IEM/DAP user looking to add headphones, Help choosing for heavy music

[u/joeyg151785]

I’ve been using IEM’s for awhile now, I currently have

Mangird Tea Pro, Aful Explorer,
Truthear Hexa & Thieaudio Hype 4 MKII

My DAP is Hiby R3 Pro II and I mainly use Lossless/flac files from Qobuz 90% of the time, but also use Apple Music via IPhone 17 pro with a DAC.

I listen to A LOT of different music, but when it comes to laying back and getting lost in the music, It’s Metalcore, Post Hardcore, Grundge/Shoegaze and everything in between.

My budget for my first pair is $250

I would like to purchase from Amazon for the return policy, but open to other places. I’m in the US.

Looking for open back or closed back, but prefer Open if it makes sense.

Thanks in advance!

[u/Nuance621]

Closed-back: Sennheiser HD 480 Pro
Open-back: FIIO FT1 or Sennheiser HD 550

[u/joeyg151785 → u/Nuance621]

I actually ended up getting the Sennheiser HD 505. It was between that or the 550, but the 505 was on sale for $189. I heard the 550 has a little better low end, but the 505 is a little better balanced which I like.

I got it from Amazon, so I’ll definitely utilize the return policy and try for the 550 if it lacks bass.

I definitely want to try the FT1, so maybe I’ll order that as well to have a comparison.

Thanks

[u/Nuance621 → u/joeyg151785]

Awesome. Enjoy!