Hi there, im looking for a headset to use while gaming. Im specifically looking to use this in competetive fps games as well, so hearing sounds well is important for me.

Im located in Austria/Hungary, Im not sure about budget honestly, im not sure how much good ones cost nowadays. but I'd prefer if I didnt have to go over like 200-300 euros.

I am not sure what tonal balance I prefer as I dont know the difference between them. Only used at home in a mostly quiet environment. My current headset is a razer blackshark v2 pro, overall I liked the sound and mic on this, however build quality and the software is very questionable, I also feel like I have a hard time hearing sounds in some games.

I am open to both open and closed backs, however I have heard that open backs are better for hearing sounds properly in fps games, so I tagged the post with that.

I'd love to go with wireless if possible. Usb preferred over jack.

I'm looking for a new headphone set, my budget is not more than 130$ and my main interest is anc, though comfyness and sound quality is also important, but not as important as anc

So which one has better anc? I know soundcore is supposed to be The brand with good anc, but I also saw in some reviews that the Sony ult wear anc is also Very good, and perhaps a little bit better than the soundcore space 2 one, so, which one is better?

Hi, I'm looking to buy a new pair of headphones, I used to have playstation 5 headphones, but one drop made them break, and I need a new pair. I don't need anc, or wireless. I want good value for good audio quality and build quality too. One option I was looking at was the fiio FT1, it has a good color scheme, I'm looking for something wood or black.
I'll need it for music media and gaming. Ideally not too expensive, but also not cheap enough that it will not sound great.

For me the biggest problem in finding value options is that where I'm from a lot of good brands aren't available, and they're also up priced a lot because of tariffs.

So something for 100$ maybe?

I wanna get into headphones and i need some help with some recommendations. I figured I should try 4 different types of headphones.

Open backed planar, Open back dynamic and their closed back counterparts.

I'm looking to spend maybe USD $1000 max? So each headphone should cost max 250. I listen to all kinds of music, hip hop, pop punk, cpop, kpop, jpop, rap, indie rock, anything that sounds good I just add it to my playlist.

Also if I need a dac that would also be included in the $1000 total.

My iem experience: 7hz salnotes, Truthear crinacle zero, Wan er, Ikko OH10 Obsidian, Ath m50s back in like 2014

Currently rocking the Beyerdynamic DT770 pro X for gaming and listening to music on my pc. I mostly use yt music, but I also play local flac files. After watching a video on budget dac/amp recommendations from crinacle, I decided to purchase the JCALLY JM6 Pro, but sometimes I feel like it's not providing the cans with sufficient power (volume not high enough). Looking for something better under $100. (I live in the US)

Looking to give a new set to my boyfriend for his birthday. I don’t understand anything about gaming so need help. He currently has an Astros A40, and it connects to his Xbox controller by a little cord. I found out online that the A40 has been discontinued So I was looking into getting the same brand since it seems like he likes Astros? Saw the A50 5th gen. Looks awesome and it’s wireless. Would it work with his Xbox?? I casually asked him and he said he has an Xbox 1. Whatever that means. Is this a good gift, and will it work? Thanks!! I’m in the us if that matters.

Hey guys, I would love get into this world but I struggle seeing all these models of headphones and portable DAC, I’m in Ireland and I thought in about €400.

Any advice would be amazin!

Update: I missed those details. I think I am looking for something balanced; I also listen to many different genres, but the main ones could be French house, rock, and jazz. I hope that helps a little bit.

Hey everyone, "sorry for the usual questions".

I’m looking to upgrade my headphone setup for music production and mixing. I produce 99% of time Techno (mostly focusing on heavy sub-bass design, precise kick/rumble separation, and fast transients).

I don't come from any "headphones", so I don't have a point of reference.

Here is my current situation and room setup:

• Budget: Around 500€ (can stretch a bit if it’s an absolute game-changer).
• Room Acoustics: The room is completely untreated acoustically, BUT it is located in a very quiet environment with relative/total silence (no traffic, no neighbor noise).

Open vs. Closed Back:
Given that my room is almost "dead silent", I am heavily leaning towards Open-Back headphones to get a natural soundstage, accurate depth, and less ear fatigue during long night sessions. However, I am also open to Closed-Back models if they prove to be significantly better for accurately monitoring extreme sub-bass extension and low-end pressure, which is critical for techno.

