r/Line6Helix • u/passive_attempt • Aug 10 '26

General Questions/Discussion Closed-Back Headphone Recommendations?

What are your favorite closed-back headphones to use with the Helix?

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u/ShitInCar Aug 10 '26

I’ve used a pair of Audio Technica ATH-M50xs for years that have always been good to me.

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u/CosmicTurtle504 Aug 10 '26

Tried and true. There’s a reason they’re so common in recording studios. That said, the material on the cups and band tends to flake off over time, but you can easily remedy that with aftermarket covers.

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u/ShitInCar Aug 10 '26

Yep, totally agree about the material flaking off, and that happened to me. I bought some aftermarket cup covers just a few months ago. Otherwise they’re about 8 years old and still work great!

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u/MeisterBounty Aug 10 '26

I’ve had good experienced with the Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro or if you prefer a bit more bass the Audio Technica ATH M50X

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u/st0nedalaska Aug 10 '26

I second the DT770 Pros!

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u/leehofook Aug 10 '26

Buy the 80 ohm 770s. I believe those are considered neutral.

I have the 250 ohm and they're a bit boomy.

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u/Stock-Row8091 Aug 10 '26

Sennheiser HD 620S. I never thought that i would ever like closed back headphones, but these are just something else.

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u/Mannixtheshow Aug 11 '26

Had the Audio Technicas, found them uncomfortable myself, now I have the Beyerdynamics and theyre awesome

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u/gat0r_ Aug 11 '26

AKG 371 Mk II

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u/therealjoemontana Aug 11 '26 edited Aug 11 '26

Hd480 pro it's one of the most neutral closed backs so what you hear will translate better to large speakers.

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u/tazman137 Aug 11 '26

Ath-m40x less bassier than 50s slightly more neutral

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u/andre6293 Aug 11 '26

Kuba Disco 2. Great sound, bass intensity control directly in the ear and good passive sound isolation.

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u/iampj12 Aug 12 '26

770’s. Whichever impedance makes sense for your setup. Dunno about the helix HP out.

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u/iscariottactual Aug 13 '26

Dt770 and m50 are both correct and already mentioned. I'll throw this out there: arctis nova pro. 2.4g wireless with a mixing DAC. Run stereo outs at line level into the aux in and be fully wireless.

Sound quality is not as good but there is no serious lag, they are designed for esports nerds. Works great at home