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Looking to get high quality Closed headphones. I am getting JDSlabs O2 Amp and standalone DAC which cost $278 together. Looking to keep the overall budget under $700. Any suggestions?

 

Modified Fostex T50RP V3 from MayflowerElectronics will set you back $250ish last I remember, NAD Viso HP50 is $300. Mayflower's V3 is heavier than the NAD, but they're both pretty comfy. Can probably find some other options once others chime in.

 

If you want a portable option that's a whole other ball game, just let us know.

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Modified Fostex T50RP V3 from MayflowerElectronics will set you back $250ish last I remember, NAD Viso HP50 is $300. Mayflower's V3 is heavier than the NAD, but they're both pretty comfy. Can probably find some other options once others chime in.

 

If you want a portable option that's a whole other ball game, just let us know.

Dont need portable but I live in pretty close proximatey to other people so I need the closed headphones.

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Dont need portable but I live in pretty close proximatey to other people so I need the closed headphones.

 

Well, what I suggested is what I suggest, so unless you actually have questions about them I'll just leave you some links. :)

 

MayflowerElectronics Modded T50RP V3 (review linked in my signature)

NAD VISO HP50

 

 

Perhaps an HE500, HD650, or HD600 is something to consider? I don't know that many headphones in that price range, wait for some other recommendations. 

 

flowerbro can probably point you towards something 

 

OP wants closed bro.

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Modified Fostex T50RP V3 from MayflowerElectronics will set you back $250ish last I remember, NAD Viso HP50 is $300. Mayflower's V3 is heavier than the NAD, but they're both pretty comfy. Can probably find some other options once others chime in.

 

If you want a portable option that's a whole other ball game, just let us know.

 

I hadn't seen those NAD headphones before. Very nice indeed.

Wish I hadn't looked at this thread though. I'll probably have to go buy a pair...

Provided I can get rid of the Apple Control cord.

 

The reviews they're getting are stellar and they sound pretty amazing.

@ I'd go with these.

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I know I keep recommending these but the Sony MDR-ZX100 headphones seem to be a good choice if you're on a budget, according to @ONOTech, he has a video review of them.

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I hadn't seen those NAD headphones before. Very nice indeed.

Wish I hadn't looked at this thread though. I'll probably have to go buy a pair...

 

The reviews they're getting are stellar and they sound pretty amazing.

@ I'd go with these.

 

I definitely liked them quite a bit at the audiophile store. A very comfortable at-home closed headphone that's sounds great.

 

I know I keep recommending these but the Sony MDR-ZX100 headphones seem to be a good choice if you're on a budget, according to @ONOTech, he has a video review of them.

 

Op is not on a budget.

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I definitely liked them quite a bit at the audiophile store. A very comfortable at-home closed headphone that's sounds great.

 

 

 

Op is not on a budget.

 

Have you tried the B&W P7's?

If so, how did they compare?

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Have you tried the B&W P7's?

 

Nah, the selection at the store was very small.

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Nah, the selection at the store was very small.

 

Hahaha, that is what I'm afraid I'll turn into!

I'm already like that with shoes and jackets...

Starting to get like that with mp3 players :unsure:

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Looking to get high quality Closed headphones. I am getting JDSlabs O2 Amp and standalone DAC which cost $278 together. Looking to keep the overall budget under $700. Any suggestions?

 

are you looking bass heavy, monitoring style, or well balanced in overall ?

 

V-Moda Crossfade M100 is highly recommended in my community.

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