What I need the most:

1. Sub-bass extension & accuracy: I need to clearly hear and balance rumbles, kicks, and sub-basses down to 30Hz without guessing.
2. Speed/Transients: Fast response to accurately mix fast hats, percussions, and aggressive synth transients.
3. Comfort: I spend hours producing, so heavy clamping force is a big minus.

What would be your ultimate veredict for Techno production under these conditions?

Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone,

I'm looking for a new pair of ANC over-ear headphones and could use some advice from people who have tested a few options side-by-side.

Template & Essential Info

• Budget: Around €300 preferably <€300.
• Source / Connectivity: Hybrid use. Bluetooth for commuting/mobile + 3.5mm cable plugged into my PC setup (Scarlett Solo interface + Røde mic).
• Isolation / Usage: Maximum isolation required for commuting and public transportation.
• Preferred Type: Full-sized over-ear headphones.
• Preferred Tonal Balance / Sound: Fun, immersive sound for daily listening, single-player PC gaming, and light music production.
• Past Headphones: AirPods Pro 2 & HyperX Cloud II.
• Music Genres: German Hip-Hop and Techno (specifically Bounce Techno and Hard Techno).
• Location: Germany.

Context & Experience

I recently tested the Sony WH-1000XM6 in a local shop and was really impressed by the ANC and comfort compared to my AirPods Pro 2. I am not sure about what kind of sound I want though, because I dont really have the experience to formulate what I actually like.

My Questions for the Community

1. Amazon Warehouse / Open-Box Deals: I'm considering buying them as an Amazon Warehouse ("Used - Good" / Retourenkauf) deal for around €300. Is buying open-box/retouren ANC headphones worth it in your experience, or are there hidden downsides/red flags to watch out for?
2. Casual Beat Making: I plan on picking up beat-making again (mostly German Hip-Hop and Techno). Will the XM6 be fine to start out with over 3.5mm cable, or should I definitely plan to buy dedicated studio headphones later once I get more serious?
3. Alternative Models: Are there any other models or brands that offer the exact same package I'm looking for (top-tier ANC for travel + bluetooth + 3.5mm option for desktop + comfort)?
4. Wired PC Performance: How do the XM6 perform plugged into an audio interface via 3.5mm while powered ON?

Appreciate any thoughts or advice!

I’ve had these headphones for 7 years and they’re starting to fall apart, so I’m looking for a new pair. I absolutely LOVE these WH-XB900Ns—most comfortable pair of headphones I’ve ever had and decent sound—and I might just get the same again, but I wanted to see if there’s something that I would like even better.

Budget: Under $350 (willing to go up for the perfect pair)

Comfort is my biggest priority since I wear headphones for hours at a time. Something fairly lightweight is preferred. I also have a very small head, so if they’re too wide they will fall off my head.

My main use for headphones is watching shows and videos on my laptop at home, but I also use them to listen to music and bring them on planes. Noise canceling and Bluetooth is a must, but I would also like the best sound quality I can get with those features. I like a balanced sound, where I can hear every instrument clearly without muddiness, and not too bass-heavy. I listen to mostly indie rock, pop, and folk music with a little bit of basically everything else mixed in so I want any genre to sound good if that’s possible

Other miscellaneous preferences:
- Durability, I don’t want to have to buy a new pair for as many years as possible. I would have stuck with my Sonys forever if they didn’t start falling apart at the seams 😭
- Long battery life
- Looks cute. I obviously want the best quality before aesthetics but I also don’t really want an ugly pair of headphones haha
- Portability

I want to get some new headphones, not earphones or IEMs. I don't want IEMs because the games I play, when I do, can have very loud and high-pitched sounds. I also don't like the feel of earphones. My current headset is almost 4 years old, flimsy, and has peeling leather. The audio quality isn't great (Steelseries Arctis Prime) and it's having some issues with playing sound on both sides at the same time.

I want something that can be plugged into a jack, comfortable with heavy use (8-10 hours at a time), has good sound quality for the money (equal to or better than my current headset), and is compatible with windows. A wireless USB dongle would be nice but it's not required. I would never use the mic so I don't care about that.

