# Headphones **URL:** https://forum.headphones.com/c/headphones/11.md [Latest](https://forum.headphones.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.headphones.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.headphones.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Headphones category](https://forum.headphones.com/t/about-the-headphones-category/965)
**Author:** [@taronlissimore](https://forum.headphones.com/u/taronlissimore)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 11:35pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/about-the-headphones-category/965 "2019-05-02T23:35:40Z")
This is the spot for posting anything about headphones. Each headphone model will get its own thread in “Official Headphone Model Discussion”, other headphone related topics go in “General Headpone Discussion” --- ## [What are your favorite earbuds and why](https://forum.headphones.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-earbuds-and-why/1716)
**Author:** [@The\_Alchemist](https://forum.headphones.com/u/The_Alchemist)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-earbuds-and-why/1716 "2026-10-03T19:40:30Z")
I’ve been rocking some Shure se215’s and love em! --- ## [Life-like timbre is a science problem, not a budget problem (DF, HRTF, binaural rendering)](https://forum.headphones.com/t/life-like-timbre-is-a-science-problem-not-a-budget-problem-df-hrtf-binaural-rendering/27356)
**Author:** [@sobol](https://forum.headphones.com/u/sobol)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 10:51am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/life-like-timbre-is-a-science-problem-not-a-budget-problem-df-hrtf-binaural-rendering/27356 "2026-10-01T10:51:54Z")
One pair of headphones has ever sounded real to me out of the box. Not impressive, not detailed, not good for the money. Real, as in instruments in a room with air around them. Everything else, and there has been a grea… --- ## [Modhouse Tungsten Measurements & Official Discussion](https://forum.headphones.com/t/modhouse-tungsten-measurements-official-discussion/22645)
**Author:** [@Resolve](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Resolve)\ **Replies:** 341\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/modhouse-tungsten-measurements-official-discussion/22645 "2026-09-26T15:30:39Z")
This is the place to discuss all things Modhouse Tungsten. Official specs: Double-sided Weight: 520g Impedance: 155 ohm average Sensitivity: 78 dB/mW average Ryan from Modhouse was kind enough to send us the double… --- ## [Hifiman Mini Shangri-La](https://forum.headphones.com/t/hifiman-mini-shangri-la/25011)
**Author:** [@AudioTool](https://forum.headphones.com/u/AudioTool)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 10:11pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/hifiman-mini-shangri-la/25011 "2026-09-24T22:11:08Z")
I’ve had my Hifiman Mini Shangri-La electrostatic headphones and matching energizer for a month now, so I can say with some confidence that these are full of win and deserve their own topic here. The complete system re… --- ## [Audeze LCD-4 over-ear planar magnetic Headphones - Official Thread](https://forum.headphones.com/t/audeze-lcd-4-over-ear-planar-magnetic-headphones-official-thread/46)
**Author:** [@andrew](https://forum.headphones.com/u/andrew)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/audeze-lcd-4-over-ear-planar-magnetic-headphones-official-thread/46 "2026-09-18T15:35:25Z")
\[LCD4%20color%201500x1866\] This is the spot to discuss the Audeze LCD-4 --- ## [HEDD Audio HEDDphone TWO GT - Official Thread](https://forum.headphones.com/t/hedd-audio-heddphone-two-gt-official-thread/24272)
**Author:** [@taronlissimore](https://forum.headphones.com/u/taronlissimore)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/hedd-audio-heddphone-two-gt-official-thread/24272 "2026-09-17T18:36:05Z")
Last year, HEDD Audio released the HEDDphone TWO and while there were some marked improvements in design and comfort, some felt the tuning just wasn’t what they were looking for. So HEDD spent the last year examing the f… --- ## [Audeze Maxwell Wireless Planar Magnetic Gaming Headphones - Official Discussion Thread](https://forum.headphones.com/t/audeze-maxwell-wireless-planar-magnetic-gaming-headphones-official-discussion-thread/19925)
