Josh, it might be a good idea to do a "best setups under $500" as well. You'll need an amp and DAC for a lot of these, so it would be nice to see what a full system would be for under $500.

@WadeRobrsn

4 жыл бұрын

Poly Reviews totally agree. you can get L300s for like $400 😝 (no energizer). may want to change the price point though.

@nitrouspeed3583

4 жыл бұрын

That is a great idea, my audio setup is just over $300. I feel like $500 is a common setup budget for audiophiles.

@MrAhuraMazda

4 жыл бұрын

K 5 pro or Zen Dac and Sundara or 6xx.

@notlian6279

4 жыл бұрын

I mean if you have the money to get cans of this pricepoint then I'm pretty sure you can dash out some cash for a good amp/dac

@ibrahimb6226

4 жыл бұрын

If you're on a budget I'd go for a HD 58X if you want open back, an AKG K361 or K371 if you want closed. Then get whatever amp/dac with the leftover money

Thanks Josh for confirming what I ended up for my Endgame, the 660's. I picked this over the Sundara, Ananda, LCD2, and the Dan Clark for the same key point...Longevity, Realibility, Unbeatable Mid range and Vocals, and the best all-arounder.

Saw the he-10000se in the background, can’t wait for the review

can you do a "5 of the Best Headphones Under $200" ?

@soraflame66

4 жыл бұрын

58x jubilee!! 😝😝❤

@matejgrim

4 жыл бұрын

And 4xx😅

@boomertsfx1

4 жыл бұрын

@@soraflame66 i don't like my 58x much at all -- I much prefer the m50x or sony 7506 -- maybe it's because I love highs? i don't use a DAC -- just straight from a Dell Precision 3420

@SketchyChicken281

4 жыл бұрын

@@boomertsfx1 yeah, wouldn't be using the headphones from that lol

@frostzxs

4 жыл бұрын

he-400s, because it sounds good with any source, so all you need is $200 and your pc or phone.

Great video once more, KEEP EM UP JOSH! and yes please do compare the 660s, sundara and the dt1990 more thoroughly, would love to see a new video on those even though I pretty much know what to expect!

I bought the Sendy Aiva's used for just under $400 based on Zeos' review and am really enjoying them. I bought a balanced XLR adapter to go along with them and find the more power you can give them the better. Excellent sounding headphones for the price, I think you would really enjoy them as well.

@KL-tn1xc

2 жыл бұрын

Zeis hypes every bit of gear he reviews, it's entertaining but i don't trust his opinions.

Nice job! I owned versions of most of those except for the Argons, and I still use the DT1990 with recording and guitar amp. The one headphone I'd have considered for your top 5, kind of an opposite of the Argons, is the AKG + Drop AKG7XX. I had the K701 in 2006 when it was considered one of the top 3 flagships. The soundstage is outstanding. I've only heard better from the Voce and Shangri-La Jr, which makes it great for movies, which is why I use it in the living room. The 58X couldn't compete in that regard, and the clamping force was surprisingly tight, whereas the 7XX is lighter (235g vs 260) and more comfortable.

Hey, nice video. Glad to see some Sennheisers on the list, I love my HD 650s. I recently purchased the V-Moda M100 Master as I wanted a good, closed-back, and fun headphone. I would be interested to hear your thoughts on them if you ever get the chance to, as you and I seem to like a similar sound signature.

Hey Joshua. Your sundara review prompted me to buy them, and I’m really happy with the purchase. With that being said, i think it’s better to mention that the argons have a painstakingly long wait time to be assembled. And i know you get told this like a million times a day, but your videos are relaxing as hell. Keep growing man. Looking forward to a top 5 500$ system build guide from you.

@Camride

4 жыл бұрын

You can always get the Fostex T50RP and mod them yourself. I did this with the Mayflower kit and I love them so much. I've bought a dozen other headphones and my Fostex T50RP continues to be my daily driver go to headphone.

@alexaxy3328

4 ай бұрын

I am curious, how are Sundara after 4 years? Is the build quality as bad as I heard it is?

@HallowedBeThyName13

4 ай бұрын

@@alexaxy3328 i moved on from the sundaras a long time ago. They were okay for what they were - but they werent groundbreaking in details, atleast to me. I felt like a lot of details or meat in the bones got lost in the equation. I got a 58x and elex afterwards. Completely baffled me and i found the importance of midrange out real fast.