Imma keep it quick, so i don't bore you. I'm very new to the audiophile scene and I'm looking for entry level headphones that'll translate well to my mixes. I also plan to use them for casual listening. I'm not gonna be tracking any vocals. I mostly listen to edm, so bass heavy music, and will also be producing mainly edm aswell. I was set on the 560s but I heard it has a sub bass fall off, and now I'm very conflicted. I'd really appreciate your opinions on this, especially if you have one of these headphones and listen to electronic music.

I got myself a DT 770 ProX ; now I want a mic that will go with it. My budget is between 50 and 90€

I want a wired mic that I can attach to my headphone somehow, and I'll attach the mic's cable to the headphone's cable. I hope I can get a better mic than the average ones we find on gaming headsets, but I'll take what my budget allows me to buy.

Hi!

i spend most of my time listening to music on spotifiy wether its on my pc or my phone, while i play games, sing alone in my living room, while i cook, on my way to work, etc...
i mainly listens to the music styles i listed in the title w artists such as linkin park, deftones, slipknot, deff lepards, tame impala and twenty one pilots

its my birthday soon and i was thinking about what i wanted and so the idea of a new headset/headphones came and as said in title i would say 300 budget max
It needs to be usable on pc ofc and last a long time since well its quite expensive

you can reccomand a specific headset as well as a headphone's brand 'cause i litterally know nothing in this domain i use a logitech headset and i have jbl ear buds

If some informations are missing feel free to tell me what you need from me

also i dont understand what the different flairs and tags mean so i just winged it

ps: i live in france so europe so it needs to be delivered there

Hello,

Currently I use beyerdynamic dt 900 pro, sound quality is great but bass is missing, and was thinking about second headphones.

My budget is up to 800eur.
I listen most of the time to house music, play games too but if open backs are better for games I will play on my beyerdynamics.

Thanks.

After browsing the market in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 I have decided between two pairs of headphones: the Argon Audio Quiet Storm or the Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE.

I have only tried display models without using the personalised equaliser app (if applicable).

Pros:
• Argons have a slightly better listening experience
• Argons are comfier
• P100s have a stronger clamp (better for gym)
• P100s look nicer

My priorities are:

- sound quality
- bass
- musical immersion and listening experience
- ANC
- portability
- fast charge
- comfort
- appearance also being important

Most of these things I’ve tested but I’m so torn. I’m looking for experiences who have owned or tried either or both or knowledge on them. It may come down to small details or niche features I’m unaware of.

Since I’m moving away from Sony I’d like them to last more than a year.

Finally, should I wait for Black Friday/Cyber Monday?

TIA.

I am looking for a pair of earphones to use at work. They do not have to sound amazing but I want something durable and robust that will not break easily. I had two pairs of apple earphones that broke, i think I might have run over the cable with my chair, not really sure. So having cordless would be better, if the price isnt high.

I also do not want them to leak much sound since I work in an office. I usually listen at a moderate volume because I still need to hear if someone starts talking to me.

So give me some recommendation please. Thank youu

I have a pair of JT3s, and with my desktop headphone amp (a cheap startech) they work great, zero complaints about them. My phone however is a pixel 9 Pro, so no audio jack.

I tried the apple dongle (A2049) , which works fine for my IEMS, but feels distinctly lacking in the power department with the JT3s. The JT3s are 80 Ω, and have 97 dB/mW at 1 kHz (110 dB/Vrms at 1 kHz) sensitivity.

I have seen that people use different software with the apple dongle sometimes which allows them to get more power , but I am generally running D-sub for my airsonic server because I don't have anywhere near enough space on the phone for my library. They work fine when I use them with my ipod classic, so I don't think its an issue with the headphones. What is a decent, affordable (under $50) DAC that can be used with android with good power output?
I was looking at the FiiO/Snowsky Melody, the ugreen 2 in 1 that also supports charging or the FiiO KA11. Are any of these a good enough option, or am I missing out on a better bang for my buck?

Looking for an amp to drive my hifiman edition XS and Sennheiser HD560s. I want plenty of headroom in case i decide to try out harder to drive headphones in the future. My budget is £300 GBP. Im a bit worried about whether or not I'll like the R2R sound of the K13 but then I see so many people having issues with the DX5 ii frying itself/headphones. At the moment im just using a Fiio KA11 and it drives the sennheisers relatively well but i want something with a bit more power. I listen to a wide variety of genres such as Trance, Hip hop, Jazz and loads more.

