5 of the Best Headphones Under $500
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- Hey dudes! This is my pick for the best 5 headphones under $500. I am not the only one with selections though, so go and check out DMS and send him a sub from me! - • TOP 5 Headphones UNDER...
Sundara - amzn.to/37XBh7p
HD660S - amzn.to/2OpoFhy
New 600 - amzn.to/36U2B51
New 650 - amzn.to/3b22NT0
Argons - www.modhouseau...
Aeon X - massdrop.7eer....
DT1990 (amazon price fluctuates) - amzn.to/2OqoPp3
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Neumann NDH20 - amzn.to/3bbXpN9
ESP 95X - massdrop.7eer....
Sendy Aiva - amzn.to/3b88Vcv
Blon B20 - amzn.to/2ugb997
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Headphones
1. Hifiman Arya - amzn.to/2WNGzQr
2. Audeze LCD-X - amzn.to/2WpMbRE
3. Massdrop 58X - massdrop.7eer....
4. Koss KSC75 - amzn.to/2ENisar
5. (Studio Pick) - DT1990 - amzn.to/2WgWUZA
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1. Massdrop THX 789 - massdrop.7eer....
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2. Liquid Spark - amzn.to/2WhyUFC
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4. (TUBE PICK) - Darkvoice - amzn.to/2MuexW4
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can you do a "5 of the Best Headphones Under $200" ?
58x jubilee!! 😝😝❤
And 4xx😅
@@soraflame66 i don't like my 58x much at all -- I much prefer the m50x or sony 7506 -- maybe it's because I love highs? i don't use a DAC -- just straight from a Dell Precision 3420
@@boomertsfx1 yeah, wouldn't be using the headphones from that lol
he-400s, because it sounds good with any source, so all you need is $200 and your pc or phone.
Josh, it might be a good idea to do a "best setups under $500" as well. You'll need an amp and DAC for a lot of these, so it would be nice to see what a full system would be for under $500.
Poly Reviews totally agree. you can get L300s for like $400 😝 (no energizer). may want to change the price point though.
That is a great idea, my audio setup is just over $300. I feel like $500 is a common setup budget for audiophiles.
K 5 pro or Zen Dac and Sundara or 6xx.
I mean if you have the money to get cans of this pricepoint then I'm pretty sure you can dash out some cash for a good amp/dac
If you're on a budget I'd go for a HD 58X if you want open back, an AKG K361 or K371 if you want closed. Then get whatever amp/dac with the leftover money
Hey Joshua. Your sundara review prompted me to buy them, and I’m really happy with the purchase. With that being said, i think it’s better to mention that the argons have a painstakingly long wait time to be assembled.
And i know you get told this like a million times a day, but your videos are relaxing as hell.
Keep growing man. Looking forward to a top 5 500$ system build guide from you.
You can always get the Fostex T50RP and mod them yourself. I did this with the Mayflower kit and I love them so much. I've bought a dozen other headphones and my Fostex T50RP continues to be my daily driver go to headphone.
I am curious, how are Sundara after 4 years? Is the build quality as bad as I heard it is?
@@alexaxy3328 i moved on from the sundaras a long time ago. They were okay for what they were - but they werent groundbreaking in details, atleast to me. I felt like a lot of details or meat in the bones got lost in the equation.
I got a 58x and elex afterwards. Completely baffled me and i found the importance of midrange out real fast.
"Is a planar that has the speed of a dynamic" ¿?
Basically, that headphone responds better to changes in the music than is typical for the driver technology it uses
@@amritjanardhanan uh idk if you knew this or not but Planar Magnetic drivers respond quicker than Dynamic Drivers, sooo...
@@WSlopeAggie that vary from headphones to another but not alot
@@WSlopeAggie Bubby may have been wrong, but your comment doesn't reveal that Joshua was wrong - could be that you misunderstood him to be complimenting the planar when he was actually stating a personal preference for the speed of dynamic drivers. (I personally don't think that's the case, but since your point was made with "soooo" it was too easy to pass up.)
