My Favorite Headphones at Every Price!

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  • Опубліковано 24 гру 2024

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  • @CopperHvH
    @CopperHvH 10 місяців тому +542

    why no chapters?

    • @Moyukso
      @Moyukso 6 місяців тому +11

      Ikr

    • @seanvideoediting
      @seanvideoediting 6 місяців тому +74

      @@Moyukso and no titles as well for the headphones. Very odd editing choice!

    • @jscs9960
      @jscs9960 5 місяців тому +3

      just use AI bro

    • @handlemonium
      @handlemonium 5 місяців тому +5

      Should be added to the Tier List video as well

    • @harackmw
      @harackmw 5 місяців тому +8

      because money

  • @L3G1TBANANA1
    @L3G1TBANANA1 Рік тому +543

    You should do a similar video but with amplifiers/DACs!

  • @dakshbadal7522
    @dakshbadal7522 Рік тому +79

    SHP 9600s (timestamp: 2:12)
    HD 569 (timestamp: 2:42)
    PC 38x (timestamp: 3:22)
    Odyssey Maxwell (timestamp: 4:12)
    HD 600 (timestamp: 4:42)
    Himan Sundara (timestamp: 5:02)
    Stealth Arya (timestamp: 5:42)
    LCD-2C (timestamp: 6:12)
    Aro (timestamp: 6:42)
    H1000 SE (timestamp: 7:42)
    Vocal Clear MG (timestamp: 8:12)
    Imperion 2 (timestamp: 9:12)
    Diana Mr (timestamp: 9:42)
    Abyss 1266 (timestamp: 12:42)

    • @coldogno7
      @coldogno7 Місяць тому

      audeze not odyssey

    • @V0idFace
      @V0idFace 16 днів тому

      You missed some.

    • @austintea
      @austintea 10 днів тому +1

      None of these timestamps are accurate anymore except for the last one for some reason

    • @gr7057
      @gr7057 9 днів тому

      Trolling?

  • @cjjuszczak
    @cjjuszczak 8 місяців тому +10

    this was SUCH a fun video, adding a lot of personality to, as you mentioned, usually slightly boring audio review videos.
    I thoroughly enjoyed the whole thing, thank you !

  • @disastrousemouse
    @disastrousemouse Рік тому +5

    I couldn’t figure out which connectors and numbers went together. Website was bad enough at explaining any thing that it gave me anxiety and I didn’t order anything.

  • @imabeliever85
    @imabeliever85 Рік тому +55

    This was a really, really fun video. As far as the under $100 price range, I really do like the HD 569, but the HD 599 is often discounted to $98, I actually got it for $79 on prime day! And the HD 599 is to me the more refined headphone, the best Sennheiser, under 100 when it is under 100.

    • @dwalker4485
      @dwalker4485 10 місяців тому +1

      That’s such a fire deal. Now it’s $199 lol

    • @imabeliever85
      @imabeliever85 8 місяців тому +2

      K361 breaks up at higher volumes, it wouldn’t be my top recommendation at $100

  • @ralphsescon2142
    @ralphsescon2142 Рік тому +16

    I wish I could have a 20 sec timer for every time I wanna buy a new headphone

  • @Jisooee
    @Jisooee Рік тому +53

    Wow, 2 videos below 24 hours. That's Insane.

  • @AliArghavan
    @AliArghavan Рік тому +26

    Notable misses IMO: Edition XS, FOCAL Bathys, HE1000v2, ZMF Atrium, ZMF Verite Closed, FOCAL Clear OG

    • @4epa1012
      @4epa1012 Рік тому +12

      Never heard the others but Edition XS should definitely be in the $200-500 range.

  • @medusa_lives
    @medusa_lives 10 місяців тому +3

    What do you like better about the empyrean 2 over the he-1? I can’t imagine a bmw 3 series being a better drive than an aventador.

  • @M_jamessnell
    @M_jamessnell Рік тому +4

    No Edition XS... interesting

  • @harackmw
    @harackmw Рік тому +3

    The timbre of the Arya Organic bothered me when I demoed them. Acoustic instruments sounded plasticy, which is a deal breaker for me. The search continues.

    • @LastAphelion
      @LastAphelion Рік тому

      I keep hearing some describe hifimans as sounding plasticy and metallic and I keep trying to listen for it and cant hear it.. maybe I should stop trying if I dont

    • @harackmw
      @harackmw Рік тому +2

      @@LastAphelion Depends what genre you are listening to. Daft Punk tends to sound the same no matter what I play it on, but if you play and listen to acoustic instruments like me it is painfully apparent the timbre is off. So yea, don't start ABing to try to hear it because once you do it will be hard to go back.