Joshua you´ve simply become my favorite reviewer. Your reviews are straight to the point, simple and very useful when it comes to making the right purchase decision. Needless to say, your videos quality is top-notch and a joy to watch! Thanks for the wonderful work you do.

@IsaacJagger-go8oh

2 жыл бұрын

Josh Valour is your favourite reviewer? He's one of my favourites too. The best reviewers on all of KZread would have to be Resolve from Resolve reviews/ TheHeadphoneShow(THS), Chrono from THS, and Joshy as well. Though it would be hard for me to say who's the best. They all have unique but good perspectives. Check them out as well if you haven't already.

Another great video. I love the analysis your put into each of these.

Buying the Sundara from you a couple months ago was one of the best decisions of my life, love em!

@SCIENTFICPULSE

4 жыл бұрын

would you say that they have the same fit as the hifiman 4xx? or does it look like they have the same fit to you? cuz it's uncomfortable for me

Really enjoyed this video! You are an excellent communicator and add alot of nuanced details comparing different cans. I wonder if you would ever do a review of the Rupert Neve Headphone amplifier RNHP?

this is one of the best HiFi audio videos on youtube. seriously, I can trust that your opinion is yours while still being informative. saw almost every headphone that I have been considering in this price range and even learned about the Modhouse argon. love the quality content

Any particular pair of headphones you can recommend for someone who is just starting to go down the rabbit hole? I have a modi/magni schiit stack as well.

Great review. Wondering what’s your Top 5 noise cancelling headphones.

Thanks Joshua for the review. I know could be a hard question but which one would you choose between beyerdynamic dt1990pro and sennheiser 660s to use on fiio x7mark2?

using the sennheiser hd 660s for gaming and i absolutely LOVE them. the sound is so good in all types of games it blew my mind. especially in fps games, you can soundwhore so hard with them :D

@mammedthn

3 жыл бұрын

@Kiwami Kami ofc. i use these headphones on a ifi dac/amp that can push 600 ohms and these headphones are 150 ohm. so they get all the power they need.

@dietznutz1

3 жыл бұрын

@@mammedthn I think I have the same amp as you the nano idsd I really want to run my Xbox audio through it but I have no idea how

@mammedthn

3 жыл бұрын

@@dietznutz1 just plug it in the xbox and see if it works =)

This is a GREAT video, the first thing i looked for when subbing to ur channel and i literally just made a reddit post asking basically the same thing.

Specifically for mixing and mastering in a home studio: Sundara or HD 660s?

If you could get the LCD-2C for under $500, would you pick it over any of these? Thanks!

Nice roundup, I would consider the Akg 712 for a nice and comfortable headphone with good soundstage

Great review, I would like your opinion on the Audio Technica ATX R70X. Thank’s.

Love the video. TY It would be fun to see what you could do with variety pack video. Lets say you want to have a taste of sound for a price range: 1 or 2 iems 1 planar headphone 1 dynamic headphone One open/One closed Dac/Amp/Tube All this for a set budget. What combination will give someone the most range of experience for the money?

so i dont know but im binge watching a lot of headphone reviews and related videos the past days and stubled upon your channel and love the reviews. I have only owned 1 headhone (headset actually, the hyperX cloudcore) my entire life and used it for years on my pc and now its time to replace it. I'm no audiophile but after watching a lot of these videos im really interested in at least trying better audio headphones. is there a generally recommended best intro headphones for this hobby? I was planning to one of the marshall headphones and as far as i can tell, they aren't that popular among enthusiasts and maybe even get bad rep but i was planning on using them outside so the looks played an impt part haha but i was thinking of maybe getting one intro level good audio headphone for my pc setup. hope you can help, sorry for the wall of text haha

Might be a dumb question to ask, but are there any DAC's or headphones that support 'true' Dolby Atmos functionality?

I feel like you need to check out Vmoda M-100 Masters and M-200's. Two great headphones when on a DAC/AMP like the HEL with two very different sound experiences.

Does the quality of sound while burn-in the headphones really matter? If yes, is it better to buy DAC or AMP at first (I don't want to wait few months until I will buy them both)?

