I have Ohm 1000s and have been very pleased with my Hifiman Sundara phones. They are planar design and available in both open and closed-back versions, and the price is reasonable. Hifiman also has higher-end planar models if you want to get fancier.
Ohm owners: What headphones do you use?
I am a couple of years out from a downsize that may prevent me from running my much loved Ohm 2000s at a, um, satisfying volume. So, the search for a good pair of cans has begun. I currently have a pair of cheap and cheerful Grado SR60s. They are fine for occasional usage, but not as a main listening headphone.
My requirements are:
Over the Ear design only
Open back only
Comfortable for long listening sessions
Nothing that will make my ears sweat
Excellent durability
Priced under $1200.00
Initially, I intend to use the non balanced headphone output on my McIntosh C220 preamp.
Based on research on the web, my three favorites, pending an audition, are:
Grado Statement GS1000x
Mezze Audio 109Pro
iBasso SR3
I am asking this of Ohm owners, because I want to get as close to the Ohm Walsh sound as possible. No fatigue, great detail, wide soundstage, excellent bass extension, good imaging, and the great tactile feel of instruments both human and man-made.
Thanks in advance for any comments on the cans listed or any others you think will get me as close as possible to the sound I love.