# Best headphones for recording guitar in a control room **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous\ **Created:** [September 14, 2026, 4:28am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/best-headphones-for-recording-guitar-in-a-control-room/27410 "2026-09-14T04:28:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![AJD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a9adbd/32.png) [@AJD](https://forum.headphones.com/u/AJD)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2026, 4:28am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/best-headphones-for-recording-guitar-in-a-control-room/27410/1 "2026-09-14T04:28:16Z")
Hello! What I’m looking for are headphones for recording guitar amps in the control room with the main monitors off/muted. I’m looking for a replacement for the studio monitors so open-back is what I’m looking for. Isolation isn’t a concern. ---
**Author:** ![Username69](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/eb8c5e/32.png) [@Username69](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Username69)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2026, 5:27am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/best-headphones-for-recording-guitar-in-a-control-room/27410/2 "2026-09-15T05:27:47Z")
Heddphone D1 or Sennheiser HD 490 Pro seem like good contenders. ---
**Author:** ![emiuzek](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/emiuzek/32/64896_2.png) [@emiuzek](https://forum.headphones.com/u/emiuzek)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2026, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/best-headphones-for-recording-guitar-in-a-control-room/27410/3 "2026-09-16T19:17:43Z")
For this use I’d prioritize a neutral midrange, low distortion, and comfort over isolation. The HD 490 Pro is a strong choice and easier to wear for long sessions; I’d also consider the Neumann NDH 30 if you want a more speaker-like presentation. The HEDDphone D1 may be excellent, but its weight and fit are worth trying before buying.