Closed Back Headphones reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 273 Reddit reviews across 11 subreddits and 103 posts to rank the best Closed Back Headphones brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/HeadphoneAdvice, r/modular, r/BudgetAudiophile, r/inearfidelity, r/LEWITT. Top-rated brands include Beyerdynamic (4.3/5), FiiO (4.3/5), AKG (4.2/5).

Stats

Reviews273

Subreddits11

Posts103

Brands41

Products94

Top communities

r/HeadphoneAdvice245 r/modular6 r/BudgetAudiophile6 r/inearfidelity4 r/LEWITT3

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Beyerdynamic

4.3

(58)

"I would get the DT770 Pro X personally."

"DT 770 Pro X (fps)"

"If you want the best closed backs for FPS gaming I recommend the DT 770 Pro X."

"Look no further than the DT770 pros. Those are going to be your best option at that price point."

"Beyer dt770 would do everything you want well."

"My best closed back headphone for competitive gaming."

"The DT 770 Pro X and FiiO FT1 both have a good amount of bass."

"Easy: Beyerdynamic DT 770"

"The Beyer DT 770 is a classic."

"I've been plumb happy with them."

FiiO

4.3

(37)

"FT1 is the truth. Trust"

"Under 200, there's one choice currently - Fiio FT1. It rocks and it's great overall."

"Look up the Fiio FT1. It’s an insane headphone and comes with a bunch of accessories for $150 new."

"They punch well above their price in performance."

"FT1 seem like an easy choice here."

"Better build than the k371 and better sound too."

"The Fiio FT1s are my first choice in that price range."

"Fiio ft1 are the golden boy and a league above the current closed backs around the price."

"Stunning sound quality and you can't get any better than them until you get around $500."

"Wonderful headphone"

AKG

4.2

(21)

"For immersion and no budget limit the AKG K872’s would be my choice. Great detail and for a closed back very good soundstage."

"Akg k52's- closed back, very big relatively and they sound like a charm."

"AKG K361 (or the K371 if you can find it on sale)..."

"AKG k361/371 or Beyerdynamic dt250"

"AKG K371 works pretty well for me"

"AKG K872, $1029 for b-stock"

"I'd take a look at the AKG K553mkII. Nicely balanced with a fairly neutral presentation."

"Akg k553 mkII, $240 but you can get them under 200 on sale"

"They sound great. They even fold up if you want to move them around."

"Check out: AKG K553 Mk.II."

Sennheiser

4.2

(17)

"The sennheiser momentum 4 (best)"

"I absolutely love my pair."

"Most of the Seinheisers you can keep on for hours..."

"If you want passive closed back headphones, maybe you can try HD280 Pro."

"At $195 right now I would put the Momentum 4s in the mix, but they require EQ out of the box, and if OP is already a fan of Audio Technica, the m50xBT2 are plug and play."

"Sennheiser Momentum 4s will sometimes go on sale go for around $200-220."

"$200-300+ : Sennheiser Momentum 4, Bose QuietComfort (probably the best comfort, lightest and strongest ANC)"

"The best closed-backs under $300 I am aware of atm are the: Sennheiser HD 620S."

"I've heard good things about the HD620S."

"Closed back option would be the HD 569"

Dan Clark Audio

4.5

(15)

"Recommended headphones so far in case anyone else is looking for headphones as well (in no order): 2. DCA Noire X"

"Recommended headphones so far in case anyone else is looking for headphones as well (in no order): 1. DCA Aeon 2 Noire Closed"

"I really thought the DCA Noire X was good and I was going to get it until a new vendor told me to check out the SJY Horizon Closed Carbons"

"DCA Aeon Closed X. Though if you're taking it on the go you'll need a fairly powerful amp to get the best out of them."

"I mainly use my Dan Clark Audio E3’s for gaming and they’re exceptional in every way."

"DCA Noire X. Right on the money and sound fantastic"

"I've found the Dan Clark Audio Aeon 2 Closed to provide that level of detail."

"Dan Clark Audio (aka DCA) are the most comfortable closed backs I've worn under $2000."

"I would say either Noire X or SJY Horizon Closed Carbons. But both of these require a bit more juice to run since they're both planar magnetic"

"Take a look at Dan Clark audio headphones They might interest you"

Sony

4.6

(14)

"Sony MDR-Z1R is extremely spacious and has great imaging. They're also very light and extremely comfortable."

"No budget, something like the Sony MDR Z1R (as you specified closed backs)."

"Sony Mdr 7506 / AKG K361 / AKG K371 / Fiio FT1"

"Sony mdr 7506 love em, cheap, good sound"

"Sony MDR-7506"

"Sony MDR-1AM2 - I got mine off eBay for ~$140 USD..."

"They are also the most comfortable closed backs I’ve used."

"The mdr z1rs bring me joy every day."

"The Sony MDR-7506s are studio classics, cheap and closed back."

"Audio-Technica ATH-M50x or Sony MDR-7506"

Denon

4.7

(13)

"If you like bass, the Denon D7200."

"The 9200 is just a wonderful all-rounder."

"The 7200 Denons are my absolute favorite all-round headphones! I can only highly recommend them."

"D7200 are also like $550-600 usd these days, you can EQ them to 5200/9200 tuning, they are more resolving than 5200s"

"Feel free to check out the Denon AH-D5200, Focal Azurys, Shure SRH1540, Austrian Audio Hi-X60, for example."

