Best Open Back Headphones Sub $250

[bacosta1993]

I have been looking at the Fidelio X1/28, Beyerdynamic DT - 990,  and the Audio Technica AD700x. 

I know i'll need an amp for the 990 so i was thinking about getting the  SMSL SD793 II. 

 

I am leaning towards the Fidelios because of the easily replaceable cord. Was thinking of getting a V-Moda Boom Pro in the future.

 

I am open to suggestions and if anyone owns a pair of any of these headphones please share your experience. 

[ShearMe]

It is a matter of opinion as to which is best... both are good headphones. Sounds like you've already done a little research yourself anyways.

[bacosta1993]

It is a matter of opinion as to which is best... both are good headphones. Sounds like you've already done a little research yourself anyways.

Yeah I have done some research but still don't know which I should go for. The fidelios would be cheaper than the DTT 990 combo, so I think I'll save a few bucks and get the Boom Pro while I am at it. 

[ShearMe]

I think I'll save a few bucks and get the Boom Pro while I am at it. 

 

BoomPro compatibility is a nice feature. Seems like you've answered your own question then. 

[xtroria]

I got a used hd600 for $230 which is pretty good for such a popular headphone.

If you like bass, go with HE-400. Although you'll want to spend additonal money for amp

[SSL]

Too bad there is no best, you must figure what kind of sound that you want first. If you can't try headphones in a store, the only option is to yolo strat.

[bacosta1993]

Too bad there is no best, you must figure what kind of sound that you want first. If you can't try headphones in a store, the only option is to yolo strat.

If I don't like the headphones then, Amazon return policy op. 

[SSL]

If I don't like the headphones then, Amazon return policy op. 

 

Just buy all the big ones in the price range and try them.

[bacosta1993]

I got a used hd600 for $230 which is pretty good for such a popular headphone.

If you like bass, go with HE-400. Although you'll want to spend additonal money for amp

Did you get those locally? That is an amazing deal!

[bacosta1993]

Just buy all the big ones in the price range and try them.

Yeah I was planning on doing that but I go an email from amazon about doing that. They didn't like that I spent over $300 on mice and only kept one. 

[SSL]

Yeah I was planning on doing that but I go an email from amazon about doing that. They didn't like that I spent over $300 on mice and only kept one. 

 

Too bad for them.

[ShearMe]

 

Too bad for them.

 

They'll eventually either stop allowing you to return items or stop buying items altogether. Not sure which. 

[SSL]

They'll eventually either stop allowing you to return items or stop buying items altogether. Not sure which. 

 

Hopefully they'll go under first.

[xtroria]

Did you get those locally? That is an amazing deal!

 

No I got them from Head-fi. Although I had to spend additional $75 for a used O2 amp and $30 for HD650 cable, but boy the sound good. I'll probably keep this classic pair for a long time

 

What kind of genre of music do you listen generally and what kind of sound signature are you looking for?

[NannerBeans]

I really like the higher end AKGs. If only the clamping force was a bit lighter it would be perfect. 

[xtroria]

I really like the higher end AKGs. If only the clamping force was a bit lighter it would be perfect. [/quote

And the headband bigger too, they're too small

[Lays]

I really like the higher end AKGs. If only the clamping force was a bit lighter it would be perfect. 

 

 

It'll get better in awhile, it was pretty annoying to me at first, but it was the pads that were a bit on the stiff side.  Then again I think your k7xx has different pads than my 712's, so YMMV