# General Headphone Discussion **URL:** https://forum.headphones.com/c/headphones/headphone-discussion/5.md [Latest](https://forum.headphones.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.headphones.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.headphones.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the General Headphone Discussion category](https://forum.headphones.com/t/about-the-general-headphone-discussion-category/12)
**Author:** [@andrew](https://forum.headphones.com/u/andrew)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2025, 12:27am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/about-the-general-headphone-discussion-category/12 "2025-11-09T00:27:43Z")
This is the spot for posting anything about headphones that doesn’t have its own category yet. As we grow we’ll have a better idea of topics that deserve their own category. We’re using this category as a catch-all in th… --- ## [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… --- ## [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 … --- ## [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… --- ## [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 … --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [HiFiMAN HE1000se Review](https://forum.headphones.com/t/hifiman-he1000se-review/3765)
**Author:** [@Resolve](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Resolve)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2026, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/hifiman-he1000se-review/3765 "2026-05-10T17:52:59Z")
HiFiMAN HE1000se Review - A planar like nothing else Introduction Having been thoroughly impressed with some of the more recent HiFiMAN planar magnetic headphones, namely the Ananda and the Arya, I’ve become increasi… --- ## [Closed back headphones](https://forum.headphones.com/t/closed-back-headphones/2784)
**Author:** [@SenyorC](https://forum.headphones.com/u/SenyorC)\ **Replies:** 152\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 9:17am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/closed-back-headphones/2784 "2026-04-30T09:17:48Z")
Over the last 3 months or so I have spent many many hours researching headphones (and amps… and dacs… :slight\_smile: ) and while I have learned many things, one of the things I have noticed the most is the lack of closed… --- ## [If You had to Choose Just One](https://forum.headphones.com/t/if-you-had-to-choose-just-one/23713)
**Author:** [@pennstac](https://forum.headphones.com/u/pennstac)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 10:58am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/if-you-had-to-choose-just-one/23713 "2026-04-17T10:58:32Z")
Monogamy. Some species are happy, mate for life, and never look around, like lovebirds. Then there are the bonobos. They’ll try anything, not just once, but all the time. Audiophiles seem to be more bonobo than lovebir… --- ## [Best bass texture - with and without EQ?](https://forum.headphones.com/t/best-bass-texture-with-and-without-eq/26840)
**Author:** [@meanderer](https://forum.headphones.com/u/meanderer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/best-bass-texture-with-and-without-eq/26840 "2026-04-14T14:50:27Z")
I got the hifi bug again shortly after listening to the Audeze LCD-2C and finding it to have significantly better bass texture than my DT1990. This interests me as I listen to a lot of rock/metal. After seeing the lates… --- ## [Beyerdynamic Headphones](https://forum.headphones.com/t/beyerdynamic-headphones/9404)
**Author:** [@Resolve](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Resolve)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 3:13am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/beyerdynamic-headphones/9404 "2026-03-26T03:13:31Z")
This topic is for all things Beyerdynamic. There are a lot of models out there so I figured we could discuss them here. I’ll begin by giving some measurements of the DT 880 Premium 250 ohm. DT 880 Premium 250 Ohm: W… --- ## [The case for angled headphone drivers](https://forum.headphones.com/t/the-case-for-angled-headphone-drivers/27017)
**Author:** [@SSN757](https://forum.headphones.com/u/SSN757)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 2:59am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/the-case-for-angled-headphone-drivers/27017 "2026-03-25T02:59:17Z")
I’ve been listening to the Grell OAE1 for several days now, and I find it to be excellent headphone for all types of genres of music. They have generated a fair bit of controversy, with some in the camp that call them a… --- ## [Best Value Headphone](https://forum.headphones.com/t/best-value-headphone/22588)