I just asked on another video. However, it might be more relevant here, So: how does these compare to the AKG K701? Thanks! :)

Looking for a portable fun set of cans. Is there anything that sounds like the Fostex without the extreme power requirements?

Have you tried the shure flagship shr1840? I would be interested to have your opinion on it. I personally like them a lot. It's a very light-weight and detailed headphone. For me the only downside is that it sounds really clinical. I've been driving them straight from a focusrite interface. Maybe a certain amp would soften it up and make it more enjoyable to listen?

i have the 1990 pro and really like them would you still recomend to get the sundara for a bit of differrent sound and is the bass good ?

was expecting to see the ebony fostex headphones. would like to see a reviewers top list of open back and closed backs separately

@StatusQuo209

4 жыл бұрын

I was too but I don't think you can buy the ebony anymore

@davidmason8212

4 жыл бұрын

@@StatusQuo209 yup unfortunately

@ichikoarchives7713

4 жыл бұрын

The Ebonys are stellar but they are semi-open back

Just a quick question. Are these headphones only for studios or something I can buy and connect to my phone to have an amazing listening experience?

Hey Joshua (or others that have this headphone): do you think you can drive the Argon with a Schiit Heresy or Magni, or are these not powerful enough?

@Joshua Valour What do you think the best competitive gaming headphone under 500$ is? I have a pair of 58x's but you said they lack in soundstage..that was the reason I picked these up...

Trough the hood of sweatshirt does the sound keep quality and loudness?

Hey josh, Could a Fiio e10k work with the 1990s? My dt 990s are bugging out on me and looking for new headphones. Thanks!

No love for the Beyerdynamic Dt177x Go with Dekoni Choice Pads?

"Is a planar that has the speed of a dynamic" ¿?

@amritjanardhanan

3 жыл бұрын

Basically, that headphone responds better to changes in the music than is typical for the driver technology it uses

@xfrostyresonance8614

3 жыл бұрын

@@amritjanardhanan uh idk if you knew this or not but Planar Magnetic drivers respond quicker than Dynamic Drivers, sooo...

@deluxesofa

3 жыл бұрын

@@xfrostyresonance8614 that vary from headphones to another but not alot

@djsjjd15

3 жыл бұрын

@@xfrostyresonance8614 Bubby may have been wrong, but your comment doesn't reveal that Joshua was wrong - could be that you misunderstood him to be complimenting the planar when he was actually stating a personal preference for the speed of dynamic drivers. (I personally don't think that's the case, but since your point was made with "soooo" it was too easy to pass up.)

My biggest problem with Hifiman is that they were extremely uncomfortable. The headband was unbearable after an hour of use. I have the HE - 4XX, they sound great, but I can't wear them for long. My go to is the Sennheiser HD 650. Which you are right, they struggle with sound stage, but they still sound clean and I can use them for hours without issue.

hope you get to do a drop 177x go review or a comparison with the 1770 pro :(

@davidmason8212

4 жыл бұрын

I tried the 1770 but i didn't tried the 177x I would recommend the 1770 because it's 250 ohm 177x is 32 ohm Btw i find the 1770 very good headphone even better the emu teak and x00

Nice Video, i'm looking for a good headphone to watch movies at home around 400$ or around 300€ what are the best?

Nice vídeo. What you think about Shure SRH 1540? Do you like this closed headphone?

One of the reasons that i watch your videos has been your occasional mention of reliability and quality control. I never hear other reviewers talk about these considerations, or- in fairness, i do not remember hearing about this from other reviewers. What materials are used to make a headphone would not necessarily get my attention, but its durability and reliability would be a consideration when vetting products, especially as they go up in price- but, really, generally. So, i appreciate this focus among all details you regularly you cover.

You should review the shure srh1840. It's the only headphone where i've ever felt like i was in the recording booth with the artist. It's extremely neutral, but it sounds wonderful.

Hey Joshua! Good video! I was planning getting a headphone for music and that video just came at the right moment thanks! If you don't mind, could you tell me what's the best gaming headphone out there? Not a headset but a very overkill headphone, I want to be able to determine the direction AND distance of my enemies, I was eyeing the HD800, Hd700, Beyerdynamic T1, and maybe some headphone of the ATH series from audiotechnica. All of these are excellent for directions but what about distance? Thanks for your time

@zahitemremetin606

4 жыл бұрын

For distance HD800S should be very good

My favorite under 500$ is the AudioQuest Nighthawk. They are the perfect blend of smooth and natural sound with precise highs and separation. They sound very different but the music is never ''pushed'' through the cans, it is just there for you to listen.

