This was the dominant question I've been receiving from you guys :) Let me know which headphones YOU use for production/mixing/mastering :)

Thank you so much for answering my question! You are extremely knowledgeable and fiercely talented. I appreciate your time. 🙏💜😁

I love the statement, "I use different headphones for different things". (I also don't use a hammer for a wrench, lol). You simply cannot have open backs for live tracking, especially in large diaphragm, or tube mics. (AKG-C414, or on the low end Octavia). I won't even use them near instrument mics. Thank you for explaining the reverb on the send channel. I did not know that as an effect it lowers the volume of the raw track. As always, thank you for all your help, and ABSOLUTELY love your videos.

I am a Beyerdynamic DT-770 Pro 80 Ohm believer since I got my first pair a couple years ago. Now I have also a DT-880 and a DT-990, just for different needs, but my main used ones are the DT-770, of which I got two units, just in case ;-)

I'm using *Focal clear mg pro* for everything, recording (the bleeding is not a problem in my case), mixing, mastering, without any profile correction.They seems to be good too for Atmos and binaural. They seems to be the best for less than 2kEUR (got them at 1kEUR) for sure and even more: few suggested it was better than the Focal Utopia (suggested as GOAT headphones, at 3.3kEUR and 4.2kEUR for the new version), which may be too analytical. You definitely must try them ! In a nutshell they are super flat, very sensitive, and the presence of the sound and the stage wideness are incredible. Unlike the LCDx, they likely won't need EQ/profile correction. You won't like the 3.5 jack length cable, but the 6.3 jack cable is 5 meters.

This is the first video of yours I've come across and I've gotta tell you, your delivery is unmatched. I knew within the first two minutes of the video that you're the real deal. True professional. Can't wait to get into the meat of this video and will be watching more. Subbed.

I decided a few years ago I'd get into Sennheiser headphones. I've got like 5 pairs now! My favourite are these retro open back HD 480. The foam has long since gone so I got my Mum to knit some headphone covers for them! I use my Mackie monitors for mixing mostly. I get too immersed in the mix with headphones.

Dom, Thanks a lot for this comparative analysis of headphones. You helped me find what I call a "sonic microscope", the headphones that I was searching for for quite some time to use them at the end of a mix and later at the end of mastering to find last details requiring correction before my scores go public. Those are Yamaha HPH-MT7. And let me repeat what you said: these phones are for studio works, not listening to Abba.

I'd say the bottom line is understand to speakers/headphones your listening with, so you mix has a better chance of sounding good whatever your end users listen on. Go into mastering studios and a lot of the engineers have older monitors because they know and understand the monitors. They understand the their target systems they are mastering for and how the two relate. So really good high end montors are great if you have the budget, but if you don't then really study what you are using, make mixes and take them to other places and listen to on other speakers or monitor and compare the sound. It's part of the learning experience learning the sound of your gear to get the most out of it.

Thank you for your great advice. I was going to purchase a pair of DT 770's but after listening to your advise, i may reconsider getting the Yamaha's. What i want is a accurate representation of what my true sound is and i believe the Yamaha's will give me that. I have a pair of Hs7's but they are in Singapore and i am in Los Angeles. I remember though how great they translated my mix to other systems . No hype or anything like that. It was professional sounding. I remember listening to the DT 770' many years ago. The soundstage was so wide i couldn't find my center. And it made me dizzy. It felt like i was lost in a Canyon. He he... .But they're very impressive. I will hopefully be able to listen again to the both of them as my ears have developed over the years and are more finely tuned . Once again thanks for giving your experience. ❤.Blessings to you.

Oh my, I've liked the video before even clicking the start button first 🤣 I already know how helpful and reliable your video will be!