    • @LastAphelion
      @LastAphelion Рік тому

      @@harackmw I first listened to Polyphia - Playing God on XS and I was just blown away I felt like I had an ear magnifying glass that let me hear 10x more detail and texture of every interaction between hand and string. I've already returned them because the tuning just wasn't for me (they were all about crazy low sub bass extension that I've never even heard on all of my favorites before I actually found it overblown and distracting, and the mid-uppers were too recessed I like detail forward with more focus on satisfying tight mid bass rather than sub) so I had already ordered the Nano next.
      Let me know if you find something you like. It really pained me to buy hifiman again after everything I've heard, and the XS I returned even had a loose insecure left jack port. I just don't know what brand/model to try next that has that same combo of dynamic opera house sized sound that still could be powerfully skin tingling intimate.

    • @harackmw
      @harackmw Рік тому +2

      @@LastAphelion Interesting! That sounds close to what I experienced. For me guitar is my main instrument, for playing and listening, and I can't handle the overly neutral tunings of a lot of headphones, they make the music sound dead and lifeless. I sold all my DCA headphones as a result. The best I have heard as all rounders are still the Sennheiser 800s, but with EQ to my taste. It won't have the crazy bass of other headphones but does not have the other problems you mentioned, so it is a trade off but one I am fine with. For closed back, the Focal Radiance is hard to beat as well, more of an all rounder though that isn't offensive and has enough dynamics to keep me engaged. For acoustic guitar though, the thicker sound of the Peacock and Empyrean really help it out, but that is a very specific genre matching I don't really recommend unless you are into classical/flamenco guitar, or perhaps nylon string jazz like Al Di meola and Pat Methany. The new Empyrean coming out might be interesting to hear at some point, but pricy.

    • @---pp7tq
      @---pp7tq 6 місяців тому

      Lot of people wrote here that:
      HE1000 Stealth>Arya Organic

  • @thepumpkinking13
    @thepumpkinking13 Рік тому +11

    I can't believe there was actually some love thrown at the HD569. Years ago I picked up those and the K361 because I needed something closed and not too expensive for at the office. I really enjoyed both, but ended up keeping the HD569. Eventually I sold them too, since I've been working from home for years, but we just had to start going into the office so I did another head-to-head battle. Once again, I picked the HD569. I like the tuning and detail on the K361 a bit better, but they are extremely narrow, not quite as comfortable (even with my small ears and head), build quality is not as good, and their sound is very seal-dependent so things get wonky when you move your head around.

  • @benniehill927
    @benniehill927 Рік тому +2

    is there a reason you've never really covered ZMF?

  • @sameermalik5322
    @sameermalik5322 10 місяців тому +24

    *I watched till $200-$500 range headphones!*

    • @sameermalik5322
      @sameermalik5322 8 місяців тому +2

      @@z28yeti *Thank you very much, your invaluable experience would help alot🙏🏻*

  • @chatderue
    @chatderue Рік тому +13

    What do you think about the He1000 stealth vs arya organic ?

    • @MightyHofi
      @MightyHofi 9 місяців тому +2

      get the he1000 stealth 🙂👍👍👍

  • @chrisbinwang2119
    @chrisbinwang2119 Рік тому +16

    I'm still at $100-150 range, just got to the Hifiman HE400se.

    • @SeanLiu4
      @SeanLiu4 Рік тому +15

      Please get out of this (collection) hobby while you can😬

    • @thanawitsagulthang6471
      @thanawitsagulthang6471 Рік тому +2

      Good luck powering that with price appropriate gear

    • @kaeji_namitsua
      @kaeji_namitsua Рік тому +2

      And $800 DAC AMP stack and youre good.

    • @chrisbinwang2119
      @chrisbinwang2119 Рік тому +1

      I have the ifi zen can + dac stack

    • @chrisbinwang2119
      @chrisbinwang2119 Рік тому +1

      @@SeanLiu4 There's no turning back. I've been in it since 8th grade, 16 years ago. I'll get to the $1000 and up eventually.

  • @Sintrania
    @Sintrania Рік тому +6

    you missed the HIFIMAN Edition XS for under $500.

    • @princekittipon6510
      @princekittipon6510 7 місяців тому

      Just buy arya stealth

    • @Sintrania
      @Sintrania 7 місяців тому

      @@princekittipon6510 have you seen the “under $500” text?

