So almost 2 years ago I asked about upgrading my plantronics backbeat pro 2's and people suggested I hold them until the wheels fall off

https://lemmy.world/post/23922174

Well, now the wheels are falling off. Headband is coming apart.

What would be a modern day upgrade you'd recommend?

Based on what I've seen... It would seem the momentum 4 (I've seen them regularly under 200 usd new on reseller sites) or momentum 5 from sennheiser would be a good choice but curious to know if this community has a different or better recommendation.

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[โ€“] 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (3 children)

I had a pair of Beyerdynamic DT231 in the late 90s, my first decent sounding headphones.

So I looked up last year what is their best, reasonable price, current model:

( Edit: A day after this post, I researched more and ended up getting the DT 770 PRO X. 48 Ohms and can play from any source with no amp required. Also got a Beyerdynamic PRO X USB-C Cable, for phone use. Inbuilt DAC in the cable, wild. Original recommendation follows:)

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO 80 Ohm

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Own an ATH-M50 too, solid sound, no issues.

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  • [โ€“] 2 points 1 month ago* (2 children)

    I have a pair of DT-770 Pro 80s that are 20 years old and still rocking. I just had to replace a few mounting pieces a couple of times for a few bucks and get a new pads every several years.

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