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FabsDE t1_ja3mx7o wrote
Budget - 200 - 400€
Source - Elgato Wave XLR or a dac
Requirements for Isolation - not really. only used at home. Shouldnt be heard when using a mic, but I dont use my headphones at 100dB :D
Will you be using these Headphones in Public? Nope
Preferred Type of Headphone - Full - Sized over ear
Preferred tonal balance - Balanced and suitable for my needs, I dont need bass boosted like Beats for instance.
Past headphones - DT 770 Pro 250Ohm, MMX 300 and Hörluchs HL5210
Preferred Music - Electronic Music and Metal most of the time
What would you like to improve on from your set-up - My MMX 300 are only used for work and I dont want to wear IEM all the time.
My DT770 Pro are kinda broke after many years of usage, so I need a new allround Headphone for Music, Voice stuff and also Gaming.
Took a look at the DT 700 Pro X and 900 Pro X as well as the Hifiman Sundara, but I cannot try them out nearby, so I need kinda advice for new daily drivers.
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I am located in Germany, so EU Availability would be kinda nice.
ThatGuyFromSweden t1_ja41jqc wrote
This video might be helpful.
FabsDE t1_ja42uwo wrote
Thank you! I looked at that today and unfortunately I am still not smarter. Although I could order both of them to try.
Key thing is, are the Pro X worth their money or is there a better bang for the buck.
ThatGuyFromSweden t1_ja45p9m wrote
The DT700 doesn't have a lot of strong competitors. The AKG K371 and Shure SRH840 aren't as well built. I might consider the Sennheiser HD560s a value contender to the DT900. Although, if you have a larger head, the DT900 might be better overall.
FabsDE t1_ja467nl wrote
I have a pretty large head tbh :D
Never had open headphones though, but read, that some like them more for gaming, because they hear steps more.
How does the Sundara compare here? Thats available for around 300€ at Amazon.
ThatGuyFromSweden t1_ja46gd8 wrote
Better sound quality, worse QC, and moderately power demanding.
FabsDE t1_ja48424 wrote
Is the sound quality that much better to risk the worse QC? :D
What do you mean by moderately power demanding?
ThatGuyFromSweden t1_ja4drkp wrote
Depends on your wallet and patience.
It's a low efficiency headphone. It might not be loud enough or distort when used with some lower quality source gear.
FabsDE t1_ja4e84s wrote
I see. According to their impedence I didnt think they are more demanding then 250 Ohm Beyerdynamic headphones.
Hm. Tough decision
ThatGuyFromSweden t1_ja4krwq wrote
For future reference.
https://www.headphonesty.com/2019/04/headphone-impedance-demystified/
FabsDE t1_ja78z8n wrote
Thank you! Will read through that.
As I am not sure, if the WaveXLR will power the Headphones properly, can you suggest an affordable AMP for the HD560s or the 900 Pro X? 🤔
ThatGuyFromSweden t1_ja7fqkq wrote
I'm pretty sure it will be fine. You can grab a JDS Atom amp if you're worried.
FabsDE t1_ja7i300 wrote
I keep that in mind, if its not fine and import one of these then :) (they seem to be not available in Europe)
Edit: Just saw its 170 US Dollars with shipping. Would a Zen DAC do the same?
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The JDS would be over 200 Euros with taxes here ^^"
ThatGuyFromSweden t1_ja7mfgj wrote
I suggest just starting with the WaveXLR. It will be fine.
FabsDE t1_ja7ms75 wrote
Alright. I am already pretty excited :)
FabsDE t1_jad174c wrote
So I am currently trying the HD560S and the 900 Pro X.
First impression is, that the 900 Pro X sounds much ... deeper .. and with richer sound.
Excited to hear, if its suitable for the step locating task in EFT as well :D Music related I am very pleased.
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