Best Headphones in 2024 For Music Production, Mixing, Tracking
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1. Beyerdynamic DT 770 geni.us/KV65VR
Beyerdynamic DT 700 geni.us/nuUEAg6
2. Audio Technica M50X geni.us/0mopJD
Audio Technica M40X geni.us/DNfd4
3. Slate VSX geni.us/gBA0w
4. Audio Technica M20X geni.us/f4VxpNW
5. Sennheiser HD280 geni.us/v2Pz
6. Beyerdynamic DT 990 geni.us/jUWCc
7. Sennheiser 600 geni.us/OAo0
8. Neumann NDH 30 geni.us/36fX3o
9. AIAIAI TMA-2 Wireless geni.us/Ulpq
I compare the top studio headphones out there! I test the sound quality, build quality, sound stage, frequency response, mixing, tracking, vocal recording, bass, midi, and treble, and I even test them with a headphone amp. These are the best studio headphones out right now. And one of them is under $50! Wow! I provide my top recommendations from these headphones as well. These headphones are the best selling and best quality for the price. Headphones include the Beyerdynamic, Audio Technica, Sennheiser, Neumann, Slate, and AIAIAI.
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You actually helped me make the choice of buying the DT 700 Pro X Headphones and they're literally the best I've ever used for making music. Thanks for all of your hard work that you put into your reviews it is very much appreciated!
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HD600 and M40x seem like a nice pairing that will serve the needs of beginners whilst also providing the headroom to accommodate their growth for many years to come.
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I love my DT 770 80ohms, but I must say using them for the first time was quite confronting. The lack of Bass response and the very revealing midrange took a little to get used to compared to what I was using previously. However these are perfect for mixing sound that requires less bass response such as vocals and guitars. You can really hone in on the troublesome frequencies especially in the midrange, upper midrange and highs. I tend to use my monitors and sub to balance the low and sub low frequencies. Its a great method that works for me. Great to see what others use and how they get their results.
Hurray! I've been looking forward to this one, and you don't disappoint. I've been using the M50x for awhile, and I really love them. I've wish-listed the Neumanns, though. I'll definitely be checking out the Sonarworks software (via your link, naturally). Thanks again!
Excellent advice for the beginner producer. For me, I use Audio Technica ATH M30X and ATH M50X, as well as Sennheiser HD 400 PRO, Beringher BH470 and One0dio Studio 10 (not recommended other than casual listening). Always great advice. Always accurate information. Always good... Always Sanjay C.
Your recommendations are always on point. Thank you for doing the research and testing them out for us.
Thank you!
I've got a chance to work with the Beyerdynamic DT 770 and it sounds great! I also love how comfortable it is. This will definitely be added in to my Christmas shopping list!
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I love the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro 250 Ohm. I am on my third pair. I tried others but found the 770s to be an invaluable magnifier during mixing.
I have and love the DT990. The soundstage is exactly what I like most about them.
I got the DT 770s and I’m loving them. So comfortable too!
I've been using the Beyerdynamic DT 770 80ohms for at least a decade. They are the most comfortable headphones I've ever used and the sound quality is excellent. (Audio Technica's are good but not as comfortable) Price point is excellent. You'll see them al lot in studios.
I watched the entire video, and I have to say, the range of headphones you covered is impressive! Each of them has its unique features and strengths, but if I had to pick a favorite, I'd go with the Sennheiser headphones. Their sound quality is outstanding, providing a rich and immersive listening experience. The comfort and build quality are also top-notch, making them a great choice for extended listening sessions. Thanks for the compressive review. 🎉
Great video! These days, I use 3 headphone sets - DT770’s, AT M50x, and the standard Sony MDR 7506’s - they each have their purpose and strengths, and I use all 3 every week.
Bro. Thank you so much for not making this hard to understand this is the only gear video that has ever not frustrated me 😂 subscribed immediately!
been rocking the aiaiai tma 2s for a while and i love them for studio work n djing, hoping to upgrade to the Neumann NDH 30s or the Sennheiser 600 for mixing purposes soon!! big ups to you for creating such in depth videos for musicians everywhere
The Neumann NDH 30 are my favourite from the list. Great vid!
🎧🎶🥳 you know my favorites!!!! Amazing video! I’m sure this will help so many people🙌🏽👏🏽👏🏽💕
Let us know which one you like most!
been looking for some mixing headphones, thank you for this video, keep up the good work!