**Author:** [@taronlissimore](https://forum.headphones.com/u/taronlissimore)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 1:57am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/audeze-maxwell-wireless-planar-magnetic-gaming-headphones-official-discussion-thread/19925 "2026-09-14T01:57:13Z")
Introducing the new Audeze Maxwell Planar Magnetic Wireless Gaming Headset, available in both Xbox and Playstation versions. Unrivaled Audio Powered by Audeze’s latest 90mm planar magnetic drivers, with over 3X the d… --- ## [What headphones do you have in your collection and why?](https://forum.headphones.com/t/what-headphones-do-you-have-in-your-collection-and-why/4501)
**Author:** [@MRHifiReviews](https://forum.headphones.com/u/MRHifiReviews)\ **Replies:** 395\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 11:38pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/what-headphones-do-you-have-in-your-collection-and-why/4501 "2026-09-10T23:38:48Z")
As I build my collection of cans and audio gear to compliment my listening experience, I wondered what other awesome members had in their personal collection and why they have them. Are there certain genres of music that… --- ## [Noise Cancelling Headphones For Travel, Need Recommendations](https://forum.headphones.com/t/noise-cancelling-headphones-for-travel-need-recommendations/27383)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Harper](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Ryan_Harper)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 8:11am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/noise-cancelling-headphones-for-travel-need-recommendations/27383 "2026-09-09T08:11:39Z")
Hello everyone, I am currently looking for good quality noise cancelling hedphones for travel for my own use. My budget is flexible and i my opinion price does’nt matter quality matter. I am looking for your recommendat… --- ## [ZMF Atrium](https://forum.headphones.com/t/zmf-atrium/17438)
**Author:** [@BoardmanGetsPaid](https://forum.headphones.com/u/BoardmanGetsPaid)\ **Replies:** 200\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 5:24am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/zmf-atrium/17438 "2026-08-26T05:24:46Z")
Hope I’m not jumping the gun here but these were recently released and definitely deserves it’s own space for discussion and would like to get the ball rolling. Been listening to the Atrium almost exclusively for the pa… --- ## [Good headphones for bad recordings](https://forum.headphones.com/t/good-headphones-for-bad-recordings/25725)
**Author:** [@AudioTool](https://forum.headphones.com/u/AudioTool)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 2:41am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/good-headphones-for-bad-recordings/25725 "2026-08-23T02:41:17Z")
Lately I’m using my ZMF Atrium with a tube amplifier whenever I shuffle my favorite tunes over the decades or want to listen to good music recorded badly (I’m looking at you, Audioslave). What about y’all? What’s your … --- ## [Burson Audio - Official Thread](https://forum.headphones.com/t/burson-audio-official-thread/12357)
**Author:** [@hifiDJ](https://forum.headphones.com/u/hifiDJ)\ **Replies:** 143\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/burson-audio-official-thread/12357 "2026-08-22T15:46:12Z")
Known for their discrete op-amps, max current power supply, and cool case Australian-based company Burson Audio gains some new popularity in the HEADPHONE Community. All-in-ones, DACs, headphone amps, pre-amps, speaker a… --- ## [B&W PX8 S2 Impressions](https://forum.headphones.com/t/b-w-px8-s2-impressions/27328)
**Author:** [@SSN757](https://forum.headphones.com/u/SSN757)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 12:36am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/b-w-px8-s2-impressions/27328 "2026-08-16T00:36:44Z")
I’ve been looking for a second Bluetooth headphone for upcoming travel. The one set of Bluetooth headphones that I have on hand have been the Sennheiser Momentum 4, which has been a decent performer. After doing a lot … --- ## [The Headphone Journey Continues](https://forum.headphones.com/t/the-headphone-journey-continues/27283)
**Author:** [@SSN757](https://forum.headphones.com/u/SSN757)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 9:59pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/the-headphone-journey-continues/27283 "2026-07-13T21:59:57Z")
Have people found over time that their tastes/preferences change regarding headphone listening? I had a strange experience the other day, and am at a loss to work out why. Pulled out the HD 650 to listen to Tchaikovsk… --- ## [Sennheiser HD 650 over-ear open-back Headphones - Official Thread](https://forum.headphones.com/t/sennheiser-hd-650-over-ear-open-back-headphones-official-thread/1042)
