I Need New Headphones: Help!

[cookinwithgas]

I liked these better than Bose at the store, and I usually avoid Sony like the plague.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sony-1000x-mkii-premium-wireless-noise-cancelling-headphones-black/6029014.p?skuId=6029014

 

[The Huddler]

I am 99% sure I am going with these...

 

https://www.google.com/shopping/product/13318871277393147363/reviews?q=sennheiser+550&oq=sennheiser+550&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiYydDY9PLaAhUI0lMKHSM_AQAQvCQIzQE

 

$350 dollars

 

Im getting what I will pay for though..  Aparently these are the poo. If I am going to spend a lot of money to upgrade my headphones, Im gunna go all the way..

 

id look into these if you are looking to upgrade...  

 

Sennheiser...

[Trev_GFC]

I’d recommend going in a store first and trying them. If not for the quality then at least for the comfort. You don’t want headphones which cause discomfort to the edges of your ears. My ATH-M50Xs have fantastic sound quality, a number of different cables including spiral ones etc. The main issue however is the top part which is meant to rest on the top of your head doesn’t. I’m guessing I must have an abnormally small head (it’s not like there’s much in it) but it’s uncomfortable.

[davos]

Sony Professional MDRs.  Seriously. 

I've done/still have Bose, Seinhessier, Beats, Phillips, Ultrasone...I always come back to the Sonys.  

Now I use them more for recording but certain mid layers get left behind in the Bose and Beats.  

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In ear: Bose (Their in ears for like 80.00 or whatever are incredible IMO)

Over ear: Sony MDRs

Can't go wrong but overpriced and gimmicky: Beats

 

 

[The Lone Panther]

On 5/4/2018 at 10:28 PM, Dex said:

Skull crushers are awful. I returned them. Get these. Best pair I've ever owned. Great for all music and I also do sound editing.

 

Sennheiser HD 598 SR Open-Back Headphone https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WRMZZ45/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9Ar7Ab3N7MK76

I've had these in my "saved for later" for some time now.  They were $138, but then Amazon jacked up the price.  I can get them on eBay for $130 (open box) but I don't know.