Saw the he-10000se in the background, can’t wait for the review
was expecting to see the ebony fostex headphones. would like to see a reviewers top list of open back and closed backs separately
I was too but I don't think you can buy the ebony anymore
@@StatusQuo209 yup unfortunately
The Ebonys are stellar but they are semi-open back
using the sennheiser hd 660s for gaming and i absolutely LOVE them. the sound is so good in all types of games it blew my mind. especially in fps games, you can soundwhore so hard with them :D
@Kiwami Kami ofc. i use these headphones on a ifi dac/amp that can push 600 ohms and these headphones are 150 ohm. so they get all the power they need.
@@mammedthn I think I have the same amp as you the nano idsd I really want to run my Xbox audio through it but I have no idea how
@@dietznutz1 just plug it in the xbox and see if it works =)
I had to spend over 5.000 on headphones just to go back for HD660s sound. I guess i have to pay to realized that for my self. Some was better on something but none of them was good on everything like HD660s are.
I admire your dedication to comment on probably each and every video that mentions 660s and on alot of 6 series sennheiser headphones… I hope you still enjoy it
@@BrZi38501 Sherlock Holmes is that u ? What a discovery after 1 year. :)
@@Tripokaridos22 hahahhaha the truth is I’m looking to buy a headphone in that price bracket of 660s dt1990 etc. So I’m really thorough in my reaserch and reading comments along with watching reviews also… and your nick along with the profile pic cought my eyes on number of occacions 😄 anyways do you still have them and enjoy them 😊 I would appreciate your opinion since you have expirience with all of 6 series of Sannys 😄
One thing to note for those who consider HD650 these are extremely mid-focused with in your face vocal presentation. That is no way a refference sound no matter how long they've been on the market. Thse are not universal type of headphone , more for a specific genres, vocal intimacy that type of deal. Not good for gaming, movies, not great at anything modern music with lots of electronic sounds. On top of that extremely amp dependent. There are much better options in this price range, for example Philips X2 has better bass, detail, huge soundstage and more natural balance. I'm really kinda bored of youtubers constantly pushing those mid-centric cans like there's nothing else on the market.
To each their own.. but yeah, I see where you are coming from. I tried all of them (apart from the drop releases, even though it's been a while since I tried them) and while the mids are really nice I just couldn't handle the claustrophobic soundstage, lack in attack and rather plain overall impression. While I agree that the Fidelio X2's have a fantastic almost three-dimensional soundstage, the bass is rather boomy and they lack overall resolution.. still a fun headphone (I own a pair, almost never wear them though since I have the K712 Pro and switch between them and the DT770 250 Ohm due to the lack of resolution). I'm looking forward to the Fidelio X3's just to give them a try..
The mids are certainly at the center of the HD650 with a warm tilt, but that is what they do. They are made to sound good without offending. They do vocals (and cello!) very well, but don't work that well with faster, complex tracks. I have a DT1990 for reference and they sound way more natural to me (except, of course, with voices, those take a little step back with the DT1990 but sound almost as good).
@al.kaloid Can you explain what resolution really is? After switching from 650, 58X, 599 to X2's I really don't feel like I'm listeing to less audiophile headphone. More like a better balanced, wider spacial experience with organic bass. If it's about detail retrieval they all are very similar in that regard, well maybe except senns feel bit more detailed in those elevated mids.
@Mango D Sky Yeah, but that's really nothing special as most headphones on the market do the same thing at the fraction of the price starting from the cheapest earbuds to my 40$ sennheiser PX100-II, 15$ Koss KSC75 and many others. What makes 650 special in that department is lush unique vocal presentation and scalability with amps thanks to bigger impedence, but it comes at the cost of congested ball of sound and mediocore experience at anything other than vocals.
Do DACs and amps, or AMP/DACS. Really need an updated best dacs list since its time to upgrade
ExtremeGamer what do you currently use? Im still using the on board audio from my laptop so I'd like an entry-level idea.
Save extra: Get a chord qutest. It's worth going all the way, I promise.
