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IMPORTANT Bepsi's website, It has other spreadsheets for other peripherals bepsi website
This spreadsheet was made possible by Pelperson and others from the NTL team
Link to the speaker/subwoofer spreadsheet by Nathan. dingus speaker land
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This is a list that only includes the most reasonable recommendations when it comes to audio. Along with some recommendations for sources. The list above also has source and an elaborate list about speakers / subwoofers for at home use.
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Budget/Unit
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I will list everything in Bucks, which just kinda translates to USD / Euros for me personally(since they're similar in terms of worth)
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Budget: 50~TypeOpen/ClosedNotes
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Koss KSC75On earOpen
Could be too bright for some. I heavily recommend doing the longevity mod on these. Also consider an aftermarket headband and yaxi pads / grado pads. Longevity Mod
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Koss Porta ProOn earOpen
Warm and dark signature out of the box. EQ helps alot
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Creative Aurvana Live SE!Over earClosed
Very cheap build, but good sound
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Other recommendations for this price point dont exist. You could consider the Koss KPH30i.
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or get IEMs
Wagyus IEM Spreadsheet
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Budget: 100-150~
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Audio Technica ATH-R30XOver earOpen
An OK sounding openback. Don't recommend if you have a big head / ears
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Simgot EP5Over earClosed
Cheapest good sounding closedback besides the CALSE! good option.
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Sennheiser HD560SOver earOpen
Alright sounding openback with ok stage and good bass extension. Might sound sibilant/bright to some
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Shure SRH440(do NOT get the SRH440A)Over earClosed
Best found used, can be a bit fragile
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Sennheiser HD569Over earClosed
Laid back tuning out of the box with warm bass. A simple EQ is recommended to remedy some issues of them. Article HD569(has eq)
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Budget: 200~
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Sennheiser HD6X0(HD580, HD600, HD650, HD6XX) (hd6xx costs 200 USD new)Over earOpen
A staple recommendation that has been around for over 2 decades. Neutral, amazing timbre, amazing mids. Very natural sounding
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THIS IS 2ND HAND PRICING, NEW THEY ARE 1.5/2X THE PRICE. avoid the HD660/HD660S2
Cons would be the lack of bass, and the smaller than usual stage for an openback
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Fiio FT1Over earClosed
The current best value closedback on the market. Just good overall. If the headband is bothering you, try this Capra strap
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Fiio FT1 ProOver earOpen
Planar open back. Similar design like the ft1 but different drivers, and ofcourse, openback. Kindof a middle ground between 6X0 and Edition XS.
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Distorts easily if you listen at loud volumes. This also means EQing them isn't that easy.
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Beyerdynamic DT-700 Pro XOver ear Closed
On a similar level to the SRH440 in terms of sound. FT1 is much better.
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Adam Audio H200Over earClosed
Watch this video: the video
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Budget: 300+
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Sennheiser HD550 / HD505Over earOpen
Read this: Article comparing HD6X0, hd550 and hd505 Basically this is what sennheiser has been cooking up. I haven't tested them personally yet, but I'd probably prefer these even over my HD650(besides the treble mayb)
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Aune AR5000Over earOpen
Similar to HD6X0, except with better bass, and stage. Plus great looking and premium build. Also has placement variance so keep that in mind. (sound can change depending on how they sit on ur ears)
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Tago 3-01Over earClosed
better than the FT1, but at a much higher price
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Sennheiser HD 490 ProOver EarOpen
An upgrade to the HD560s, with noticably improved comfort over the HD5X0 design. Soundwise, HD6X0 / HD550/505 are superior
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Sony MDR MV-1Over EarOpen
Alternative to 6X0 that's more V-shaped - microphonics issue on stock cable
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Hifiman Edition XVOver EarOpen
Alternative to 6X0 with better bass, a bit of 2khz dip but decently relaxed treble
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Sources(W.I.P)MSRPFORNotes
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Fiio JA11$10
IEMs/easy to drive headphones
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USB-C Apple Dongle$10
IEMS/easy to drive headphones.
US only. other countries have limited power.
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Fiio BTR11$20
IEMs/easy to drive headphones
Wireless, dummy cheap
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Hiby D1$20
IEMs/easy to drive headphones
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Fiio KA11$30
IEMS/ easy to drive headphones
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TRN Black Pearl$35both
better than the moondrop dawn
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EPZ TP35 Pro$55
supposedly the whitelabel of the crinear protocol....
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Crinear Protocol Max$85
(Practically) Everything
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FIIO BTR15$90can do both
on par with q5k, wireless
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Qudelix 5K$110can do both Wireless
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Fiio Melody$50
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Fiio Retro Nano$60
wireless with ldac + replacable battery
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AIO: Topping DX5 II$300Everything
potential qc issues but one of the few AIOS at this price range with BT and good perfomance , has PEQ
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Amplifier: JDS Labs Atom 2$100
standalone amp, best with apple dongle to act as DAC
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AIO: FIIO K11 $139Everything
cheapest recommendable AIO, K11 non R2R can be had for insanely cheap on the used market. perfect for any speaker and headphone setups where you would want output selection
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