  • @mahoslash
    @mahoslash Рік тому +1

    I know everyone is going to roast me as an idiot, but sort of went with the Grado cult ever since the first gen SR-80 wowed me 16 years ago and never really steered away from it. (Staring at my desk.)
    I was even crazy enough to just mod a pair of SR-225i drivers into the old SR-80 and change the cable instead of spending $200 in buying a new headphone for an upgrade just a week ago.
    The upgrade worked surprisingly well as a first gen SR-225 replica and I think I can still let my modded SR-80 go strong for another 16 years as my daily driver.
    I was even a bit upset that I was dumb enough to skip the original first gen SR-225 as everyone said it was only the sweetspot if you don't have enough budget.
    It wasn't a budget friendly sweetspot and it have it's charm that belongs to itself.
    Grados just have a weird magic that works on me that I never really found in other brands so I just stuck with the same formula evertime I bought a new headphone for my collection.
    I mean there was that time when a really sick bargin for a 2nd hand Audeze LCD-2C came out, but the owner of the store also had a displayed Grado GS-2000e on sale.
    After giving both a fair try, I still ended up bringing a fourth pair of Grado back because I think God almighty really don't want me to miss out my dream target. (I've set my goal on owning a set of GS series of any model as a personal trophy on my early years into the hobby, and it didn't dissapoint.)

  • @necrophoniac
    @necrophoniac Рік тому +80

    Lot's of retailers are selling the Focal Clear Pro MG for 200-300 off and I pulled the trigger on them last week. They do have fantastic mid-range focus especially in the vocal area. They aren't warm sounding like you'd get from sennheiser vocals, but in terms of overall detail and analytics, the Pro MG's are just fantastic for picking vocals apart. I love using them for rock and not so much for orchestral music because the timbre/soundstage is lacking for me personally.

    • @kyleo2113
      @kyleo2113 Рік тому

      @@fisherman9435clear mg is a big departure from elex. Elex is underrated especially for the price. I have Arya stealth and Clear MG. I had Elex and thought it had a driver issue and returned it and got an ananda but came to find out it was my amp… Elex has a better top end imo over the mg which is a lot darker on top without EQ ; MG is also more in your head sound. Wish I would have kept the Elex as ananda is similar to Arya.

    • @Mr.Manson
      @Mr.Manson 8 місяців тому +1

      Loved them too until the headband randomly snapped. Great sound but the build quality is unacceptable.

  • @ZagFurn
    @ZagFurn 15 днів тому

    Okay the first thing I noticed is your camera quality. What camera and lens are you using. It’s absolutely crystal clear when you are on camera talking to it.

  • @ScreaminpirateEDC
    @ScreaminpirateEDC Рік тому +2

    I'm so surprised the DT770 pros didn't make it on the list.

    • @matthiasclauss420
      @matthiasclauss420 Рік тому +2

      And I'm wondering that the DT 1990 PROs are not in his list of favorite headphones anymore.

    • @bootattack8
      @bootattack8 Рік тому

      Well I mean they suck
      I own them the treble is super harsh

    • @---pp7tq
      @---pp7tq 6 місяців тому

      ​@@bootattack8which ones?

    • @bootattack8
      @bootattack8 6 місяців тому

      ​@---pp7tq man all of them I use the 80ohms one it's it's supposed to be the least sharp but it's still sharp

  • @joel3029
    @joel3029 Рік тому +1

    Are you sure not the HD599? The HD569 are closed back Sennheiser's. Very surprised with that choice.

  • @rdorta81
    @rdorta81 Рік тому +7

    For $100 more than the Arya Organic I think the HE 1000 Stealth is a much better choice.

    • @halldorsturluson1449
      @halldorsturluson1449 Рік тому

      Was really thinking about the but saw someone say organic were better with rock and metal so I just went for them and got them today, sound really good, don't have the change to try anything I just went by reviews. Now I'm probably going all in crazy in this so next headphones will probably be even more expensive so I would go up to SE, but there will probably be some new version when that happens. Wife would be happy if I would this class of headphones every few months :) but the organics sound great, use fiio m15s for now and it works great.

    • @pansophicallighthouse4046
      @pansophicallighthouse4046 Рік тому +1

      Would have to agree . Just sent my organics back to Amazon , and got the He 1000's instead . Not disappointed, as the 1000's are less harsh at the top end

    • @Cooliewhistles
      @Cooliewhistles 2 місяці тому

      @@pansophicallighthouse4046didn’t he just call them a bright headphone though ? The 1000s?

  • @stirado
    @stirado Рік тому +8

    After following you, DMS and Resolve for a year, I pulled the trigger and ordered the HD600 for Xmas. Everyone should own a pair as a reference, right? Up to this point I've only used sub 200 headphones (DT 770 Pro 80 Ohm and AirPods Pro). I'm curious to see how much of a difference I hear with the new headphones.