**Author:** [@taronlissimore](https://forum.headphones.com/u/taronlissimore)\ **Replies:** 174\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 1:56am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/sennheiser-hd-650-over-ear-open-back-headphones-official-thread/1042 "2026-07-13T01:56:13Z")
This is the thread to discuss the legendary HD 650 from Sennheiser. Everyone seems to own or has owned these headphones at some point or another. For a lot of people they were the gateway drug that hooked them and never… --- ## [Bone Conduction](https://forum.headphones.com/t/bone-conduction/27269)
**Author:** [@Klute](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Klute)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 10:09pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/bone-conduction/27269 "2026-07-06T22:09:19Z")
So I have decided that I should get some bone conduction headphones. I know this isn’t hifi at all however it is a utilitarian response to a need that I have. I enjoy falling asleep to ASMR and figured this would be a … --- ## [Resolve's Headphone Ranking List](https://forum.headphones.com/t/resolves-headphone-ranking-list/16052)
**Author:** [@Resolve](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Resolve)\ **Replies:** 474\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2026, 6:52pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/resolves-headphone-ranking-list/16052 "2026-07-04T18:52:06Z")
A lot of folks have been asking me for something like this. I’m still on the fence about this post because I’d much rather readers make considered purchases with all the information for what best suits them, rather than … --- ## [HiFiMAN HE600 Measurements & Discussion](https://forum.headphones.com/t/hifiman-he600-measurements-discussion/26547)
**Author:** [@Resolve](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Resolve)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/hifiman-he600-measurements-discussion/26547 "2026-07-03T19:32:48Z")
This is the place to discuss all things to do with the HiFiMAN HE600. Specs: Frequency Response 8 Hz – 65 kHz Impedance 28 ohms Sensitivity 94 dB Weight 389 g Driver Type Planar Magnetic with 2nd Gen NE… --- ## [Ear Pads can make for a great upgrade](https://forum.headphones.com/t/ear-pads-can-make-for-a-great-upgrade/27237)
**Author:** [@SSN757](https://forum.headphones.com/u/SSN757)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/ear-pads-can-make-for-a-great-upgrade/27237 "2026-07-01T22:37:15Z")
@Resolve has posted at length about how ear pads can affect the sound. This was brought home to me in spades recently. The Abyss Diana V2 is a good sounding headphone to begin with. Recently picked up the latest versi… --- ## [Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Headphones - Official Discussion Thread](https://forum.headphones.com/t/sennheiser-momentum-4-wireless-headphones-official-discussion-thread/22037)
**Author:** [@taronlissimore](https://forum.headphones.com/u/taronlissimore)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2026, 4:19am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/sennheiser-momentum-4-wireless-headphones-official-discussion-thread/22037 "2026-06-27T04:19:09Z")
This is the official discussion thread for the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless headphones with ANC. --- ## [Most enjoyable/musical headphones?](https://forum.headphones.com/t/most-enjoyable-musical-headphones/8701)
**Author:** [@chris962x](https://forum.headphones.com/u/chris962x)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 12:40am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/most-enjoyable-musical-headphones/8701 "2026-06-26T00:40:21Z")
I’m new to headphones, but I’ve been recording my own music for years, mostly using monitors, but more recently, with the help of reference headphones. Most lists of ‘best headphones’ are those which are super flat and… --- ## [Sony MDR-MV1 - Official Thread](https://forum.headphones.com/t/sony-mdr-mv1-official-thread/21984)
