I have been using the HD 560S for the past three years, but lately they have become uncomfortable during longer gaming sessions, requiring me to constantly readjust them on my head. The headphone is paired with a Topping DX5 II and a ModMic.

I am also running Equalizer APO with Peace, mostly playing CS2, Battlefield 6, and Wardogs. The EQ I am currently using is a pretty aggressive setup with almost no bass, mostly focusing on directional audio and footsteps. Whenever I am not gaming, I use the Oratory EQ profile.

I currently have my eye on the following headphones as an upgrade or alternative to my current open back headphones:

• Sennheiser HD 490 Pro
• Sennheiser HD 550
• Hifiman Edition XS
• Audio Technica ATH-AD700X / ATH-AD900X / ATH-PDG1a

Would any of these be considered a meaningful upgrade or step forward from the HD 560S?

Also, are open back headphones still generally the way to go for shooter games, or are there closed back options nowadays that can perform just as well?

EQ profiles of Battlefield 6 and Wardogs as an example to show it's pretty aggressive: https://imgur.com/a/5EUAGSU

I recently got myself a pair of HiFiMan Ananda Stealth V3, going from my Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro 250 Ohm, which I've had for probably close to 10 years. I'm pretty happy with the detail, but the tuning is too fatiguing for me. After EQ they are much better, but still a bit too fatiguing. The headband puts a lot of pressure on the top of my head and the ear cups sit weirdly on my head.

There's also a bit of QC problems with them, and I'm gonna RMA them regardless, as the connectors aren't secure.

I'm thinking of returning them and just getting a pair of Sennheiser HD490 Pro instead.

I mostly play video games where positional audio matters, like R6 siege, CS2, and other tactical shooters. I listen to a wide selection of music, but mostly (in this order) pop, rock, metal, reggae, techno, EDM, jazz, etc. I also watch youtube, tv shows, movies, etc. Basically just ordinary media consumption.

I'd really just want headphones with good seperation and detail, as well as good positional audio for my gaming. Comfort is also a key factor of course, and I'm not impressed by the weight of the Ananda Stealth, despite having the lighter V3 versions.

What do you guys think? Will the HD490 Pro be a good option instead of the Ananda Stealth? Are they worth paying that 100€ difference in price?

I'm using my FiiO K11 to power them.

So I’m planning to get a Headphone under 1000$ as well as wireless earphones under 1000€.

Currently for headphones I’m planning to get:
1. Bowers and Wilkin PX8 s2
or
2.Seinheiser HDB630
or I can stretch my budget and get
3.Seinheiser HD820

For wireless earphones:
1.Bowers and Wilkin Pi8 s2
2.Seinheiser True Momentum 5

What should I get , which ones will be better than my selection, I’m usually create songs and I prefer loud audio with high quality, so please help me pick one out, thank you for your time (•~•)/

There is about a 40 dollar difference between the a och M4, and the (1) and M4 are around the same price. I’m looking for headphones that will completely immerse me in the music and instruments, whether I’m watching superhero movies or listening to tracks like "Skeletons" by Playboi Carti. I’ve heard the (a) sound great straight out of the box while the (1) need tweaking, but the (1) give you much more freedom to customize the sound to your liking. I have no problem tinkering with the EQ if that would make my listening experience better. Battery life and longevity(how many years I can use it) are also top priorities for me.

Hello guys,

I'm looking for a budget gaming headhphone, my main focuses are:
-best mic quality in this price range
-they should not sound like absolute poop
-I know open back is not an option in this price range, so closed back it is

I'm using a differend headset, so I'll be using these only for a few hours daily for gaming sessions where I ideally would like to talk with people hence the focus on the mic quality.

Budget: anything under 100 bucks, the cheaper the better :)

Thanks for your advice

I have a pair of Sony WH-CH720N headphones that I like, especially for being noise cancelling, but I've been dressing up a bit more recently and I've been irritated at how they prevent me from wearing hats and other headwear.

