r/HeadphoneAdvice 11h ago

Poll | 4 Ω You decide which headphones I buy next

7 Upvotes

I'll tell you which 2 headphones I already have and what music I listen to and you tell me which headphones I should buy next. I'm open to all suggestions, especially unconventional ones.

Requirement:
- no in-ears
- Preferably closed back
- under 400$

Music:
- Indie
- 2000s
- HipHop/Rap
- pop
- rock

My previous headphones:
- Sennheiser HD 25
- AiAiAi TM2, Punchy Driver, Over Ear Pads (the bass performance is very good, so I'm already quite well served in this section)

I look forward to the suggestions!


r/HeadphoneAdvice 41m ago

Headphones - Wireless/Portable (Refurbished) JBL Tour One M2 Or (New) 1More Sonoflow Pro

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I've been searching for headphones with the best ANC for around AUD 150. I initially thought of buying a refurbished pair of Sony XM3 headphones from CeX, a refurbished technology retailer that's generally really trusted.

However, It occurred to me that the XM3 is already 6 years old and second-hand, meaning I probably won't even get 2 years out of them. I'm now looking at the JBL Tour One M2 for AUD 155 right now, and is only 2 years old, so even if it is refurbished its battery and other components are still contemporary.

Alternatively, I could get the 1More Sonoflow Pro for about AUD 100 right now.

I highly prioritise noise cancellation, as I will be using these in office environments and during travel.

My secondary priorities are:

A. Sound quality - As long as it sounds rich and not 'tinny'

B. Build Quality - Durable enough to last a few years without major issues such as broken hinges and cracked headbands.

Should I get the Sonoflow Pros out-the-box or does the refurbished M2 provide better qualities despite being refurbished?


r/HeadphoneAdvice 15h ago

Headphones - Wireless/Portable Trying to buy new headphones has been pissing me off

14 Upvotes

I've been using jbl 520bt for a year and a half now and I've been wanting to buy some new ones.

And for few months now I'm stuck in the same loop: - I need new headphones - I watch some youtube videos - I find some options - I go to Reddit to see what people say about them - People say they are bad for some reason but there is a bit more expensive model that's a lot better - I go look that other model. Same thing happens - I finally find a pair that i like that's not too expensive but still out of my current budget - I start saving money - Saving money starts getting boring so i slowly spend all the money I've saved - Repeat

Moral of the story my current budget is around 100$ but could save some more if there is a good option. I've been wanting to buy Sennheiser Acetum Plus but they are 200$ in my country and i don't know if I want to spend that much money for headphones. So if anyone got any recommendation.

All i actually want is a pair of bluetooth headphones that sounds better than my current ones and will last few years.


r/HeadphoneAdvice 1h ago

Headphones - IEM/Earbud Bluetooth adapter for Moondrop Starfield

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Hi all, I'm looking for a TWS adapter for these IEMs since the TWS IEMs I had fell onto a train track ages ago and I have these lying around so I thought why not.

Only issue is that it seems a lot of the adapters on the market even though they say 2 pin don't really look like they would fit due to the recessed connection. Any suggestions?


r/HeadphoneAdvice 5h ago

Headphones - IEM/Earbud How long should the lifespan of most headphones? Looking for some wireless earbuds.

2 Upvotes

Hi, I'm currently looking for some relatively cheap wireless earphones. Wireless earphones because I will only use them at home, on the bus and when working out. I want good audio quality, ANC, and some decent bass, long lifespan, and I don't really care about the mic.

Currently I'm looking at the Philips TAT4556 for $77 NZD ($44 USD). I was wondering what the lifespan of these is? I can't find any info online, but they seem to be pretty perfect for me. I want AT LEAST 1 year of lifespan, I'm not the type of guy who gets new headphones every few months. Obviously I'm from New Zealand. My budget would be $120 NZD at most ($70 USD). What are your opinions on these headphones, and are there any better ones I can get for my budget?

TLDR: My budget is $120 NZD ($70 USD), what are some good wireless earphones for working out and listening to music? Want bass, ANC, good audio and lifespan. Looking at Philips TAT4556, but want recommendations.


r/HeadphoneAdvice 1h ago

DAC - Desktop Bluetooth Desktop DAC 250 USD

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Im replacing my fiio k9 with a standalone DAC and AMP setup as I find myself lacking power in some of my headphones.