@@agoogleuser9025 fiio K3 ( this is the newer version of e10k) is a good starting place in my opinion.
@@dnd6379 The newer version of E10K is E10K Olympus 2. K3 is a little bit higher in the hierarchy.
@@nqmt9968 The k3 is the modern e10k, olympus 2 is a few years old now. Why it's more expensive is because it's the upgraded version.
Should do "best in-ear", best closed-back, best open-back for
Thanks Josh for confirming what I ended up for my Endgame, the 660's. I picked this over the Sundara, Ananda, LCD2, and the Dan Clark for the same key point...Longevity, Realibility, Unbeatable Mid range and Vocals, and the best all-arounder.
Can you do another one for the top 5 headphones under 1000 dollar ???
how about under 100 dollar?
@@jessicahyde8461
Nah
Most headphones under 100$ are bad
Shp 9500 is bad
Ath m40x is bad
This is my own opinion
@@davidmason8212 Bad is a relative term. A $1000 headphone will almost certain sound worlds better than a $1000 headphone. I think it's important to show some "good" budget headphones for folks just starting their audiophile journey.
@@jessicahyde8461 under $100 I would definitely recommend earbuds/in-ear-monitors instead of headphones. There's some pretty great inexpensive in-ear-monitors nowadays from brands like KZ
Currently i just bought the Sennheiser HD700 on ebay for 300. Best under 500 dollar headphones for gaming in my opinion. The HD700 have a wide sound stage but not as big as the 800s.
Nice roundup, I would consider the Akg 712 for a nice and comfortable headphone with good soundstage
Someone can make English subtitles for these videos. Hello from Russia.
hope you get to do a drop 177x go review or a comparison with the 1770 pro :(
I tried the 1770 but i didn't tried the 177x
I would recommend the 1770 because it's 250 ohm
177x is 32 ohm
Btw i find the 1770 very good headphone even better the emu teak and x00
I think he meant to say speed of a planar and slam of a dynamic
Exactly
I was wondering too! lol
Exactly!
thanks, really enjoying my sundaras right now.
Was genuinely shocked that you included the 660S in your list, as opposed to say the 6XX. Good headphone (660S), just overpriced slightly. Some feel that it should be in the $300 range. I personally think $400 would be justifiable.
The 650's are the 6XX
@@ChrlzMaraz not sure why you're telling me this. I am aware. However the main difference b/w the 2 is the 6XX is a collaboration with Drop, and them being the only distributors. My guess is the lack of availability is why Josh didn't include it in his list
@@SeanLiu4 you said you were shocked he included the 660 instead of the 6xx. But he did because the 6xx and 650 are the same.
@@ChrlzMaraz I dunno how I missed that part in the video. I must have been really focused at work when I was watching/listening to the vid
The 650/6xx is superior to the 660S
Hey, nice video. Glad to see some Sennheisers on the list, I love my HD 650s. I recently purchased the V-Moda M100 Master as I wanted a good, closed-back, and fun headphone. I would be interested to hear your thoughts on them if you ever get the chance to, as you and I seem to like a similar sound signature.
My biggest problem with Hifiman is that they were extremely uncomfortable. The headband was unbearable after an hour of use. I have the HE - 4XX, they sound great, but I can't wear them for long. My go to is the Sennheiser HD 650. Which you are right, they struggle with sound stage, but they still sound clean and I can use them for hours without issue.
I bought the Sendy Aiva's used for just under $400 based on Zeos' review and am really enjoying them. I bought a balanced XLR adapter to go along with them and find the more power you can give them the better. Excellent sounding headphones for the price, I think you would really enjoy them as well.
Zeis hypes every bit of gear he reviews, it's entertaining but i don't trust his opinions.
I would probably have the Fidelio X2HR just based off how much I use them. Not thats it's the best, it's not, BUT I find it is the best for Pop, Hip Hop, anything top 50. I have much better headphones, but the bass, the overall energy of the X2 I always end up picking up when I want to jam out. It's detailed enough, I actually find it very capable, it's built like a tank, it's easy to drive and the sound stage is great. It's like Beats on steriods.
