Replacing Philips Fidelio X2HR

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So I want to upgrade my (very old and cheap) "Creative Soundblaster Tactic 3d Sigma" Headphones and after lots of reading a bought the Fidelios.

Tbh I am a bit underwhelmed. Yes, the Highs of the Fidelios sound much better, yes they have bass (but more of the "high bass"), but they lag the really low rumble, ear vibrating feeling. And I am also a bit treble sensitive, so the Fidelios feel exhausting to listen after a short period.

To power the headphones I am using a Topping MX3. I will use them mostly for movies and music (EDM, Rap, but also movie soundtracks or acoustic music).

What other options do I have? Price range is about ~200€.
Beyerdynamic is probably out of the equation because harsh sounding signature, right?
Maybe something like
- Meze 99 neo (I not really a fan of the look)
- V-MODA Crossfade M-100 Master
- HiFiMAN HE400se
- Fostex t20rp

Can somebody give me a suggestion, or has some experience with the above mentioned headphones?

Posted Apr 26, 2022, 3:21 PM UTC

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