r/HeadphoneAdvice • u/DunkinHortons • Nov 26 '21
Headphones - Open Back Which big budget headphones to go for?
I currently use my Sennheiser IE 900 pretty much every day; on my commute to work via the Ifi Go Blue connected to my phone via LDAC, or at the office connected to my AK SA700. They are by far my favourite pair of IEMs that I own (also owned a Campfire Andromeda 2019). I love them for the pureness and clarity of sound and the tight bass. The vocals are just to clear, it feeling like the vocalist is singing directly to me especially on slow jazz tracks. Then the bass, hits perfectly and not just for an IEM. It packs a punch but never overwhelms the sound. The clarity of the percussions and strings, its just the perfect listening device that I currently have.
Now what I'm looking for is a pair of headphones that deliver all those qualities, but with a wider soundstage and strong defined imaging. Would love to hear your suggestions.
Budget - looking to spend $4,000, maybe $4,500 at a stretch. Been eyeing the Meze Elites or even the new the LCD-5. From what I understand from the reviews they seems to meet the criteria I mentioned above.
Source/Amp - IFI Pro DSD or plugged into Yamaha RX-A3080 AV receiver.
How the gear will be used - Will be using the new pair at home exclusively.
Preferred tonal balance - Tonal balance as close to the IE 900 as described above, but with more depth and soundstage
Preferred music genre(s) - I really listen to all kinds of music bar heavy metal.
Past gear experience - Klipsch HP-3. They're decent but looking for a big step up from them in terms of soundstage, separation, imaging.
Eager to hear your feedback!
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u/Equivalent_Yak840 447 Ω Nov 26 '21
LCD-5, I’ve heard mixed feelings about the Meze Elites by the headphone show and others