    • @ReverendDr.Thomas
      @ReverendDr.Thomas Рік тому +5

      The Beyers are far superior in the bass frequencies.
      I just bought the HD6XX for USD$169 on Drop. 🎧

    • @Nordraw
      @Nordraw Рік тому +3

      You will love them

  • @junno777
    @junno777 Рік тому +2

    58x and Edition XS?

  • @AdityaMondal
    @AdityaMondal Рік тому +1

    Any reason why does no one review Stax?

  • @kosmonument2682
    @kosmonument2682 27 днів тому

    My favourite wired are the HD600 with a slight bass boost and my favourite ANC are the XM4 with a mid-boosted EQ. I used to be a "no EQ" purist but I realized in time that it is much cheaper to use that than to keep buying headphones until I get exactly what I want out of the box.

  • @PartyMusic775
    @PartyMusic775 Рік тому +3

    You completely missed HE400 series in the $100 range, which beat all your own recommendations.

  • @Azn1Tim
    @Azn1Tim Місяць тому

    The edition XS has dropped in price to $269. With this being the case, would the sundara still be a good choice since they are around the same price or should i go with the edition XS?

  • @pavlo687
    @pavlo687 9 місяців тому

    Joshua, I need some quick advice. I'm retired but have a nice speaker system with Martin-Logan Classic ESL9 Electro statics. I just bought an Aune S17 Class A headphone amp. I have good DACS too. Back around 2016 and later, I bought several pairs of headphones without seeking advice. They are in nice condition but today appear not to be worth more than around $50 each. They are: Sennheiser Momentum Brown leather, NAD VISO HP50, Sony MDR 7506, Phillips Fidelio X2, and Sennheiser HD660S. Which 2 or 3 should I sell and how much would I have to spend to get something better than any of them?

  • @azaimadil6670
    @azaimadil6670 2 місяці тому +4

    0:37 that was foul 😂

  • @buddystewart2020
    @buddystewart2020 2 місяці тому +1

    Hi-Fi Man Sundara. I've owned two pair. The first one I abused. I actually sat on it while drinking a lot of Scotch. I fucked that one up. I won't blame Hi-Fi Man for that one, that was all me. The second pair, I took care of. I was very careful with them. In the last week and a half, they are falling apart. The ear cushions are trashed. The left ear pad has completely detached. They still sound good. The speakers work, but the build quality of the ear pads is shit. At the price I paid, I would expect them to last longer, especially since I went out of my way to be careful with the second pair. I would say I got three years out of the second pair before they started to deteriorate. I don't know, do you think that's reasonable for a 350 dollar set of cans? I personally don't.

  • @alkeryn1700
    @alkeryn1700 8 місяців тому

    i hesitate between arya organic and abyss and tbh without having listened to either i'm not sure if the difference would be worth the price.

  • @rpmfla
    @rpmfla 11 місяців тому +4

    I liked my SHP9500's but after watching reviews (including yours) I bought a pair of PC38X's and absolutely love the improved detail and overall sound for any listening need (music, games, etc.).

    • @gr7057
      @gr7057 9 днів тому

      At that price range you can buy a WAY better headphone than the PC38X’s

  • @afonsograde5531
    @afonsograde5531 Рік тому +25

    $200-$500 - Dont forget Hifiman Edition XS.

    • @michaelaskew6025
      @michaelaskew6025 Рік тому +1

      They really are magnificent headphones: detail retrieval, imaging,spaciousness and bass are seriously good. I've owned mine for around 2 years and they do creak a little but the build seems very good and had no quality-control problems as yet.🤞

    • @lx6381
      @lx6381 7 місяців тому

      @@michaelaskew6025 i had them for 2 weeks. creaked extremely, very lose sitting on my head (medium sized), and just too heavy. not useable for everyday's use. especially when you are learning and trying to focus on something. then it's really annoying to wear these. but sounding wise they were incredible

    • @luigismilazzo
      @luigismilazzo 6 місяців тому

      Forget it.

  • @nitraM321
    @nitraM321 7 місяців тому

    im so surprised that you, and you aren't the only one, are comparing, or even prefering the Empyrean over the HE1, that is just nuts, could you elaborate ?

  • @MrR3DP4ND4
    @MrR3DP4ND4 Рік тому

    Not a peep about ZMF? wondering where they fall in your preference range

  • @lime4
    @lime4 Рік тому +1

    Wheres the guy with the list and time stamps?

  • @xhassan496
    @xhassan496 Рік тому

    What about he-r9 it is now for 109 what do you think? Is there a reviwe soon

  • @IAMkingofkings318
    @IAMkingofkings318 Рік тому +13

    No HD800s? That's pretty surprising. Nice list!

