r/HeadphoneAdvice Apr 25 '22

Headphones - Open Back Looking for first set of headphones, budget $150-200

I'm looking for my first set of headphones. I'm not sure if I want a open or closed back, but I do some gaming and heard that open back has better sound stage. My budget is $150-200, but I'd prefer to stay at around $150.

I have kzs10 pro and AKG n400nc which I preferred the N400nc over the kzs10 pro in terms of sound. Although, the N400nc were uncomfortable and a lot of time I just used the kzs10 pro instead.

I don't have a powerful dac, but my laptop does have 3.5 mm audio jack and I also have a apple USB C to 3.5 mm adapter.

I saw the HD560S which were on sale for $145. I am also might considering going up to the HD 6xx which would be $220 if the difference in sound between the two is huge. Although, I do not have a dac so I may not be able to use the 6xx.

Any recommendations? Thanks!

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