Headphones £150

sniperone · 24 Dec 2017 at 20:09

Im looking for a pair of headphones no more than £150 to replace my 20 year old cans that have seen better days . Would welcome some recommendations as there is a minefield of crap from what i can tell .

Would prefer open back if possible ,must have removable cable . Not interested in wireless

xs2man · 24 Dec 2017 at 22:36

Sennheiser HD25's? Love mine. Replaceable everything, excellent sound quality, DJ industry standard, so durability isn't really a concern. I'd expect them to last at least as long as your old ones unless they are on the road constantly. They will be closed back headphones though, if open backed 'phones are a priority for you.

delta0 · 25 Dec 2017 at 02:43

AKG K702. Very big sound stage and can hear every detail in the sound. They are open back and also very comfortable. The cable is detachable. They do not have huge punchy base if that is an issue for you.

MrRockliffe · 25 Dec 2017 at 05:18

Sennheiser HD598 every time.

Minstadave · 25 Dec 2017 at 07:50

MrRockliffe said:
Sennheiser HD598 every time.

That’s what I was thinking. The 598SR are sub £100 too.

Hedge · 25 Dec 2017 at 22:52

I'd find another 30 quid and buy Hifiman he400i.

Westie · 27 Dec 2017 at 02:05

dont bother with 598s get the 599s instead!

Hedge · 27 Dec 2017 at 13:22

Westie said:
dont bother with 598s get the 599s instead!

I own 599s and Hifiman HE400i and the Hifiman are a far more superior product for the money.

xs2man · 27 Dec 2017 at 13:48

Hedge said:
I own 599s and Hifiman HE400i and the Hifiman are a far more superior product for the money.

Where are they for £180? I see them on the rainforrest for £340...

Hedge · 27 Dec 2017 at 14:51

xs2man said:
Where are they for £180? I see them on the rainforrest for £340...

They were £180 last night when I posted here and in Sound forum.

Since it seems they have jumped back up in price I would probably go on the Sennheiser outlet store and find something there. My 599s were as new.

rids57 · 28 Dec 2017 at 04:22

The HE400i have been jumping between full price and £180 for months - keep on checking as the chances are that they will drop yet again.