I’ve been waiting for this video! So excited it’s here ❤
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@@SanjayC not too bad thanks! A week off college is nice and I got a pay rise! On the down side distrokid wheel of playlist led to my song going in a bot playlist and they say they can’t help. So I’m hoping nothing too bad comes from it. Streams are dying down from that playlist for now so fingers crossed!
I own the M50Xs and have been working with them for a while. Now I'm looking for open-back headphones for mixing and the DT-990s really caught my attention. Thanks for the video!
Great video as always, Sanjay. I just purchased the Focal Clear MG and have been having a really great time listening and recording with them. I know they weren't on this list, but after months of research, I pulled the trigger on those. 🙂
Definetly love the Dt 770 80 Ohms. Really comfortable aswell. Great video!
True Master at his work. Thanks Man. Been watching you for quite a while
Amazing video as always! Will have to share for sure 👍
Beyerdynamics dt700s all the way! bought them with my first interface and I coudn't be happier!
Very useful video. Thanks😊
I really appreciate the Sennheiser 600s, but several of those are great. Thanks!
I had a Senheiser 10 years back and unfortunately broke the wire which could have been replaceable. Unfortunately I misplaced it when moving houses. Love your video's Sanjay and your mixes are really tight.
I always find your reviews very usefull. .Thanks!!
Great video , always a thorough breakdown. I'm hoping that you'll have an updated laptop list soon.
Thanks for doing this!
I really l like the HD600 the most on this list. It has one of the best frequency response on a headphone that is right for mixing & mastering because of it's spaciousness & detail. I used the Audio Technica M20x for 3 years now, & the right side of the headphone is not working anymore just a week ago. But nonetheless, It was a great experience making music with the M20x! :) Right now it's hard for me, because I lost my M20x that started my journey on music. That's why thank you so much Sanjay for sharing these recommendations!❤ It helps me pick what would be my next headphone. Really appreciate your efforts on this one!🙌
Which did you end up getting?
I'm excited to try the DT 990 - didn't even know Beyerdynamic had this model!
I agree Beyerdynamic DT 990 are one of my favourite✌️
I’ve used the DT 770s for about 3 years now and love them. I think is definitely time to upgrade.
Very helpful. Thanks!
You're videos are exceptionally well done and always entertaining and informative.
Loved the explanations! Only thing I'm missing are the AKG K701s. I have both the AKGs, as the DT 770 PRO 250 ohm - my preference goes to the AKG because the Beyerdynamics sound too muddy/bassy compared to the AKGs. I only use the Beyerdynamics for vocals now...
I have always loved the Audio Technica M20X
I've been working with my DT 880 for the last year and a half or so. Finally Completely in love with Beyerdynamics. I would love to try those HD 600, though (Neumann NDH 30 on my Christmas list 😅)
I have recently found your channel and cannot begin to describe my appreciation. You helped me with my MIDI Controller selection, thoroughly, my launchpad (instead of APK), and now headphones!
I stand by the M50x for all my songs! I've been using them for a few years and they're so fun to produce on due to the colored sound. But mixing always came as a challenge for me so I'm saving up for a good Headphone to mix on like the HD600. As always amazing video Sanjay! Long time fan
i also use m50x and i got really used to them and loved their sound.. BUT UNFORTUNATELY my friend, once i started mixing for others and exporting more music out there, I realized that on average in cars and speakers and other headphones that my bass was flatter and my mids were HIGHER than i had mixed them!! thats a huge problem for me!! and go figure i then realized that the m50 BOOSTS the bass and lowers the mids! - and my friend that was jus NOT ACCEPTABLE so now I am really looking to either change to the m40 or the DT's
@@thebicycleman8062 are the m40s better to produce beats on?
I have been loving the 250ohm beyerdynamic 770s got them on sale for 100nzd - about 75 usd, super comfortable with a quality feel
Thank you for this review! The Neumann NDH 30 looks so tempting, but I guess the DT990 250 ohm are what I'm aiming for at the moment.
I've been using the Audio Technica M50X. I'm like your description of the Neumann NDH 30 the most.
I haven't heard the newest version of the HD600 but I used to use a pair from when they were produced in Ireland. Those had the best combination of comfort and sound quality I've ever experienced from a set of headphones.
Aside from your incredible reviews, I'm so appreciative of the fact that this video and your speaking moves at a normal conversational pace. so many KZhead review channels talk at such a frantic pace that I feel like I'm getting nauseated and dizzy just trying to listen to every word at break next speed. That is so fatiguing, and this channel is not!
