Going through this journey I got a lot of recommendations claiming those things are THE HEADPHONES and nothing can beat it and… And sometimes I get a little disappointed for spending loads of bucks at a “meh” headphone. But I can’t blame them, I know that one thing that is good for one may not be for the other.
I see people asking this question about the “best”, but audio and music are very subjective. That’s why we get many different answers and there is no “better headphones”. So for YOU, what’s the best audio device and you love to listen in them?
Just adding to the numerous mentions of Sundara, which are my current cans (I have an upgrade on the way for xmas though). Have loved them for 3 years, they’ve been built like a tank and pulled onto the hard floor by the cables by the dog running past half a dozen times, I listen to many genres but mostly synthwave/darkwave/electronic/metal/power metal/melodic metal/rock/post-rock/dark rock/punk/synthpunk/indie (yeah I know vaguest genre in the world can mean anything), no EQ, there is nothing they can’t do imo
“I listen to many genres but mostly…” proceeds to name every genre
Susvara with Hyrule Symphony.
I know the physical difference between headphones and IEM’s. But what about sound? Can’t you expect quality sound from IEM’s?
Sundara 80s-90s thrash/prog/heavy/power metal.
The Vision Ears VE10 is the most incredible thing I’ve ever heard in my whole life.
I like sennheiser’s IE lineup of their iem’s. got the 40 and when it broke got the 100 to replace it got the 400 when it was on sale and it just sits well on my ears. It so comfortable i dont really care if people say it sounds lifeless cause i enjoy my music fine. I listen to a variety of music from UK Folk, Indie, general Pop music, Metal, and Rock. Its fine unless you have problems cause sennheiser’s new owners is crap when it comes to customer service
I mostly listen to Asian vocals.
Best headphones are the Hifiman Susvaras driven by the Benchmark HPA4 or the Holo Bliss
Best iem is the Sony JustEars driven by a Cayin n6ii with the r2r module
My MM500 for basically every genre. They are the perfect all rounders.
And then maybe also gonna get some 109 Pro for Jazz and Black Metal, more specifically
Alessandro M1. Britpop, indie rock
I use my U12T as my daily drivers while listening to music at work, and my KSC75 for gaming and listening to music casually.
I used to wear my headphones often but I’ve discovered that I much prefer everything to be convenient and comfortable over all else. (Also, the U12T does not seem like a big compromise over wearing my headphones)
4xx personally for me so far modded with ahg 40-50mm pads and grills off of ebay for a little more soundstage, could remove the film off of stock as well but the anodized ones just look too cool. I usually prefer to listen to trance/electro/techno/synth, and other edm genres with pop every now and than.
Probably B$W Diamond speakers
But for headphones probably Audeze LCD’s
I’ve said it multiple times on here, but the setup in my flair (HE400SE + 4.4mm balanced cable + Moondrop Dawn Pro) is under $200 and better than any of my previous $$$$ setups.
AKG K712 PRO with G6. I’m listening to Electronic music and HIp-Hop.