New headphones at a $500 budget?

[Bourne_Endeavour]

Trying to decide on a good pair headphones after finally stepping away from "gaming" variations. I've heard a lot of good things about sennheiser hd 600, but would appreciate some input. Budget wise is around $500 Canadian or thereabouts. 

[LeeWonky]

Fidelio X2 gets my vote. It has soundstage compared to the HD600. The HD600 has a near-zero soundstage, which is BAD for gaming.

-Edit-


And yeah, the overall audio performance between the two, the Fidelio X2 has the HD600 on the ropes IMHO.

Edited November 17, 2015 by LeeWonky

[DarkBlade2117]

Boy oh boy that budget is more than my PC haha.

@ShadowCaptain I believe can help here. Personally no knowledge on the subject

[finn3732]

audio technica m70x 

get those 

you don't need to spend 500$ on headphones unless your a audio head or something

[SSL]

I second the X2, it's a good value for a good sound and ergonomics/build.

 

audio technica m70x 

get those 

you don't need to spend 500$ on headphones unless your a audio head or something

 

Any justification?

[LeeWonky]

audio technica m70x 

get those 

you don't need to spend 500$ on headphones unless your a audio head or something

The M70X is an M40X with more silver on it.

Its not worth it.

And whats wrong with spending $500 CAD on headphones if someone really wants to step their audio-game up?

[xtroria]

HE-500 if you care about how it sounds first and foremost

[The Official Czex]

audio technica m70x 

get those 

you don't need to spend 500$ on headphones unless your a audio head or something

 

Uh... No.

[The Official Czex]

I second the X2, it's a good value for a good sound and ergonomics/build.

 

 

Any justification?

 

Justification: None.

[LeeWonky]

HE-500 if you care about how it sounds first and foremost

B-b-b-b-but... its in CAD.

[finn3732]

get beat by dre 

jk

[LeeWonky]

Any justification?

Because MKBHD said so! LMFAO!

[ShadowCaptain]

Trying to decide on a good pair headphones after finally stepping away from "gaming" variations. I've heard a lot of good things about sennheiser hd 600, but would appreciate some input. Budget wise is around $500 Canadian or thereabouts. 

 

To check out

 

HiFiMan HE400/i 

Sennhesier  HD600 HD650 Momentum

Beyerdynamic T70 DT990 / 880 / Custom One Pro / MMX300 (headset)

Philips Fidelio X2

Denon MM400

V Moda Crossfade

Beoplay h6

Oppo PM3

 

and more and more and more, just read up on headfi

[Ridska]

Masters & Dynamic MH40 .

High end , Best build quality you can get buts in on the heavy side of things.

[zackjay21]

I am using Sony MDR 7506. It has Great sound, especially the bass. The sound insulation is very impressive, when the speakers are put together, you cannot hear any noise coming out unless you're really blasting the music. The cord is very well designed. It is thick enough that you aren't going to damage anything if you accidentally roll over it in your chair, and the coiled design makes it great for moving around. They are also extremely comfortable, and dont make my ears hurt or hot. I have a large head, and you can jack these out to fit even the largest head, yet they still fit snugly on my small-headed room mate. Fantastic headphones, I recommend them to everyone.

[crkdslider]

I have been very happy with my Audio Technica ATH-M50x's.

[iShad]

Hifiman is having a sale on black Friday for he400i down to $300, I would go for that.

[EpIcPoNaGe]

To check out

 

HiFiMan HE400/i 

Sennhesier  HD600 HD650 Momentum

Beyerdynamic T70 DT990 / 880

Philips Fidelio X2

Denon MM400

V Moda Crossfade

Beoplay h6

Oppo PM3

 

and more and more and more, just read up on headfi

 

You're the first person I've see recommend the V Moda Crossfades. I own a pair of V Moda Crossfade LP and I'd say they're not bad but the bass can be a bit muddy and will interfere with the high/mids. However, I'd still say they're pretty good though. I don't own any other headphones though and so that's just in comparison with my ie80s. 

[ShadowCaptain]

You're the first person I've see recommend the V Moda Crossfades. I own a pair of V Moda Crossfade LP and I'd say they're not bad but the bass can be a bit muddy and will interfere with the high/mids. However, I'd still say they're pretty good though. I don't own any other headphones though and so that's just in comparison with my ie80s. 

 

People hear things differently, and they are normally well recommended - they should all be researched and checked out as they are good for the money and well built and stylish (depending on tastes)

[EpIcPoNaGe]

People hear things differently, and they are normally well recommended - they should all be researched and checked out as they are good for the money and well built and stylish (depending on tastes)

 

I have to agree that the V Modas are good for the money as I was able to get mine for $79 USD on Amazon during a sale. 

 

Edit:

With a modmic, its also awesome for gaming. 

[ShadowCaptain]

I have to agree that the V Modas are good for the money as I was able to get mine for $79 USD on Amazon during a sale. 

 

Edit:

With a modmic, its also awesome for gaming. 

 

Sure or V Moda do a boom attachment http://v-moda.com/boompro-microphone/

 

Also the Beyer custom one pros - also have a boom mic option too!!!

 

 

[Fred Castellum]

Sure or V Moda do a boom attachment http://v-moda.com/boompro-microphone/

Also the Beyer custom one pros - also have a boom mic option too!!!

The nice thing is you can use the boom mic on other headphones as well. It's not limited to the v moda.

[ShadowCaptain]

The nice thing is you can use the boom mic on other headphones as well. It's not limited to the v moda.

 

Yep very true