I'll make a couple of comments here. Like two of the above, I bought AKG K240 headphones 40+ years ago and only replaced them a few years back when thety finally died (I ran over the cable with my chair too many times). Initially I replaced with the current K240 MkII, but I was rather disappointed. They're IMHO, nowhere near as good as the K240 "Sextet" model that I bought all those years ago. I do think the MkII is good for the money. I then bought AKG K702 which are better but at twice the money, though still not 'silly'. They're both lightweight and comfortable for long wear. They're both semi-open. They both allow one to 'hear the room' they would both bleed into a recording mic.

I'm no expert on music mixing, so I'll stay out of that bit.


Jazz relative beginner, starting at a much older age than was helpful.
AVL:MXE Linux; Windows 11
BIAB2025 Audiophile, a bunch of other software.
Kawai MP6, Ui24R, Focusrite Saffire Pro40 and Scarletts
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