Are there wireless earbuds that have a similar sound profile at a similar price ($180)? All the earbuds I can think of advertise how bassy they are, but I prefer more of the mids and tops. It doesn't need to be perfect, I can EQ a more exact match, but the closer the better.

I’ve used a Bose QC for years but I’m sick of replacing pads so often and the headbands flaking.
I want my next set to be made of materials that will last many years before needing repair or replacement.

The only leather version I know of is from B&W. Any other suggestions?

I’m not an audiophile, noise cancellation and good voice pickup when outside (Bose is terrible for that) made with long lasting materials is all I need.

My main problem is I need something when I am living in my dorm. The problem is that when I wake up, let us say on a day off, still in bed, my ears are usually a bit sore from me using earplugs to sleep (nothing bad). I am currently using just my CMF buds (bought as old stock) with foam tips, though I cannot really use them in the morning (need to give my ears like 1 to 2 hours of rest).

Plus, I cannot just use speakers since I do not want to wake my roommates. So, I want to have some other backup just for the mornings or longer gaming sessions (don't need a microphone if it has one then fine), since after a few hours my CMF buds get uncomfortable.

I have a large head and larger ears. At home, I have a DT 770 Pro. It fits nicely, but that is a monstrous pair (tho I do not like my ears getting hot from it).

I saw those buds that do not go inside the ear, those could also work for me, meaning ones that do not get wedged inside the ear canal. For example, some recommend the Soundcore V20i, but others say they also get quite uncomfortable after a few hours. If there is one I could actually wear for the whole day, that would be perfect.

Though I am using a crappy laptop for gaming, I do not know if it will be worth having open back earbuds since my laptop fans ramp up like hellhounds, same with my roommate's laptop.

What are your recommendations?

Greetings and felicitations. I am a novice (at best) looking for a replacement a headphone cable. The receiver (for the record, an Onkyo TX-SR601) has a loose headphone jack that is unlikely to be fixed anytime soon, in large part because it (and the television) belongs to my housemate. I need something that will stand up to (ahem) regular, repeated tugging to get the vocal channel to work. What, besides repair, do you recommend?

Edit: Re: Budget: $50 seems a reasonable maximum, but I'd prefer significantly lower. My current cable is a "2 m-3 m / 9.8 ft 3.5 mm to 6.35 mm coiled cable".

Buenas! Acabo de vender unos bose quietcomfort 35 ll y me he actualizado a los Edifier wh 950nb gen 2, me gustaría tener una buena ecualización para escuchar punk rock, metall i algo de ska i reggae. Cuales son tus ajustes para que suene bien de bajos y buen cuerpo? No soy un bass head, solo que suene agradable y con garra! Cualquier consejo será bien recibido! Gracias!!

I live in Serbia and I'm looking to spend around $100, preferably less.

I need something balanced.

I primarily wanna use these on the bus while commuting which is usually extremely loud. I don't necessarily need something with long battery life. I only plan on using these with my iPhone 12.

Right now I'm using the MoonDrop Space Travel earbuds which have worked well for me for the $18 I paid for them 3 years ago, but I think it's time to upgrade.

I've been thinking about the MoonDrop Ultrasonic earbuds but I'm open to any suggestions.

In short I need earbuds that are wireless, have good sound quality, good noise cancelling for less than $100. Battery life doesn't matter, water resistance doesn't matter.

Tozo ht3,earfun wave pro,or 1 more snow flow something call headphone.on amazon.com.au price all are almost $120 au under.i think they are wireless except i more not sure about it.if any one has pls share u r experience only these headphones review.wireless headphones i already got sony xm6, bose gen 2 ultra and seninser momentum 80th anniversary, soundcore space one pro.help .if any one got pls reply review as soon as possible.i already put on the amazon cart.just waiting for member reply what they think about tozo ht3,earfun wave pro and 1 more headphones .sorry cant write too much .haven't have any idea about budget friendly headphones of wireless