I use Beyer DT990 Pro headphones. They aren't really that expensive, but do offere a lot of quality for the investment. With most headphones, you can compensate for any shortcomings by listening to the same track on multiple audio sources. You will hear the differences and similarities between the audio sources. This will tell you how to compensate for them :) Over all, the DT990 Pro headphones are not for tracking, but offer a much more detailed sound than my awful speakers in an awful room ;)

Hello Dom, I found your review really helpful and now very pleased with my Beyerdynamic headphones. I bought the DT700 Pro X - perfect for this hobbyist for Cubase and my keyboard. I like my Sennheiser headphones but I love my Beyerdynamic headphones! Really appreciate your Cubase tutorials - very helpful to my novice level of expertise. cheers, Robert

Great video, Dom! Being a non-professional on a limited budget, I recently popped for the Audeze LCD-1 headphones. A bit lean on the low end, but they seem perfectly trustworthy on the mids and highs. Thanks again!

I just upgraded to the DT770 Pro set from a KNS-8400 set. A lot more detail and separation. Much more comfortable. As you said. A good workhorse!

This is honest review! yeah i got my dt 770 pro but i struggle mixing lowmid and mid but this headphones has a nice detail top end :) now i am looking another headphones.

Teaching! This is why we watch you, Dom!

of course this vid counts as teaching :- ) ...thanks a lot for sharing your experience, Dom. ...thanks also for not only talking about the headphones themselves but also bringing everything in perspective (pro and con for expensive headphones vs speakers vs other equipment) - I think, you just saved me from investing into some new speakers (not high end, but at the upper end of my budget), which would most likely achieve small improvement vs. my bit oldish Adam Audio speakers in a smallish room, packed with stuff and difficult to treat. I will instead try a little room treatment and rather buy some good to very good open back headphones, I don't have, yet (instead of hunting some fancy new speakers ...but some day will buy some nice Neumanns or Genelecs, anyway :) ...but not now!) ...watching this vid. in Apr. 2023, and still so helpful . Cheers. :-)👍

I got the Audeze LCD-X, but the DT 1990 headphones are incredible!

Tip: I have been putting on a hoodie and even a towel over my head with open back headphones for tracking. Works great, even with click track cranking..

Thank you Dom for responding for our comments and doing this video❤

Arguably more important than the headphones is an excellent DAC and headphone Amplifier. Now that I think about it, this video is over 4 years old and may pre-date the "mixing exclusively on headphones" Renaissance.

Yay!! Excited for this!

After watching your video, I invested in a pair of Yamaha MT8. As you said, brutally honest, but I am good with that. You can't fix deficiencies that you don't know exist. My mixes translate far better now across multiple devices. I have not had an opportunity (or the financial means) to do a comparative of all the mentioned headphones, but I feel I really lucked out when I opted for the MT8s. These work well for me.

Thanks so much, Dom. I have a caravan for a studio and will need headphones for mixing until I can afford to treat the room. I have decided to purchase the HD650’s AND the Yamaha’s as I will use both and will have most bases covered. Would really appreciate your thoughts on this. Love the vids you produce. Thanks so much!!! 🙏🙏🙏

Can you please do a video breaking down a project and mix and master it??? Hope will be highly useful

BeyerDynamic DT770 pro is a phenomenal head phone monitor set..(in my experince) If you haven't any monitors on hand or even if you do have monitors on hand,,,..BD DT 770 are the next best thing to my dedicated monitors..

I use Audeze LCD 3 with class A amplifier, they are incredible!!

Thanks, Dom. I've decided to invest in a pair of the HPH-MT8.

Thank you Dom ... I bought the Yamaha set due to this video.. hope they will be here tomorrow 🤗

As always Dom...thank you so very much for always taking the time to teach us soooo much...yes...you are already a teacher, and a great one! very much appreciate your lessons and your perspectives...so happy i found you!...great work and i would really love to see you teaching Nuendo ...i know im pushing it LOL.....i must say...i think you are the best Cubase teacher out there and they should have you making all the videos LOL

I might have to stop watching your videos....last week I ended up buying a pair of Yamaha headphones (which so far I think are the best mixing tool I've ever bought) and the Black Box plugin!! But from watching your vids........I've also learnt (after 15 years of daily Cubase use) how to use Control Room, reference using cue mixes, keyboard shortcuts to quick link channels.....etc etc etc.....so maybe having to purchase the odd bit of gear is small price to pay!! Just trying to resist ordering a CC121 now........Thank you....brilliant channel!

