We check out the new AKG K553 Pro headphones. They claim to have the sound of an open back set of headphones while remaining closed. Check out the video.
I have to point out that the audio levels on this and a few other recent videos have been way too low. With the volume all the way up I can barely make out what people are saying. The intro and outro music is at a good volume, but the meat of the video is too quiet. Usually I don't need my volume all they way up for youtube videos. Yes I can crank my levels past 100%, but then I have to bring it back down for anything else. It's a workaround. I don't know if you guys are just not listening to the audio at all before uploading, or maybe your fancy expensive headphones and amps have far more dynamic range than most listening environments, but please take into consideration the volume when you edit videos. It's really disappointing because I'm certain you know better. If it helps, try listening on the monitor's speakers and see how it sounds compared to other videos. Maybe throw in some compression. Sorry for the rant.
I am willing to offer up my pair of Soundmagic HP100 as a loaner set for review by Logan et al. You guys pay for shipping both ways, and do a review on them, and I will let you borrow them for a while. These are what I believe to be one of the best headphones under $200 and a great all-arounder which can do pretty much everything well. Hit me up with a pm if you guys are interested.
I have never used a legit pair of headphones (only crap earbuds. although my OLD Sony with warparound ear-pieces were legit). Very much considering the Beyerdynamic DT-990s, and they have been on sale for $180 for the 250ohm version. i am wondering how The AKG K553 compare to them, price-to-performance wise.....
Hahaha, "Reggie music..." and starts blowing clouds lol. I wonder how the soundstage is compared to the AudioTechnica ATH-A900X, love those headphones but they're a little light on bass.