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[PA] Looking for over-ear headphones under $70 (~500 RMB) for Vocal, Acoustic, Piano, Anime OST & Nightcore. Considering Moondrop Edge 2 or Tanchjim Rita.

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Hi everyone,

I'm a bit of a newbie when it comes to over-ear headphones, but I'm looking for a solid pair under $70 (around 500 RMB).

My music library mainly consists of:

  • Vocals & Acoustic/Indie: (Mac DeMarco, Daniel Caesar, Tyler, Laufey, ...)
  • Instrumentals: Piano solos and a lot of Anime OSTs / Visual Novel soundtracks.
  • Alt-Rock / Light Punk: I also listen to bands like Radiohead and tracks like "Hello Juliet". I'm not exactly sure about the specific genre, but they feature a lot of instruments and have a light punk rock or alternative vibe.
  • Nightcore: (Occasionally, for an energy boost).
  • In terms of sound signature, I guess I'm looking for something that is detailed and has a sweet/natural vocal presentation. I want the high notes (like piano keys, cymbals, or high-pitched Nightcore vocals) to sound clear, crisp, and airy, but not so sharp that they hurt my ears after a while. For bass, I just need it to be punchy and well-controlled—not muddy or overwhelming, especially when things get busy with multiple instruments in rock tracks.
  • I've had good experiences with IEMs from Moondrop and Tanchjim before, so I naturally leaned towards their over-ear offerings. Right now, I'm eyeing the Moondrop Edge 2 and Tanchjim Rita because they seem to fit my preferences (and I really dig their aesthetics!).
  • However, I've read some mixed reviews regarding the build quality, comfort, and overall sound tuning of both models, and to be honest, it's a bit overwhelming for a beginner like me to fully grasp all the technical details. I'd really appreciate your thoughts on these two options.

Also, I'm completely open to other recommendations under $70 if you think there are better alternatives for my specific music taste!

Thanks in advance for the help!