Best Over-ear Open Headphone under $200

[TaxxiDriver]

So it seems like this type of headphone is the best unless I want noise cancelling. I listen to a variety of music ranging from metal to casual songs. I'm also going to play games with it. What would be the best option with my budget?

 

[Edited] I also want the headphone to have not much impedance so that I won't need an amp.

[Gungpae]

If you need something REALLY cheap:

https://www.amazon.com/Superlux-HD668B-Dynamic-Semi-Open-Headphones/dp/B003JOETX8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1503349712&sr=8-2&keywords=superlux

 

Something decent that I use:

https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-AD700X-Audiophile-Headphones/dp/B009S332TQ/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1503349759&sr=1-8&keywords=audio+technica

 

Talk of the town:

https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-598-SR-Open-Back/dp/B06WRMZZ45/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1503349782&sr=1-2&keywords=sennheiser+hd+598

 

[TaxxiDriver]

That ADH-AD700X sale is crazy($111 cut)... HD-598 does look good enough.

[TaxxiDriver]

On a side note, does HD-600 require an amp? I think HD-598 is fine without it, right?

[Heeroo]

I would recommend a dt770 from beyerdynamic. The normal pro with 80 ohm or the dt990. Both are quite durable and we'll build. The 770 is closed and has more bass, it goes pretty deep. The dt990 is open (more soundstage) has better defined bass and more clear highs. They more on the cold side of sound, the Sennheiser on the warmth side. They both are premium sound and don't need an amp. U also could get a ultrasone performance 840. More bass and closed with not too bad soundstage. For gaming these all are ideal

[Heeroo]

On 21.8.2017 at 11:19 PM, TaxxiDriver said:

On a side note, does HD-600 require an amp? I think HD-598 is fine without it, right?

It's fine without on hd598, not 600

[TaxxiDriver]

1 hour ago, Tecardo said:

I would recommend a dt770 from beyerdynamic. The normal pro with 80 ohm or the dt990. Both are quite durable and we'll build. The 770 is closed and has more bass, it goes pretty deep. The dt990 is open (more soundstage) has better defined bass and more clear highs. They more on the cold side of sound, the Sennheiser on the warmth side. They both are premium sound and don't need an amp. U also could get a ultrasone performance 840. More bass and closed with not too bad soundstage. For gaming these all are ideal

Wouldn't 80 ohm require an amp? I'll consider DT990 25 ohm though.