What headphones should i buy???

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Hello, i m sorry to bother you. I need help! About headphones, i don t know which headphones i should buy. I m reading a lot but opinions are different so please can you help me?
I will be listening music on my mobile phone huawei p9 lite, without amp, and i can t decide between akg k553, beyer dt 990pro 32 ohm, ath m50x and senheiser hd 598sr, if you have any other better choice it s welcome!
I appreciate your help.
Thank you so much!
 
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DT 770s ( like almost all Beyerdynamic cans ) are horribly sibilant with the exception of the 80 ohm versions and you need an amp/dac for them.

I'd get HD 598 closed back out of the ones listed. I own the original 598 and haven't heard the closed model but what I've read about it is positive.

Some more considerations.

B&O H6:

https://www.amazon.com/PLAY-Bang-Olufsen-Headphone-Generation/dp/B00E9PHY1U/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1492874128&sr=1-3&keywords=b&O%2Bh6=undefined&linkCode=sl1&tag=zeos-20&linkId=f9d7e5b9b3034a91d9e8c3d2db21b425&th=1

Sony MDR 1A...

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stivenbeg

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Oh thank you on the answer. I really want a pair of headphones...so you don t recommend any of my choice?
Maybe ath m50x rather than ath m40x,or beyer dt 990 32 rather than 770, is 770 better than 990 for mobile? what about akg 553 or senheiser hd 598 sr, that headphones aren t for mobile?

Thank you for your help and patience
 

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When I didn't say anything about your own choices, was because I pretty much agreed on it.
The only thing I disagree with you is on the M50X's. I've used them beforehand and I gotta say that they're way too over hyped. The M40X's does everything they do and doesn't have killer treble.

Now when that's said. The DT990 first of all are open-backs. For portable use they're fine, but they leak a lot of sound ie. not that well suited for public areas.
The same story with the HD598's. These are open-backs, so if you don't care about people hearing what you're listening to, then sure go ahead. Used that headphone myself as well, and it's a fine headphone for the price. However it certainly has the Sennheiser veil. You either love or hate it :).
The AKG's are a good headphone as well. The only real complaint I could have with it, is that it REALLY seals. The pads doesn't really breathe so it can get quite warm around the ears.

Otherwise I'd say just pick whatever you feel like suits you best.
I'd probably stay away from the DT990's and HD598's since they're open-backs.

Cheers
 

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True Buie thank you. You ve made it easier, now i will see between that beyer dt 770 pro 32 ohm, maybe senheiser 598 closed back or hd 569, akg 553, and you ve helped me about ath.
 

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Okay, this is my finally guys. I will decide between senheiser hd 569, hd 598cs, ath m40x, beyer dt 770 32ohm and akg k553
So between them what is your opinion?
 

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Personally I'd probably go for the DT770's. I really enjoy the relaxing sound signature and the insanely deep base.
Been using the M40X's for portable usage for about 6 months though, and I gotta say that they're just not comfortable enough. Usually start to hurt wearing after maybe 45 minutes of usage.

So the DT770's would be my choice. You can add some HM5 pads to make them feel godly on your face (lol).

Cheers
 
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DT 770s ( like almost all Beyerdynamic cans ) are horribly sibilant with the exception of the 80 ohm versions and you need an amp/dac for them.

I'd get HD 598 closed back out of the ones listed. I own the original 598 and haven't heard the closed model but what I've read about it is positive.

Some more considerations.

B&O H6:

https://www.amazon.com/PLAY-Bang-Olufsen-Headphone-Generation/dp/B00E9PHY1U/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1492874128&sr=1-3&keywords=b&O%2Bh6=undefined&linkCode=sl1&tag=zeos-20&linkId=f9d7e5b9b3034a91d9e8c3d2db21b425&th=1

Sony MDR 1A:

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-1A-Headphone-International-warranty/dp/B00NW353KE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1459858704&sr=1-2&keywords=sony+mdr-1a&linkCode=sl1&tag=zeos-20&linkId=27f6e2a651fc23a28310e99df665970b

Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7BK:

https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-MSR7BK-SonicPro-High-Resolution-Headphones/dp/B00PEU9CFA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1448206179&sr=1-1&keywords=msr7&linkCode=sl1&tag=zeos-20&linkId=98f2f155096145e5f56be771fe9d1cdc

I'd probably get the B&O H6 with your budget and intended use. Sony would be my second choice.

 
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