[fp581]

Hi all, so my old ant trusty AKG's are dead and I need a new set of open headphones.
I will use it for editing videos, gaming, and music (rock, jazz, blues, metal).

I was looking at the beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO, Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X, HIFIMAN HE-400I and the HIFIMAN HE400SE as candidates for my new headset. what do you think?

 

[PurpleAngel]

Soundmagic HP200 headphones.

 

[silent-circuit]

HE400 is a good option sound-wise (fairly balanced) but may be hard to drive for some sources. Bigger issue there is I personally don't find them very comfortable for long sessions.

I don't recommend Beyerdynamic period unless you can demo first or wherever you buy from has a lenient return policy; the Beyer peak is real, and (at least for me and many others) painful.

Under $150 my go-to recommendation is the Philips XR2HR. Sometimes on sale for as little as $100. Very comfortable, easy to drive. Far from perfect but solid for their price point.

 

[Mightygrey]

The new Grado SR80X is pretty great.

 

[pbui44]

Check out the Drop Hifiman HE-X4 for $129:

https://drop.com/buy/drop-hifiman-he-x4-planar-magnetic-headphones

If you get the HE-X4 and have some extra time for shipping, then also get some Hifiman Mounting rings and HD250 pleather ear pads for outer-ear comfort:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/143818739406?hash=item217c43cece:g:yGYAAOSwW0Bfn8d9

https://www.ebay.com/itm/251387223412?hash=item3a87d89d74:g:bXoAAOSwG-1WweDy