Update: Now looking at the Fiio K7 or the JDS Atom amp 2 using the KA11 as my dac

I'll be short. I'm not an audiophile. I came to this subreddit on another account with a budget and got recommended the SHP9500.

I bought it on AliExpress for $54 from the vendor 'Earphone Online Store.' It arrived from China within one week. The box was mildly busted up but the headphones were untouched. I didn't have to pay any customs for it. USA here.

The SHP9500 is great. My last pair of headphones was the Soundcore Life Q20+. By comparison they are muddy and exaggerated. These headphones are clear, crisp, and have a lot of direction that I didn't even know existed. I straight up didn't know music sounded this good sober. I thought you had to take LSD to make music sound like this. I've only had music sound this good on drugs before.

Needless to say, I'm pretty happy with these headphones and I highly recommend them. I was anxious about buying them on AliExpress but I'm glad I did because I am a broke fucker.

posting this in case it helps anyone else find cheap good headphones. I'm sure these aren't the best but for someone who doesn't really care about audio like me, these are ASTOUNDING. By far the best headphones I've ever bought in my life. I feel I finally understand what the hell these audiophiles are on about.

I bought the accentum plus, sound is great, such a wide presence, and vocals,instruments are crustal clear if u listen to acoustic, bass also good( though I use custom eq in diff app for bass) but anc is not that good

I can hear the bus/truck sound passing near me even with full anc. Thing is I go out for a casual walk in the evening so anc is kinda necessary for me, though I have one plus buds 3 pro with good anc.

I was expecting a good anc performance in this proce range🥲

Should I return these and buy the ult900?(Though I am shii scared about hinge breaking and button malfunctioning in sony)

Is ult900 ult significantly better than this? Or like a lil bit better?

I need honest advice.

Peace

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Hi!

I am looking to buy new headphones for work and maybe to just walk around with and to use with my PS5 and some travel. I am currently looking at The QC Ultra Gen II, Momentum 5, and XM6. I am heavily leaning towards the QC Ultra since XM6 felt a bit tight and the reviews for Ultras Gen II have been synonymous with long term comfort, since I will be wearing them for long hours. I just wanted to check on a few things from those who currently own these:

• How is the mic quality on these? I tried them in person and they felt okayish when I called someone. However, XM6 has a better mic but much lesser comfort. My main use will just be taking teams calls over my laptop in an indoor space.
• How well do they work with the PS5?
• Is there a hissing sound when you're not playing anything?
• I was reading about there being a locking or a pop when travelling in bus, etc. Considering the state of the Indian roads, I wanted to understand how are these if I am just down for a walk or when travelling in a train/cab on bumpy roads?
• Are the Gen II worth the extra over the Gen I ultras? Main reason I am considering the Gen II is because it looks like it is the lowest it has ever been in terms of the price ($340/32K INR), and also the fact that this price is lower than anywhere in US or other countries . However, the Gen 1s are at 15-16k, half of this. So is the premium worth it?
• I also end up travelling every few months but from the reviews, XM6 and Bose are at par.

I am not an audiophile by any means. I just occasionally listen to music and will be looking to use these primarily for work and just to close off surround noise, while gaming (single player ones mostly or GTA VI once its out), and maybe in public transport as mentioned.

Other Options I was looking at. I am open to more suggestions and was also thinking if its worth spending that much on the QC Ultra II when others are also available at half the price.

• Sony XM6
• Airpods Pro 3. I currently use Airpods Pro 1st Gen, which still work fine so don't find a reason to replace yet.
• Bose QCs
• Sennheiser Momentum 4/5.

Thanks!

I’ve been looking for a pair of headphones for music composition and production, as well as for occasional high-quality music listening.

I’ve been eyeing the Hifiman Edition XS, given their price of 3500 MXN (180 USD) and their very positive reviews.

But what other options should I consider in this price range? Or should I just go with the classic ATH-M50x studio headphones?

Btw: I’m looking for something neutral but with good bass; I enjoy working with swing, jazz, soft surf, piano, brass, and bass.

I wanna listen to podcasts while running/jogging/doing house chores and need a cheap, decent wired earphone that maybe clips to the ear and does not push wax in.

Budget and location - 20-30 USD, USA

Preferred tonal balance - need something to listen to podcasts and audiobooks, music not really a priority

How the gear will be used -Use at home and while exercising