DT 1770 PRO MK II

Gaming and "for life" don't overlap. Get a proper audio brand you can source replacement parts from. I use DT1770MK2s and expect to use them forever.

Audio technica, or sennheiser, but my pick is Beyerdynamics. [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGLV6QVX?ref=ive\_vftp\_hero\_cx\_pfo\_vse-cards-ingress0](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGLV6QVX?ref=ive_vftp_hero_cx_pfo_vse-cards-ingress0)

I'm rocking the Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO MKII hooked up to a JDS Element IV, pure bliss on the ears

I had a similar journey, starting with gaming headsets like the JBL Quantum 910X and Logitech Pro X2. Around mid-2024, I began exploring Hi-Fi and studio headphones, first with a Fiio K11 and a pair of HD660S, then upgrading to the HD660S2. I eventually settled on the closed-back DT1770 MK2 paired with a Fiio K19 as my daily drivers, and they’ve been excellent. I also own a pair of DT 900 Pro X open-backs and have been tempted to swap them for the DT1990 Pro MK2.

Lots of people hate Beyer Treble. The only Beyers I can handle are the 1990 mk2 and the 1770 mk2

770 pro are very nice, with 80 ohms you dont necessarily need a headphone amp. If you have the money, the 1770pro mk2 are very nice, but at this point i would consider getting an open pair for mixing and a closed for recording :)

If you don’t like senn and think the sound muddy beyerdyamic might be up your direction. The 1770 mk2 used might me right up your lane.