    • @manchild8365
      @manchild8365 Рік тому +3

      He doesn’t like the hd800s, I don’t like it for anything other than classical, opera and gaming

    • @saintyoo
      @saintyoo Рік тому +3

      The HD800s aren't a generally recommended headphone from what I've seen. Other than soundstage and specific genres there are better options.

  • @wagiqwq
    @wagiqwq 5 днів тому

    What about the Hifiman HE1000 V2/Stealth magnets?

  • @fazeapplestic9420
    @fazeapplestic9420 Рік тому +1

    Thoughts on Beoplay h95?

  • @williamdirks5805
    @williamdirks5805 Рік тому +2

    I have to STRONGLY disagree about the AKG K371. First, I HAVE owned inexpensive AKGs in the past that I've loved (the old K518LE), but this one to me sounds unpleasantly nasal and congested. They've been generally well-reviewed, so this was a disappointment. By contrast, I have an inexpensive over-ear headphone from a Hong Kong company called OneOdio, their Pro-50, which has a much more balanced and open sound. It has some problems of its own, but overall it's an easier sound to live with. Are reviewers paying attention here to measurements, or the actual listening experience?

    • @---pp7tq
      @---pp7tq 6 місяців тому

      Some people wrote the same about K371 before, favouring K361 more

  • @CraigLifelnFrance
    @CraigLifelnFrance 15 днів тому

    Hi I use the Shure SRH1840 open backed headphones have you ever tried and tested these? I find them to be amazing as long as they get a high quality audio source because they show up poor quality audio sources.
    They require a headphone amplifier to get the best out of them as well

  • @Olga-iw5hy
    @Olga-iw5hy Місяць тому

    it's been a year, i love the video as all of them, boosted my ego with my own choices.. but.. unusual question. What's that longsleeve? I like it

  • @DukeLetoIII
    @DukeLetoIII Рік тому

    6:49 what focal length is that Sigma Art lens? I'm about to grab an 85mm 1.4 myself.

  • @Jisooee
    @Jisooee Рік тому +3

    Review the Audeze MM-100 Please

  • @jackleville546
    @jackleville546 Рік тому

    Would it be possible to make separate lists for open-back, closed back and IEM's? Especially open and closed-back are for totally different use cases.

  • @ABCboy5
    @ABCboy5 Рік тому +4

    Here's the thing: After the Sundara, everything else to me is diminishing returns - and fast. In fact I prefer the Sundara to most other headphones in general regardless of price.

    • @KmtS9
      @KmtS9 Рік тому +2

      Hi! Have you tried the Edition XS or Ananda Stealth? Intrigued coz obviously, they're the next level up after the Sundara. The Sundara is about $290 where I live, and both the Edition XS and Ananda Stealth can be had for about $75 dollars more. So would you say that spending the extra $75 is worth it to get the XS or Ananda?

    • @ABCboy5
      @ABCboy5 Рік тому +1

      @@KmtS9 I would say either of those is worth it simply because the build quality and comfort is step up from the Sundara.

    • @KmtS9
      @KmtS9 Рік тому

      @@ABCboy5 thank you!

    • @LastAphelion
      @LastAphelion Рік тому +1

      @@KmtS9 The XS hyper low sub bass is insane, it's actually too much for me and so I'm actually considering sending mine back and trying the sundara, ananda, or whatever else has less sub bass lol But if you want freakishly low rumble the XS are it. It's just overwhelming the soundstage for me which is otherwise amazing. Update: had to return XS for loose left jack port, and I didnt like the warmer signature, getting the Ananda Nano soon hoping its just the XS but with more upper end clarity and detail

    • @wahyurifo5450
      @wahyurifo5450 Рік тому +1

      @@KmtS9the Ananda simply amazing! Just grab it! Natural (for all rounded), open,airy n wide soundstage. For me Its soo… relaxing.

  • @mortus7591
    @mortus7591 Рік тому

    wait i bought ananda stealth for 399E new from amazon and you recommend sundara over them in this price point did i made mistake?

  • @eladshechtman3089
    @eladshechtman3089 Рік тому +1

    hi, comfort level is important .. so pls make a vid with references to the comfort level of headphones

  • @justperson3542
    @justperson3542 Місяць тому

    I want to buy closed back headphones under 900$. Th610, px8, bathys, Dali IO 12 or maybe something different ? I’m confused 🤔

  • @CrackaSlapYa
    @CrackaSlapYa Рік тому

    You dont recommend HE1000 v2 Stealth Magnet @ $1399? Like in you actually prefer the Arya Organic?

