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DanoDMano
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Jan 20, 2019
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This needs to be divided into two categories. Open vs Closed. Your not going to use open back outdoors. But if we are insisting on just one headphone... If you want versatility WITH good sound quality you need to have the Audio Technica AthM50XBT. Its BY far the best bang for your buck headphones you can get. You can use it wirelessly or wired and the sound quality it's amazing. One drawback is you need to get bigger ear cups if your ears are big like mine. Aside from that theres no headphones that even compare. Ps.: Sennheiser hd58x for open back, best bang for your buck. Another Ps.: more expensive headphones DO NOT sound better. The extra money MIGHT go into aesthetics, fancy premium packaging and materials but that's it. One must always remember the law of diminishing returns. Unless of course you only drink Voss water because tap water tastes "funny".
Jan 20, 2019
dcha12
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Jan 21, 2019
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DanoDManoThere's a lot I respectfully disagree with in your post. The point of the choosing just one is to see what you would compromise on for that headphone; in fact, I agree that this would result in a lot of compromise in multiple areas. Of course, this varies per person. I do agree that a good follow-up question would be to ask what headphones you'd decide to keep if I had asked about 2 headphones. But that's neither here nor there. I quasi-agree with your assessment that more expensive headphones don't sound better, but I disagree to an extent. I personally believe that price really shouldn't color perceptions of how a headphone would sound, and that more expensive does not necessarily mean better. Preferences and system synergy mean a lot more in audio. There (quickly) comes a point where "upgrades" are really sidegrades. There is nothing wrong with this as long as the user is cognizant of it and simply enjoys the listening experience more with certain gear (and is aware of their own preferences). This is why I'm such a big believer in at least auditioning gear before purchase. This hobby can get expensive quick.
Jan 21, 2019
HaVoCTzu
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Dec 12, 2020
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DanoDManoI disrespectfully disagree.
Dec 12, 2020
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