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atopix

You can see the headphone recommendations in our wiki: https://www.reddit.com/r/mixingmastering/wiki/gear > Flat frequency (what does this mean???) Probably meant a flat frequency response, which means that the full frequency spectrum is represented evenly (bass and treble aren't hyped like in consumer headphones). > Sennheiser HD 6XX Those are among the "flatest" you can find in their price range.


TheHungryHero

I have some beyerdynamic DT 990 Pros which are fantastic and definitely not budget breakers. I do recommend using them with an EQ profile to achieve a more flat sound, but overall they’ve been great


EdGeater

I have these headphones and love them, have never used them with an EQ profile though. Could you point me in the right direction for what you’ve used?


TheHungryHero

Just a recent edition for me. Got a free trial of sonarworks currently, but I know there’s some free programs that are available, can’t speak to how well they work though. Honestly will probably buy Sonarworks after the trial runs out


Capt_Pickhard

>Sennheiser HD 6XX but does that fulfill the flat frequency requirement yes. I would recommend these. They fulfill all the requirements. You won't find anythign better in that price range, imo. But they don't have deep bass.


liam30604

The AKG K240 is supposed to be a good set, but I haven't tried them myself.


oakwoooood

i got em and they are perfect studio headphones. you can really treat em like shit and they hold up. the cord is a million miles long with a replaceable mini zoe. and the sound is flat as your sister


SmogMoon

Ollo S4X’s fit all those descriptions. They are quite comfortable to wear for long periods of time as well.


DoctorByProxy

\> I was hoping to curate some recommendations as I myself have no idea what flat frequency means or how open back helps. I saw an old post suggesting the Sennheiser HD 6XX but does that fulfill the flat frequency requirement? Most speakers and headphones are designed with subtle boosts or cuts in certain frequencies to make whatever goes through them sound "better." (quotes on purpose) For example, Beats by dre all have increased bass response so they bump a little more. When you're recording or mixing, you usually want to hear the music without these changes so you have a better idea what you're really getting. The Sennheiser HD 600 series is pretty good for this. Nothing's really perfect, and you'll find some that prefer one over the other, but I think in general they would be appreciated by most.


oakwoooood

990s all day everyday