Headphone recommendations?

[Enstage]

Hello,

 

I need a new pair of headphones, my budget is around $400-$500. I will be using them for general purpose computer use + music (mainly EDM) + gaming. I currently use S1000DB speakers, but need a pair headphones for when I can't be too distracting (i.e. when everyone is asleep).

 

Does anyone have any recommendations?

 

If it helps I'm located in Australia, I would like to be able to buy these from a store within Australia.

 

Thanks.

[DVA]

I assume you need over the ear and not open backs?

Do you know if any locals carry the Sennheiser or Audio-Technica brands?

[Cereal5]

I have a pair of Sennheiser HD 6XX. Great quality, virtually the same as the HD 650s. You may or may not need/want a dac/amp though, and that would eat away at your budget prett quick. Most likely any headphone in that range would benefit from a dac/amp.

[Enstage]

1 minute ago, DVA said:

I assume you need over the ear and not open backs?

Do you know if any locals carry the Sennheiser or Audio-Technica brands?

Yup, over ear & open back.

 

And yes, plenty of places here carry both of those.

[DVA]

1 minute ago, Enstage said:

Yup, over ear & open back.

 

And yes, plenty of places here carry both of those.

Then I would definitely see what is available in the stores near you and do some research on what specs you need. As @Cereal5 said, you'll be wanting an amp/dac to get the most out of your headphones. It's not needed, but it definitely gives you that professional studio quality you're looking for. 

 

As he said also, he has the HD 6xx, I believe they are by Massdrop. They put them on sale every once in a while. They are open-backs so don't have it too loud when others are sleeping. They'll be able to hear it clearly. 

[Exaco]

Few options to consider:
Closed:
Monoprice M1060C
DT 1770 Pro

Open:
6XX
HE4XX
HE560