What are the best headphones for mixing and mastering?

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.
 
"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.
 
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.
 

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