Thank you, Dom for explaining the pros and differences of these headphones. I will need your help to figure out a suitable pair of headphones for me according to my "ear issue".

Wow Dom!!! This is a very gréat vid, cause i am a headphone freak. Véry interesting!!! Thank you só much!!!

Thanks again, Dom! My speakers are Adam A7X with a matched Sub10mk2, which is beautifully detailed and un-hyped in my room, which has good quality absorption, but is basically rectangular, so I still use headphones as a double check. I often use Bose Quietcomfort 15's, which are really intended more as noise-reduction phones on an airplane, but the low end is solid and un-hyped. I've been thinking of some better ones, so this video is timely for me. As always, thanks for your perspectives!

Hello Dom, I would like to see a video on how to transfer settings , templates, preferences, etc. from your laptop mac to your desktop PC or the other way around. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!.

Thanks a lot Dom, I always feel more confident after watching your video, your explanation is largely clear and accurate.🙂👍

Thank you... I needed that! saved me hundreds!!!

Hey Dom - I am definitely going to check out that Steinberg kit for my niece (on a budget in college) My personal favorites are the Beyer Dynamic DT-770s are the best and the headphones I swear by. One thing I really like about them is they are very repairable. I had a flood where a LOT of my gear got wrecked - these headphones actually have parts available - I was able to get new drivers, wiring, and fabric covers... Restored for about half the cost and about 30 minutes of soldering :) - I would def try out the Yamahas though (can't say anything on those because I haven't tried them).

Mann listen - I bought the LCD X after watching your video... You’ve hit the nail with your description. These headphones r ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! I previously own the Senn HD 800S/600 but returned them due to the lack or quality of bass. I currently own Audeze LCD 3, Klipsch HP 3 and now the LCD X ... The X’s r Overall The Best All-Rounder! I can’t imagine anything sounding better … Thx 4 da video!

Thanks Dom! I was using the Focal Spirit Pro headphones until they started to crack. I also have Focal monitors. I got some really great mixes so I just ordered the new FOCAL LISTEN PRO CLOSED-BACK THANKS.

Hi Dom. Great collection of videos, thanks. I invested in the sure SRH1840s for mixing and they are awesome.

Thank you thank you so so so so much dom!! For including my question! But I would really really love it if you start making some tutorials on film scoring as I'm trying to get into that career..

Hi, thanks to you I bought the CC121 controller, loads more expensive than the Behringer controller, nowhere near as flashy, BUT it works flawlessly with Cubase. Thank you, thank you, thank you. (The Behringer went back!)

Every studio I worked in from Boston to N.Y. to L.A. had Sony MDR 7506s. So I bought a set. Was hoping they would be mentioned in this video. What's your take on their accuracy for mixing and mastering? They sure do sound fantastic, perhaps too good. Maybe that's why all the studios use them so you'll think the studio has a great sound?

Great video Dom. As always, I learn good things from you. My favorites are AKG K240. I have major sensitivity and can't deal with anything resembling tight fitting. They are super comfortable and I love the flat tone. I have some Yamaha monitors and an Avantone Mix cube, but end up having to do everything on headphones...

Thank you for all your great information Dom

Hi Dom! I love to hear about the desktop PC advantages. I need to upgrade my old macpro. Thanks

I'm using the Beyerdynamics DT770pro also and also the80ohm version. Really comfortable (can use them for hours without blisters on my ears) and a real great sound. One downside: I'm allways in war with the cable, driving my chair over it.....most of the time......bit too long in my opinion......