As for my next pair, im probably gonna go Sundara or Dt1990. Though I feel like those two are probably more analytical.
Nice job! I owned versions of most of those except for the Argons, and I still use the DT1990 with recording and guitar amp. The one headphone I'd have considered for your top 5, kind of an opposite of the Argons, is the AKG + Drop AKG7XX. I had the K701 in 2006 when it was considered one of the top 3 flagships. The soundstage is outstanding. I've only heard better from the Voce and Shangri-La Jr, which makes it great for movies, which is why I use it in the living room. The 58X couldn't compete in that regard, and the clamping force was surprisingly tight, whereas the 7XX is lighter (235g vs 260) and more comfortable.
7:50 hahhaha best joke of the review XD
I'm absolutely for a Sundara-HD660s-DT1990Pro roundup. Bring it on!
yeah. any plans for that video?
I am stoked with my Sundara's. Almost a year later and I have no regrets at all. I also have the roady trusted Beyerdynamics DT1990 too and I appreciate the dependability and serviceability in my travels.
is the bass on the sundara enough? looking for something with a good bass too
@@turionb1408 It’s not the same muddy but overwhelmingly present bass as gaming headsets have, but it’s there and once you get used to it or autoEQ it’s good enough. If you’re the type that really likes strong bass something else may be what you’re looking for. It’s the soundstage and imaging that is amazing on the Sundara.
@@villager1831 great thank you very much! I will order one and maybe the 1990pro too. Hope thats a good combination. Have a good day
@@turionb1408 Sure, but I’d also recommend to at least get an AMP for the Sundara as it requires some power if you don’t already have a DAC AMP set up.
@@villager1831 yeah im looking for a shanling m6 pro for portable use.
You should review the shure srh1840. It's the only headphone where i've ever felt like i was in the recording booth with the artist. It's extremely neutral, but it sounds wonderful.
Can you do this video again but with new headphones? Covid definitely changed many things and I would love a fresh perspective
I have tried all the headphones he mentioned except the argon and easily the sundara is the best better than any other headphone on this list
alright bud. i'm taking your word for it. Just ordered the Sundaras!
@@BSG_Bebop
congratulation I hope you gona like it
i will be waiting for your impression
@@davidmason8212 thanks! So, Ive had the Sundaras for a couple days now, and I am certainly enjoying them. The only other pair I have are the hd58x. The sundsras take more power than the 150 ohm 58x's for sure. But when powered decently, they're just a level above in clarity. The treble really is something special. I did kick the bass up a tad and it helped. I wanted a close but different set to use alongside my sennheisers. I'm happy happy. Now I'm just deciding on a new amp and dac. Currently have an all-in-one, OriGen G2. Happy with it, but always knew it was a first step device for me. Anyway, thanks for the recommendation! Cheers
@@BSG_Bebop Very glad that you liked the sundaras if you intend to get an amp i recommend you to get the schit hersay very good amp for very good price or jds labs atom if you prefer jds over schit for me i prefer schit .
@@davidmason8212 I appreciate the suggestion. I do think my mind is mostly set on the monoprice thx 788 amp/dac. Trying to future proof in case I get some more power hungry cans in the future.
This Video needs a 2022 updated version
Btw he should prefer the x00 ebony over the argons but the ebony is not available anymore
Great review, I would like your opinion on the Audio Technica ATX R70X. Thank’s.
Stay tuned for my top 5 list of "top 5 headphones under 500 reviews'
nick figueroa lol 😂
It´s a REview. He´s doing this.
@@tucatucz It's a JOke. I'm doing this.
I just asked on another video. However, it might be more relevant here, So: how does these compare to the AKG K701? Thanks! :)
@Joshua Valour
Please do the Sundara, Dt 1990 and 660S comparison. Would be bordering on beyond amazing!
