Superlux - HD-681 EVO

I vastly prefer the SuperLux HD681 EVO to the HD681.

Everything. More open sounding, better bass, more depth, now comfy. I should say I've done the two super easy "mods" - removing the down filters and switching to the supplied velour pads.

Best deal for me were the Hifiman Sundara that I got for about 110 on Aliexpress during 11.11 sales. Also have a pair of he400se but the Sundara just sound more correct out of the box and the headband is a lot more comfy. In the ultra budget realm, I'd say my KOSS KPH30i with headband mod are still a true gem, and so are the KPH40i and the hyper-cheap Shini S520. If one doesn't want a pair of on ear, then: - KPH30i with big grado pads mod - SHP9500 for about 35-40$ on AliExpress when discounted - Fidelio X2HR around 70-80 euros - Superlux HD681Evo for about 30 - Kiwi Ears Altruva around 65-70 but you gotta EQ them if you want a less warm sound and better gaming performance.

Price to performance wired Superlux HD681 Evo or HD330 Pro will do the job. Wireless, general purpose - whichever is in your budget between Edifier 820, Soundcore Space One or Momentum 4

Have my superlux hd 681 for like 4 or 5 years, and they are awesome, using them for music and with the threaded extension I can use them for my guitar amp too, top tier and dirt cheap.

Superlux HD681 and Samson SR850, but with velvet/suede earpads. Eh with stock shitty leather. 100-200$ sound with velvet pads. KSC75 if you don't mind the hooks. Moondrop Old Fashioned is really nice as well, sounds pretty similar to KSC75.

ath m40x are the worst headphones ever, I bought a superlux 681 and found out bass existed for the first time

I'm using the 681's right now with sonarworks ID it sounds pretty good better then the audio technica m40x

Out of these, I've tried the Sony and both superlux hd668(b) and 681. The superlux hd668b sound-wise is the clear winner for me. Good detail, excellent for the price, clear yet impactful bass and just a really pleasant sound signature overall. The are a little fragile though ime, with the cable failing twice on mine after ~1-2y. My third set has been holding on for longer, but that's probably because I have used them a lot less after upgrading

Superlux HD681s the GOAT (if you replace the pads). I think I prefer them over my SHP9600s.

I've only had two but here's my two cents: HD 681 is absolutely crazy for the price. HE400se is a really fun pair to own. Some people say it can trade blows with headphones above its price and I believe them.

I wanna throw Superlux headphones into the ring. I own a pair of HD681 since over 10 years, they are semi open and have astonishing sound for die 22$ they cost. (And don't need a driver) [https://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/superlux/hd-681](https://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/superlux/hd-681) I think they also have the same size ear cushions as Beyer and can thus be replaced with them.