# Sub-$900 Headphone Recommendations **URL:** \ **Category:** I need advice!\ **Created:** [May 18, 2020, 3:17am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/sub-900-headphone-recommendations/6617 "2020-05-18T03:17:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![ValentineLuke](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/valentineluke/32/9729_2.png) [@ValentineLuke](https://forum.headphones.com/u/ValentineLuke)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2020, 5:47am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/sub-900-headphone-recommendations/6617/127 "2020-05-26T05:47:53Z")
No problem! Glad you’ve narrowed down your choices. Let us know how it turns out. 👍🏽 ---
**Author:** ![Minjun\_Kim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e495f1/32.png) [@Minjun\_Kim](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Minjun_Kim)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2020, 5:49am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/sub-900-headphone-recommendations/6617/128 "2020-05-26T05:49:31Z")
Of course! Just wait a couple of weeks for the headphone to arrive and burn in. ---
**Author:** ![Torq](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/torq/32/16384_2.png) [@Torq](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Torq)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2020, 10:29am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/sub-900-headphone-recommendations/6617/129 "2020-05-28T10:29:25Z")
Split this topic on May 28, 2020, 10:29am UTC 5 posts were merged into an existing topic: [Questions & Comments about Roon](https://forum.headphones.com/t/questions-comments-about-roon/1208/75) ---
**Author:** ![Salty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bb73d2/32.png) [@Salty](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Salty)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2020, 5:38am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/sub-900-headphone-recommendations/6617/130 "2020-06-04T05:38:01Z")
If open headphones are an option, the Audeze LCD-2 Classic work very nicely with the Mojo. The bass response is strong and deep for hip hop and the mid bias is great for vocals. The warm and intimate sound signature also matches very well with your listening preferences. ---
**Author:** ![Minjun\_Kim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e495f1/32.png) [@Minjun\_Kim](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Minjun_Kim)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2020, 4:53am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/sub-900-headphone-recommendations/6617/131 "2020-07-10T04:53:38Z")
I got them just now! International import+taxes was a pain, but after a month of waiting, it has finally arrived. I love the detail and the instrument separation, though the soundstage isn’t as wowing as I expected it to be. I found that the bass can be a bit forward/controlling with some songs, but it isn’t much of a problem as I can EQ it. I’m looking forward to the burn-in and the changes it may bring. I’ll keep updating with any other impressions. Note: I would not recommend shipping internationally if you want the exhilaration of being the first to open a product. The import people **will** look through your stuff. The seal on my box was broken and the inside had a bunch of smudges from some person’s dusty hands. It decreased the satisfaction of getting a headphone quite a lot. ---
**Author:** ![sunzon](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/sunzon/32/14578_2.png) [@sunzon](https://forum.headphones.com/u/sunzon)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2020, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/sub-900-headphone-recommendations/6617/132 "2020-07-10T16:55:51Z")
What did you buy ? Elegia ? ---
**Author:** ![Minjun\_Kim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e495f1/32.png) [@Minjun\_Kim](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Minjun_Kim)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2020, 5:07pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/sub-900-headphone-recommendations/6617/133 "2020-07-10T17:07:46Z")
I got the Dan Clark Audio Aeon 2 Closed. Sorry if it wasn’t clear from previous posts. ---
**Author:** ![sunzon](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/sunzon/32/14578_2.png) [@sunzon](https://forum.headphones.com/u/sunzon)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2020, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/sub-900-headphone-recommendations/6617/134 "2020-07-10T17:23:58Z")
Nice. I wanna buy high end closed back too. I actually like how closed backs sound. They sound more meaty with black background and have better contrast. Closed backs are underrated. ---
**Author:** ![Minjun\_Kim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e495f1/32.png) [@Minjun\_Kim](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Minjun_Kim)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2020, 2:24am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/sub-900-headphone-recommendations/6617/135 "2020-07-11T02:24:12Z")
I agree. I think closed backs are much more useful than open backs as you don’t need absolute silence in order to listen to music. ---
**Author:** ![sunzon](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/sunzon/32/14578_2.png) [@sunzon](https://forum.headphones.com/u/sunzon)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2020, 2:59am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/sub-900-headphone-recommendations/6617/136 "2020-07-11T02:59:34Z")
Yeah that’s true. Some openbacks are still viable since they are more like semi open but headphones like Hifiman Ananda 100% open and can be problematic in noisy environment. ---
**Author:** ![rrwwss52](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/rrwwss52/32/945_2.png) [@rrwwss52](https://forum.headphones.com/u/rrwwss52)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2020, 1:38am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/sub-900-headphone-recommendations/6617/137 "2020-07-12T01:38:02Z")
Congrats on your new headphones. If you purchased them from other than Dan Clark Audio direct, make sure to request membership. Here’s a link. [https://danclarkaudio.com/clubdca.html](https://danclarkaudio.com/clubdca.html) ---
**Author:** ![Minjun\_Kim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e495f1/32.png) [@Minjun\_Kim](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Minjun_Kim)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2020, 5:34am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/sub-900-headphone-recommendations/6617/138 "2020-07-12T05:34:52Z")
Thank you! I purchased from them directly, so it should be fine. [Previous page](https://forum.headphones.com/t/sub-900-headphone-recommendations/6617.md?page=5)