  • @joshchacko7729
    @joshchacko7729 Рік тому +1

    No Hifiman HER9 modded bu JM Audio Editions? Or his XTRM? 👌🏼

  • @Evoke-Chaos
    @Evoke-Chaos Місяць тому

    what about DT 880 600ohm at 150 bucks?

  • @DavidZee85
    @DavidZee85 Рік тому +3

    Kinda surprised the Clear OGs didn't make it into your $500-$1,000 bracket!

  • @drvivekmallan
    @drvivekmallan 5 місяців тому +1

    i thought youll be talking about headphones, how'd u abruptly jump into iems>

  • @HallowedBeThyName13
    @HallowedBeThyName13 Рік тому +1

    I can't figure out how you like the Clear OGs and don't recommend the Elex enough. Maybe the lack of bass? Frankly I find it refreshing as it lets the mids take center stage in the overall sound presentation. I also suggest to explain the overall sound quality a bit more concisely : e.g. Focal's entire lineup is very punchy, dynamic and rhythmic, Hifimans are airy and wide etc. Love your content creation skills but please be a bit more concise because a lot of us rely on opinion leaders like yourself to guide a meaningful purchase decision.

    • @albertogarcien6752
      @albertogarcien6752 Рік тому

      Like a third of the elexe's broke after less than a year. There are countless examples of youtubers that got them, loved them, and then made a video of them not working and regretting the recommendation. Idk if they have fixed it over the years

  • @mingkee27
    @mingkee27 7 місяців тому

    May you make a list of open back headphones (not earbuds) for smartphone?
    I know PC38X/GSP500 and HD599 have no problem with smartphone because I have them

  • @paolobelloni202
    @paolobelloni202 7 місяців тому

    What is the best wireless headphone on the market acually?

  • @frzavala
    @frzavala Рік тому

    Are beyerdinamic dt990 pro good for 2024?

  • @bobhanuman65
    @bobhanuman65 Рік тому +1

    ZMF is ignored on purpose?

  • @ThePresleyelvis
    @ThePresleyelvis Рік тому +4

    what a great and high paced video. I would have loved if you'd have overlayed the actual product name somewhere in the corner as I am not familiar enough with all these great products. they are in the description which is great

  • @Thaden0
    @Thaden0 11 місяців тому

    Any good suggestions for heavy aluminum/metal with bluetooth? i used to love the weight and feel of beats pro, and love designs like focal radiance... but cant find anything beefy and metal in bluetooth. Im not an audiophile, i dont care about the best audio... just that its BT and majority metal.

  • @rokouso3134
    @rokouso3134 6 місяців тому

    I’m surprised not to see the LCD X on the list.

  • @K0sMIC93
    @K0sMIC93 Рік тому

    Do you think the 1990s for an extra $100 is better than the hifiman Xs for mixing music? Do all genres not sure if it’s worth the extra money

    • @ishanparikh5587
      @ishanparikh5587 Рік тому +2

      I feel like the 1990s are better for mixing in that they’re super good at pointing out mixing flaws over the xs cus of the trebble, but that’s my opinion personally

    • @K0sMIC93
      @K0sMIC93 Рік тому

      ​@@ishanparikh5587 That's what I went with because that's exactly what I'm looking for, EQing tracks doing the more surgical stuff and staging. Def gonna be a big step up from my DT 880's

  • @scottengh1175
    @scottengh1175 Рік тому

    Interested in amp requirements for each level of headphones

  • @KopfKino901
    @KopfKino901 Рік тому

    So DT1990 Pro is out ?

  • @onlyspace9813
    @onlyspace9813 Рік тому

    Ananda Nano or Clear OG?

  • @mylifeisbroken34
    @mylifeisbroken34 9 місяців тому

    Which model of Sennheiser HD series headset should I choose to comfortably hear my opponents and listen to music while playing FPS games? My budget is $500. I've used the HD 700 before and it was great in games. HD 800 series is very expensive, please do not recommend.

  • @Nightjar726
    @Nightjar726 8 місяців тому

    No more Beyerdynamic DT 1990 pro?

  • @qwuzzy
    @qwuzzy Рік тому

    Wish there were more closed back recommendations for the $200-$500 range

  • @thor8334
    @thor8334 Рік тому +1

    I’ll share my journey here if it can help someone chose.
    So i had the dca open x for three years with a ifi zen dac v2 and thx 789, sound wasn’t for me, fatiguing, sharp…
    Got a chord mojo 2, the sound improved alot, then got a zmf auteur classic and it is great, no fatigue, amazing sound…. I can safely recommend these cans

    • @matthewhilty4209
      @matthewhilty4209 Рік тому +1

      My THX 789 had a bad power supply making it sound a little edgy (hard to explain the exact sound). I got a burson power supply and it fixed the edginess at least for me. IMO don't throw that THX789 away , it might just be the cheap chinese power supply.

