For all round use, I'm big on the Fostex headphones, the T40 or T50. They're a proven workhorse in the studio. And less than the $100 stipulated!

But for listening and maybe mixing, I'd favor the Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro open-back. My fave for putting classical music in my ears.


the Insolent Lad
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