**Author:** [@tmarshl](https://forum.headphones.com/u/tmarshl)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 10:51pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/best-value-headphone/22588 "2026-02-22T22:51:07Z")
What is the best VALUE you have experienced in a headphone, Bang for the Buck? Where are those hidden gems which offer TOTL. Performance for a surprisingly reasonable cost? --- ## [Index / collection of measurements made by Resolve](https://forum.headphones.com/t/index-collection-of-measurements-made-by-resolve/15251)
**Author:** [@deafenears](https://forum.headphones.com/u/deafenears)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 5:08am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/index-collection-of-measurements-made-by-resolve/15251 "2026-01-21T05:08:45Z")
@Resolve doesn’t have something similar to Oratory’s Grapher Headphones, crinacle’s Graph Tool, or Squidlink so I decided to create this post to have his measurements all in one place for those who might find it useful\*. … --- ## [Getting used to it - the benefits of owning multiple headphones](https://forum.headphones.com/t/getting-used-to-it-the-benefits-of-owning-multiple-headphones/4676)
**Author:** [@Resolve](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Resolve)\ **Replies:** 172\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 8:27am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/getting-used-to-it-the-benefits-of-owning-multiple-headphones/4676 "2026-01-13T08:27:23Z")
EDIT: I no longer hold information contained in this post to be true, but I’m leaving it here unchanged as it serves as a good timestamp for all the learning that I’ve been fortunate to go through in this space. This was… --- ## [Gaming Headphones - Official Discussion](https://forum.headphones.com/t/gaming-headphones-official-discussion/10345)
**Author:** [@Resolve](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Resolve)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 12:23am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/gaming-headphones-official-discussion/10345 "2026-01-06T00:23:36Z")
This thread will be for discussing everything gaming headphones, headsets, and related setups. I’ll do my best to consolidate a number of threads that have popped up on this subject in an effort to have it all in one pla… --- ## [What phones do you keep coming back to?](https://forum.headphones.com/t/what-phones-do-you-keep-coming-back-to/3013)
**Author:** [@pennstac](https://forum.headphones.com/u/pennstac)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2025, 2:09am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/what-phones-do-you-keep-coming-back-to/3013 "2025-12-26T02:09:45Z")
As we get a decent collection of headphones and IEMs, what do you find you keep coming back to for just plain old enjoyable listening? I’m beginning to think that the Massdrop Koss KDE 250s were the best $59 I’ve spent … --- ## [Have you experienced burn-in?](https://forum.headphones.com/t/have-you-experienced-burn-in/1662)
**Author:** [@taronlissimore](https://forum.headphones.com/u/taronlissimore)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2025, 11:00am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/have-you-experienced-burn-in/1662 "2025-12-16T11:00:39Z")
Yes No For certain headphones Indifferent 0 voters The subject of burn-in is pretty hotly debated among headphone enthusiasts. So my question to you is, have you experienced burn-in? (We will keep this headp… --- ## [Neckband Speakers](https://forum.headphones.com/t/neckband-speakers/21597)
**Author:** [@pennstac](https://forum.headphones.com/u/pennstac)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2025, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/neckband-speakers/21597 "2025-12-14T15:41:18Z")
Monster Boomerang Petite (mini review) A few years ago, annotated somewhere on this forum, I had walked into a Best Buy store and tried on the Bose Soundwear Companion portable speaker neckband. A bizarre departure for i… --- ## ["Tuner" Headphones (Ford Mustangs / Honda Civic) for people who tinker](https://forum.headphones.com/t/tuner-headphones-ford-mustangs-honda-civic-for-people-who-tinker/26603)
**Author:** [@MrSulu](https://forum.headphones.com/u/MrSulu)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2025, 11:43pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/tuner-headphones-ford-mustangs-honda-civic-for-people-who-tinker/26603 "2025-11-12T23:43:25Z")
Most Headphones receive ‘grading’ based upon performance “out of the box”. Most reviews suggest EQ/PEQ, Capra band, pads etc. Is there a list of ‘tuner’ headphones that might or might not already be ‘upper tier’ withi… --- ## [A discussion about what we want this community to become](https://forum.headphones.com/t/a-discussion-about-what-we-want-this-community-to-become/217)