@geoffreykelly5946

3 жыл бұрын

Love the Nighthawks. I was a/b ing them tonight with 6XX and for most music I felt the Nighthawks were more pleasing.

@turionb1408

2 жыл бұрын

hoe is the bass in those?

@3therspark63

2 жыл бұрын

@@turionb1408 there is plenty, although it dosent slam hard. Depending on the amp, it can be a bit boomy or really well defined, smooth and fun. There is no accent put on the bass though, every frequency seems equal.

Btw he should prefer the x00 ebony over the argons but the ebony is not available anymore

Is liquid spark sufficient for the Argons?

Which dekoni pads and amp/dac should I use for my dt 1990 pros? Currently I use the analytical pads and a sounblasterx g6 for my set up.

AKG 702. Ok, it is bass lean, and this is still after I did the quite simple bass mod, but it is still a good all-rounder with a great sound-stage and reference sound for all applications. This is also assuming you have a proper DAC/amp to power it, but nevertheless a great headphone and very comfortable. Best used when looking for the actual sound rather than a colored one, but imo if the music you listen to has any merit, it should be "fun" enough.

I was the 5k like for this video 🤓✌️ feels great coming on a video talking about top “5” headphones haha. Hope Joshua sees this!

Hey Joshua any plan for reviewing speakers in the future ?

I'm slowly working my way up the headphone price range, my current outdoor set is the Audio Technica MSR7B. I've not seen many reviews of these. Sorry to say I'm in the wrong continent to lend them.

@MusicLover-01

3 жыл бұрын

I also have the MSR7b for outdoor use, fantastic headphone!!!

thanks, really enjoying my sundaras right now.

Nice review. We'd love for you try some of our headphones or IEMs.

What would be the best CLOSED headphones under $300 (or there abouts) in your opinion? Any with deep Audeze like pads?

I know they won't be around much longer, but what about the Audioquest Nighthawk Carbons at $250? Too divisive of a headphone?

So do the sundara's still have massive qc issues because I've seen tons of people saying the right driver dies

Which Fostex Headphones are this, is there a link to them? Best wishes

Can you do this video again but with new headphones? Covid definitely changed many things and I would love a fresh perspective

I know this video is a year old but I'm a newb, do you have a comparison from oppo PM-3'S to the Beyerdynamic DT pro 1990 or HiFi man sundara ??

I should have my Sendy's this Friday (02/07). I hope so since it looks like it might snow in Seattle. Yuck! ! have been waiting on [Mass]Drop since it closed in early January. I would have sprung for express shipping if I would have known standard shipping was going to be the high side of the "5-10 business days". Ugh! I am still getting used to my Meze 99 Neo's. Not sure if it is my setup at work (SHP9500 normally w/Fiio E07k) or something else (clamp, pads, whatever). Maybe I just need to stop putting the Meze back in the case and having the clamp "reset" each time. It is a nice case though. The biggest question though; what next to purchase??? 1990? Sundara? Argons? Decisions!

Good afternoon Joshua. Have already watched several of your KZread videos. Very interesting. Am a music fan. Listen to all genres on high end installation. Luxman front and end amplifier Kef reference boxes. Come from a large detached house with a living room of 7 by 11 meters with an adjoining kitchen of 7 by 4 meters. So he was able to experience the dynamics in the music (eg 9th sympony by Dvorak, Cello concerts by Hayden, Time by Pink Floyd) very well. Moved to apartment due to circumstances. Can't show the dynamics I would like here because the downstairs neighbor is complaining. I usually listen to music while I cook. Already seen what your revieuws are and could find my thing there. However, my question is: Are there wireless headphones that offer a high-end quality so that I can wear the headphones while cooking? What can a bluetooth connection handle? Thanks in advance for the effort. Philippe Myny

How would the monolith m570 compare to this list if you were looking to spend a little less. Particularly interested in comparison to Sundara. If you happen to have the time and desire to comment I thank you very much.