Hello Dom ✌🏽☺️ where did u get the orange Cable for your Headphone? Looks so 😃 nice!

Alternative to the HD650 consider the HD560S from Sennheiser. Much cheaper and about the same quality even more low-end!

Audeze pronunciation: Aw - dee - zee mix of Audio and Odyssey

got the hs 8 in white few months ago.. so beautiful ..and a very very good surprise.. Very good sound.

Sennheiser HD 265 linear, still working, still the best for me

I've studied this video I've watched it that many times and have interest in both the Audeze and the Yamaha mt7. My quest is the mt8 are now available and wanted to know your opinion of which you prefer for mixing and mastering between the mt7 and mt8? Currently I own Beyerdynamic 770dt 80ohm, and Sennheiser HD 600. I'm looking for another closed back option. Thanks in advance for your help 😊

Dom 80 ohms aren't neutral in dt 770 pro when you plug them into the audio interface, for this purpose try using the 250 ohm version

Thanks (3 years late, I know - better late than never). I really REALLY gotta me a pair of those sunglasses... 😉

I love my AKG K712 Pros for checking mixes. My only complaint is their somewhat lacking low-end.

Thanks Dom. Very useful.

Thank for the great video! At 20:34 it looks like you throwing the headphone right awawy in the corner OMG!

Anyone using the OLLO headphones? Heard they were very good at a reasonable price...

Hey Dom, thanks a bunch for you advice, your vids resonate with me a lot! One question about the monitors: for a 20sqm untreaded livingroom, would you rather go with the hs7 or hs8? I'd actually like to hear sub frequencies more, but I guess a subwoofer is pointless in my context?

The Audeze LCD-X are great headphones. How are you driving yours? My signal chain is HDSP 9632 AES into a Black Lion Audio Red Sparrow DAC into a Neve RNHP amp. Ive had this setup for over a year and I've been very happy. I also put dearVR MONITOR and Sonarworks on in control room. It sounds like I'm on a very good room in a very good studio. with the LCDXs I recommend shortening the strap. I punch a couple extra holes in mine, it helps.

That was something in my mind, since I don't like my 70$ headphone. Thank you my teacher

Perfect 👌🏻 I’m just looking for a pair of headphones

Hello everyone! What do you recommend? Yamaha HPH MT7 , Bayerdynamic DT 990 PRO OR Yamaha HPH MT8. My main purpose is misic production, mixing and mastering. Thanks in advance.

Thanks Dom! Video for me :-)

Really great info, thank you! I know this video is a bit older because Neumann didn't release their NDH30 open back headphones yet (at the time when you did this review). My question is, have you tried those and if you have, how do they compare against the Audeze LCD-X? Would love to know, thank you!

You should mention the price while reviewing equipment otherwise it's pointless to compare strenght and weaknesses between headphones since you can't scale this on the quality range.

Beyer Dynamic DT990pro 250 Ohm. BAM !!!

Great video - again :) So thx for that! I just bought a pair of Beyerdynamic cans (DT 1990 Pro), which are amazing. What I would like to hear is your opinion or a recommendation on Plugins promising to enable the user to do Mastering and mixing with headphones only. I am pretty close to buying CanOpener from Goodhertz, but i am unsure if the manipulation of the original signal really helps producing decent Mixes (if someone must use cans only). Do you have any recommendation?

Hi Dom, great info as usual! Maybe a "stupid" question, What is your orange Headphones extention cable? ThX :)

People complain about a recessed mid on the X. Is that something that you find a problem?

Advise please: Dear my teacher, I am from Ethiopia. Currently I am living in Dubai. But after 5 month i will go back home for good. Now I have cubase 10.5. M audio- oxygen 61, 8 channel interface, bx5 speakers. And my laptop is win.10. 4gb ram. I need to setup professional studio( best studio) in my country. Plaese tell me what items I should buy. My budget is 2000$. I need advise from someone like you. Please. It took me years to come to this point. Please advice.

