AKG K371 and look no further

 

How is the earcup size?
I bought a ATH some time ago, for tracking for singers, and it's so small that it's not comfortable enough.

 

I personally have used the Superlux HD 681 (non-EVO) for quite a few years now. I'm not sure if it's still being manufactured but it's still available for around $40-60 USD. When I got my pair many moons ago it was $25 and had one of the flattest and most spacious soundstages of any pair of headphones on the market, with the only caveat being its slight flimsiness and moderate bleed due to the semi-open back design. The only correction I apply to it is an attenuation of some of the high frequency peaks, which I do with a simple EQ and using multiple frequency response charts for comparison. It's not necessary per se, but I like to have it as close to flat as possible while mixing and then I switch to 'listening' headphones that are more colored when I'm checking how it would sound for consumers. For tracking, I honestly just use a cheap pair of generic DJ headphones because all that really matters is that it sounds decent enough to follow along while recording and that it doesn't bleed. The Superlux HD 681 is probably in the top 3 of my most valuable purchases for my little studio.

 

Neutral? Pleasant sound but actually have a pronounced loudness effect
with recessed mids

 

Difficult to answer. Imo normal. I think my earsize is normal.for me it fits perfect and they are really comfortable. i can not estimate how it is with big ears?!

 

Do you have them? If so, would you please be so kind to measure them, so I could compare with other headphones I have?

 

No, sorry. I had one,but i don't remember if it has the exact same size as the hi-x65 that i have now. The measures inside the earcup of the x65 are 60x85mm.

 

HD-600 or HD-650 IMO

 

My favorite cans beyond 150 bucks:
Open: AKG K701/702
Semi-open: beyerdynamic DT-880
Closed: Audio-Technica ATH M40x
Each of them is very neutral, I further use Sonarworks SoundID Reference to flatten them.
The M40xs are also great in terms of passive noise cancelling if you're in need of that. Same goes for Sony MDR-7506, also very great, but not as flat, I prefer the M40xs.
You should use Reference in combination with any headphones.
The previously mentioned Philips SHP9500 are really great as well, can confirm that. Good suggestion.
Maybe this is helpful, good luck with your choice!

 

Last edited: Mar 24, 2022

Thank you

 

Beyerdynamic DT 770 for $150 they are the best you can buy you would never regret it