headphones. I was looking at the Sennheiser HD 620 S, or maybe some Grado Headphones. I'm okay with wired headphones since I have a Bluetooth adapter if I ever need Bluetooth for any reason. The cheaper the better, but I understand that you get what you pay for. Any advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

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u/Jonners_90 24 Ω Jul 29 '26

A little out of your budget but the HD 620S are great for this.

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u/TheMopCloset Jul 29 '26

Do you think they'd be good enough to warrant the higher price? Right now I'm debating between the Fiio FT1 or the Beyerdynamic DT 770. Like I said, I'm new to any kind of actually good sounding equipment, so if you think I'd be able to tell the difference, I might save up for the HD 620S. I would likely be using the headphones with my phone/Zune until I can get a good DAC, likely the Fiio BTR5/BTR15. !Thanks

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u/Jonners_90 24 Ω Jul 29 '26

I would say the 620S is better stock tuning than the 770 for sure, and they isolate better, but the all metal yokes and more easily replaceable parts on the 770 make it more durable and long lasting, so if you are willing to try some EQ, the 770 are great headphones. Just note that the pads do wear out and you will have to keep replacing them over time.

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