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this post was submitted on 11 Sep 2023
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Get open back headphones. They're specifically for audiophiles who think headphones aren't the same. I have some and love them. Ear buds and normal headphones feel like you're trapped in your head. Open back simulate being in the room with music.
Also, fuck you if you play your sorry ass music loud enough that your neighbors can hear it or feel it. I don't care if it's just the sweet part of Fade to Black or the riff on Aerodynamic, if a neighbor plays that shit pound enough to broadcast the muffled remix, it's fucking war.
Edit: actually an unpopular opinion, upvoted
If you want a good open-back pair that is under $100, I thoroughly recommend the Philips SHP9500 to anybody reading this. Been using the same pair I got a few years ago for both gaming and listening to music, and these are some of the best headphones I have used to date. You can often find them in the $50-$75 range online.
1000x this
I got a set of AKG K240s which aren't even close to the best but of the options available at the guitar center (various Sennheiser, Grado, Audio Technica, etc) the clarity really impressed me. Love those things.
I personally recommend Samson's SR850 open back headphones. For $50 they're God damn amazing. Ain't audiophile quality, but a fantastic investment in general and a great way to get a feel for what audiophiles are chasing after.