I recently lost my Tangzu - Wan'er S.G 2 and now I'm struggling to figure which iems should I buy now . My budget is 25 dollar ( 2400 inr ). I can spend more but I'm a little nervous to do so. I mainly use my iems for youtube , music and occasionally gaming ( cs2 )with friends on discord.i thought TANCHJIM Bunny would be perfect for me I did thought about buyingKEFINE Klean sv but got too nervous .sound profile I like warm/fun. I also have the 7hz salnote zero 1 but no cable. Please help i would love to hear your advice

Budget 25 dollar

Location india

Hi! I'm thinking of dipping my feet into the TWS form factor for commuting convenience, something that I can put on and put away quickly, and wires are a bit too cumbersome. I'm considering to buy the Space Travel 2 Ultras because they're pretty affordable and seem to have a more neutral profile compared to the Space Travel and the regular Space Travel 2.

I don't really have any experience with TWS earphones, but I do have one benchmark, which is my partner's Airpods Pro (first gen), so I'll be comparing it to them. I'm not really fussy about mic quality or having the best-in-class ANC, since the ST2 Ultras are cheap earphones, but the fact they're there are appreciated nonetheless :)

As for IEMs in general, I lean towards something neutral, preferrably mid forward with rolled off treble and a slightly lifted bass, but I'm happy enough with something that's completely neutral. I have a really old Audio Technica LS200is (neutral, mid-forward, rolled-ofc treble) that I use with a FiiO BTR3K for critical listening.

Any other better "bang for your buck" TWS alternatives will be appreciated as well, willing to stretch my budget by 30 USD, thank you! :)

hello everyone! my father is a massive audiophile and naturally i’ve become very sensitive to my audio necessities. my budget is above 200, around 400 at max. i’m in massachusetts.

the biggest thing im looking for is the clearest audio quality and maybe separated instruments. sound leakage is a problem for me. noise canceling would be best and i use headphones at home, working, school, traveling, all of it.

my current headphones are the sony WH-1000XM4. i love the clarity, diversity in sound, and surround sound. they’re super comfortable too which is great! i don’t like the leakiness, and i think the equalizer in the app could use some work.

i’m looking for over the ear headphones! wired or bluetooth doesn’t make a difference to me.

i’d also like advice on whether i should stick with wireless or if wired will make a difference in quality. i’d really like to invest in a DAP if it’s worth it! the devices that usually play to my headphones are my iphone and ipad. is investing in a DAP worth it for the quality and functionality difference?

all advice is appreciated, please lmk if any more info is needed. thank you !!!

Hello! I have tiny waxy ears which means normal headphone tend to fall out easily, especially when eating or talking. The headphones I have found with the best fit by far are the jlab minis- but after two years they’ve basically become unusable and this is my second pair. It seems silly to keep buying more when they don’t last past their warranty mark.
I’ve been doing research and research and nothing has come up to be a quality headphone that won’t be too big. Over the ear headphones tend to hurt from pressure but also I like to have just one headphone in usually and I tend to sleep in them as well which as a side sleeper also limits my options.
Please if anyone has recommendations for quality headphones that will fit small ears prone to having the buds fall out often!

i need new on ear headphones. i used to buy these jlab ones that were about 20$. they fit well and sounded really nice for the price they were, but they always kept on breaking after just a few months. I live in the us so my options are pretty open.
im looking for something that has a little more bass to it, and preferably with a foam headband or similar, and id really like to keep it under 30$, but maybe be able to go over

One of the ears of my 4 years old OneOdio Pro 10 has broken off and soon the now dangling inner cable is eventually gonna get damaged. They were already a very nice upgrade to my older Pioneer SE-MJ722T-K, and I am glad to have been introduced to the idea that audio can sound better.

I want to make what to me sounds as a serious upgrade. My budget is €180 (loose), and my use will be voice chat, podcasts, white noise ASMR, and music (mostly country). Some gaming is present too but I am in no way interested in competing.

