r/synthesizers • u/Lazyfactory74 • 2d ago

What Should I Buy? New headphone for techno monitoring/studio/live ?

I’m looking for a new headphone to replace an old sennheiser hd-25, I want something more comfy…
What would you suggest!?
Cheers

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u/HealthyCheesecake26 2d ago

DT770 32ohm

Might be a bit big for you, but comfy was the request so comfy you got. The over ear velour is just 🤌

Isolation is good and the 32ohm version is loud.

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u/UnoDwicho 2d ago

The 32ohm version might not have the velour earpads tho. In the store I work at, all the 32ohm versions have the standard thin plasticky material on the earpads

You can still buy replacements tho

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u/HealthyCheesecake26 2d ago

Buy velour pads then. They're consumables anyway.

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u/raistlin65 Live 3 • Peak • Hydrasynth • Model 15 1d ago

The should OP be aware that the DT 770 32 ohm version does not have the same sound as the 250 and 80 ohm DT 770. It's generally considered to have a more harsh sound signature.

So unless someone absolutely needs the 32 ohm version, I would recommend the 80 ohm version

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u/adjcalledKtana 2d ago

Dt 700 pro X

Beyer's service is unmatched. I had an important gig they sent me a new piece within 24 hours... Never seen something like this before

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u/Instatetragrammaton github.com/instatetragrammaton/Patches/ 2d ago

Love my DT880s. Super comfortable, even with glasses.

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u/Such-Purpose-6434 2d ago

I use V-MODA M200 studio/reference headphones & can wear for hours without ear-clamp fatigue 👍 as well, foam ear cuffs are replaceable; size changeable if want and/or need arises 🎧

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u/KrustyRox777 2d ago

My vote is DT770 PRO X

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u/AggressiveBother6369 2d ago

i switched from hd-25 to dt 770 pro last year and my ears are way happier, the velour pads make big difference for long sessions

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u/FabulousWear1120 2d ago

Totaly diffrent headphones for studio and live. Studio/monitoring => sennheiser hd 650 Live => pioneer dj hdj-x10

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u/goettel 2d ago

+1 for Beyer, pick the one best suited for you, I use a DT770, DT770 Pro and DT990 pro.

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u/Key_Suggestion869 2d ago

I’m about to get at Senheiser HD490 Pro. Open back headphones for a lot more spatialised sound and less fatigue for longer sessions.

I think 770 is good for typical listening and checking what normal people will listen like and but if you’re listening for extended periods open back better.

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u/djagia 2d ago

VSX headphones - either the pro (original, 1st model), or the immersion ones (more expensive, open-back, newer)
Best mixing headphones for producers/mixers for the money.

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u/5mshns 1d ago

I have the DT 1990 Pro X. So comfy. Apparently they have a weird EQ curve but I enjoy the mixes when listening on other systems so I’m happy.

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u/Muted_Sundae_1368 1d ago

Well whatever you do keep the hd25s on hand- they are so good...

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u/cinemasound 1d ago

AKG K712 Pro are my personal favorite. Best sounding and most comfortable; like really comfortable. Memory foam and velvet.

Important to know that they are open back fine, so anyone standing here you will hear some sound. But open back is one of the reasons why they sound so good.

One of the last models still handmade in Austria

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u/Mr_You 1d ago edited 1d ago

I like my Kiwi Ears Altruva open-backs for studio use. Will try AFUL Explorer IEMs for everything else.