DT 1770 PRO MK II

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 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.

Your third requirement severely reduces the amount of options you have. Aune SR7000 are quite solid and very open sounding for being closed-back, but you have to deal with dual entry cables. Another option is the DT1770 mk2, but you have to deal with the Beyerdynamic excessive treble. FiiO FT1 is an affordable option and really good at $150, but dual entry cables.

The Beyerdynamic DT1770 MK2 fit the bill. I'm listening to similar type of music, and they sound great. They are studio reference headphones so they are well built, great sound separation, and good bass. They will take you close to the $800 mark, though.