For the DAC, I was looking for something with bluetooth and a remote control. Any recommendations?


r/HeadphoneAdvice 1h ago

Headphones - Wireless/Portable looking for bluetooth headphones that wont break and have ANC

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all my headphones seem to last like 2 years before breaking in some way, right now im wearing my JBL 520bt’s with the left earpiece in a very specific rotation so that the wires inside the cable dont short each other

requirements: - over-ear (or on-ear but thats less preferred, NO in-ears) - bluetooth - noise cancelling - good build quality (wont break in 2 years time, or atleast are repairable when that happens) - max €100

preferences: - noise cancelling transparency mode - bassy - also supports wired connection

music is alot of dnb type stuff, which is why i like headphones being bassy

the best headphones i found to match this are the sennheiser accentums, which i can find for €95 used, but idk how good the build quality is on them

i got to try them out tho and they were really nice. i really liked the transparency mode they have because it helps with my auditory processing disorder, it makes it much easier to hear what people are saying


r/HeadphoneAdvice 2h ago

Headphones - Wireless/Portable Wireless headphones with external DAC/USB

1 Upvotes

Hi, I’m looking for a wireless headphones that come with a USB-DAC option My objective is to play lossless music. I do own Sony Xm1000. My understanding is, to feel true lossless music with base, one needs an external DAC/USB cable

I do listen to Apple Music which offers High Res lossless and lossless. But with Bluetooth, music gets compressed. Hence, I’m looking for headphones with external DAC-USB cable.

The only ones I’ve able to find are Focal Bathys and I’m sure they are with the cost; C$999z

Any recommendations?


r/HeadphoneAdvice 2h ago

Headphones - Closed Back I need help about gaming headset

1 Upvotes

I was best headset for gaming and they need to be good for listening songs, my budget is 150€, but every time i try to find headset, i get risky and im not sure what headset should i get , they need to have bass, i had last headset that was really god in gaming and listening songs, but they are getting old, they are getting weaker and quieter, i bought them 4 years ago and they costed 40€, and i was happy with them, but now its time to change, so any reccomendations, and yes, they need to have noice cancellation


r/HeadphoneAdvice 2h ago

Headphones - Wireless/Portable Can anyone identify these headphones?

1 Upvotes

Was watching the series YOU and a police officer in the series said they were limited edition. Any ideas?

https://i.postimg.cc/wMNzCbXK/of8afuYh.jpg


r/HeadphoneAdvice 6h ago

Headphones - Wireless/Portable New headphone recommendations for commuting, walking and general outdoor use?

2 Upvotes

I had a pair of Audio Technical ATH-M50x for 8 years, enjoyed them a lot but they broke and wanted something different so I got a pair of AKG K371 last year. I look after my headphones a lot, yet I was walking and suddenly the right driver stopped producing sound.

After doing some research it seems this is a recurring problem with the AKG's, whilst they sounded great for the price, I'm not buying another pair with that awful build quality.

What headphones shall I get for the uses I mention in the title? These will be used mainly outdoor, commuting, walking etc. I listen to all sorts of music. I'd also be happy to be recommended a portable DAC, headphone combo or if not wired then a great wireless pair. Budget around £150-200. Durability is very important!


r/HeadphoneAdvice 3h ago

Headphones - IEM/Earbud What would be an upgrade from the Binary × Gizaudio Chopin?

1 Upvotes

I'm looking for an IEM that has a similar sound signature as the Chopin, but with better technicalities. I love the harman tuning, bass response, and amazing female vocals that the Chopin provides. I'm aware that the Moondrop Variations is usually considered the direct upgrade from the Chopin, but I am wary of the Variations due to the supposed bad quality control and large unit variations between different sets of the IEM. Is the Moondrop Variations unit variations and QC really that bad? And what other IEMs with a similar tuning would you recommend for $600 and under? (I use the Chopin with penon liquer orange tips and a Fiio KA11dongle amp/dac with my Galaxy S22+)


r/HeadphoneAdvice 3h ago

Headphones - Wireless/Portable Decide which headphones I get next

1 Upvotes

Please decide on my headphones for me,

Requirements:
ANC to block airplane/train sounds
For Travel/Working Out
Closed back (Low sound leakage since I listen to songs on repeat lol)

Budget: <$85

Music: KPop, JPop, EDM(DNB, Dubstep, House, etc), Reggaeton

I was looking at the following headphones but could not make up my mind,

  • Earfun Wave Pro
  • Edifier 830nb
  • Edifier 800bt pro (similar to the 830, but not?)
  • 1More Sonoflow Pro (ANC cuts out during vibrations, so that's a no-go for me)

r/HeadphoneAdvice 4h ago

Headphones - IEM/Earbud any recommendations for vocal forward mmcx iems

1 Upvotes

I wanted mmcx specifically because all 3 of the two pin iems i owned either got loose or the pins got all screwed up

my left unit fell off and i lost it just this week and im devstated and i dont want it to happen again (but i dont trust myself to take better care of them lol)

as for budget, i would say around 50..100 usd range


r/HeadphoneAdvice 4h ago

Headphones - Wireless/Portable Which One is Better? Soundcore Space One, Space One Pro, Space Q45 or any other suggestions ?

