It doesn't have to be extremely high-end, but something on the level of let's say a Sennheiser HD 598. Are there any wireless options on the market that are this quality (or higher)?
And in general, what are the opinons on the Sennheiser RS 175-U? How does it stack up among their wired lineup?
Just out of curiosity. I’m not about to make a purchase decision or anything, but if ANC were not a consideration, what Bluetooth headphones would have the best audio quality? “Best” can be evaluated as “best value for money” or “best of the best if money is not a problem” or whatever y’all think sounds great. Thanks!
Wondering whats recommended for a good pair of headphones for listening to music and play FPS. I'm stuck between AR5000, HD490 pro and have mixed feelings about the DT1990 MK2. Thinking of pairing with a schiit gunnr for easy Mic control. Currently using razer black shark V2 pro wireless which are fine but id like to try open back with increased sound stage.i live in the UK and Budget with a dac is around £700. Priory is hearing crispy footsteps while playing fps and i enjoy a wide range of music with a lively bassy sound. Don't have ability to sample any which is a bummer
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I know I know Bluetooth isn’t the best of the best but I can’t stand having a cord to deal with. Just want something easy to wear to jam and dance. That being said - I would like headphones that are fairly light weight and won’t fly off my head when I’m dancing. I listen to a lot of edm and alternative. Heavy bass. I love being able to hear the mid tones as well. Probably will wear them at home and potentially out and about. Sound cancelling would be nice. I’m open about the cost because I’m willing to save up for some good headphones that’ll last me a long time.
My Sennheiser Momentum M2 had died recently after serving me for 7 years. They were my first audiophile pair and I was in love with everything about them. Sound, build quality with metal and leather and how it makes them look. Don't have much to compare in terms of comfort but I only had some problems after wearing them for 8+ hours.
I'm looking for closed-back ones with not much preferences besides that. I appreciate ANC but the one M2s had was fine for me. I listen from my phone and my laptop both wireless and wired when it's more convenient. I enjoy a wide variety of music and genres like metal, jazz, rap and electronic music. I think I'm looking for a more neutral profile although I'm not sure.
After looking for some time I'm inclined to go for Sennheiser Momentum M3. M4 just doesn't seem to be a sizeable upgrade. I also looked at Sony WH1000-XM5. It seems that they're similar to M3 with better ANC but (subjectively) worse look.
Any other models I should look at?
I've seen aptX Lossless boast it's audiophile sound and I've seen folks claim the Sennheiser Momentum 4s having audiophile sound and I want to know if it's just a term loosely thrown around or if it's actually possible to be a wireless audiophile. I'd love to be able to have the audiophile sound from my home setup to be able to be carried with me around work/school, so if this is possible can somebody tell me the best equipment to go about it? I'm currently thinking of going with the Fiio BT11 dongle because my phone doesn't support aptXLossless and I'm thinking of buying Sonos Ace because they're mainly the only over-ears I'm seeing with aptXLossless and Spatial Audio support.
I have a pair of HD600s that I like a lot but my cat keeps chewing up the cable. I'm sick of buying them but I don't really like the feel and sound quality of bluetooth gaming headphones. Are there any wireless audiophile options, preferably something with the option to use a cable once the batteries eventually can't hold a charge.
Location Fort Worth/Dallas
Budget preferably around 300 dollars, we can go above but id just have to save and sell the HD600s and the DAC I have.
I want a headphone that is wireless that is approved by the almighty audiophile gods. I will use them only at my desk watching shows, YouTube, music, and non competitive gaming. I don't care if there's a headphone on them I don't care if I need a dac, base station, receiver whatever as long as the headphone itself is wireless. Obviously not an unlimited budget but I want some really crispy high quality headphones with amazing sound that don't have wires.
Hey guys. I want a (wired or wireless doesn't matter) closed back headphone that has an objective sound that most "audiophiles" find very good. I'm not too far into this niche and don't know much about it so I thought I'd ask people who know more. Idealistically I'd want "noise cancelling" but I heard that can cause worse audio to an extent because of the technology that goes into it. I'd like a list if you guys can provide it of the best noise cancelling or noise isolating headphones. Sometimes my environment can get loud which is why I'd prefer noise blocking headphones (not sure if it should be noise isolating or noise cancelling you guys recommend it) I'll be using the headphones for music, games, and watching movies. If you guys think I should buy different types of headphones for each category let me know! Thanks!
Please wireless I know it's not the best but I need to be able to walk around my budget is up to 150 closed back preferably I'll take any suggestions been ripping my hair out every headphones have some kind of issue I currently have a blackshark v2 pro and wanna get my first quality headphones it'll be used for gaming and occasionally music and any good songs you use to test ur head sets when you get a new set
Hello, first time on this subreddit.
