My son is looking for a set of headphones. He would like noise canceling and to keep the budget within $300. I know next to nothing about headphones so I’m hoping y’all can lay some recommendations on me. Thanks grumpy.
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Sub $300 headphone Recommendations
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These are supposed to be amazing. Go for about $249. Get the 350 ohm version as they have Beryllium drivers.
www.fiio.com
Large Dynamic High-Res Over-Ear Headphones FT3
FT3Sound comes from the vibration of material – thus, the choice of the driver is quite important in determining sound quality. The FT3 features a large 60mm dynamic driver, uncommon in its class. Compared to a smaller driver, the FT3 can push more air and convert energy into the sound more...
www.fiio.com
swechsler
Frog Whisperer
Second the recommendation on the Sonys. I have the XM3s and at the time they were purchased, they were the best BT phones available. Based on reviews, they appear to have kept up. From what I've read here and elsewhere, the Focal Bathys are better but they are about double your son's budget.
Can't see where these are noise cancelling, which is one of Grumpy's requirements.These are supposed to be amazing. Go for about $249. Get the 350 ohm version as they have Beryllium drivers.
Large Dynamic High-Res Over-Ear Headphones FT3
FT3Sound comes from the vibration of material – thus, the choice of the driver is quite important in determining sound quality. The FT3 features a large 60mm dynamic driver, uncommon in its class. Compared to a smaller driver, the FT3 can push more air and convert energy into the sound more...
Sorry, I guess I missed that.
Momentum are the only Senn series that I actually like, they have slam and no "Sennheiser veil". I second that without hesitation.
Wasn't a reprimand and I acknowledged my recommendation was over budget.
hifitommy
Super Member
the bargain of the year is Fiio FT-1s at $150. comfortable and light, the low end gets down to 30Hz which is what I was looking for. they punch WAY above their weight class. also a bargain are the Audeze Maxwells which are closed-back planar blue tooth gaming headphones that I do not use for gaming (I don't game). sound quality is also excellent, going down lower than the Fiios by a little and with good authority. the YT reviews have been way positive for both of these sets and by trustworthy reviewers too.
You're right, I had forgotten about those. They're a great choice, or at least they would be if they were noise cancelling, considering that the OP requires it.
With apologies for going over the stated budget, the Sennheiser HD650's are pretty well regarded. I work with two people who have them and use them daily and both rave about them.
EDIT: ...and then I noticed the need for noise cancelling. Oops!
EDIT: ...and then I noticed the need for noise cancelling. Oops!
