Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 PRO MKII

Depends how loud your keyboard is tbh. Closed backs for gaming are a lot better on PC. I had 1770 Pros for gaming/mixing before but there was a huge discount on 1990 Pros and the 1770 Pros had way too much bass for mastering I so went for those and gave the 1770 pros to my wife. I had to buy new keyboard because I had MX blues and gaming was horrible on open backs and loud switches. I still kinda prefer the 1770 for gaming tbh as they isolate better. For mixing and mastering the 1990 pros are perfect and for gaming as well after getting silent switches. But for budget I would go with DT 770 Pro 250Ohm and pair them with ifi zen dac v2. I made testing with 1770 Pros and 770 Pros on ifi zen dac V2 and the difference wasnt that huge I was expecting (the 770 were decade old lol). https://youtu.be/5nQ4Za2Qd6U?si=xCDnnywE-Gdw9lgS When it comes to gaming they are really good. I used to play a lot of competitive fps before (OW1, Cod, CS) and all games I played I reached top 1% so no complaining.

There is no best, it's subjective. Though I would generally prefer open-backs over closed backs, especially when you're just using them in your chair and not a noisy environment. "Audiophile grade" is also not a clearly defined term. There are a lot of good options available for under 1000$, I would recommend ordering a few different pairs and comparing them. Like, as far as open-backs are concerned, get a Hifiman Arya, Sennheiser HD 6XX and maybe a Beyerdynamic DT1990 (note that there's two versions, you can get some great deals on the older MK1 but it has a very spicy treble). If you really need/want something closed, your options will be more limited, you could try a Senny HD620 and Beyer DT1770. Personally, I think the AKG K702 (open) for 180 USD is an incredible deal, but some don't like the mid-heavy sound. And there's no doubt there are better headphones to be had for three or four times the price, but they won't really sound three of four times better, and whether it's worth it spending so much is up to you.

1990 pros have been serving me well for the past 5 years

I have the HD 6xx and DT1990Pros. If I drop the 6xx, I wouldnt sweat it. If I dropped the 1990s, I would be nervous whether the floor got damaged.

A lot of people praise the HD 800/S as the best but I prefer my DT 1990 Pro (OG). Unlike a lot of people, I like the treble spike as it brings out detail in the games I play. The mids and bass are good too. If you're gonna buy them, I recommend looking at these as well: For even an even better Beyer sound signature - [https://dekoniaudio.com/product/dekoni-audio-beyerdynamic-dt-series-fenestrated-elite-sheepkin-ear-pad-set/](https://dekoniaudio.com/product/dekoni-audio-beyerdynamic-dt-series-fenestrated-elite-sheepkin-ear-pad-set/) For extended bass and warmth - [https://dekoniaudio.com/product/elite-hybrid-ear-pads-for-beyerdynamic-headphones/](https://dekoniaudio.com/product/elite-hybrid-ear-pads-for-beyerdynamic-headphones/) For the OG - you'll need a DAC/Amp. For the newer versions, you won't.

Metal cased dt 1990 and I think there's a 7xx version too. Love them

I use the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro’s. I purchased mine for about $390, but they’re so worth it. I’ve been using them a lot lately as I’ve gotten into music production, so they are really handy. P.s. They have software for EQ settings and customization, but unless you find a bundle, it’s not included. Edit: My pair is open-back, but there is a closed-back option.

Got a pair of dt 1990 pro's which I use for music as well as gaming. If it's 10h a day, it's 10h a day- no issue. My glasses can get uncomfortable underneath, but that's not the headphones issue. When I got them the clamping force was too much, but since the earcups are held by metal arms I was able to slightly bend them and now they're basically always comfortable.

My favorite headphones are the meze elite, and they share a lot of similarities to the 105 aer as said in another comment. Other headphones I tend to enjoy on the daily are hd560s, hd6xx, dt1990 and the he1000 stealth. Although as I said, the 105 aer tends to be my daily pick. They sound amazing and are very comfortable! Edit: forgot about music. It depends somewhat on the headphone. The meze elite is very fun with movie scores and big symphonies, but on the daily i listen to anything from ásgeir to some Ren. 105 aer works for it all.

(Beyond that suggestion; generally people making music want headphones that are more "objectivist" in nature; i.e. that present the sound as it was recorded rather than coloring it. Generally, Sennheisers have a warmer than neutral sound. I love that tuning (as to a lot of people!) but it may or not be his cup of tea. Beyerdynamic makes a closed back (DT 1770) and an open-back (DT 1990) that are well-regarded for music production and mastering, but may be less pleasant for just listening to music.)