Austrian Audio Hi-X65

PROS
- They feel solid and premium right out of the box. They look like they’re built to last.
- Very comfortable!
- Picking up on small nuances in tracks, I found them especially revealing with vocals and those little popping noises. It really brings out the clarity in those elements.

CONS
- The sound does feel a bit off compared to the alternatives because of the frequency response, some frequencies tend to stand out; I’d say it makes the sound feel a bit “colored" (maybe this in some way contributes to their revealing quality)
- They sound more scooped to me, tending more towards a closed-back design sound signature feel, which makes them feel less open and natural than what you'd expect from an open-back headphone.

Final Thoughts
Since I’m looking for just one open-back headphone for now, I feel there are better options in this price range with a more neutral and balanced sound, feeling less scooped and compressed.