reccomendations Higher end Headphone Purchase Help

[A_Lifeguard]

Looking to buy some mid-high end headphones, my heart is set on Sennheiser but I am open to other suggestions.

Currently I am using Beats executive so anything from here is an upgrade, I am looking for mostly desk use, however if i could listen on the go that would be a plus.

These are the few i am looking at as of now...

-Sennheiser HD 630VB

-Sennheiser HD 600

-Sennheiser HD 650

-Sennheiser HD 700

 

Can i go wrong with any of these choices?

Also I've been trying to do research and understand that I will need an Amp to drive these types of headphones.

Is a Magni 2 a good solution to drive these types of headphones?

 

Thanks guys, appreciate the help!

-A Lifeguard

[Richtofen_]

630VB is a good choice if you like more bass or like to have control of your bass.

 

Audio Technicha ATH-M50x is a very good pair too. But with the M50x you won't need an amp to drive those headphones.

[johnt]

10 minutes ago, Richtofen The Hyena said:

Audio Technicha ATH-M50x is a very good pair too. But with the M50x you won't need an amp to drive those headphones.

Is this a joke?

[Richtofen_]

Just now, JohnT said:

Is this a joke?

Nope.

[SSL]

What kind of music do you listen to? What aspects of sound reproduction do you value the most (bass, etc).

[Unhelpful]

4 hours ago, Richtofen The Hyena said:

Nope.

Then welcome to the world of audio. You have a lot to learn.

[A_Lifeguard]

1 hour ago, SSL said:

What kind of music do you listen to? What aspects of sound reproduction do you value the most (bass, etc).

I listen to everything, I would say mostly hip hop. 

[Richtofen_]

5 hours ago, JoeyDM said:

Then welcome to the world of audio. You have a lot to learn.

I already am in the world of audio.

[SSL]

53 minutes ago, Richtofen The Hyena said:

I already am in the world of audio.

 

Then your statements thus far suggest you are still in the shallow end.

 

5 hours ago, A_Lifeguard said:

I listen to everything, I would say mostly hip hop. 

I don't know enough about the HD 630 to comment on it.

 

As for the others, I would caution that the amount of bass and the extension may not be enough for you. If that isn't a problem, then I my first pick would be the HD 650. HD 600 is probably the most bass-light of all of these.

[Pomfinator]

I would probably suggest against going HD600/650 or 700 for your usecase.  I think something like the Oppo PM3 would be pretty good.  A little U-shaped, not that heavy and it's closed back so you can take it out and about.

[Unhelpful]

9 hours ago, Richtofen The Hyena said:

I already am in the world of audio.

Your statements would imply that you're a newbie. 

[kokakolia]

Ehh...The HD 700 are infamous for their peaky treble that may cause you ear fatigue. Non-such problems with the HD 600/650. 

[A_Lifeguard]

Ended up going with the HD650's and I've had them for roughly a month now. I am thoroughly enjoying them. I paired them with a Schitt Stack (Magni 2 + Modi 2). So far I am in love, I'm hearing things in music I've never quite heard before. These headphones have spoiled me and now I feel somewhat of a slob when listening to others, it just doesn't compare to an Amp/DAC combo with the right headphones. Thank you guys for the suggestions, I would definitely suggest these to anyone who is looking to get into nicer headphones; they still produce some decent bass and AMAZING vocals if you are into that, and I've used them for gaming, audio editing (very amateur), and everyday listening from spotify. Have a wonderful day all!

 

-A_Lifeguard