What would be the best under $1000 with a bass focal point, sub bass, impact, good mids and highs for use with my hifi quad dac in my lg v60

i have the Sundara and i am using a creative X4 DAC/amp would i be better suited with a different dac for the sundara? it sounds very nice but they have so little bass in my opinion. As far as quality control of them the leather headband broke within 2 days. One side ripped out of the spot it is held in by. i assume it just ripped and was only held in by friction.

Hi Joshua ! What do you think about modular headphones like the brand aieaieaie ? Did you try one of them ? See youuuu

I have the Dt1990pro they are $540~$600 new from reputable sites and are mix engineer headphones. But they really do sound amazing and tell you a well mixed track from not so great. I think once you switch the stock pads for the B set it will be less treble more mid and bass.

@glenstephens9470

2 жыл бұрын

I have the DT1990 Pro, and if you plug them into a Hybrid Tube amp (I have the Xduoo TA-20) it just smooths the treble a bit and, to me, makes them just awesome.

Josh - you mention a bluetooth headphone - something like "Indy GoGo" that wasn't available yet. What was that can?

I agree with your plan to compare the 3 models.

Good review, I am doubting, I do not know if you have tried the shure 1840, among the shure. 1840 and the hifiman sundara which one would you choose? I'm also looking at the audeze lcd-2 classic but they go up a lot in price. Thank you.

@dannybos7024

3 жыл бұрын

Sundara if you have a proper amp.

dude your voice is so clean, how's your mic setup tho? did you use lav mic? I don't see any mic in this video

@andrew93752TM

3 жыл бұрын

Mostly shotgun mics

Great comparison, but could you put a caption with full name of the model for us, the less fortunate ( I recognized only Sennheiser and Fostex)

I have the Sundara paired to an Atom running the Oratory1990 preset. Hell yeah its amazing.

@tonywong1

3 жыл бұрын

What do you do for a mic setup if you ever want to play on console?

Some people had good results taming the treble of the DT1990 with Dekoni Elite Velour pads. I wonder how Joshua would feel about the DT1990's treble with those.

Any thoughts on the Argons against the Sundaras? Looking to complement my hd650s [gaming, music, and general use].

@davidmason8212

4 жыл бұрын

Of course argons

@LakerTriangle

4 жыл бұрын

Did you choose? I ordered the Argons about a month ago so I'm waiting.

@davidmason8212

4 жыл бұрын

@@LakerTriangle niiiiice waiting for your impression

Josh, would be great to see a review of the nura phones...

I have 1990, 770 80 ohms, hd6xx, SR2e from Grado, V-Moda M100, and i like to know whats your opinion aboud if *** should i buy the hd660 s, AEON OPEN X or MASSDROP X FOCAL ELEX?

@MusicLover-01

3 жыл бұрын

Depends on your budget ultimately... you have excellent dynamic driver headphones, are you not curious to try a good planar or electrostatic?

Can you compare the Ananda to the lcd 2 fazoe ? Btw you did not do review on the lcd 2 fazor

Josh. Which of these would you recommend the most for competitive FPS gaming? I'm looking at making a purchase asap!

@doodoobutter4406

4 жыл бұрын

SuperMaxGaming akg 712 pro, end game, no regret. check thomann prices if in US.

Hey Joshua ik this is wayyyyy off topic to the video but if you could check out the Sivga P ii and do a review that would be great. Ik zeos has a video out there but honestly I just don't prefer him that much anymore lol. Ps I've heard great things about the headphones for 400 bucks! Plus they're planars too!

I would like to see the comparison between 660s, dt1990 and the sundara.

Is there something like the SENNHEISER 660 but wireless? If not what is the closest? Has to be open-back.

It'd be really cool if you did one of these specifically tailored for gaming in mind

Any mid impedance closed headphones you could recommend?

Quick one, are these really better than lcd 1?

Any chance you'll get the t60 argons to review?

Currently i just bought the Sennheiser HD700 on ebay for 300. Best under 500 dollar headphones for gaming in my opinion. The HD700 have a wide sound stage but not as big as the 800s.

which of these is closer to HD800 in soundstage and detail? i'm looking for something like that.

Can I use sundara without amp? And the aeon x? Can I connect them to a smartphone?