Thanks for all to good content. You're the audio reviewer I find the most balanced opinions among pretty everybody doing audio/headphones. I'm always more informed about the way I might experience audio from your videos. Which is all you could ask for in such a subjective area as listening is when you boil it down to how everybody experience sound in pretty much their own way. Also I'm majoring in communication sciences and what you're doing and the way you're presenting your channel is professional in every way shape and form. Keep it up!
Lol I hate when people be like "best headphones for under $500!!!"
*pair of headphones cost $499.99*
Yea...a slight change in the title to "best headphones for $500 or less".
But I guess that wont generate clicks.
I feel like you need to check out Vmoda M-100 Masters and M-200's. Two great headphones when on a DAC/AMP like the HEL with two very different sound experiences.
660s Doesn't cost 500. They Cost 340 to 380 in Europe. Also 6XX cost over 280 euros shipped. So its not only about . 🇺🇸 US .
Great video once more, KEEP EM UP JOSH! and yes please do compare the 660s, sundara and the dt1990 more thoroughly, would love to see a new video on those even though I pretty much know what to expect!
Loved the Sundara's until the right driver went out after less than 20 days of ownership. Would rather get the DT 1990 Pro's and not worry about QC.
Joshua, love your videos and your style of presentation. Sad to not see the Ananda's here, though pleased to hear you echoing my own experience with Hifiman products (ie - have had multiple models and no QC problems)
edit: I'm a moron and forgot that less than 500 UK pounds is not the same as less than 500 US dollars!
The Ananda wasn't mentioned because it is a $700 headphone. A good pair of headphones, though, if you are interested in them. The Sundara is worth the $350 price as well if you're looking to purchase a Hifiman headphone.
@@IsraelCruzJr Ah! Of course! My mistake, I converted the money to UK pounds by mistake instead of US dollars. You're absolutely right!! Thank you for the correction :)
Any particular pair of headphones you can recommend for someone who is just starting to go down the rabbit hole? I have a modi/magni schiit stack as well.
I have the Sundara paired to an Atom running the Oratory1990 preset. Hell yeah its amazing.
What do you do for a mic setup if you ever want to play on console?
Specifically for mixing and mastering in a home studio: Sundara or HD 660s?
I have the Dt1990pro they are $540~$600 new from reputable sites and are mix engineer headphones. But they really do sound amazing and tell you a well mixed track from not so great. I think once you switch the stock pads for the B set it will be less treble more mid and bass.
I have the DT1990 Pro, and if you plug them into a Hybrid Tube amp (I have the Xduoo TA-20) it just smooths the treble a bit and, to me, makes them just awesome.
bought the HD 600, and now I need an AMP...I wish I saw this video yestarday...I would have pick the sundura...but for a 175 euros of HD 600 I think it was a nice deal.
Why would you have picked the sundara? It needs an amp about the same as the 600 does
I mean if you are sure you want to spend twice the amount I'm sure the sundara is great but it's not 2x as good
@@AlanGonzalez-ev6ur oooh, I dont know maybe because they are planar...I am still a noob in the Audiophile market.
@MY BIG HUGE PP STRANGER BOI thanks for the advice, thought I made a bad choice...
You chose the right headphones. HD600/650 are simply phenomenal. The tuning is just spot on. Don't regret for the Sundara. For me the Sundara is step down (maybe two steps) from HD600.
Great video! How would you compare Sundara with HE4XX? I bought HE4XX from Drop and am not very impressed with it. For reference, I love 6XX. Thanks!
You have to EQ the HE4XX, then they are great.
The Sundara has a brighter and lively sound compared to the darker sound of the HE4XX. In my personal listening experience, I will always choose the Sundara over the HE4XX. Just to give you an idea of how good the Sundara is, I would say that it is a low budget version of the HE1000SE. I own several thousand dollar headphones and will always keep the Sundara in my collection. The sound is just satisfying and great with perfect highs, a decent mid-range and punchy bass. It does everything better than the HE4XX and totally worth the $350 price tag.
