Beyerdynamic - DT 770 PRO (32 Ohm)

dt 770 32 ohm for 150? will last forever basically until you need to replace the headband with some headband from amazon for 20 bucks.

As for the best sensitive closed back headphones i have heard and own lately i prefer the 170 euro Fiio FT1. Of course, this is subjective but I like it quite a bit more than the 32 ohm DT770 i also have in my collection. It is also highly recommended by the usual YouTube reviewers for what that's worth.

+1 for beyerdynamics. Plus the earpads on the 770 are a dream…

If he’s ok with a wired one, look into the beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro, 32 Ohm version. Built well, repairable. No active noise cancelling but they insulate well enough that they might work for him. The pads are also THE MOST COMFORTABLE EVER. But, cable. Whatever you do, stay away from anything by Audio Technica. They’re notorious for breaking right on the yoke between earpads and headband. For earplugs, look into Mack’s Thermafit soft foam earplugs with NRR 29. I myself have small ears and they work great for me. I’m very sensitive to noise, and when needed I pair those earplugs with headphones

I’m a sound engineer by profession, so I can comment on wired headphones, which are preferred in my industry. (this is just my subjective experience) Open-back headphones are arguably the best-sounding type—bar none—but their main drawback is that they don’t perform well in noisy environments. You’ll end up turning up the volume to compensate for ambient noise, which can damage your hearing. When it comes to closed-back headphones, my top choice would be the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro, 32-ohm version (note: they come in 32, 80, and 250-ohm variants). The 250-ohm version might be on special, but it requires a dedicated headphone amplifier to drive properly. These headphones are well-regarded in the industry and are known for their comfort and durability. I couldn’t afford those, unfortunately, so I opted for the Sony MDR-7506. They might look a bit silly, but they sound great—if perhaps a bit bright (think of it like slightly turning up the treble knob on your EQ, if you’re unsure what “bright” means). These headphones have been used by countless sound engineers around the world and are considered something of a benchmark in the industry. There are also many alternatives or clones, such as the Audio-Technica ATH-M50, which are just as good—and some even come in Bluetooth versions. Finally, I had to buy cheap closed-backs for our field recording kits and for musicians to use while tracking, and I ended up getting AKG K72s, which I think are excellent value for money. Honourable mentions: Sennheiser HD25-II – They sound amazing and reject external noise well, but they pinch my ears to my head, which is uncomfortable. Sennheiser HD280 Pro – Another industry workhorse. No comment, except… Joe Rogan. Shure SRH840A – Never tested them, so can’t comment. AKG K371 – Also never tested, but they’re generally well regarded. *edits: mostly formatting

There's no such thing as gaming specific audio, just get good headphones. If you want immersive I'm assuming you mean bassy and closed back with leather pads. My best recommendation would probably be the beyerdynamic dt 770s (32 ohm version unless you have or want to get an amp) and replace the pads with the dekoni leather/fenestrated leather.

Decided to do the same thing with headphones and micro. Stopped between dt770 pro and ath m50x. Went to the store to listen to both of them before deciding to buy anything at all aaand i liked m50x more - they have more "consumer-ish" sound imo: better bass, better highs, almost the same mid as 770 and there was limited color version that i really liked. While on the other side i felt like 770 are more suited for creating music, not listening to it - they show all the flaws in quality any track has.. https://preview.redd.it/ej8jb4j4snzf1.jpeg?width=4096&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=518f65faf3c2f4903536eff1219da084c6b3a81e

Ill be the 20th person to say beyerdynamics dt770 pro

Personal choice. That said Headphones made for a specific genre of music sound like a bad gimmick to me. I go for studio cans myself. I use beyerdynamic dt770 pros at home and sennheisher hd25s when I am walking around.

I’m very partial to the beyerdynamic dt770 pro. But best? Nah, ask one of these rich fellas 😂 But seriously, you don’t really need to spend much more than a couple benjis on mixing headphones imo. If you want to splurge, look at expensive home monitors instead, monitor placement, bass traps etc. Your money will carry you much further that way

No one can ever answer me when I say that the DTs are insanely quiet other than “that’s how they are designed to be.” At a -6 dB pre-master you wouldn’t even be able to hear shit.