ATH-R50X Open-Back Headphones

Update on my headphones comment from yesterday, I ordered the Audio-Technica ATH-R50x. Less than 200 bucks so not that expensive all things considered. I've never used open back headphones before but they probably suit my needs better since I prioritize comfort and don't care much for noise cancelat

I started with audio when I was 15 when I used my paper route money to buy a Eico tube preamp and power amp. I had speakers from two different companies, including one that was an old Warfdale. Later on, in 1977/78 I eventually worked for a stereo store. During that time, my systems were Luxman & Ad

If you already have a smart phone, you can just get a dongle DAC. I have the HIBY W4 ($99 US) which I can use either wired or Bluetooth wirelessly. It has plenty of power. For headphones, I would suggest a refurbished HIFIMAN XS or Sundara ($140 to $190). A lighter, sturdier open back would be Audio

You only really need closed-back headphones for recording vocals. This is because open-back headphones will have too much sound escaping from the headphones that then gets picked up by the microphone that's only 5-10 inches in front of the vocalist. When you are recording bass or electric guitar, wh

Oh yes, I am newer to the hobby but I have compared back and forth my couple of inexpensive open backs with the momentum 4, a couple of earbuds and IEMS I understand we shouldn’t compare passive to active headphones, but when talking specifically about what sounds better, that shouldn’t matter. For

Proper headphone such as Audio Technica ATH-R50X or Sennheiser HD560s is miles better. But cod has shitty audio design, good headphones can't fix that

I really recommend Audio Technica ATH-R50x. Just got one of these and they do sound amazing!

My suggestion would be to set your tones with your live setup at live db levels. Then, to practice, plug in whatever studio headphones your budget will allowed without changing anything even if it sounds "worse" to you. Just tell yourself its practice time and not tweaking time ;). I go with beyerdy

Also the Audio Technica R30X and R50X are good choices since they're pretty lightweight, which helps in long editing sessions. Though their cups are a bit smaller than the Sennheiser ones for example (the HD 550/505/560s are all great choices as well), so it may press on the ears, but if it fits, it

using peace + apo on your computer and ajdusting it to harman is very easy, you just find it in the list and choose the headphone you are working with.. it is automatic practically. anyways, i would recomend Sennheiser 560s, coz open ear headphones are much better for music production.. you don0t re