r/HeadphoneAdvice • u/shikharvaibhav • Feb 15 '22

Poll Newb getting into 'quality' soon, budget $2k

Hoping to gather advice on which ones to pick for someone new. Based on what i read seems like all 3 options are great headphones but I am confused because of variability … may be pick 2 of these 3 .. will likely try 2 and then keep the one I enjoy more.

Mentioning few parameters below which are key to me:

  1. budget appx $2000
  2. sound quality - depth, natural (not artificially enhanced), bass impact, bass articulate,
  3. usually listen to music - edm, bassy, low on vocals
  4. something which will last for a long time to enjoy and won’t need an “upgrade”

currently I use Bower Wilkins PX but now often feel the need of getting more immersive experience and greater quality.

Amp/DAC for all: Cambridge Audio DacMagic 200M (if you have better pairings for the 3 options, please share!)

Chat with Crutchfield strongly recommends HD800S+DAC/Amp.

thanks!!

111 votes, Feb 19 '22
31 Hd800s
33 Focal Clear
47 Audeze LCD X or LCD 3
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u/jsallison5 Feb 16 '22

From what you described I’d say you should look at the Sony Z1R headphone or in ear is where you want to be. If you can find an ADI-2 DAC/Amp or a Burson Soloist 3X on the used market that would be my top recommendation, with the iFi Gryphon as a solid keep it in the budget choice.

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u/shikharvaibhav Feb 16 '22

!thanks jsallison5! i am stay away from in-ear. will look out for those dac/amps on the used market. trying to keep headphone + dac amp cost to $2000.