I work from home, and use Sony MDR-7606's as my daily driver and im getting sick of the cable. One of those spiral cords, gets caught on everything especially itself. So i want to be able to continue listening to whatever music/podcasts i was listening to while doing chores around the house in my downtime. I'm going to be wearing these for about 12-14 hours a day, so comfort is a must. Noise cancelling is not necessary, my house is empty and quiet when im going to be using these. I would like them to be open back actually, since id like to be able to hear if someone is knocking at the door or if my dog makes trouble. Ive looked at the Grado GW 100X, and like the look, but feel the foam earpads and on ear style would become uncomfortable before 12 hours. I've used the Sennheiser RS 175s before because i liked the idea of wireless sound without having to worry about bluetooth range, comfort and wireless range was amazing, but their audio is alright. Fave headphones ever might be the fidelio X2s, very comfy and nice soundstage, or these MDR-7506's also very comfy and they are durable as fuck. Will be gaming with these as well, so low latency and soundstage are great plusses.
Location: Texas, USA
Budget: 1000$>
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Wireless
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Soundstage
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Durability
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Ability to stay on head while bending over
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Noise cancelling, can be included, but will never use it.
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Price, these are a self-love gift.
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RANGE, dont want audio to be cutting out walking around my small one floor house.
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looks, im not wearing these outside
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Having to buy a nice bluetooth transmitter if that will help range/quality
I'm looking for the best earbuds. I own the sony XM5s and want better but can't get a clear answer. I don't care about ANC, I heavily care about how good the treble sound, and my price range is $500. I am not going to buy 8 pairs of buds to see which sound the best to me. I've been recommend the AZ80s and Gemini 2s by people who aren't audiophiles. A few places I looked said to get Final's 8000 2s, but said the treble is lacking, which I have an issue with.
I've asked multiple places, mainly 30 different Google prompts, 10-20 review sites that all claim that X brand is the best, then say that about 5 other brands, and then list some name brand flagship on whatever top 10 list they have which they themselves said were inferior audio wise, and I've looked on YouTube to find that all of those guys only test name brands and claim those to be the best while ignoring a vast majority of great earbuds. I also went on an other sub reddit to find people who only recommended the crowd favorite (the Gemini 2s). At this point, I'm very hesitant and want to steer away from what most people would buy.
I want the best sounding earbuds, and at this point, I don't care about any other feature. I know there isn't one answer and I know everything in this industry is subjective, but I want a solid recommendation before I spend half a grand on something. I'm leaning towards Final's 8000 2s, but am willing to hear any recommendations, even if it is for the gemini 2s!
I mean like the hifiman's, Gemini 2s, and bower & wilkins vs the sony's xm5, bose qc's, airpods etc
I ask because majority of the time people recommend the xm5's, mtw4's, az80's as best best earbuds in the market right now. But then the occasional audiophile people recommend some niche brand and super expensive earbuds which not a lot know and own of.
So why aren't the "audiophile" earbuds not recommend enough? Is it because they focus on sound quality primarily and lack the rest of the qualities? Because of impractically high price? Or just because they're too niche to even know of?
P.S im not an audiophile and definitely new to this earbuds stuff, so im sorry in advance if I said anything wrong
Hi! I'm looking for a pair of wireless headphones for $900 or less and sound quality is my number one priority in my purchasing choice. I would like to purchase wired headphones but I figured that a wire would be too inconvenient as my main means of listening to music is on my phone while commuting via the train. I'm looking for a good pair of wireless headphones that hold up to scrutiny by an audiophile audience if such a pair exists. I'm well aware that Bluetooth headphones compress music as well as generally tend to have a "tinny" sound to them so my main priority is looking for a pair of headphones that minimize that. Thank you! :)
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I think currently the Focal bathys are still the best wireless headphones sound wise.
I know you aren't going to get the best quality sound out of wireless headphones but I really hate having the wire so whats the best quality sound for listening to music from wireless closed back headphones?
I’m trying to find a set of headphones for my girlfriend. She wants to use them for her laptop and desktop, with a bit of causal gaming (ie the sims) She’s not an audiophile, she doesn’t play fps games, she mostly watches movies or youtube. Price range is preferably $100-300
She’s very picky and wants the headphones to be:
Open back or at least she needs to be able to hear things outside of the headphones. I have a set of sennheiser pc37x and she likes how those sound as far as hearing things that are not coming from the headphones.
Wireless
Cute (no angled shapes but also not just a circle in terms of the ear cups.)
A mic is optional
She can probably deal with them not being cute if they’re wireless and don’t block outside sound.
I am at a loss here, any ideas?