Love the Neumann, the metal body looks gorgeous
Nice! The dt 990s definitely look great
DT 990 250 ohms have been some of my favorite to use because of how comfortable it is. Along with it's mixing and soundstage qualities, the air that passes through the cups makes it a pair that you can use for long amounts of time. Perfect for film scoring.
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I had an opportunity to use DT 770 250ohm and I did like them. I had no trouble adjusting to their sound for mixing. I didn't like AT M50x as much. However I think Austrian Audio and/or AKG headphones could be in this list. I like Austrian Audio Hi -X55, it took me some time to get used to them.
Thank you Sanjay! I like the Sennheiser HD 600 but they are way above my budget so I think I would get the Beyerdynamic DT 990 for mixing.
I have a pair of AudioTechnica ATH-910 cans. I bought them in the early 90s while studying Electronic Music in college. They are super great for mixing and I’ve had good success mastering too. I’m thinking about getting the Beyer Dynamic DT 770 to compare.
Love the new video SanjayC! Very educational as always 😊
Thanks so much. So glad you learned something from it!
Your recommendations are always on point. My favourite heaphones from the list are DT990 pro
i used the Sennheiser hd 600 in a music store once and i fell in love immediately. one day i will get a pair
My favourite out of the bunch are the M50x...I have used Audio Techica headphones for a long time and love the mix I get through them!
I’ve been using the Sennheiser HD 280 and Beyerdynamic Custom One(not mentioned here) I think they are pretty good, at least to my ears. I watch your videos all the time. Thank you.
Great video and great content as always
I really loved the dt770’s 80 ohm as like you said the highs are less harsh on the highs which i love. I also really loved all the features of the HD600’s as well. They are a very good looking headphone.
thinking of getting the DT900's for mastering. Gonna come back to this video fs!
Thanks Sanjay for this review for this informative video! I‘m still using my DT770 for recording and mixing and am very satisfied with them… I used to mix the midsection and higher with the headphones and the lowend with different monitors to get the most accurate sound🙆🏽♂️
My favourite are definitely the senheiser HD 600, super good quality, I had the chance to try them out and they are really it
thanks for this brother, most useful and informative video i've seen on headphones
The Neumann look amazing! Would love to try them 😊
I´ve watched a lot of vids about the dt 990 and only good comments about them, I am 3 months in and use them all the time, great for mixing
Thanks Sanjay, for this vidio I will choosed the Dt 700 pro, and I love the sound now I test it. Thanks for your videos!
Those Neumanns are amazing! Would love to get my hands on a pair 🙏🏼
I can't recommend the DT 770s enough. Took a few weeks to get used to the clamping force on my head but now they're extremely comfortable. Soft cups and they don't feel bad in the heat of the summer.
Thanks for this review bud! 😎
Thanks for sharing this
I love the dt 700 headphones I can mix, track and produce music with them they're incredible❤
I love my pair of beyerdynamic DT 990. They're very clean and worth it! Great job Sanjay C!!
I needed this video ❤
I like the Audio Technica M20X those are fire!!
Beyerdynamic DT 990s are my go to for mixing and general listening enjoyment!
The ones I like and want to try are the AT 50X, the detachable cable and folding are features that interest me.
My favorites are the NDH 30 Neumann of course
I've used the Sony MDR V6 for a long time now. They were recommended to me by the live sound engineer for Jethro Tull. But your run down of the new models is great. I'd probably go for the DT 770's. Thanks
Hey! Awesome video, as usual! A good wireless solution, would be pairing an audio transmitter like the Sennheiser BT T100, to a compatible wireless headphone that supports different Low Latency codecs, like the new Sennheiser ACCENTUM. Works great for me, on non-critical listening. Keep the good work! :D
Honestly I got a pair of Shure's SRH1540 headphones on sale, and with these I've had the most success getting tracks/mixes to translate. Worth checking out (although a bit pricy)!
As usual amazing video byerdynamics dt 770 is amazing always
I like the Audio Technica ATH-M40x. because I already have a pair and it has a balanced lovely sound 🖤
I heard so many good things about Audio-Technica ATH-M50x and everyone is talking about it, so i would go for them. After watching your video, lm definitely going for them. Thanks for your work!
I own the Beyerdynamics 770 and 990 but the sennheiser 600 def intrigue me!
