Ath-m40x

[Kym Wash]

Imuch preferred the AKG, Sennheiser and Beyerdynamics for everyday playing. I only play about 25% of the time with headphones so I ended up with the AKG K240 Studio semi-open back headphones (around US$70). They cause very little ear fatigue, I can wear them for 3-4 hours, no problem. If I practiced more with headphones (50% or more of the time), I would have considered the more expensive Sennheiser or Beyerdynamics, with the Beyerdynamic DT 770 being the standout for me both in sound, comfort and lack of ear fatigue.

- In my home studio, I use the Mackie MDB-USB Stereo Direct Box (DAC). Comparing headphones on the external Mackie DAC to the MacBook Air headphone jack - I honestly cannot detect a difference in audio quality. It only makes a difference when I route the audio to large powered speakers (QSC 8.2s) then the Mackie DAC makes a difference.

If by any chance you're based in the US, there's an ongoing sale on massdrop.com for Sennheiser HD58x Jubilee for 150$. These should supposedly be better than all of the discussed models. I got them and I'm very happy with them (after some very easy to do, completely reversible modding). I didn't have the chance to compare them to the HD598 or 599 though.

All of the models above are open, so you will hear sounds from the exterior and people around you will hear sounds from the headphones, but this makes for a more natural sound for you and they're more comfortable to wear and listen to for long periods of time.

I also have the SR850 and it's indeed crazy good for it's price, if you don't want to spend too much. It's not as good as the Senn, but it's more than worth the money and I enjoyed it for a very long time.

I'm very satisfied with my sony mdr7506 for 25 years now, they have a very direct and detailed sound with no fat low sounds bullshit. But this is all extremely and fundamentally subjective, so you have to just try. Also don't underestimate the habituation effect.

I have Audio technica ath-m40x. Close back, detachable cable, good quality, excellent sound. No complaints for that money. I have also Grado sr80i, Yamaha hph-200p. All of this are good, but if I must choose then ath-m40x no doubt.

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