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ttys0 t1_jcprmii wrote

You might want to give the ThieAudio Ghost a look ( https://www.linsoul.com/products/thieaudio-ghost ). They're technically open back, but do have some padding around the back of the driver. I think they punch above their weight from a price/performance point of view.

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andysaurus_rex t1_jcpxus6 wrote

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No, but they were on my short list of headphones to purchase when I wanted to upgrade. I ended up bumping my budget quite a bit for a used pair of HD8XX, but at the ~$200 mark I was planning on getting the DT900 Pro X.

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samaxe1000 t1_jcpze8l wrote

I tested a bunch and ended up with HD800s. For gaming and music. It feels comfortable for long sessions.

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covertash t1_jcq05ba wrote

Brand new pads are always going to sound different from worn pads; this has been measured and validated:

I'm sure some "silent" manufacturing revisions have occurred over the years as well, but the quickest validation you can do for yourself is to swap your old pads onto the new headphones. Assuming it sounds largely the same, then it's just a matter of allowing the new pads to break in naturally over time.

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Regular-Mousse7841 t1_jcq3vzp wrote

And i have my post deleted because i asked what are the cooler looking moondrop iem i can buy

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covertash t1_jcq4nzg wrote

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That's disappointing to hear, but sadly not uncommon. These last few years have highlighted how much all companies (and industries overall) have had to find ways to save on costs, which inevitably get passed down to consumers. I'm sure in the coming years we will hear more stories about how pandemic and post-pandemic era products (especially electronics) have disproportionately higher failure rates than before, but I digress.

Assuming your old pads are still salvageable with a good cleaning, I would opt to swap those onto the new pair, but I would also give the new pair time to wear in regardless. Otherwise, my recommendation for a full sounding headphone, particularly for metal, would be the Focal Clear OG - but be forewarned that it is significantly more costly.

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Obi-Lan t1_jcq9opd wrote

Beyerdynamic Tygr or Team Tygr if you need a new mic.

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songxD t1_jcq9x0f wrote

Surprised no one gave a shout out to the Audeze Maxwells, since its A. Made for gaming with a mic attachment B. Is wireless for convenience and C. Actually has the approval of audiophiles such as Resolve reviews, who's typically very critical of headphones.

Otherwise, if you found the 560s to sound less 'full' you could look towards the 6XX. There's something to be said about gaming performance and soundstage differences with other models (the usual esoterics), but what it ultimately comes down to is your own sound preference.

Edit: just noticed the price requirement, and the Maxwell may go over actually. If you could stretch your budget I would still recommend that, or the 6X0 and Beyer 770

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n0pen0tme t1_jcqdp8i wrote

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You can still get the normal version with the grey pads though. And the pads are cross-compatible.

I doubt you're going to find something that sounds very similar to the DT990 as they are especially know for one of the most pronounced variants of the beyer-peak and a lot of people aren't too keen on that treble.

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rhalf t1_jcql1n8 wrote

I'm not entirely convinced that the headphones got that worse. Have you considered that your ratty, used up DT990 changed their sound because their important parts changed with wear? Earpads influence sound. When they break down, the driver gets closer to your ear and that changes tonal balance.

You can also install an equalizer app and fix the bass yourself.

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