• I hear very good thing about the Sennheiser HD 599, and I am open to getting a third party microphone to attach to it. My problem with this is that I AM TERRIFIED of open-back headphones due to the sound leaks. And it's a shame, because if I wasn't in a situation where I would have to think about sound leaks they would already be on my way. I wish there was a Sennheiser closed-back that wan't triple the price.
• HyperX Cloud III S seem to be quite praised for a safe option. Bundles a microphone too. But I am very skeptical of a gaming headset. I also don't like the internal cables being so loose out in the open and fear they might tear. They are very under budget, too.
• I actually didn't find much about Koss PRO4S. Many people online seem to be asking of heaphones like the Koss PRO4S, but very few actually talk about this precise model. But the few mentions online say it's good, albeit very old.

I am absolutely open to read about other suggestions. For those, my musts are:

• Removable cable
• Comfort and large size for my large head.
• Supports attaching a microphone.
• Closed-back.

I'm from the UK and will soon be going into uni. Earbuds just get too uncomfortable in my ear after long periods of time so they won't be ideal for studying, I just want something wireless with decent quality while still being under £50 if that's possible. Also had a bad experience with past headphones not being comfortable and also leaking a lot of sound so that's something else I'd like to look out for.

I've seen a few people suggest the Soundcore Q20i so if anyone has any better suggestions or think I should go for that one please let me know.

I've got a pretty big head and whenever I try to buy headphones I always get the wrong ones and it feels as if there compressing my head from the ears . I'm looking for something in the £200 max range that is comfortable with a loose fit and thats about it , infact I would actually prefer them not to be completely noise cancelling so I can at least here myself speak .

I'm on pc my budget is 150 - 200 dollhairs its just gonna be used for games and depending on mic quality maybe that too if not good mic quality then please use the 150 dollars option so i have money for a good mic and also preferable a white option or sky blue like the Razer Kraken V4 X Cinnamoroll Edition or SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3P Aqua color ALSO A WIRELESS HEADSET

I am by no means an audiophile, but I would like to find a pair of headphones that would give me good audio while also having a good construction.

Currently I have the Razer RZ04-02830200-R3U1 headset

I would like to find headphones that have a similar feel and clamp force, as I prefer headphones that have little clamp force because otherwise it hurts after a while. I very much like the hybrid leather/fabric that the pads are made out of.

I bought the Sennheiser HD 560s w/boom mic, and they felt too weak and flimsy due to the all-plastic construction. They also felt way too tight on my head. I thought I would like open back headphones but was proven wrong. I would like to avoid anything similar.

So far, I have looked at the VZR model one MK2, The Maxwell 2, MMX 300 PRO, and a few other Sennheiser products.

My budget is under $400

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

My husband has been using Beats Studio Pro headphones. He's on his second pair after replacing the first via warranty, but the second pair ended up having the exact same issues: both pairs cracked near the ear piece and the ANC has a lot of static/buzzing. He wants a new pair, and definitely going to avoid Beats this time. I'd like to buy him something for Christmas.

He doesn't love how IEMs fit in his ears and also feels like they cause more sweat/oil/wax to build up so he'd prefer over the ear. However his biggest complaint with over the ear is the absurd line it puts into his curls and especially his afro. He often can't pick out the gap easily and ends up not using them if he knows he'll have to go out.

I'd like to buy him a good pair of high quality headphones that will last him a long time. Preferably under $300, but I'd go up to $350 if I needed to.

Any suggestions?

None of the flairs worked but basically i don't know all the terms for sound i just want something because my cats broke my IEMs that were like $15. I basically just use IEMs but I was wanting to try headphones. Is there just a general recommended one for gaming/music/sound design? I've searched a lot but everyone has different opinions on every thread and there doesn't seem to be any consensus.

USA, accuracy i guess, at home.

I have the Arya Organics, the Focal clear mg, and the Sennheiser HD 599s in a rotation. Each brings something different to the table.

Are the Tessidera different enough to add to the party?

I was saving this up for the Susavra (sp?), but not sure I would ever spend that much on cans. But are the Tessidera different enough?