The Sundara has slightly better resolution and much bigger and well defined soundstage comparing to HE-4XX. It is also better in case of treble and bass response (midrange is quite similar). Build quality is incomparably better with the Sundaras, but they both handle very well in their own class, especially when it comes to cost/performance ratio.
P.S. It doesn't mean, that HE-4XX are bad cans (they're definitely not!), but Sundaras are just significantly better ones ;)
@@IsraelCruzJr
He said he prefer the 6xx over the 4xx which means he like intimate sound .
The best headphone for his taste is the audeze under 500 lcd1 under 1000 lcd2fazor
Hey Joshua ik this is wayyyyy off topic to the video but if you could check out the Sivga P ii and do a review that would be great. Ik zeos has a video out there but honestly I just don't prefer him that much anymore lol. Ps I've heard great things about the headphones for 400 bucks! Plus they're planars too!
dude your voice is so clean, how's your mic setup tho? did you use lav mic? I don't see any mic in this video
Mostly shotgun mics
I know this video is a year old but I'm a newb, do you have a comparison from oppo PM-3'S to the Beyerdynamic DT pro 1990 or HiFi man sundara ??
The sentimental value and emotional attachment to the older 600 series is hard to move for many people. That’s why emotionally they just can’t accept the fact that a successor (HD660S) has come on top of the older siblings.
Make 2022 video for below 300$ please.
It's a travesty that the TH-X00 are not on here but a modded t50rp Mk3 is...
Many people say x00 are better than argons (metal571)
Even josh said x00 are the bass kings but he didn't mention it at all in this video .
Another thing is afo better than 95x ???
Really ???
Any thoughts on the Argons against the Sundaras? Looking to complement my hd650s [gaming, music, and general use].
Of course argons
Did you choose? I ordered the Argons about a month ago so I'm waiting.
@@LakerTriangle niiiiice waiting for your impression
would love to see 5 best headphones under 1000$ !
There's no better demo headphone imo than the hd600. It has a very trustworthy sound. The bass may lack slightly.
i’ve got a dumb little bass switch on my dacamp and it makes my 600s sound great haha
I'm slowly working my way up the headphone price range, my current outdoor set is the Audio Technica MSR7B. I've not seen many reviews of these. Sorry to say I'm in the wrong continent to lend them.
I also have the MSR7b for outdoor use, fantastic headphone!!!
I like the huh-duh six hundoes by ol' mate senny
Buy 6xx or the Sundara, EQ them, and save yourself 200-300 bux. You will not get better performance until you go well above $500.
The Sundara, yes. The 6XX not close. The Dan Clark Aeon Open X, Modhouse Argon, M1060C, M570 (Sendy Aiva) and M1070 all shit on the 6xx and cost $500 or below. As does the LCD1. 6xx doesnt hang with ANY of those.
Buying the Sundara from you a couple months ago was one of the best decisions of my life, love em!
would you say that they have the same fit as the hifiman 4xx? or does it look like they have the same fit to you? cuz it's uncomfortable for me
yikes $500, cut right under 600 elex, wonder how it compare with those
so i dont know but im binge watching a lot of headphone reviews and related videos the past days and stubled upon your channel and love the reviews.
I have only owned 1 headhone (headset actually, the hyperX cloudcore) my entire life and used it for years on my pc and now its time to replace it. I'm no audiophile but after watching a lot of these videos im really interested in at least trying better audio headphones.
is there a generally recommended best intro headphones for this hobby?
I was planning to one of the marshall headphones and as far as i can tell, they aren't that popular among enthusiasts and maybe even get bad rep but i was planning on using them outside so the looks played an impt part haha but i was thinking of maybe getting one intro level good audio headphone for my pc setup.
hope you can help, sorry for the wall of text haha
can you do a top 5 closed backs,
because i don't want people listening to what i listen to
also would you recommend the beyerdynamic MMX 300?
Could you do a Arya vs LCD-X comparison?
The Sundaras are mindblowing. If you enjoy the SHP9500s, the Sundaras are the perfect upgrade.