Out of all the headphones on the list, my favourite is the Audio Technica M50x. They're my first pair of professional studio headphones. I've had them for almost a year and they've always been able to get the job done for me. I was debatin whether to get the M50X or the DT 700 Pros at the time, but I went for the M50x caz it was on sale for an unbelievably cheap price durin Black Friday. I was able to test a pair a good friend of mine had before gettin my own too, so I had some experience to reference from. And they're great for travel and easy storage space.
Always good to know what’s trending, Doh I LOVE my BD DT 880 Pro still 🥰
Hey, you got here fast! Nice to know you love your 880s. What would you choose for a second pair in your studio?
@@SanjayC Dang, I’m sorry Sanjay, just got notified about a reply 😟 But since you asked, im actually eye-goggling (is that right ?😂) the Sennheiser HD 650 + the individual calibration by SonarWorks or a pair of OLLO Audio S4X, recommended by a friend. Are there any you would suggest for updating from BD DT 880 Pro with the focus on mixing & mastering ? Best Greetings and both take care ✌️
i've had the DT 990 pro for years and I just love the way they sound, I use em for everything, editing videos, practising bass, gaming or just listening to music
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Perfect timing! Have been thinking about getting the Dt 990 Pro :).
So? Are you going to get them after this vid? :-)
@@SanjayC Definitely! Thank you for the video. :D
Thanks for the review. I'm bias to the Beyerdynamic DT770 and 990 pros. They are so comfortable and provides the sound I need.
I started with the m20x's and they are great for the price but the m40x's are my favorite. Sounds more balanced for mixing on the go. Great video as always!
How comfortable are they?
@@NiceGuyMareknot the best in comfort
Great review.Thanks.
I would love to get my hands on those Neumann's at some point. I've also heard so many good things and for years, about the Sennheisser 600's.
Hey Sanjay cheers from France and thanks for the video. Definitely wanna try the Neumann NDH 30. What do you think of using the AIAIAI for field recording ? That way you wouldn't have the usual cable getting in the way or getting picked up while recording on the move ?
Hey Sanjay. Great video! I've been considering getting the VSXs for quite some time now, as I'm in a tiny bedroom and don't have the time/resources to invest in treating my room. But I've also been looking at studio monitors (the KRK Rokit 5s is one) as well,and I'm not sure which one to go with. Should I get the VSX headphones, which aren't going to be loud, but also won't be "as good" as listening through monitors, Or should I invest in monitors, and sacrifice a little more time and money for a possible better sound quality and reference for mixing?
Keep up the great sharing of information mr sanjay C
I love the DT990 headphones and have used them about 5 years now..........highly recommended indeed.
DT-770s are love. So are DT-990s Both are fantastic 'monitor' headphones. I would love replaceable cables on basically every headphone lol. I have a $300 set of Dunu earbuds w/ out a detachable cable and I gear using them XD I didn't know about the 700; I want one. I adore my 990s the most, though. Sooo clear and open. Is there a 900 version? :D (there is! but booo it's 48ohm...) LOL I knew the M50 series was coming when you said bass. Those things handle the deepest of sub basses, and are a good "fun listening" headphone imo. I've given mine away after getting the Beyers; the pleather earcups and headband DO start peeling/cracking after some years. Both sets are still being enjoyed! Thanks for sharing!
I'd definitely pick the Audio-Technica M40X! It's a really nice, balanced option for everything, and the biggest bang for your buck, especially compared to the M50X. It makes more sense. It also really helps that it's so flexible, meaning I could still hear other things and people. Plus, I could take it everywhere much more easily. The comfort is good enough still as well.
I use the M40x at my work, but I work in video production, so it's strictly for field camera monitoring, not music production. I only wish they had velour earpads rather than the vinyl (same for the headband), because the vinyl flakes apart on your ears in no time.
@@ebinrockI have a pair of the m50’s and I’ve had the same thing happening. They’ve started flaking. I also find that they get warm with long wear sessions which makes them more uncomfortable. After only having them a couple years, only one side works. Not sure if it’s the cord or not. It’s too bad because I loved them until I now kinda don’t. I wish they were more comfortable and that they lasted longer. Now I’m using my AirPod Pros while I figure out which headphones to get.
My favourites and which I use personally are the Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro for mixing (using SoundID Reference) and the Sennheiser HD280 Pro for recording and monitoring. Both are comfortable to wear for hours and very reliable.