Noire X

Really enjoyed my Noire Xs but then I got my he1000 stealth at a great price and sold the Xs. I just didn't need a closed back so I had to make the choice. If I needed the isolation, and could only keep one headphone, they would have been my choice. Superb balance in sound and super comfy!

First let me start, I never thought a closed back could sound as good as an open back headphone. The Aeon 2 Closed proved me wrong with an incredibly detailed headphone that sounded remarkably wide despite not being open, but it had some wonkiness in the treble, while being very detailed it suffered from weird peakiness and dips leading some things like clapping and the crash of cymbals sounding not fully natural, as well as harshness on some tracks, the included filters helped but they also somewhat muffled the detail I fell in love with. None of these downsides are true for their successor the Noire X, the treble is much improved and incredibly smooth leading to a very honest presentation that I find addicting. The bass response is also much improved leading to some of the most impressive bass I’ve yet listened to out of a headphone, incredibly textured and fast without muddying the pristine mids. I also find them incredibly comfortable, easy to wear all day and lose myself in music. Like my own little private stage that can come with me anywhere without outside noise interrupting me. I love these guys.

They still wow me even after a month of owning for a month, lovely headphone.

The self adjusting headband is such a nice feature, I truly can just plop these on my head on not fiddle with it.

My end game is the Noire X, basically does everything I want out of a headphone while being portable. The work really well for gaming and music in my experience, and just by moving my mouse I can tell the imaging on these phones is dead on accurate so very suitable for FPS gameplay.

Yeah it’s a closed back DCA headphone. It’s a great headphone and not just for a closed back. Destroyed my bias towards open backs. Also folds up nicely into a small hard case you can just toss in a bag.

Noire X, insane comfort between the self adjusting strap and some of the most plush pads I’ve ever felt on a headphone. Your ears might get a little warm after a while though since it is a closed back.

People say the E3 only sounds a bit wider than the X and are really similar in detail and tuning. Oddly enough the XO only sounds a bit wider than the X and roughly same detail and tuning. I can attest that the X is an excellent headphone the only reason I can see to get the XO is the bass isn’t seal dependent and you can hear the going ons inside your home.

My favorite is the Noire X but since this is budget. Some great contenders for the list if you mind spending a bit more are the HD 58x or 6XX, the FiiO FT1 original and Pro, and the AKG K371. All amazing headphones that should last you years.

You're looking for the DCA Noire X. They fit your requirements. I have them, they're excellent. However if you want even more bass slam, the ZMF Bokeh are said to be focused, but they would have recessed treble, which looks like that would be fine by you. I would even consider the Fiio FT1 which is much cheaper, huge soundstage and sub-bass, I returned them because I like treble, I listen to classical and jazz. For your needs the FT1 would be perfect.

I have the noire x for 6 months now and I can't get used to it. Sometimes I get the "brain burn in" over time, but it's not happening here, and I don't like how the darker tuning with too relaxed treble, and can't hear the "soundstage" everyone else does in reviews. Disappointingly I might end up selling it soon. Same with the hd800s but for entirely different reasons, although at first its crazy wide soundstage wowed me, it's too scattered and distant. Plus too bright and gritty in the mids.  In comparison I find the Edition XS superior in every way. For closed back the AKG K371 are very good and even my PX7 S2e is still very solid and satisfying. I'm eyeing the AKG N9 Hybrid

same, watched all the video i can watch on youtube, picked up a used pair for 100$USD, never be happier. my background, have multiple high end headphones....(zmf, hifiman organic, DCA norie X, mest ii etc) the comfort of wireless is just unbeatable. 95% of time in front of pc, is just youtube video or gaming or web anyway. ANC is weaker (i had the xm5 and bose 700) but doesnt matter imo, unless you travel a lot which indeed values more. I paired it with BTD700 for best performance i assume since both are from same company? (i had a cheap aptx dongle before, it always cuts off my fiio wireless tws). sound quality is like 70% of my DCA, lose bass, less resolution, less everything, do i care? nop. the freedom of lightweight and wireless, less bulky, is all part of the exprience, i no longer have to be careful when i stand up so i dont pull my cord on my arm rest. it is indeed good enough. finally bluetooth audio is great. one big thing, you dont notice cos you havent used any decent headphone before, get a better earpads. unfortunately, all the stock M4 pads are trash (the factory ones), fake thin leather and shallow, the worst of the worst. after market one require you know how to adapt them tho, since the mounting here isnt the universal one(i just 3D print one), day and night diff.

I have Noire X and absolutely love them. They are my favorite headphones. I don't even need to eq them. The key is to get a proper seal, otherwise they will sound slightly shallow. If you do get a good seal, the bass is fantastic!

Whenever I listen to Focal Clear I think they are my favorites. Then I switch to Noire X, they become my favorite :). They are both really good in their own way. I also discovered that 800s pairs really well with my vinyl record player.

It's becoming the same for me