[-Daan-]

Hi,

I've been rocking my Sennheiser HD25-II for 12 years now, and it's time for something more comfortable and better sounding.

What I'm looking for is:
- Over-ear (I have big ears )
- Open back
- Easy driveable (I don't intend on purchasing an amp)
- Comfortable
- Bassy sound

Bonus points for durability/sturdiness, I hate low quality products that are not built to last.

Budget: max € 350

 

[pbui44]

Check out the recently discontinued, but legendary, Philips Fidelio X2 here:

https://www.amazon.fr/Philips-Fidel...ÅMÅŽÕÑ&keywords=hd+660&qid=1637345222&sr=8-24

and if you want an all-around seal for more bass, then get these replacement ear pads:

https://dekoniaudio.com/product/choice-leather-for-philips-fidelio-x2hr-headphones/

 

[-Daan-]

Aha, interesting, thanks.
Have you used them personally? If so, how was the build quality on these?

 

[pbui44]

I own a X2HR and the build quality is overall excellent on these, just stretch the hard headband part a little bit over time to get the clamp that your head prefers.

 

[-Daan-]

I own a X2HR and the build quality is overall excellent on these, just stretch the hard headband part a little bit over time to get the clamp that your head prefers.

Nice. There's also an X3 version, is it worth investigating that one as well?

 

[pbui44]

Nice. There's also an X3 version, is it worth investigating that one as well?

If you listen to a lot of jazz ensembles or classical symphony performances or you are planning to get a balanced amp later, then yes.