Suggestions needed for headphones. (Budget 10k)

[little]

Hey guys.

I'm looking for a pair of decent headphones in a budget of 9 to 10k (maximum 11k).

Earlier I was thinking of getting Siberia V2 with surround sound as my primary purpose was gaming but these days I don't game much (2-3 hrs a week). I'm confused if V2 will be worth it. I'm looking for something which is balanced.

Usage -
Listening to music, watching movies and gaming.
Music + Movies 60-70%
Gaming 25-40%

Audio Sources -
Laptop, Nexus 5 or iPad Air.

Other Requirements -
Light and easy on ears for listening sessions of around 1hr.
Circumaural preferred.
Good build quality.

Please suggest some good headphones suiting my needs.

Thanks.

 

[$hadow]

Audio technica m50x is what you should get.

 

[little]

Yup, M50x is great and suits almost all my needs. I've been eying it for some time.
Will Nexus 5 be able to drive it? Or should I get an amp (probably Fiio E6).

 

[ratul]

Yup, M50x is great and suits almost all my needs. I've been eying it for some time.
Will Nexus 5 be able to drive it? Or should I get an amp (probably Fiio E6).

it just might be able to, but i'd recommend an amp for it, nexus 5 has a really mediocre audio performance.

 

[little]

it just might be able to, but i'd recommend an amp for it, nexus 5 has a really mediocre audio performance.

Yes, nexus 5 has average audio output. So which amp do you recommend? I guess it will be E6 for me as I won't be having much cash to spare after M50X.

 

[ratul]

Yes, nexus 5 has average audio output. So which amp do you recommend? I guess it will be E6 for me as I won't be having much cash to spare after M50X.

Budget wise, E6 would be good for M50x..

 

[$hadow]

you have to use external amp like e6 to make the experience wow.

 

[little]

Placed an order for M50X and E6.

Thanks for your suggestions guys.

 

[$hadow]

great. Do burn the headphones for atleast 30 hours+ for proper burning.

 

[little]

Yup. Eagerly waiting for them.

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Received them. They sound awesome right out of the box.

Any suggestions for burning them? For burning in I just play my music in repeat with volume set at 50-60%

 

[$hadow]

Yup. Eagerly waiting for them.

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Received them. They sound awesome right out of the box.

Any suggestions for burning them? For burning in I just play my music in repeat with volume set at 50-60%

Use one of the youtube video to burn them. There are plenty of videos available for burning the headphones.