Thanks for this highly informative video Dom! I'm stuck between Audeze LCD-X and LCD-MX4. I found that there's a dip in upper mids of the LCD-X, doesn't that effect your mix master decisions? How much of this problem is solved by the reveal+ DSP plugin? And how do these Audeze headphones compare to the Adam S2V's you have? Thanks again.. Hoping to get your help!

Great video! I’m still on a few old K240s from when I had a commercial studio, but I never mix on them. What do you think of the Slate VSX? People rave about them.

Great vid!

Great review bro👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

Hi Dom...... waiting to see your verdicts on the DT 770 & the DT 990.....let see who's guilty n who's not ...!!!! Hope you'l talk about hesdphone amps as well.... Cheers & as always... Thanks loads....👍

If only Yamaha made their headsets looking that nice these days. They look like cheap toys now. I was interested in having a matching pair of yamahas with the hs8 monitors, but the aesthetic differences are extreme.

Neumann headphones all day no other

Hello Dom Thanks for the professional effort you spread. Do any of these headphones require an amplifier? And when we should use an amplifier for a headphone?

Hi Dom. Great Video. Can you pLease suggest me Headphones for EleCtroniC Drums?

Love ya Dom kerp up the great music 🎼 man peace ✌️

Great review, would you be kind enough to have a pros and cons for pc vs mac os for music daw & prodduction.

Where are quality personal monitor/"reference headphones" with built in headset mic, so that we can speak to artists in the booths and/or VST pro without needing to lean over/reach/anything else?

O.K. so If I want one closed back set of headphones that if a mix sounds good on them, it will sound good on most other systems, which one should I get?

Dom, you the best

I'm using the DT 770 pro 250 ohm, this is very very the best to have neutral sound to produce the mastering of my composition as well.

Hey Dom great video. Which is better for mixing and mastering audio technica m40x or 50x

Hey Dom, your video is good medicine for the buyers remorse I feel for having bought the Audeze LCD-X headphones. I just have one question though - Do you use the Reveal+ plugin with them? TIA

What would you recommend me? I'm currently working on Sony wh-1000xm2 (not a studio headphones I know), want to get some studio, thinking about 80 ohm version of dt770 or maybe the yamahas one but idk, will I need audio interface? I don't record or anything and I'm moving from place to place a lot. Also does sonarwork help it a lot?

Curious, have you tried the Neumann NDH-30's headphones? If so, still like the LCD-x better?

Awesome Dom 👍

Hey dom I wanted to ask that what's the difference between halion sonic 3 and halion 6 and is iconica a good library to start film scoring with

Hi Dom, I'm trying to decide between the HD600 and the HD650 for mixing and mastering in an untreated room. I was able to test the HD650 and liked their sound, but I felt that in hard rock songs the main vocal was a little bit on the back, while in pop songs everything was fine. What do you think? I read that the HD600 is more flat and has more treble, but has a narrow soundstage - which I'm not sure if it'll be better for me or not. Also, do you suggest listening with Sonarworks, or just to get to know the headphones as they are? Thank you!

Hi.. Can I use Sennheiser HD650 (300ohm) with Motu UltraLite mk5 (+sonarworks) for mixing?

Hi Dom, I have a question. I want to hook up my Yamaha PSR s970 to Cubase... Want to program the midi parts in Cubase. But want the midi parts to be played to the PSR using is internal tones... Drums, guitar everything... How can we achieve this. Could you make a tutorial on this? Thanks in advance

Hi Dom, great video. I own a pair of Sennheiser hd650, and my room has it's issues although is treated. I'm interested in the audeze lcd x. The problem is there's no where to hear & test them. My question to you is the audeze lcd x a truly a big step up or even a game changer form the 650 Sennheiser or it's more on conservative side, it's an upgrade but not that big one?

Please try OLLO Audio S4X!!