Beyerdynamic - DT 1770 PRO MK II

Audio technica, or sennheiser, but my pick is Beyerdynamics. [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGLV6QVX?ref=ive\_vftp\_hero\_cx\_pfo\_vse-cards-ingress0](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGLV6QVX?ref=ive_vftp_hero_cx_pfo_vse-cards-ingress0)

I had a similar journey, starting with gaming headsets like the JBL Quantum 910X and Logitech Pro X2. Around mid-2024, I began exploring Hi-Fi and studio headphones, first with a Fiio K11 and a pair of HD660S, then upgrading to the HD660S2. I eventually settled on the closed-back DT1770 MK2 paired with a Fiio K19 as my daily drivers, and they’ve been excellent. I also own a pair of DT 900 Pro X open-backs and have been tempted to swap them for the DT1990 Pro MK2.

Lots of people hate Beyer Treble. The only Beyers I can handle are the 1990 mk2 and the 1770 mk2

770 pro are very nice, with 80 ohms you dont necessarily need a headphone amp. If you have the money, the 1770pro mk2 are very nice, but at this point i would consider getting an open pair for mixing and a closed for recording :)

If you don’t like senn and think the sound muddy beyerdyamic might be up your direction. The 1770 mk2 used might me right up your lane.

Your third requirement severely reduces the amount of options you have. Aune SR7000 are quite solid and very open sounding for being closed-back, but you have to deal with dual entry cables. Another option is the DT1770 mk2, but you have to deal with the Beyerdynamic excessive treble. FiiO FT1 is an affordable option and really good at $150, but dual entry cables.

The Beyerdynamic DT1770 MK2 fit the bill. I'm listening to similar type of music, and they sound great. They are studio reference headphones so they are well built, great sound separation, and good bass. They will take you close to the $800 mark, though.

I use DT 1770 pro mk2 (closed back) with Topping dx3 pro+ DAC. Was right at about $1000

I just dipped my toes in to the audiophile hobby, my first purchase was a DT 770 Pro x, I also felt ‘meh’. I returned it and got the DT 1770 Pro instead, WAY better for me in my opinion. Clearer vocals and big sound stage for a close back.

Depends how loud your keyboard is tbh. Closed backs for gaming are a lot better on PC. I had 1770 Pros for gaming/mixing before but there was a huge discount on 1990 Pros and the 1770 Pros had way too much bass for mastering I so went for those and gave the 1770 pros to my wife. I had to buy new keyboard because I had MX blues and gaming was horrible on open backs and loud switches. I still kinda prefer the 1770 for gaming tbh as they isolate better. For mixing and mastering the 1990 pros are perfect and for gaming as well after getting silent switches. But for budget I would go with DT 770 Pro 250Ohm and pair them with ifi zen dac v2. I made testing with 1770 Pros and 770 Pros on ifi zen dac V2 and the difference wasnt that huge I was expecting (the 770 were decade old lol). https://youtu.be/5nQ4Za2Qd6U?si=xCDnnywE-Gdw9lgS When it comes to gaming they are really good. I used to play a lot of competitive fps before (OW1, Cod, CS) and all games I played I reached top 1% so no complaining.