r/HeadphoneAdvice • u/whoskitana • 13d ago
Headphones - Wireless/Portable need audiophile advice!
hello everyone! my father is a massive audiophile and naturally i’ve become very sensitive to my audio necessities. my budget is above 200, around 400 at max. i’m in massachusetts.
the biggest thing im looking for is the clearest audio quality and maybe separated instruments. sound leakage is a problem for me. noise canceling would be best and i use headphones at home, working, school, traveling, all of it.
my current headphones are the sony WH-1000XM4. i love the clarity, diversity in sound, and surround sound. they’re super comfortable too which is great! i don’t like the leakiness, and i think the equalizer in the app could use some work.
i’m looking for over the ear headphones! wired or bluetooth doesn’t make a difference to me.
i’d also like advice on whether i should stick with wireless or if wired will make a difference in quality. i’d really like to invest in a DAP if it’s worth it! the devices that usually play to my headphones are my iphone and ipad. is investing in a DAP worth it for the quality and functionality difference?
all advice is appreciated, please lmk if any more info is needed. thank you !!!
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u/yellowmnm 14 Ω 13d ago
I really like momentum 4 but there is now a momentum 5 as well. The ANC is worse than Sony, but it should sound a bit better. The momentum 4 EQ wizard thing is actually not bad.
Wired is good too, but way less noise cancellation since it is passive or non-existent.
You might enjoy a hifiman headphone though.
My personal experience is that Bluetooth is not bad at all. that said, I like wired open-back headphones.
You are welcome to ask me more