I would probably have the Fidelio X2HR just based off how much I use them. Not thats it's the best, it's not, BUT I find it is the best for Pop, Hip Hop, anything top 50. I have much better headphones, but the bass, the overall energy of the X2 I always end up picking up when I want to jam out. It's detailed enough, I actually find it very capable, it's built like a tank, it's easy to drive and the sound stage is great. It's like Beats on steriods. As for my next pair, im probably gonna go Sundara or Dt1990. Though I feel like those two are probably more analytical.

Review Denon AH- D7200 or the old one D7000. Also 9200 woluld like to see. IMAO Denon is using the same driver but these sound way better than fostex family especialy with Lewton mod.

Can you do a list for under usd100 or usd200 headphones?

great vid!

Do DACs and amps, or AMP/DACS. Really need an updated best dacs list since its time to upgrade

@agoogleuser9025

4 жыл бұрын

ExtremeGamer what do you currently use? Im still using the on board audio from my laptop so I'd like an entry-level idea.

@pietossing

4 жыл бұрын

Save extra: Get a chord qutest. It's worth going all the way, I promise.

@dnd6379

4 жыл бұрын

@@agoogleuser9025 fiio K3 ( this is the newer version of e10k) is a good starting place in my opinion.

@nqmt9968

4 жыл бұрын

@@dnd6379 The newer version of E10K is E10K Olympus 2. K3 is a little bit higher in the hierarchy.

@dnd6379

4 жыл бұрын

@@nqmt9968 The k3 is the modern e10k, olympus 2 is a few years old now. Why it's more expensive is because it's the upgraded version.

Great video! How would you compare Sundara with HE4XX? I bought HE4XX from Drop and am not very impressed with it. For reference, I love 6XX. Thanks!

@bened22

4 жыл бұрын

You have to EQ the HE4XX, then they are great.

@IsraelCruzJr

4 жыл бұрын

The Sundara has a brighter and lively sound compared to the darker sound of the HE4XX. In my personal listening experience, I will always choose the Sundara over the HE4XX. Just to give you an idea of how good the Sundara is, I would say that it is a low budget version of the HE1000SE. I own several thousand dollar headphones and will always keep the Sundara in my collection. The sound is just satisfying and great with perfect highs, a decent mid-range and punchy bass. It does everything better than the HE4XX and totally worth the $350 price tag.

@remedy8

4 жыл бұрын

The Sundara has slightly better resolution and much bigger and well defined soundstage comparing to HE-4XX. It is also better in case of treble and bass response (midrange is quite similar). Build quality is incomparably better with the Sundaras, but they both handle very well in their own class, especially when it comes to cost/performance ratio. P.S. It doesn't mean, that HE-4XX are bad cans (they're definitely not!), but Sundaras are just significantly better ones ;)

@davidmason8212

4 жыл бұрын

@@IsraelCruzJr He said he prefer the 6xx over the 4xx which means he like intimate sound . The best headphone for his taste is the audeze under 500 lcd1 under 1000 lcd2fazor

I am stoked with my Sundara's. Almost a year later and I have no regrets at all. I also have the roady trusted Beyerdynamics DT1990 too and I appreciate the dependability and serviceability in my travels.

@turionb1408

2 жыл бұрын

is the bass on the sundara enough? looking for something with a good bass too

@villager1831

2 жыл бұрын

@@turionb1408 It’s not the same muddy but overwhelmingly present bass as gaming headsets have, but it’s there and once you get used to it or autoEQ it’s good enough. If you’re the type that really likes strong bass something else may be what you’re looking for. It’s the soundstage and imaging that is amazing on the Sundara.

@turionb1408

2 жыл бұрын

@@villager1831 great thank you very much! I will order one and maybe the 1990pro too. Hope thats a good combination. Have a good day

@villager1831

2 жыл бұрын

@@turionb1408 Sure, but I’d also recommend to at least get an AMP for the Sundara as it requires some power if you don’t already have a DAC AMP set up.

@turionb1408

2 жыл бұрын

@@villager1831 yeah im looking for a shanling m6 pro for portable use.

The Sundaras are mindblowing. If you enjoy the SHP9500s, the Sundaras are the perfect upgrade.

@AudioHead809

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I’ve been trying to find what to compare them to in my collection. I’m buying the akg k240df next, which are vintage, then I’m gonna be buying the sundara for my first planar. I think I’d like the sound better than lcd 2c.