Dracomies t1_irbllfq wrote on October 6, 2022 at 7:48 PM

AKG K371 for closedback

Sennheiser HD6xx OR Hifiman Sundara for openback

IEMS/earbuds: Moondrop Blessing 2 Dusk

These aren't BIFL but I don't think the best sounding headphones are going to be BIFL. ie the Bluedio might last 10 years but doesn't have good sound.

Ok_Flight_7766 t1_is4bjzf wrote on October 13, 2022 at 5:08 AM

hd6xx are absolutely terrible for the price and shilled so hard for no reason when there is insanely noticeable distortion.

he400se, hifiman edition XS, or if you want the best buy under $50, kph30i which imo sound even better than the hd6xx lmfao.

my sundaras are nice but for the price i wouldn't bother

Dracomies t1_is4dtt1 wrote on October 13, 2022 at 5:34 AM

For context the HD6xx were $199 pre-inflation and pre-COVID and imo that was a great deal for essentially the HD650s. I'll agree that lately the prices aren't as good as before.

I think we have different perception but imo the KPH30i lacked a lot of detail compared to the 6xx.

I have the KPH30i and even made a favorable review about them. Have the Sundaras too :P But they're nowhere near the level of 6xx. (Referring to the KPH30is not the Sundaras) (Sundaras I'd say...sound better in many ways) But my discussion is about the KPH30is

https://imgur.com/CDbYdpD

For me, personally, the 6xx will always have a special place in my heart because I use it all the time. Really great sound and also essential for mixing and mastering audio (for me at least). But to rewind it back, basically the original post is talking about how a pair of headphones (sub 30 dollars) are nuclear proof in a BIFL thread. But imo that means nothing if the audio quality isn't good and they aren't. Honestly if he mentioned KPH30is..or KC75s...I wouldn't have disagreed - because they actually do sound fantastic for the money and are technically lifetime warranty. :P But the ones that were chosen, ie Bluedios in the title post aren't good.

Koffieprut t1_is572el wrote on October 13, 2022 at 11:57 AM

AKG quality has plummeted after Samsung acquired their parents company Harman & Kardon. I used to be a big fan of their headphones. Not anymore, I bought a pair a year ago and had to return it after a day because it fell apart.

Instead I can really recommend Beyerdynamic!

Dracomies t1_is6fpvj wrote on October 13, 2022 at 5:17 PM

Whoa, we're on different sides of the coin. I don't like Beyerdynamic headphones. They're comfortable, yes. Probably the most comfortable out there. But I'm not a fan of the sound. That said I only have experience with the DT770s and DT990s which were the ones recommended to me. I bought them and later donated them. I did find they were fine for studio monitoring though. I'd for sure classify Beyerdynamics as a durable headphone though.