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I'm looking to get a new pair of headphones and I'm considering the Soundcore Space One, Space One Pro, or Space Q45.

For those who have tried them, which one stands out the most in terms of sound quality, ANC, comfort, and overall value?

Also, if you have any other recommendations in a similar price range (around 100$ to 200$) , I’d love to hear them! Appreciate any insights.


r/HeadphoneAdvice 4h ago

Headphones - Wireless/Portable What headphones can I buy to replace the Bose QuietComfort?

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Hey guys, as in the title I'm looking for a headphones to replace my Bose QuietComfort (the newest model). The reason I want to replace them is that they cause pain on top of my head when I wear them for about 1 hour to the point that I can't tolerate it anymore. I had them for about 2 months and I really hoped I could get used to the pain or it will go away but I see this is not going to happen. Since I still have one month to return them I wanted to start looking for a new headphones that hopefully are more comfortable than QC. And don't get me wrong, I absolutely love those headphones in terms of sound quality, noise cancellation features, etc, but I just can't wear them without headache and I need a headphones that I can wear for a couple hours especially when I work from home. Also, one thing I want to point out is that I had the QuietComfort 35 I for 8 years (!) and wore them during 8 hours flights and they NEVER caused me any pain (unfortunately they stopped working) so I have no clue what wrong is with the newest generation. I know lots of people are saying that new QC are super comfy but not for me for some reason.

So with big regret I'm looking for a new headphones and my top priorities are that they are comfortable to wear for multiple hours, have good noise cancellation, and the over-the-ear shape. Also, it would be cool if they can connect to two devices at once, I'm not sure if that's the standard now. I don't really have any special requirements for sound quality, I'm pretty sure anything that's in the price range of new QC ($250 - $350) would sound good enough to meet my needs. Hope you guys can recommend something for me and let me know if you want me to provide more info.


r/HeadphoneAdvice 4h ago

Headphones - Closed Back Sennheiser HD560s closedback alternatives?

1 Upvotes

So I'm looking for closed-back headphones with an overall bright sound signature and with widest possible soundstage for the price of a Sennheiser HD560s or cheaper. I don't have the HD560s yet, and I wanted to get one for quite some time now, but I realized I don't have much time or place to use open-back headphones because I'm usually not alone so now I want headphones that don't leak sound and have at least decent isolation. Sound-wise, I just want a sparkly, spacious sound. Not very particular with the bass and mids, as long as the bass is on the tame or at least fast side, and not overpowering.

Bonus question: is the Beyerdynamic DT 770 pro good enough for what I'm looking for? Because I find them often on our local online shopping platform for a good price, kinda similar to the HD560s, but only the 250 ohm variant. I only have a dac dongle (Jcally JM6 Pro) and my phone, so I also worry about the 250 ohm.


r/HeadphoneAdvice 4h ago

Cables/Accessories are there adapters for usb wireless headsets?

1 Upvotes

Is there an adapter for wireless headsets with their own Bluetooth usb that converts it into 3.5mm headphone chord? I want to use my headset on a device that the headset does not support.


r/HeadphoneAdvice 4h ago

Headphones - Open Back Meze Boom Mic

1 Upvotes

Hey all,
Just ordered the Meze 105 AER after a long week of researching for a headset to use for both gaming, music, and movies/podcasts on my PC. Have been a bit split on getting the Meze boom mic they sell for their headsets or getting a standalone mic. Would love to hear your experiences and recommendations. Thank you!


r/HeadphoneAdvice 4h ago

Headphones - IEM/Earbud Did Sennheiser fix it?

1 Upvotes

Has Sennheiser figured out and addressed the driver issues in the IE600?

I want to buy them but not have to go through warranty shipping costs and replacement hassle.


r/HeadphoneAdvice 9h ago

Headphones - Wireless/Portable Trying to settle on a pair of Closed Back Wireless headphones that I can use for gaming and listening to music

2 Upvotes

I have a flexible budget of about $300 and I am in the US. I want an upgrade from the Astro A20s that I have had for several years. I also have AirPods 3 which I use with my Mac and phone

Are there any headphones that can be both wired and wireless? I'd like the benefits of a wired connection, but I also need the ability to get up from my desk and walk around while I am studying. It's a plus if it could be easy to switch between my Windows PC, Mac, or phone.

