FiiO - FT3

In that $ range, I would have to go with the Sennhesier HD6XX or a pair of reburb HD600 off the Sennheiser Outlet Store. FYI: I'm a huge Sennheiser fan just to let you know. I would also have to include the very solid Fiio FT3 in that group. I'm not really a big fan of ribbons yet so I won't even try. I also own a older pair of ATH AD900x and while it's really detailed, it lacks sub bass than modern music needs to have and also can have sibilance on some recordings. If you have a bass boost option, that might not be a problem. I've never heard a pair of the R70x, but I have never seen a bad review on one. \*\*\* As always, headphones are all about personal preferrence, get a demo or a return policy if at all possible.

Don't get closed backs if you can use open back headphones, ft1 pros have qc issues. I'd get hd560s/6xx/58x(all not very comfortable)/shp9500 with eq or ft3 pro 350 ohm.

I think the ft1 is a great option, and a good baseline for eq. Or if you can find the ft3 on sale those are great. On Amazon they are going for like $150! They were a great buy at $300. Also aune ar5000 if you can find em for $250. Audio technica r50x or r70xa are also good ones.

They also make a 32ohm ft3, but it’s basically a different headphone. Similarly tuned, but a different driver/diaphragm. Ft3 (at least the 350ohm) is pretty good for gaming, but you probably have better options.

For me, it would be the HD 800S OR the Fiio FT3 (350Ω).