Thanks. I’ve been trying to find what to compare them to in my collection. I’m buying the akg k240df next, which are vintage, then I’m gonna be buying the sundara for my first planar. I think I’d like the sound better than lcd 2c.
Yep. Complete personal preference but I love my hd558s. I’m at the point I wouldn’t trade them for anything under $600, they provide just enough detail to satisfy me, and they’re tonality and balance fits my music perfectly. Not to mention that I haven’t found anything more comfortable. I agree with DMS having the dt 880s in his top 5. They’re pretty great as well.
i enjoyed the 558 as well, but I liked the X2HR more for some things, especially soundstage. That's what pushed me over the ledge to see what else is out there
brendon elliott
Yep I’ve got the X2s as well. They’re my movie headphones. They’re just so dang immersive. They hurt the top of my jaw after about 2 hours though due to the clamp force unfortunately.
What about ath-r70x, meze 99, and bowers wilkins p7
Some people had good results taming the treble of the DT1990 with Dekoni Elite Velour pads. I wonder how Joshua would feel about the DT1990's treble with those.
Three years later add the Aeon RT for $499. Is now an option to the X
AKG 702. Ok, it is bass lean, and this is still after I did the quite simple bass mod, but it is still a good all-rounder with a great sound-stage and reference sound for all applications. This is also assuming you have a proper DAC/amp to power it, but nevertheless a great headphone and very comfortable. Best used when looking for the actual sound rather than a colored one, but imo if the music you listen to has any merit, it should be "fun" enough.
I think I'm the only person left on planet Earth that actually prefers a V-shaped sound signature
If you could get the LCD-2C for under $500, would you pick it over any of these? Thanks!
i got the sundara for 300$
I'll be putting out one of these 500 and under videos as well in the next day or so. Check out my future review, and hopefully you support it. Always great to have differing opinions. Great Job as always Josh.
"Is a planar that has the speed of a dynamic" 🤔?
Do the “Best headphones from $500 to $1000.”
Focal Elex, Focal Elex, Focal Elex, Focal Elex, Focal Elex
@@MrAhuraMazda nah lol
I'm kind of drawn to the DT 1990 and will also be looking for a headphone amp to go with something like this. To me 500$ sounds like a good start and maybe a 1-200$ amp, but what's your take on the source? Would a laptop or an iPod/iPhone with stream or CD quality music make a good enough setup? I guess the lower the compression the better the sound quality, but will good hardware get enough out of streaming quality? Will I be better off with a good CD player instead? Anyway, great content, great channel, keep it up!
I'm using a JDS atom and khadas tone board with mine, going beyond that and your spending lots of money for tiny (if any) improvement. Tidal HIFI as the source, but the difference between it and spotify premium isn't big enough to warrant overthinking it, I would of stayed with spotify but the app has been buggy for me.
@@aguy1754 I use Apple Music and it's not good enough, so maybe I'll rip my CDs or just change the streaming service.
@@ionutciortea3593did I have lossless turned on in settings and keep the lossless chain intact on your device and headphones? Their lossless isn’t best by many streaming services like qubaz(spelling?) deezer or tidal
Which Fostex Headphones are this, is there a link to them? Best wishes
The highlight for me is the Buchardt s400 in the background :)
Have you tried the shure flagship shr1840? I would be interested to have your opinion on it. I personally like them a lot. It's a very light-weight and detailed headphone. For me the only downside is that it sounds really clinical. I've been driving them straight from a focusrite interface. Maybe a certain amp would soften it up and make it more enjoyable to listen?
Looking for a portable fun set of cans. Is there anything that sounds like the Fostex without the extreme power requirements?
Which is more suitable for metal and classic rock genre?
About the Sundara please read this comment if you own the OG HE4XX from drop because I just might save you some money.
