HEDDphone D1

Well, the 550 would only be a marginal upgrade over the 560s. You may be underwhelmed. I say, stretch your budget. Buy a Heddphone D1 and get a headphone that does everything. That's currently my top gaming pick, if only I could find one (perma sold out) [https://headphones.com/products/hedd-audio-d1-headphones?\_pos=1&\_psq=heddph&\_ss=e&\_v=1.0](https://headphones.com/products/hedd-audio-d1-headphones?_pos=1&_psq=heddph&_ss=e&_v=1.0)

Idk man, I have the focal clear mg pro, hd800s, elex, mv1 open and closed variants. I still reach for the D1. In my opinion the d1 is better than the hd800s.  And all others above, it just sounds great. detail is there, bass is nice and punchy but not bloated. More intimate for sure as the sound stage is good but not hd800s good.  I really love them, that being said the $700 ask is a pretty hard ask. The default headband padding is so bad. Im trying to mod it myself, dont like the caprah 3d printer they also look terrible. If they fix the headband padding and the creaking mine makes when moving maybe 700 isnt so bad. But as it stands I can't recommend them.  Almost forgot the earpads feel great but they're also kind of super cheaply made. Theyre standard pads with cut slits that you pull over the adapter, it looks terrible.  The foam in them also have way too much give they make my ears touch the driver. If I can fit the hifi comfort strap they'll be solid but thats more money I have to spend. Anyways sorry for the long paragraphs.

I made a huge mistake buying the D1s. Once the stench dissipated, I don't think I've liked anything else more than the D1. I'm tempted to buy the HDB 630s next to replace my Maxwells as well. This hobby sucks. You think you're at end game and something else replaces your favorite gear.

I sank a lot of money into a DCA E3 (sold a STAX 007mk2 setup to get it!), only to get the upgrade bug again and now I'm liking the much cheaper Heddphone D1 more than the E3. So don't assume that DCA is magical, either.

I’ve been loving the HEDD HEDDphone D1 with the Meze Boom Mic. Been great for gaming and music.