TastyBroccoli4 t1_ja9nuo8 wrote on February 27, 2023 at 9:29 PM

I'm sorry but I don't think there is something for 300 bucks that will be a substiantial upgrade. The M40x you already have is a good headphone. What exactly do you want to improve? Do what you want, but we all sometimes get that upgrade itch although we have a perfectly good headphone on our head. My suggestion would be to cough up some more bucks and buy something like the Fostex TH610, which will be a substiantial upgrade.

That's provided you want another closed-back headphone. If you want to try an open-back, the ATH-R70x will be a huge upgrade. It trades blows with headphones around the kilobuck territory.

nsoifer OP t1_ja9qqos wrote on February 27, 2023 at 9:47 PM

>Fostex TH610

These ones?

https://www.mimic-audio.com/products/fostex-th610

>What exactly do you want to improve?

Nothing really. As you mentioned, the upgrade itch is there and I bought these ones years ago.

I will look into the R70x as well.

Thanks!

TastyBroccoli4 t1_ja9szg9 wrote on February 27, 2023 at 10:02 PM

Yes, exactly that one.

But if you can opt for an open-back (that is if you don't want to use it outside or indoors next to other people), I would definitely recommend the R70x over the TH610. It will most probably sound way better and be way more comfortable (although that of course is a matter of taste). And it costs only half of the TH610.

nsoifer OP t1_jaah0mc wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:48 AM

Yea I don't mind using open-back ones.

Will check the ATH-R70x then. Thanks for the info.

nsoifer OP t1_jaahukv wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:55 AM

I found the R70x for $250. Any idea why it is $100 cheaper?

https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-Professional-Open-Back-Reference-Headphones/dp/B00SKVNS00

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TastyBroccoli4 t1_jado00d wrote on February 28, 2023 at 6:10 PM

Unfortunately I am not familiar with US prices because I am from Europe. But if it is a discount and tax not included, $250 does not sound that crazy cheap, so I would not guess that it's a scam judging from the price alone. But you should still make sure you're not buying from a scammer, I cannot guarantee you anything. But if it's directly from Amazon / from a reputable seller / or if you have buyer protection, you should be fine.