Best Audiophile Headphones for Rock, Metal Music | Moon Audio

[@wharfedale1573]

Damn. These are all outta my price range.

[@moon-audio]

We have a couple more recommendations under $1,000 if you're interested. You can check them out here: www.moon-audio.com/best-headphones-for-rock-and-metal 🙂

[@more_me_than_I_am]

My RS1X brought me back the joy of listening to music. And I listen to Death Metal

[@mmcpa]

The Audeze LCD-X combined with the ifi Zen Dac/Amp separates is great for this 50+ year metalhead. I very much enjoy the detail, tight yet not booming bass, and smooth treble. When I listen to my favorite band Lovebites, it's heaven.

[@opponoastos]

When cycling, walking, or for any outdoor activity, I use Koss KTXPRO1 headphones. Cheap, lightweight, and sound very good in all my DAPs.

[@Romk51]

Hello, thanks for this great review. What do you think about the Denon AH-D9200 for pop/rock/metal ? Good enough ? I need a close back option and Meze Liri is out of my budget! Thanks guys 👍

[@RocketLauncherwithInfiniteAmmo]

Haven’t even watched the video yet, seen the title and immediately clicked like. Been waiting forever for a video like this. From anyone!

[@krisrudecki9477]

If price is no object : 1. OG Utopia on a tube amp 2. Solitaire P 3. Abyss 1266 TC Thats it. If price is a concern Clear MG from a tube amp. HE1000 Stralth. I find choices like Hifiman questionable for rock and metal due to lacking body and macrodynamics. Only exception would be HE1000 Stealth.

[@rhodey2952]

I really enjoy the Nutopia and the Susvara for rock. If I had to pick one for metal, I’d probably go Nutopia. Surprised it didn’t make the list. I’d probably put the Susvara in the last video for classical and Nutopia here.

[@RocketLauncherwithInfiniteAmmo]

Nutopia as in Focal Utopia new version?

[@moon-audio]

We typically don't recommend warm headphones for Rock and Metal. We like a headphone with top-end sizzle and a more forward sound, *but everyone hears differently!* The Utopia 2022 is a great choice for many genres. 🙂

[@j85grim4]

When he said "yeaaaaaaah!" I started laughing so hard, the person in the car next me gave me a dirty look lmao 🤣.

[@joshuakarp2586]

Solid! I have the old Utopias for everything but, if I can get together the coin, would like to get the Susvara

[@chronometa]

As a metalhead I appreciate someone addressing this topic. 1. Grado for Americana, and rock is amazing. Didn't like it as much for extreme metal. 325x would be a good introduction In their line up.

[@moon-audio]

Thanks for watching! 🤘

[@TheSPazCORE]

Best for metal in my opinion: Abyss 1266 TC Fostex TH900 Utopia Final D8000 and Pro Meze Empyrean is good too Budget: Used Fostex TH-600 or E-MU Teak Hifiman Sundara Grado SR line is great for rock but not for metal Drop Ultrasone Signature X is good too for the money

[@JMC1992]

Interesting to see your opinion on headphones for metal. I have been shopping and watching reviews but no one recommends anything PORTABLE in the budget category for metal. Earbuds are mostly underwhelming and uncomfortable and planar magnetic require amps. Not sure what to buy if nothing sounds great; might as well settle for anything cheap, unfortunately.

[@Henry14arsenal2007]

This assumes the average metalhead has 6000$ to spend on a headphone.

[@emeyer2323]

Best earbuds for ALL MUSIC DENON PEARL PROS , they compete and sound better than my more expensive earbuds.

[@coardtech]

I find Clear MG to be quiet shouty especially for rock. It's very tiring. I have put a video about it as well so i would consider something with more tamed treble.

[@rherbm]

I auditioned it against 800s and lcd x for metal usage and went with the lcd x. I personally found the mg to be less engaging. The 800s staging was just so huge it sounded hollow.

[@coardtech]

@@rherbm that sums up my experience as well

[@cdgee6399]

Ironic ... I spent 3 years, and $14,000 delving deeep into HeadFi. I tried everything, but gave up ever finding a pair of headphones that did any justice to Metal music. ATH-M50 were as close as I came. But they were a bit congested. I tried Beyer T1, Senn 800s, etc. This was 14 years ago however

[@moon-audio]

A lot has changed in Head-Fi in the past 14 years! 🙂 Feel free to reach out to us here if you ever want some recommendations: www.moon-audio.com/contact-us

[@audiorainbow1644]

I often travel by plane and long-distance train, are there any “close-back” models? Because the leaking sound will disturb those around me, especially when I listen to Deathcore! Thanks a lot!

[@moon-audio]

For closed back recommendations for Rock Music we recommend The Hifiman Audiovana, Meze Liric, and the TH-900 MK2 for our high-end options. Other, more budget friendly options include the Focal Bathys, Focal Clestee, and the DCA Aeon 2 Noire. Hope this helps! For more custom recommendations you can reach us directly via our Contact US form here: www.moon-audio.com/contact-us

[@TECHNiCALZAMAN77]

Nice you and your video

[@albertprasetyo6846]

Hifiman the best 👍❤

[@Xbox360mIRC]

What about under $200? I don't have much monies =( I was looking into the AKG K702 Pro or AKG K712 Pro or something idk =(

[@moon-audio]

It's a little bit above $200, but the Hifiman Sundara Closed www.moon-audio.com/hifiman-sundara-headphones.html is an excellent headphone at it's price point!

[@leo_mas_922]

How about Final Audio 8000? Surely Top5

[@TheSPazCORE]

Agreed. Great for metal

[@Maddin1313]

What are good headphones for speedcore and splittercore? I'm only half-kidding 😂

[@nogamenolife705]

Abyss are best for metal and rock. Not so sure for EDM though.

[@saarxee19]

And for vocals.. who?

[@nogamenolife705]

@@saarxee19 I think the consensus seems to be the LCD-5 for vocals and mids.

[@saarxee19]

@@nogamenolife705 Also Susvara and caldera or stax

[@chronometa]

This was a good planar summit fi option for me. That resolution while listening to ulcerate. My gawd.

[@leondangelg]

🤘🤘🤘

[@theavpman4834]

Zmf verite should be here instead of susvara and fostex too definitely.

[@soulfulfool]

Recently bought Erzetich Phobos v2021, had to change pads to lambskin ZMF but oh man what a headphone it is for metal especially 🤘 it was best deal ever, guy wanted only 1000$ so for half price I got them (already had my ZMF pads), sometimes simple change of pads do wonders to the sound, now I only need some jfet amp to make them even better

[@force330]

Not so agree with the recommendation. The two Hifiman is not that punch. There are better choices in the market

[@moon-audio]

Sorry to hear that. We do have some additional recommendations here if you're interested: www.moon-audio.com/best-headphones-for-rock-and-metal

[@Teeebs]

Another list for rich people only. 🤣