"The 9200 just does anything better than the 7200."

"You can get them under 500 from EU or Japan usually."

"Tastefully done bass."

"Denon d7200 has absolutely great bass."

"If you prefer a more neutral all rounder, the Denon D5200."

Meze

4.6

(12)

"Meze x Drop 99 Noir."

"But feel free to check out: Meze Audio 99 Neo, Meze Audio 99 Classics..."

"Meze 99s are exactly what your looking for I think."

"Get the Mezze noire off drop."

"Go for the Meze Audio 99, it sounds like it will tick more of your boxes than most."

"Meze99, seriously."

"I own the Meze 99 classics and they are a 'go to' for my work environment."

"What I would actually recommend are the Meze 99 Neos that are designed for comfort."

"Maybe check them out."

"Look into Meze 99 Neo"

Audio-Technica

4.1

(13)

"Audio technica athm50, might be a tad over 100 but imo still the best"

"Audio Technica ATH-M50x."

"I really like my Audio Technica ATH-M50x headphones."

"The most comfortable closed back are Audio-Technica ATH-M50x."

"I would also consider the Audio technica M50s, as you said. All three of these are great, look at your preferred price and availablitiy."

"Audio-Technica ATH-M50x or Sony MDR-7506"

"Use some books to reduce the clamp."

"Are a good affordable option as well!"

"Audio-Technica ATH-M70X."

"The earcups on the M40x can be swapped."

#10

Audeze

4.8

(9)

"I’d say the Audeze Maxwell would do all the things you’re asking really well."

"I can vouch for AUDEZE Maxwell. A planar magnetic headphone built for gaming but are surprising well for music, movies and working."

"Closed: Easily maxwell and it's not even close."

"Audeze Maxwell (Wireless gaming headphones) $300"

"Probably the best closed backs under $500-1000."

"Right now my pick for closed back gaming are the Audeze Maxwell."

"Audeze Maxwell well all very comfortable and really well tuned."

"They are wireless but 2.4GHz instead of bluetooth."

"Audeze Maxwell is brilliant at the fairly low price range."

#11

Focal

4.3

(8)

"Focal Celestee would be my next with good bass slam that I own..."

"Focal radiance or aurorus australis"

"If you could fine a good deal for the Focal Celestee they could be the one for you."

"Used focal elegia."

"I use Focal Celestee headphones as my closed backs."

"The Focal Radiance is another, if you can find it used."

"If you don’t mind going used then Focal Celestee should fit your budget."

"Focal Radiance ticks most of those boxes and is probably the best Focal closed back option."

#12

DCA

4.6

(7)

"Look into DCA Noire X / E3!"

"I have the DCA Aeon 2 Noire and they are fantastic right out of the box."

"Aeon 2 Noire. I've been to headphone shows and these were the best for me."

"My go to answer has to be the DCA AEON 2 Noire."

"If you want something more well-balanced with very good midrange timbre."

"Noire X has one of the nicest timbres for vocals Ive ever heard."

"Seems to be at the top of everyone's "sub-1000 closed back list" right now."

#13

ZMF

4.8

(6)

"Recommended headphones so far in case anyone else is looking for headphones as well (in no order): 4. ZMF Bokeh"

"I agree the ZMF Bokeh fits in the category of good sounding Closed Backs in the ~1000 price range."

"ZMF Bokeh closed."

"ZMF Bokeh"

"It is amazing man. better than verite closed for my taste."

"For a warmer, more relaxed yet energetic tuning."

#14

E-MU

4.3

(4)

"Very happy with the e-mu teak‘s"

"E-mu Teak (450$ on Drop, semi-closed, and great for EDM due to great bass)..."

"Another user mentioned the E-MU Teak, which is a good option."

"The EMU Teak which they had priced at $450."

#15

Sivga

4.3

(3)

"SIVGA SV021 gets a big reccomendation from me. Super comfortable with super plush ear cups."

"I prefer the Meze 99s on laid back instrumentals."

"Sivga Sv021"

#16

Shure

4.3

(3)

"Used / open box K371 by a mile, that or Shure SRH440"

"Feel free to also check out the Shure SRH840A."

"Shure 440 840"

#17

Takstar

4.3

(3)

"If you can find it, the Takstar pro 82 or the Cooler Master MH-751..."

"Takstar Pro82."

"Most comfortable? Takstar pro 82."

#18

Rode

4.3

(3)

"I bought rode nth-100s almost 3 years ago, i as student myself wear them as far as 8-9 hours a day and for that they are incredible, super confy and while playing low volume background music they almost disappear."

"Rode Nth100 are also pretty liked."

"I like the Rode NTH-100."

#19

Sundara

5.0

(2)

"Sundara closed back with a 15 bands custom EQ, really impressive"

"CB Sundara."

#20

Fostex

4.5

(2)

"TH900 with TH610 pads."

"Fostex TH900 for bass."

#21

Fiio

4.0

(2)

"Closed: Fiio JT1 (casual/fps) with round brainwavz velour pads"

"Fiio jt1"

#22

JBL

4.0

4.0

(1)

"Moondrop Joker (fps)"

#41

Superlux

3.0

(1)

"New, uhh.... Superlux HD681."

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