[deleted] t1_j26y3we wrote on December 30, 2022 at 2:23 AM

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cronuss OP t1_j2741r9 wrote on December 30, 2022 at 3:07 AM

Doesn't have to be, but these aren't perfect, and I would assume my hifi journey doesn't end at $200 headphones, but maybe it does?

chrews t1_j276wdz wrote on December 30, 2022 at 3:28 AM

You will never find a „perfect“ pair of headphones because it doesn’t exist. Taste (and ear shapes) are really individual and expectation is also a huge factor. If someone tells you that a certain headphone you have hasn’t got a lot of resolution you might believe it even if it’s not true.

It’s about making compromises and knowing your own taste.

Philcollins_sucks t1_j27995h wrote on December 30, 2022 at 3:46 AM

It absolutely does not end at 560s lol. Reddit has a hard on for “cheap is endgame nonsense”. Go for focal clear as a significant step up from 560s

ThatLastGenGamer t1_j28gsec wrote on December 30, 2022 at 11:59 AM

My immediate question exactly.

I've been in the hobby for a few years now and have had several mid-fi big guns like HD 650, K712 Pro and others. Sold mostly everything except my original HD 598 SR (still the ones who get the most use because of gaming) and Porta Pros. Eventually bought a pair of 560S for music paired with my K5 Pro. Never looked back, never feel any need to upgrade anymore. They really are spectacularly competent, defined and resolving. I like them infinitely more than I did the 6 series and honestly you get to a point in the hobby where you're just spending money out of curiosity with very little payoff.

I realise this is easier said than done but do try to appreciate and be content with what you have if it is factually already top tier.