  • @gionafontana
    @gionafontana 5 місяців тому

    How does lcd-2c compares with lcd-x?

  • @mikeodiete9820
    @mikeodiete9820 Рік тому

    Can you recommend a good headphones for me for my iPhone sir

  • @jjoohhhnn
    @jjoohhhnn 10 місяців тому

    You don't think the HE400SE at 109$ is one of the best deals in audio right now? imo, it's the best entry to the hobby. You need a dac and amp to use it, but it's still cheap enough that it's competing with basic headphones, but it's NOT a basic set of cans, from a sonic perspective. Controlled base, decent sound stage, instrument separation, etc. all the goods of being an audiophile in cans barely more than 100$.

  • @PTIPPY
    @PTIPPY Рік тому

    So you would pick the 560s over the HD58x's? I have both and man was I stoked when I got the 58X's they changed everything for me, plus they are way more comfortable atleast for my big head lol.

  • @-gg8342
    @-gg8342 Рік тому

    @joshvalour I see you use the wireless Antlion mic. Where is a safe spot to put the magnet on a pair of HD 8xx? I think it broke my current pair. Still under warranty

    • @LastAphelion
      @LastAphelion Рік тому +1

      Oh man... I'm still using my 6 year old mod mic. I love them, but I dont even know where Id put in on my current XS if I'm keeping it. So many unfriendly headphone designs for them

    • @-gg8342
      @-gg8342 Рік тому

      @LastAphelion the sound is amazing and the battery life is great. I have a magnet on the dt1990 pro with no problem. The hd8xx has a nice warranty at least. Have you ever heard of the magnet causing an electric shock from the ear cup to my ear?

    • @LastAphelion
      @LastAphelion Рік тому

      @@-gg8342 What the heck, you should research that. Better yet just ask mod mic about it. I have never experienced that once but I'm using the old wired one. I don't know about that stuff but it could be like an interaction with the battery or magnet maybe being too close to a component it shouldnt in the headphone?
      I'm sending my XS back already. Brand new but needs its left port warrantied and replaced the left jack wont stay in. Which is a bit sad because aside from the quality issues I had heard the XS gave Beyers and the HD800 a run for their money in soundstage
      🙄

  • @DBLCreations
    @DBLCreations Рік тому

    I would like to ask: What do you think about the Sennheiser HD 800/850?

  • @bk_panther_
    @bk_panther_ 9 місяців тому

    The Diana TC didn't make the list? You had such a rave review for it.

  • @imzelone
    @imzelone 10 місяців тому

    Is hd 560s still worth it after the downgrade from the original version?

    • @MertLDN
      @MertLDN 10 місяців тому

      They haven’t downgraded it, it was a misunderstanding that was going around on reddit a while ago but nothing has changed other than they shortened the cable from 3m to 1.8m and use a fabric headband instead of velour. Nothing about the actual sound of the headphones has changed

    • @imzelone
      @imzelone 10 місяців тому

      @@MertLDN oh? Thanks for the clarification

  • @GoodBoyShep
    @GoodBoyShep Рік тому

    im surprised you didnt put the clear og in the 500-1000

  • @JTB--
    @JTB-- Рік тому +8

    HD 560s is $150 on Amazon. Great deal. It's right there with the HD 600 and 650/6XX

    • @needarandomname4330
      @needarandomname4330 Рік тому +3

      Advice to anyone that buys it:
      Make sure you strech the head band enough. Keep increasing the length by one on each side and try to find where it sounds best. Don't do too much though. When I first got this I thought 2-3 clicks were enough but I was wrong. 6-8 is best depending on how long my hair is. Once you find the right length, you still need to do micro adjustments (and I really do mean micro). Try moving the headphones in a circular motion to get the music centered. The music shouldn't be in front of you, it should be around your face/head. There's a sweet spot in there somewhere (I'd argue that that there are 3 levels of sweetness, each harder to find than the last), where your songs aren't that screamy. Sometimes even with my own advice I can't find that sweet spot so I still think these are overrated.

    • @6276ede
      @6276ede Рік тому +2

      HD560s are fantastic regardless of price range

    • @InfamousNathan
      @InfamousNathan Рік тому +1

      Would you say the 560S are worth getting over the 600? I'm torn between the two really. So far I've tested the Edition XS and 560S, and for some reason I actually prefer the 560S, but I was considering getting the 600 to test as well and keep the one I prefer the most.

