Any headphone amp users here? What headphones do you recommend?

LionAquaLooper

I've got in-ears but too bass heavy so I'm looking for pair of cheap but neutral sounding headphones to use with headphone amps like the Nux Mighty Plug, Fender Mustang Micro etc.  Not looking at top of the line in terms of price.  What do you guys use? 

brucegill

Better to ad your budget and if you want open or closed back headphone tbh. 

LionAquaLooper

I'd prefer to spend less than £50 to be honest.  Closed back, open back, doesn't matter to me really.  I don't need it to be completely noise cancelling.  I just want something that's been proven to be as close to neutral EQ as possible.  

ecc83

Sennheiser HD 206 I had a pair years ago and they were ok but not the bass response of my AKG K92s so should suit? The Senny's are also very light. NOT massively strong but you can afford a new pair every year or so?

I also have a Sennheiser headset with N/C mic and they are REALLY light and have even less bass but are of course optimized for clear speech. Terminated in two 3.5mm TRS jack plugs I use them with a "SABRENT" (aka "tecknet) USB dongle for Skyping.

Dave.

Vintage65

Sony MDR-7506, cheap and an industry standard.

strtdv

Another vote for the Sony MDR-7506. Very clear sounding and not overly bassy.
 I've found on the cheaper Sennheisers the vinyl falls apart after a couple of years, though they sound reasonably decent, they're not quite as good as the Sony ones

Vintage65

strtdv said:

Another vote for the Sony MDR-7506. Very clear sounding and not overly bassy.

They are used for tracking in professional recording studios and some people like Andrew Scheps even mix on them, so a bit of a bargain all things considered, and a full range of spare parts are also available.

inewham

+1 Sony's were a revelation after other boomy headphones 

Winny_Pooh

Vintage65 said:

strtdv said:

Another vote for the Sony MDR-7506. Very clear sounding and not overly bassy.

They are used for tracking in professional recording studios and some people like Andrew Scheps even mix on them, so a bit of a bargain all things considered, and a full range of spare parts are also available.

They are quite bright! Used in tracking because it helps singers pitch accurately. I could never mix on them.

A less extreme choice would be a Shure SRH, from what I remember years ago, less bass but not as bright as those specific Sony. 

I prefer more neutral open backs as they keep your head cool too, I use Beyer 880 for my modeller.

allen

https://youtu.be/vuLbl-NNAKQ?si=BksbGynY9NQG-Xqe

In general, cheap or neutral. Choose one. 

However, check out the superlux ones for about £35. 

ecc83

Because everyone's ear cavities are unique there really is no such thing as truly neutral headphones. Surely all you need is something that tells you what you want to know?

Dave.

Vintage65

Winny_Pooh said:

Vintage65 said:

strtdv said:

Another vote for the Sony MDR-7506. Very clear sounding and not overly bassy.

They are used for tracking in professional recording studios and some people like Andrew Scheps even mix on them, so a bit of a bargain all things considered, and a full range of spare parts are also available.

They are quite bright! Used in tracking because it helps singers pitch accurately. I could never mix on them.

A less extreme choice would be a Shure SRH, from what I remember years ago, less bass but not as bright as those specific Sony. 

I prefer more neutral open backs as they keep your head cool too, I use Beyer 880 for my modeller.

 It all comes down to price. I use HD600 with my Kemper, and they are also good for casual music listening (with Realphones). I have the MDR-7506 for times when I need sound isolation, and I've also been looking at some modern headphones with more detail for analytical work. Being considerate to others can get quite expensive