What are the best headphones for mixing and mastering?

[The0ne]

What are the best headphones for mixing and mastering music?

 

[Hunter Delevingne]

The ones you know really well!

 

[EddieTheBunny]

I prefer Slate VSX, although I acknowledge that this is a subjective opinion.

 

[Uncontrolled]

If you ever test a pair of Focal Utopia, Audeze LCD-4/5, or similar headphones with a good DAC and amp, other headphones will sound inferior in comparison. These headphones reveal more details, making it easier to make informed decisions.

 

[Smooth Velvet]

"Best" is a subjective term, but if you are looking for reliable studio headphones, the semi-open AKG K240 has been a staple in many music recording studios worldwide for decades and is also affordable.

 

[Interesting Clock]

Depending on your budget, you may want to consider the Audeze LCD-X headphones, which are of mastering quality. Alternatively, for a more reasonable option, you could consider Audio-Technica's ATH-M40x wired headphones or the classic Sony MDR-7506/1 closed-back dynamic headphones.