Superlux - HD681 Air
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toweliel 1.0Superlux HD330 Pro 32ohm and HD681 Air; JVC HA-RX900 beats it at that price
0tt0mad 0.3Have 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.
bdrayne 0.3Superlux 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.
CertifiedProducer 0.3ath 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
MattBlackCore 0.3Out 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
nick182002 0.3Superlux HD681s the GOAT (if you replace the pads). I think I prefer them over my SHP9600s.
Olaqirelle 0.3I'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.
RocketSaxon 0.3I 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.
_scndry 0.3I love my Superlux HD681, a little EQ and maybe different pads and they are lowkey amazing.
YoloStevens 0.3I always recommend Superlux HD681s for a solid budget option.
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