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> lossless and Dolby Atmos sound quality General headphone recommendation? Best I have is an MDR-7506 but I don't think it's meant for listening rather produci

by ge96 5y ago

> lossless and Dolby Atmos sound quality General headphone recommendation? Best I have is an MDR-7506 but I don't think it's meant for listening rather producing.

lelandfe 5y ago
Depends on price range. DT 770 PRO's would be a nice step up and serve both purposes pretty well. They're over-ear like your MDR's. You can usually find them on sale for like $140-160 USD Fairly neutral response (dunno if you'd prefer something bassier for listening) and very comfortable
- ge96 5y ago
  Yeah I don't really have any specific demands other than it is meant for music... I bought these ATH-MX-20/40X from reviews and apparently they're monitoring headphones?... so yeah. Those are definitely flat. Thanks I'll put those on a list. Definitely one of those things have to try on in person to buy but recommendations help too. Edit: not too bassy actually, neutral would be nice like works for almost anything.
Simon_O_Rourke 5y ago
With some of the banal EDM that's out there now, some retro 1980s walkman headphones would do.
- seattle_spring 5y ago
  Would do for... What, exactly?
mkr-hn 5y ago
I use these for both without issue.
- ge96 5y ago
  It is nice for being able to pick out specific sound, it's very clear. The downside I think about is the treble/how "too loud" the highs are sometimes.
DougMellon 5y ago
I currently own the Sennheiser hd 650's[1] with a Schiit amp[2] and absolutely love the combo. I also have them on a harman curve. You can get the HD 6xx from Massdrop for cheaper and it's the exact same driver[3]. My partner uses the Sennheiser 58x's[4] as well as she doesn't like to use an amp and they are probably the greatest bang for your buck I've come across. [1] https://en-us.sennheiser.com/high-quality-headphones-around-ear-audio-surround-hd-650 https://en-us.sennheiser.com/high-quality-headphones-around-... [2]https://www.schiit.com/products/magni-1 https://www.schiit.com/products/magni-1 [3]https://drop.com/buy/massdrop-sennheiser-hd6xx https://drop.com/buy/massdrop-sennheiser-hd6xx [4]https://drop.com/buy/massdrop-x-sennheiser-hd-58x-jubilee-headphones https://drop.com/buy/massdrop-x-sennheiser-hd-58x-jubilee-he...
- ge96 5y ago
  Thanks that'll probably be a next model up, it's up there in price for me. Will keep it in mind I'll compare the 58x to DT 77 although open backs limit usage for me I think (not have other people hear my music).
  - ge96 5y ago
    Looks like the 58x is better than DT 77 though without using eq This one of those things drives you insane so many choices
    - ge96 5y ago
      Yeap... I went with Sennheiser 560S and I'm not pleased lol compared to the 7506 that I've been using for over a year. The 560S everything sounds blended. Will give them a chance/listen for a bit. Just funny you get this obsession like "I gotta buy it" then disappointed.

by ge96 5y ago

> lossless and Dolby Atmos sound quality General headphone recommendation? Best I have is an MDR-7506 but I don't think it's meant for listening rather producing.

lelandfe 5y ago

Depends on price range. DT 770 PRO's would be a nice step up and serve both purposes pretty well. They're over-ear like your MDR's. You can usually find them on sale for like $140-160 USD Fairly neutral response (dunno if you'd prefer something bassier for listening) and very comfortable

ge96 5y ago
Yeah I don't really have any specific demands other than it is meant for music... I bought these ATH-MX-20/40X from reviews and apparently they're monitoring headphones?... so yeah. Those are definitely flat. Thanks I'll put those on a list. Definitely one of those things have to try on in person to buy but recommendations help too. Edit: not too bassy actually, neutral would be nice like works for almost anything.

Simon_O_Rourke 5y ago

With some of the banal EDM that's out there now, some retro 1980s walkman headphones would do.

seattle_spring 5y ago
Would do for... What, exactly?

mkr-hn 5y ago

I use these for both without issue.

ge96 5y ago
It is nice for being able to pick out specific sound, it's very clear. The downside I think about is the treble/how "too loud" the highs are sometimes.

DougMellon 5y ago

I currently own the Sennheiser hd 650's[1] with a Schiit amp[2] and absolutely love the combo. I also have them on a harman curve. You can get the HD 6xx from Massdrop for cheaper and it's the exact same driver[3]. My partner uses the Sennheiser 58x's[4] as well as she doesn't like to use an amp and they are probably the greatest bang for your buck I've come across. [1] https://en-us.sennheiser.com/high-quality-headphones-around-ear-audio-surround-hd-650 https://en-us.sennheiser.com/high-quality-headphones-around-... [2]https://www.schiit.com/products/magni-1 https://www.schiit.com/products/magni-1 [3]https://drop.com/buy/massdrop-sennheiser-hd6xx https://drop.com/buy/massdrop-sennheiser-hd6xx [4]https://drop.com/buy/massdrop-x-sennheiser-hd-58x-jubilee-headphones https://drop.com/buy/massdrop-x-sennheiser-hd-58x-jubilee-he...

ge96 5y ago
Thanks that'll probably be a next model up, it's up there in price for me. Will keep it in mind I'll compare the 58x to DT 77 although open backs limit usage for me I think (not have other people hear my music).
- ge96 5y ago
  Looks like the 58x is better than DT 77 though without using eq This one of those things drives you insane so many choices
  - ge96 5y ago
    Yeap... I went with Sennheiser 560S and I'm not pleased lol compared to the 7506 that I've been using for over a year. The 560S everything sounds blended. Will give them a chance/listen for a bit. Just funny you get this obsession like "I gotta buy it" then disappointed.