    • @JTB--
      @JTB-- Рік тому +3

      @@InfamousNathan I've had the 600 and 650/6XX and the 560s at half the price are just as good. Save your money.

  • @RaviPires
    @RaviPires 4 місяці тому

    How is it possible there was no he400se v2?

  • @ThePaulKM
    @ThePaulKM Рік тому

    Is Sony not a good audio brand when it comes to the competition? I kind of expected to see them in this video. I'm new to the whole audiophile thing though..

  • @michaelchen8292
    @michaelchen8292 Рік тому +1

    i hope u will hear stax sr x9000 with t8000 in the near future, it beat the sus with a good amp or the 1266 in my hearing comparison.

  • @natekaplowitz
    @natekaplowitz 4 місяці тому

    Do you have any experience with RF headphones? I want something with good clarity, wireless and low latency. People don’t review RF or Tv headphones very often and I’m curious If there are any good picks.

  • @AleksiJoensuu
    @AleksiJoensuu Рік тому

    Don't worry, the Pecha Kucha 20sec timer is kind of assumed to run out and you just blast on to the next one :)

  • @Flaroni_
    @Flaroni_ 4 місяці тому +3

    bro were are the timestamps 😭

  • @yejunkim1510
    @yejunkim1510 Рік тому

    I'm considering whether to buy k361 or k371, which one should I buy if price didn't matter?

  • @networkn
    @networkn Рік тому +1

    I can't believe you are releasing videos whilst sick AND with family around. Dude, have a rest, we can wait for your excellent content. REST my man.

  • @jamesbekman7400
    @jamesbekman7400 9 місяців тому

    For decades only thing used in the studio was Sonys. With that said just picked up some Neumanns

  • @Robyxz3D
    @Robyxz3D Рік тому

    hey guys, is the apple usb c dongle good enough for headphones in general? I feel like the max volume isnt that great on it. Thanks

  • @TheSunilSom
    @TheSunilSom Рік тому

    I have a request. What Over-Head Headphone and In-ear Earphone/IEM would you recommend for Classical/Orchestral Music; one each within a $1,000 and one each with Money no object. And the recommended Amplifier/DAC for each?

  • @frf5000
    @frf5000 6 місяців тому

    No HD800?

  • @bonanzabrandon6877
    @bonanzabrandon6877 Рік тому +3

    It's too bad that Josh doesn't review ZMF headphones.

    • @Leydims
      @Leydims 4 місяці тому +1

      Very expensive but better

  • @JoseFerreira-zb7wh
    @JoseFerreira-zb7wh Рік тому

    I've been looking for a good bass/warm tilted(not basshead) Open back headphone to make a triad with my Sundara and hd6xx (so max 300 dollars). Any recs? Can't seem to find One anywhere.

    • @ravantgarde1899
      @ravantgarde1899 Рік тому

      R70X maybe?

    • @JoseFerreira-zb7wh
      @JoseFerreira-zb7wh Рік тому +1

      @@ravantgarde1899 from what i've seen and red it doesn't seem so. Although quite good r70x seems to BE in the balanced/ neutral ballpark. hd6xx not far off. hoping that fiio ft3 32 ohm could BE but there aren't Many reviews and it still is a bit more expensive. strangely enough there are a lot of good headphones under 300 dollars but none like i mentioned.

    • @---pp7tq
      @---pp7tq 6 місяців тому

      ​​@@JoseFerreira-zb7whsince Ananda Stealth is too expensive, then maybe
      Sony Z1R - very open as for closed back, but have some wonkiness, 9K peak, not in the same class
      LCD 2F - too expensive
      Monolit M1070 - for research
      Koss KPH40 - a sleeper

    • @JoseFerreira-zb7wh
      @JoseFerreira-zb7wh 6 місяців тому

      @@---pp7tq i have kph30i actually warmer than kph40 that is more balanced. In the meanwhile i've purchased fiio ft3 with suede pads and waiting for aune ar5000. I think i'm covered now.

  • @craigd7738
    @craigd7738 9 місяців тому

    Recently snagged a pair of Sansui SS-100s and man…….these sound great! Of course in older and have lost some levels of my hearing I’m sure but they are keepers.

  • @prithvib8662
    @prithvib8662 Рік тому

    If price wasn't a factor, Empyrean 2 or Susvara?

    • @thevashfan12392
      @thevashfan12392 11 місяців тому

      In my opinion, the susvara out of the two
      But if price truly is negated. Then sennheiser HE-1 without question.