Well there is a contradiction here, because technically 62 ohms will need much less power than 250 ohms... That's for sure.

 

Whatever you decide, for mixing go with open back as the frequency response on cans as such are more flat. Closed back are a must if you are recording quieter sources like vocalists and violins which are generally miced close-ish to the source and for galavanting while bobbing your head while walking around town listening to tunes or books on tape (to keep the sound both in on public transport or out from pesky environmental noise), but for mixing an open back is the charm as generally the sound stage generated is both wider and with greater depth. The Sennheiser HD-600 is a bit power needy, but an inexpensive preamp would solve that issue.
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I'll chime in about the AKG's, I've got K701's which are pretty similar to what you're looking at, the K712s.

I find them to be pretty solid for extended sessions since they've a pretty smooth sound, however this might be sometimes a negative since they do lack a bit of "punch". But as long as you reference with other speakers/phones you should be good.

As for amplification... using a basic onboard audio or laptop output is not enough in my opinion, but any decent audio interface should do the trick. I've had no issues there.

And as others have mentioned, there's really no isolation to speak of, take that into account.

 

Good info Olymoon..

 

Hi this is my small opinion, I own the k712 and I would not recommend em.
They are pretty good but the build quality is yeah could be better.
Also they sound pretty nice. but If you want to use headphones for mixing and mastering,
the ones I would recommend are by Ollo https://olloaudio.com/
They got a Totally Flat response, and thats what u need when mixing.
They are amazingly good but a bit more expensive than the k712.
But if u have those u won't need no room/headphonecorrection type of app like the Sonarworks 4 app.
Anyway good luck. I would definitly go with the Ollo's again. :D

 

ive got BD DT990pro (250ohm) and love them for mixing

 

Thank you for your reply. What is your audio source for K701?

 

Also considered them initially. Madly in love with the design! But unfortunately I also have nowhere to listen to them. And the problem of high impedance is also present for me ((

 

Very interesting. Intriguing promo.
But it seems they are not so popular, not a lot of reviews. And their price... I think I won’t be able to afford these without preliminary listening.
But these headphones are really sex))))

 

Thank you so much for the detailed answer!
About the same setup I plan in the end: open + closed headphones.
Now I have an old HD449 as my closed-back hp. I will use them as an additional source of control.
At the moment, I’m working like that - the maximum number of audio systems to listen my mix. It doesn’t look any different at home))
I think I’ll still get the K712, and if my audio card amplifies them normally, then maybe I’ll supplement my ATH-m50x setup a little later.
I must already decide! I have been choosing and doubting the correctness of the chosen solution for a very long time, and you inspired me a little))

P.S. UAD Apollo - a dream interface!

 

This particular pair is used with a MOTU Ultralite, an Alesis Multimix and a cheapo Behringer Xenyx.

 

I have the dt880 , 1 year trial and I'm happy, but the most important thing for a producer is to reduce fatigue, is the great enemy, the 880 you can be 8 hours with it, but the problem I see are the pads, they absorb a lot of sweat and you have to wash them every month or 2 months and reduce comfort and is super difficult to put the pads and you hurt your fingers, now i want to buy the 660s and i don't think it will improve the sound, i'm very happy with the dt880s but the long term comfort for me is essential, i also have the Beats studio 3, the 's0l0 2' and the senheiser hd25 to test and know what people will hear, i must say they are awful and not good to produce, but you need them to know the final product, sorry for my bad english

 

DT880 pro are very good budget headphones (probably the best), if you are after close to flat response. The only problem is in the 5-7k region, which is boosted by like 4 db (which is alot).
From what I have seen in the frequency response graphs of more expensive headphones, there is no such thing as "flat" response - the main difference is there is like no distortion and the bandwidth (so, more bass and highs, not like you are gonna hear them...).

 

I won the 990DT PRO.... great stuff.

 

People will always have different opinions on the spectrum, quality, comfort… positive as negative even on the best headphones on the market today.

Honestly, when I needed a new pair of headphones I searched for days online for a decent pair and got more and more confused the more I listen to all the reviews I could find.

In my opinion there aren’t any perfect headphones on the market today, well at least not in my price range as far I know, they all have their pro and cons.
Just test some till you are happy, then buy them or just take advantage of the 30-day money back guarantee to test them if you don’t find them in your store.

Happy hunting

 

I am writing on the result. I eventually chose the DT880Pro. I did not decide on the AKG K712Pro with my sound card. And it seems not in vain! I am delighted that the output power was still enough! Even when mixing quiet sounds, I have enough volume! Although it feels like the audio interface produces its maximum, and sometimes you have to twist it to the maximum, I think this will not cause any problems. Especially since I'm going to change the interface, but fortunately now I can take my time with this.
Bottom line: Native Instruments Komplete Audio 2 copes normally with the Beyerdynamic DT-880Pro 250 Ohm! imho))
Also, I really liked the frequency response 880pro. Very, very cool sound! I was afraid of these famous Beyerdynamic treble, but in 880 I really liked them! I really heard where I went too far with the treble in my old works)) And there is a lot of bass in them! Its as much as it should be! In general, I am satisfied. Thank
you all for your help in choosing. I hope this topic will be useful to someone!