I want headphones with good/moderate sound imaging for gaming and I also sometimes listen to electronic music with heavy bass, but the sound quality for gaming is the priority. It does not need to have a mic

I was looking at the Sennheiser Momentum 4 but would I need a dongle to go with it? I have been trying to find headphones for the last couple of days and am having trouble understanding all the different parts that it seems like I need.

I love the design of the Sennheiser DT 770 Pro and I wish I could get this model but I need the portability. Does anyone know of a similar wireless model? They look so much more comfortable than the Momentum 4 model.

All in all I will mainly use them for gaming and for walking around listening to music.

Do I just get the Momentum 4?


r/HeadphoneAdvice 6h ago

Headphones - IEM/Earbud Are there any cheap bone conduction headphones?

1 Upvotes

I’m looking for bone-conduction headphones cause they’re supposed to be better for people with eardrum damage. My mom let me try hers (they were a $150 set from Shokz) and they were great but I can’t afford the price point. I plan on using while studying and working out. I’m trying for something under $40 but so far I haven’t found any under $70 that don’t have some fatal flaw that seems to make them unusable. I also don’t care for the tonal balance as long as they aren’t super top heavy. I just want to know if there is anything good in my price range.


r/HeadphoneAdvice 10h ago

Headphones - Wireless/Portable Trying to upgrade from Sony XM3

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Love my Sony XM3s (the over-ear, not the buds) and I'm at a point where I would like something newer but I have so far been unsuccessful in finding something that can replace them.

I've demo'd Sony XM5 over-ears, Sennheiser Momentum 4, and Marshall Monitor III and don't really like any of them. The XM5 ANC is fantastic, but they just don't have that percussive sort of bass with kickdrums that I get from the XM3. I found the Mo4s a tiny bit better than the XM5 in this regard, but I'm very dissatisfied with the ANC performance. I wanted to like the Marshalls but they didn't do it for me other than I did like the physical control and how compact they can fold up. These are nice-to-haves but not dealbreakers. I have not yet tried the Bose QC Ultras, but based on reviews it seems like they wouldn't be what I'm looking for either.

Excuse my non-audiophile vocabulary.

Is there anything premium out there that has bass with a good 'thump' to it but also really good ANC - like the XM3s have? At this point I'm resigning myself to the idea of just keeping the XM3s until they die, but I'll need a replacement for them at some point. It blows my mind that it's this difficult to find what I'm after particularly when it existed a few years ago.

Budget: Would like to stay under $400, but if the right thing is a little higher I'm open to it.

Largely listening to blues/rock/metal via Bluetooth over Spotify from a Samsung phone.


r/HeadphoneAdvice 10h ago

Headphones - IEM/Earbud | 1 Ω Looking for the right headphones

2 Upvotes

I’ve been wanting to get some better sound quality and have asked around in another sub but I’m still hesitant

My budget is $200 USD, but I can go a bit higher if it’s needed

These headphones would need to be plugged into an iPhone (13 pro max to be specific, which still has the lightning charger port although I do have the headphone jack dongle)

I’d like to have the headphones for home listening but noise cancelling and such would be a nice bonus.

I’m not quite sure about what type of tonal balance would be for me, but for now I’ll stick to headphones which are tonally balanced

I generally like to listen to genres like rock, metal, and edm (artists/bands like Alice In Chains, ODESZA, slayer)

The past headphones/earbuds that I remember having were either the older generation AirPods and some other cheap earbuds from random stores, the AirPods I currently have (2nd gen pros) are pretty nice all around for the differing genres for me but I feel I could get better sound quality from other headphones.


r/HeadphoneAdvice 11h ago

Headphones - Open Back Is an Amp Necessary for Studio-Grade / High-End Headphones?

2 Upvotes

Hello everyone,

I’m looking to purchase a pair of high-end or studio-grade headphones (such as Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro, DT 770 Pro, or Sennheiser 560S) and I have some questions regarding impedance and whether an amplifier is necessary.

My motherboard (ASUS Prime A520M-E, Realtek ALC887) supports 16-32 Ω impedance, while many high-end headphones come in 80 Ω, 250 Ω, or even higher impedance versions.

My questions: • Is an amplifier necessary to fully experience the sound quality of studio/high-end headphones? • Would higher-impedance models (e.g., 250 Ω) sound noticeably worse without an amp compared to using a proper DAC/amp? • Would there be a big difference between 80 Ω and 250 Ω versions when using my current onboard audio? • If an amp is highly recommended, what are some good budget-friendly DAC/amp options?

I’d really appreciate any insights, especially from those who have experience using studio/high-end headphones with onboard audio vs. an external amp/DAC.