**Author:** [@Resolve](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Resolve)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 7:44pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/sony-mdr-mv1-official-thread/21984 "2026-06-17T19:44:36Z")
This is a place to discuss all things Sony MDR-MV1. Here are the measurements: B&K 5128 GRAS EQ Profile: Sony MDR-MV1 Review: --- ## [Abyss Diana TC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/abyss-diana-tc/17676)
**Author:** [@shamburg](https://forum.headphones.com/u/shamburg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/abyss-diana-tc/17676 "2026-06-12T15:33:21Z")
Finally was able to snag a pair after a long journey through Audeze, Focal, Dan Clark, and HIFIMAN. I’m impressed by its ability to deliver amazing detail without sounding analytical or too trebly. The detail comes throu… --- ## [Sennheiser HDB 630 Wireless Headphones - Official Discussion Thread](https://forum.headphones.com/t/sennheiser-hdb-630-wireless-headphones-official-discussion-thread/26481)
**Author:** [@rarewolf](https://forum.headphones.com/u/rarewolf)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 6:29am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/sennheiser-hdb-630-wireless-headphones-official-discussion-thread/26481 "2026-06-11T06:29:37Z")
The announcement for these headphones is just in time as I again seriously consider the M4s as probably the best value in Bt headphones today. The newer features look good, but I’m still a fan of inherent sound quality o… --- ## [Meze 99 Classic V2 Measurements & Official Discussion](https://forum.headphones.com/t/meze-99-classic-v2-measurements-official-discussion/26560)
**Author:** [@Resolve](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Resolve)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 11:34am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/meze-99-classic-v2-measurements-official-discussion/26560 "2026-06-08T11:34:10Z")
This is the place to discuss all things to do with the Meze 99 Classics V2: Specification Details Driver Type Dynamic Driver Size 40 mm Frequency Response 15 Hz – 25 kHz Impedance 16 Ω Sensitivity 103 … --- ## [Discussion: Do/Can HP Stands ruin pads?](https://forum.headphones.com/t/discussion-do-can-hp-stands-ruin-pads/16334)
**Author:** [@skeeb23](https://forum.headphones.com/u/skeeb23)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 5:16am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/discussion-do-can-hp-stands-ruin-pads/16334 "2026-05-29T05:16:12Z")
I stumbled across a reddit post about this as well and I am curious what this community thinks? I’m using yoga blocks that I bought from Hart Audio online…liked the logo and something less generic… However I have start… --- ## [Fiio FT1 Measurements & Discussion](https://forum.headphones.com/t/fiio-ft1-measurements-discussion/24767)
**Author:** [@Resolve](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Resolve)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2026, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/fiio-ft1-measurements-discussion/24767 "2026-05-24T20:15:14Z")
This is the place to discuss all things Fiio FT1 - the closed back. For the open back, head on over to the FT1 Pro thread. I have DMS’s unit here with me right now and was able to measure it, both on the B&K 5128 and … --- ## [Need advice on Audio Mixing/Audiophile headphones](https://forum.headphones.com/t/need-advice-on-audio-mixing-audiophile-headphones/27161)
**Author:** [@Jonwb](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Jonwb)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2026, 4:40am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/need-advice-on-audio-mixing-audiophile-headphones/27161 "2026-05-24T04:40:43Z")
Hi…newbie here. I’m a full time music creator and audiophile. I’ve been using EQed Sennheiser HD 560s for years. Still, these are consumer grade and I’d really like to find some open back Studio grade HPs that everyone r… --- ## [Focal Clear Open-back Headphones - Official Thread](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-clear-open-back-headphones-official-thread/33)
**Author:** [@andrew](https://forum.headphones.com/u/andrew)\ **Replies:** 938\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-clear-open-back-headphones-official-thread/33 "2026-05-22T20:23:28Z")
This is the official spot to talk about the Focal Clears [Next page](https://forum.headphones.com/c/headphones/11.md?page=1)