r/HeadphonesAdvice

Hi everyone,

So I am planning to buy my first pair of headphones. I’ve never used them in my life (everrr). Wired earphones are my go to but I kinda wanted to switch from them to a good quality headphone
So my requirements are
-Should be under $200
-Not too bulky and need to travel with them
-ANC is not a requirement, but would be good to have it.
-On ears are preferred but its not a make or break
-Should have a solid battery life (I hate having to charge it constantly)
-good mics (this is a must)
-comfortable because I will be putting them on for long hours (I dont want a dent on my head😭)

I am planning to use these headphones for work mostly (I watch films/series for work, so I need to have crisp clear sound) and for chill gaming on discord.

Any recommendations would be appreciated. I have no idea about what to look for in a good headphones or which brands to start with. So a point in the right direction would also be very helpful 😊

Hi everyone, I’m currently running the beyerdynamic dt 1990 pro mk1 250ohm through my rodecaster duo.

Will there be a big difference if I buy a dedicated amp for it? And if so what’s the best setup? DAC and AMP separate or one that can do both?

I’ve seen multiple brands like fiio, schiit,topping, JDS and so on. Which is the best brand and model for my headphones?

(Budget is not a problem)

I generally prefer headphones over earphones because I find the latter uncomfortable; however, wearing headphones often flattens my hair or causes uncomfortable pressure on my head. That’s why I’ve been wondering about the possibility of headband-free on-ear or over-ear headphones. I haven't seen any headband-free over-ear models and have rarely seen on-ear ones, so I’m curious what you think about such products. If you face similar issues, how do you handle them?

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for headphone recommendations under a $1500 budget. My main priority is extreme bass, but I also want the best possible detail, clarity, and overall sound quality in this price range.

I currently have a FiiO M33 R2R DAP. Would it be enough to properly drive headphones in this category, or would I need a separate desktop DAC&amp?

If a desktop setup is recommended, please suggest a DAC&amp pairing as well.

Thanks in advance!

When I was younger the m50s seemed like the gold standard for audio, but I imagine technology has really taken a stop forward since these first came out.

What do you think is today’s equivalent of these headphones? Do they still punch the same way they did 12 years ago, even with the upgrades in recent years?

I’m looking for a good pair of ANC headphones with great sound quality, mainly for watching movies. I want something that’s immersive and fun to listen to, with clear dialogue, punchy bass, and a wide soundstage. Good spatial audio is a bonus if it actually makes a difference. Comfort is also important since I’ll be wearing them for long sessions. Budget isn’t really an issue, so I’m just looking for the best overall recommendations. What would be the best pick here?

INR, I am going to uni soon and want some good headphones with no audio leaks and headphones that LOOK CLEAN aesthetically good looking pls help

What do you guys think is the best choice for a headset for abt 30 to 40$ in morocco i personally think of the RAZER BLACKSHARK V2 X but i still don't know if that is the best choice at this low budget. Of it is for gaming i play game like valorant ,cs...

I'm looking for a good pair of wired earbuds for music production and everyday listening.

I've tried a few cheap wired earbuds before, but my biggest issue wasn't even the sound quality—they just wouldn't stay in my ears no matter what.

I currently use Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II, and I really like the silicone stability band ("wing" or "fin") that keeps them securely in place.

Since I'm often away from my home studio, I'd like to switch back to wired earbuds to avoid Bluetooth latency.

Can anyone recommend:

• wired earbuds with good sound quality,
• a secure fit (especially models with ear wings/fins similar to the Bose QC Earbuds),
• preferably suitable for long listening sessions?

Thanks!

I wanna buy a good earphone/headphone under 5k. I run long distance, make content online, watch long videos.

Suggestion pls asap 🙏🏻 Tq

I am currently searching for a good headphone which has a good bass and have future proof features. My current pick is Sony ULT. Any other to add?

First time buying premium headphones. I wear specs I would prefer that they are really comfortable.

I'm currently using yt music with my phone's built in headphone jack and wired headphones. I'm also getting Sennheiser hd 599 SE as my first open back headphones and plan on using it with my phone's headphone jack. If it weren't for the lossless audio benefits then I'd probably stick to yt music as i have an android and i prefer the yt music app over the apple music one and i wouldn't even consider apple music. I have heard people talk about services like qobuz and tidal but they aren't available in my region unfortunately. I was wondering if it was worth switching to apple music for the lossless audio?

a hi everyone, I'm looking for new headphones because I've changed high school and I'll be commuting daily by train and public transport and I need something with very good ANC that will block all the sounds of the train and just like when I get on the train everything will block all the sounds I need and I'll have peace. Also something good for traveling (coz trains, buses) and also something comfortable to watch movies with at home, what are your recommendations? I was thinking about the sony xm6 but they are out of my budget but I might invest in them so do you think they are worth investing in? Now they are on sale for €350 in my country,is it worth buying the Sony XM6 or not? and also the sound quality is not my top priority as I've been using some 5€ Samsung headphones these days and I need to have something that will last me five years in high school, so hopefully they should last 5 years, but it's okay if not, it's not priority

Yeah ik great sound, premium build quality, hard case, but still is it worth this much more?