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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 producing.

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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-...

[2]https://www.schiit.com/products/magni-1

[3]https://drop.com/buy/massdrop-sennheiser-hd6xx

[4]https://drop.com/buy/massdrop-x-sennheiser-hd-58x-jubilee-he...

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).

Looks like the 58x is better than DT 77 though without using eq

This one of those things drives you insane so many choices

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.

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

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.

I use these for both without issue.

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.

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

Would do for... What, exactly?

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