I recommend Grado SR225x. You can get the 125 if that's closer to your budget; they're both excellent. I've been using these or some variant for 30 years now.
These don't block sound at all, so you do need to be in a quiet environment. But they have a very neutral sound; they don't boost bass or trebel noticably.
For noisy spaces, I find the Air Pods 4 with noise cancelling sound *very* good.
My Grado SR225's left ear stopped working but gonna try fixing by replacing the jack end of the cable. Thankfully I got some Sennheiser HD25's to keep me going
depending on ur budget. for on-ears: grado.
i have the range from sr22r up to gs2000e (with a few in between)
if you go used and are patient and lucky they range from 80 to 600 dollars.
big step up from koss anyway
I have use SR225 for 10 years, there bright, detailed and smooth dynamics give me enjoyment while discovering a new details in every song I listen.
Their midrange performance is amazing the cleanest and sound stage from open-back ear pad that you never got from any headphone.
More importantly you don’t need DAC for this headphone but trust me if you have 1 eventually no.2-3-4 will follow.
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Budget gaming king with clear sound, but tight fit.
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