**Author:** [@andrew](https://forum.headphones.com/u/andrew)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2025, 3:38am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/a-discussion-about-what-we-want-this-community-to-become/217 "2025-10-31T03:38:20Z")
As the founding members of The HEADPHONE Community, we get to decide what it becomes. I wanted to start this thread to get an open conversation going about the kind of community you want to be a part of. What do you lik… --- ## [General headphone discussion](https://forum.headphones.com/t/general-headphone-discussion/7582)
**Author:** [@TylersEclectic](https://forum.headphones.com/u/TylersEclectic)\ **Replies:** 322\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 8:54pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/general-headphone-discussion/7582 "2025-10-23T20:54:07Z")
A place to ask/discuss all your random headphone questions and thoughts about headphones… expect topics to be moved here if they are too general. --- ## [PEQ user seeks Love with Upgrade from Sennheiser HD560S](https://forum.headphones.com/t/peq-user-seeks-love-with-upgrade-from-sennheiser-hd560s/26503)
**Author:** [@MrSulu](https://forum.headphones.com/u/MrSulu)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2025, 2:41pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/peq-user-seeks-love-with-upgrade-from-sennheiser-hd560s/26503 "2025-10-20T14:41:06Z")
Does anyone have experience know which headphones under 500 euro (with PEQ) are going to be worth the jump? Nothing too hard to drive. I PEQ to something close to Harman / 5128 DF, so not likely to need to run into dis… --- ## [What is your current headphone setup?](https://forum.headphones.com/t/what-is-your-current-headphone-setup/296)
**Author:** [@andrew](https://forum.headphones.com/u/andrew)\ **Replies:** 159\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2025, 10:53am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/what-is-your-current-headphone-setup/296 "2025-10-19T10:53:03Z")
Personally, I cycle through a lot of stuff, and I’m currently testing the PXC 550s and the DSR9BTs for a review. That being said, when I can I have a pair of Utopias with an SPL Phonitor X amp. (I say when I can because… --- ## [Are the Dekoni earpads for the AKG K702 really deeper than stock? Or go for Beyerdynamic DT 990 Edition?](https://forum.headphones.com/t/are-the-dekoni-earpads-for-the-akg-k702-really-deeper-than-stock-or-go-for-beyerdynamic-dt-990-edition/26505)
**Author:** [@alwinvrm](https://forum.headphones.com/u/alwinvrm)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2025, 1:36pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/are-the-dekoni-earpads-for-the-akg-k702-really-deeper-than-stock-or-go-for-beyerdynamic-dt-990-edition/26505 "2025-10-18T13:36:25Z")
The question is hopefully self explanatory but I found conflicting opinions about the Dekoni’s earpads depth. The K702 earpads hurt my ears. Are the Dekoni’s really deeper? If improving the comfort of the K702 with the … --- ## [Monoprice M1060C Modified - Great Headphone!](https://forum.headphones.com/t/monoprice-m1060c-modified-great-headphone/25222)
**Author:** [@VictoriousV7](https://forum.headphones.com/u/VictoriousV7)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2025, 1:56am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/monoprice-m1060c-modified-great-headphone/25222 "2025-10-16T01:56:36Z")
Hi all. Here are my thoughts about this really cool headphone in it’s modified form. I took off the wooden cups and replaced them with open grilles, converting the headphone into open backs, and this significantly improv… --- ## [How will the world of headphones change with AI?](https://forum.headphones.com/t/how-will-the-world-of-headphones-change-with-ai/26281)
**Author:** [@Resolve](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Resolve)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/how-will-the-world-of-headphones-change-with-ai/26281 "2025-10-13T17:18:51Z")
Here’s a thread to discuss all things to do with headphones and AI, and how it’s changing our specific information space. I keep coming across people using AI results as proofs for things, and I’ve always felt this is j… [Next page](https://forum.headphones.com/c/headphones/headphone-discussion/5.md?page=1)