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What are the current best “basshead” headphones? (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by ScaryfatkidGT@alien.top to c/headphones@hi-fi.community

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I come from the time ok Klipsch Image S4’s, Monster Turbines, Denon headphones… I think the Philips Fidelios were in there… I don’t remember the others…

But none of those are made anymore. What are the current offerings? Also amps or DAP’s? Do Sony’s still have their Clear Bass? I remember it being amazing on an MP3 player but is pretty Meh in the app for my XM5’s

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[–] ris3nda3mon@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

The t50rp have amazing bass when modded. I have maybe $20 in materials for the mods, and another $50 in earpads. They make a significant difference in how they sound. With the right earpads and porting, the bass extends low and is quite impactful.

[–] aznitrous@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Unfortunately, I haven’t had a chance to listen to them modded, but I do know that quite a few of current basshead recs are just officially modded Fostex models, with the T50RP being a rather popular choice. Would be an interesting experience for sure! Unfortunately, not many people have the desire and/or skill to mod an already pricey headphone, but from what I’ve heard, Fostex are pretty user-friendly in that regard.

My TH900 also has original TH610 pads on it, and sounds much more to my liking like that.

[–] ris3nda3mon@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

The t50rp was a steal before it became popular. I picked up my pair of mkii for $45. All in, ive spent less on them then the cost of a new pair of mkiii. The price to performance is still there, but not what it used to be. At $250ish you got a lot of options that are very good that dont require any modding. It was never an easy recommendation, but the higher price makes it even harder.