closed back headphones
  1. LoyalPotato

    Closed backs up to ~100 €/$

    Hello everyone, I just wanted to hear some opinions about which closed back would be a good pick, around the 100 €/$ mark. I’m planning on getting a Fiio btr3k to serve as an amp/dac (in case some new suggestions required an amp to power). From what I’ve seen so far, it’s between: ATH-M40x...
    • LoyalPotato
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    • akg audio technica budget budget headphone closed back closed back headphones senheiser yamaha
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  2. M

    Smooth closed backs for ~600$

    I’m wanting to upgrade from my nighthawks, and want something nice and smooth with a good beefy low end. Any recommendations? Will be using an ifi zen dac to run it.
  3. A

    DT1770Pro vs DT177x Go? Or just go for Dan Clark Ether CX 🤔

    I have had attempted multiple search, yet i am not able to make any conclusion. Help: I am very confused between DT177x Go or DT1770 Pro, and i will be able to get them at same price of $450. Or should i spend more and just get the Dan Clark Ether CX for $750 on sale? Also, i want to use stock...
  4. A

    I need some tips before I pull the trigger between the fostex th610 or the denon7200.

    Hello guys, I want to buy the Fostex th610 or an Denon d7200. I like the rumble in my lows but also a great sounding mids I would really appreciate if somebody can tell me the differences between these two in terms of lows and mids. I also got the DT-1990 pros and expect them to excel them in...
  5. reiten966

    Best Closed back headphones?

    Home office is becoming a new norm, and a closed-back can is essential for blocking noise from kids or other people at home. Does anyone have recommendations for TOTL closed-back headphones?
  6. M

    300$-500$ Closed Back Headphones Recommendations

    Looking for a closed back recommendation around 300$-500$ which will be powered by a Schiit modi/magni stack. I already have a HD6xx but need a closed back pair for when it gets loud in my house. Currently eyeing up a Shure SRH1540 or Denon AH-D5200, any thoughts? I'd prefer a sound signature...
  7. Shabda

    Open sounding closed backs

    Hi All, I just stole a set of akg k533 mkii’s for 100 bucks and now i’m a believer, but they arent the most comfy for me. Too heavy, loose fitting. Can anyone recommend other closed backs that are surprisingly open sounding? Not really too concerned with good isolation. I hear srh 1540s are...
  8. MoonAudio

    Arrived Today: FOCAL Radiance Headphone

    What landed at Moon Audio Today Focal Radiance Closed-back Headphones $1,290.00 USD Order Now https://www.moon-audio.com/focal-radiance-closed-back-headphones.html Born from a common passion for excellence, Focal (1979), Naim Audio (1973), and Bentley Motors (1919) combined their expertise...
  9. E

    PC audio gear + closed headphone advice?

    Dear Head-Fiers, I have browsed this forum a lot a decade ago and decided to buy an AKG K271 Studio and a Prodigy HD2 sound card. I have enjoyed this experience a lot, but now it is time for an upgrade. I believe this forum is the place to be! I'm trusting you experts. About me: I am not an...
  10. capsilver

    I'm searching for this kind of headphone. Recommendations?

    Hi there HF. I'm going to go straight to the point. I want a pair of headphones that: Closed backed Can wear for more than 2 hours. $150 - $200 price range Sounds great for most modern music Has great bass extension Low impedance Doesn't look like crap Not too big Any other suggestions beside...
  11. M

    Balanced or warm closed headphones at a reasonable price

    Hi everyone! I'm not a headphones lover, since when going around I just use my IEMs, but lately I realied that after studying for a while they are a little annoying and at least for home use I've decided to buy a pair. The main problem is that since i space from Rock to Metal to sometimes movies...
  12. C

    M&D MH40 vs DT770 vs W110is vs M-100 - Closed Back Contest

    Hi everyone thanks for taking the time. I recently bought a pair of Philips Fidelio X2HR as my first good headphones. I could not be happier, they are amazing. Now I'm looking for a Wired, Over Ear, Closed Back pair I can use at work. (No I'm not getting drawn into this as a hobby/obsession...
  13. donpablo

