You will be able to tell the difference btw. If not... You need to have hearing aids. Un the way of staying safe, I've struggled with focal, 2 headphones so far that bonked out on me. Hifiman does really well, my sundaras have been kicking it for 3 years with heavy use. But, to stay extremely safe it this way, just take a look at senny, they have good qual control.

Look at Beyerdynamic and Sennheiser, both are well built and serviceable. Lots of options in your price range.

Sennheiser HD6XX (or HD600 if you find it on sale, $350 is a bit steep when the 6xx is $200) is a pretty safe choice.

Sennheiser HD 660s

Are you getting a DAC, amp too? Consider that when shopping for new cans.

I'm sorry I don't know what that is. I've got a Yamaha a/v receiver I think it has an amp in it.

Thank you that name has popped up a lot.

Thank you very much. I'll look into both.

Thank you I'll look into these.

Thank you for the detailed response. I'll look into these.

I’d consider something like a Dan Clark Aeon Closed, a used pair of Focal Elegia’s and something like a Sennheiser HD 600/650

Thanks I didn't even think of going used. Great idea.

used lcd 2C, and emu teak (new) are easily the best you can find for that kind of money. If you’re not into buying used I wouldn’t hesitate with headphones like these.

Save your buck, 560s.

DCA! Those would be great, but they need an amp to get the most out of them.

Hifiman Sundara ($299), planar open back headphones with great soundstage and tight bass. I’m sensitive to treble, but these hits just the right limit before feeling a bit “peaky”. Personally think these cans punch well above it’s price point, and I prefer them over my HD 6XX.

E-MU Teak

Hifiman Edition XS

u/Caboky31

Hifiman edition xs

Ollo audio?

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560s are great if you like lots of treble