For those that have an OG set of the Massdrop HE4XX with the 2.5mm connectors that are looking at the Sundara I can help you save the $300 to $350 minus a $65 set of Dekoni Elite Hybrid Pads. The Dekoni Elite Hybrid Pads are basically the same pads the Sundara 2021 use. Same foam density, same shape and thickness, same inner perforations, same soft part that contacts your skin, so basically the same thing. Get a set and put those on your OG HE4XX and bingo you have the Sundara with maybe just a little more sub base but that could just be in my head. I got a pair of Sundaras and the wife and I blind tested them against my OG HE4XX with the pad swap. We did this two different times on two different days with 10 tries each to guess which set we were listening to. She did the swaps between sets and I did them for her. Out of 10 tries each on those two different days we both ended up with thinking the OG HE4XX was the Sundara because it was the set we thought sounded better. This was probably due to the hype around the Sundara on my part but the wife doesn't follow things in this hobby the way I do or watch a ton of reviews like me. I was lead to believe the Sundara were so much better than anything at the mid tier from Hifiman that came before them. I found out that this is not the case for me at least.
So this very long story short if you have a set of OG HE4XX back when they still had the 2.5mm connectors at the cups just get a set of the Elite Hybrid Pads that Dekoni sells for the Sundara and put them on your HE4XX and for around a $65 cost of the pads you'll have the sound of the Sundara and maybe even a little better in the base/sub base department but I mean only marginally better and that could just be in my head. I truly hope this helps somebody out there to save some money and further enjoy this hobby.
I do not know if the newer HE4XX from Drop with the 3.5mm connector at the cups will transform like my OG set did with a simple pad swap but it may be worth giving it a shot...
DT-177X. I love these things.
Yes! Do compare! Be sure to include gaming!!!!!!!!
Out of all the ones on the list which ones are best for gaming? I don’t really know what to look for in headphones when gaming
It depends on what type of gamer you are (competitive, casual etc.) and what type of games you play.
@@zahitemremetin606 which one would you recommend for immersive singleplayer games (Games like Rdr2, The witcher 3, Metro Exodus and cyberpunk 2077)?
@@gavinderulo12 Sorry but I'm just not experienced enough to recommend something.
DT1990 is the best for gaming and watching movies. I own several higher end headphones than the DT1990, but still prefer them for gaming and watching movies. The decent soundstage, accurate imaging, detailed highs, present mids, and low end bass extension really brings games and movies to life. Hope that helps!
Zahit Emre Metin competive and csgo fortnite and rb6
Sheeeeesh where was the thx00?
good video. can I have a recommendation on amps/dacs too without watching every review? (which I probably will do anyways, let's be real here)
Try AudioQuest dragon fly DACs. I read that the red one is pretty much more than enough...but if you want to go more abroad then get the cobalt version
@@Dayn-El Just no. 125mW at 32ohms will barely drive any of these headphones. Stay away from the AQ dragonfly’s if you’re interested in driving full size headphones. Topping DX3 Pro and Xduoo XD-05 Plus either will do.
What would be the best CLOSED headphones under $300 (or there abouts) in your opinion? Any with deep Audeze like pads?
Would it still be the same in 2021?
Hifiman Sundara is easily the best headphone under 500 and the more expensive Hifiman Ananda which costs 700 is easily the best headphone under 1000. Hifiman has been excellent these years
In the world of headphones nothing is easy. BUT NOW... AFTER MANY YEARS.... [CUT!] nothing will change.
Hey man, what are the best closed back headphones to use in the office without disturbing your coleagues and maybe while traveling with your phone. Oh and I don't care about noise canceling.
I had to return the Sundara because of its clamping force, painful after half an hour. But I loved it.
Thanks Joshua for the review. I know could be a hard question but which one would you choose between beyerdynamic dt1990pro and sennheiser 660s to use on fiio x7mark2?
Personal Opinion - HD660S changed my life (with a schiit stack)
Wow. U joined 14 years ago say hi😁 BIG VSNNNNn
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I ordered a pair of Sennheiser HD 520 (from 1985) for $60! I hear they're as good as the HD 600 series... Had to order new pads for them though.
2021 update?
Fostex T50Rp, Grado 325x, Dan Clark Aeon RT.