    Closed Back Headphones with Biggest Soundstage and Great Imaging

    Hello! I am on Head-Fi since quite of time so far however I have never created my own thread. I already have and have listened several HPs, most of them were openback. I am on the journey with find the perfect closed back for me, and probably found one with I can live as a happy audiophile...
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    • aeon 2 closed back headphones imaging kennerton magister pro sony z1r soundstage
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  14. BigEarsMan

    Recommendations: <$100 closed headphone with velour earpds

    Hello, I'm looking for a close over ear headphone with velour pads for less than $100. I want one to carry around in my backpack on campus and suitable for use in an office/library.. I used to have a sennheiser hd448 with pleather earpads but those pads would last maybe a year at best before...
  15. W

    Good alternavies for CAL!. Please help to choose the closed earphones for the office

    Hello everyone. I should choose the closed earphones for work ( I am a Software Developer, and it's typical situation when in the office is very noisy ). I am ready to spend on the earphones about 50-100$ ( yes, if we have super earphones bit a more expensive, than 100$, I am ready to spend bit...
  16. Denon AH-D7200

    Denon AH-D7200

    Denon AH-D7200 Reference Quality Over-Ear Headphones AH-D7200 is Denon’s new reference headphone, drawing on more than 50 years’ experience in headphone design and development. Over five decades we have refined our expertise in making fine-sounding headphones so comfortable you’ll just want to...
    • Sayed2020
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    • ah-d7200 closed back headphones denon dynamic driver
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    • Category: Over-Ear
  17. Nickesteen

    Looking for closed back headphones around $500

    Hi guys! I’m new to audio and I’m interested in investing in a good pair of closed back headphones for around 500 dollars. The only reference I have is the dt770s, which imo were under my expectations. I’ve been looking at reviews and such and I have been getting my eye on either the...
  18. Thenewbie76

    Closed back headphones for fun and gaming ?

    So as the title says I am looking for a close back headphone with a fun sound signature like a V or W sound signature. I would also say that even though I said gaming tbh it's more like a bonus if the headphone can be used for gaming but for me the music is a priority. I was thinking between the...
  19. thegreatpeng

    Looking for portable closed-back over-ears with "thick and warm" sound

    Hello there I am looking for a pair of portable headphones to replace my IEMs for better comfort during long time listening, have come across the dt880, k7xx, msr7, shure 840, ath m50, but found them all having "thin & cold" and to some extent textured soundings, especially in term of female...
  20. Catus54

    Looking for new closed headphones (~$100)

    Hi all. I'm on the market for a pair of closed headphones. I'm mostly looking for comfort and ease of listening as I'll be wearing these at work for 6-8 hours a day, as well as on the metro. I'm less so picky about the sound signature aside from that. Not a bass-head, and already have a pair...
  21. atino

    Sony wh-1000xm3 or something else?

    Hi, I'm looking for wireless bluetooth closed back headphones. My use case is taking this on the train in my city while commuting to work, plugging them in with a cable when I get to work, commute home, and then sometimes plug them in for short gaming sessions. Also a bit of travel (short...
  22. nnordstr

    Closed Back Orthodynamic Headphone Thoughts

    Hello All, I'm looking to acquire some closed back planar magnetic headphones to use at work. My budget is in the $300 range. I've got a Schiit stack to power them. I've looked at the Oppo PM-3's which I'm interested in. The Audeze EL-8's do not. Does anyone have any thoughts on any other...
  23. bluebair

    Best options for portable (easy/easier to drive) closed back headphones

    Hello everyone, excuse me if there is already a thread for this. I just wanted to compile a list of good options for easier to drive closed headphones. Can be on ear or over ear, can be any sound signature, and any price range, although I feel that there are lots of info for sub $200, so above...
  24. jude

    Focal Elegia Measurements

    I'll offer up more commentary about the Focal Elegia and its measurements, but it will have to wait until after CanJam @ RMAF, just due to time constraints during the show. The measurements in this post were made using: GRAS 45CA Headphone Test Fixture, with: GRAS RA0401 High Resolution Ear...
  25. T

    Closed Headphones Update Needed

    Hey all, I'm looking to get new headphones, closed back and over the ear. I love the sound of my MH50s but the headband has become crazy uncomfortable, even with the wool add on piece you can get off Amazon. Anyways I'll keep it short. I've looked over some of the other posts similar to this...
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