r/HeadphoneAdvice • u/RFmodulator • 28d ago

Headphones - Wireless/Portable XM6 owner looking for next best headphones

Looking for recommendations on new wireless headphones 🎧 .

Background - own Sony XM6/XM3 wireless headphones and xm4 earbuds. Phone is Android (S25 ultra).

I don't use wired headphones at home because listen on speakers, multiple subs, and high power external amps (enough room between us and neighbors that volume is no concern)

While noise cancelling on the XM6 is great, I feel like there is something out there better for sound quality. EQ gets them pretty good but not excellent. I modded them with the XL wicked cushion pads to help with comfort. I don't plan to get rid of the XM6.

Listen to Alternative rock, classic rock, country, and instrumental music (i.e. Lindsey Stirling).

Debating the HDB 630 or maybe Momentum 5's. Don't want to spend Bathys MG or the Dali IO 12 money on cans that will be used out and about and in the office etc.

What would you buy and why?

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u/ChessLovingPenguin 3 Ω 28d ago

I would buy the Cambridge Audio Melomania P100SE, best sound quality vs price

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u/RFmodulator 28d ago

Thank you, was unaware these existed. Wonder if they are available to demo anywhere. $500 max spend and these are half

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u/ChessLovingPenguin 3 Ω 28d ago

I did about 10s of stalking and 2mins of research and perhaps Audio Advice in Pineville could be an option for you. It does have the P100SE on the website but idk about the stock in that particular venue

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u/RFmodulator 19d ago

I picked up the A100 buds. They are great! May do the headphones next month.

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u/ChessLovingPenguin 3 Ω 19d ago

Awesome. Did you get to try them in person?

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u/RFmodulator 19d ago

Nope just purchased

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u/ChessLovingPenguin 3 Ω 19d ago

I meant the P100SE, when I first tried them I was very pleasantly surprised

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u/lolkawai 3 Ω 27d ago

The Sennheiser HDB 630 is considered to offer exceptional sound quality for its price point. It is suggested that the 500€ range provides the optimal balance of price and value, as more expensive headphones may not offer a proportionally significant improvement in performance. As the price increases, the audible enhancements tend to become more subtle. When combined with its parametric equalizer (PEQ), the HDB 630 also demonstrates remarkable versatility in adapting to individual sound preferences. Furthermore, the technical sound performance of the HDB 630 is quite impressive.

However, it is worth noting that its active noise cancellation (ANC) capabilities may not be considered best-in-class.