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~400$ or more
At this price point just get whatever open or closed back headphone you like and pair it with an Antlion Mod Mic, a USB desktop microphone or a full fledged XLR microphone.
There are countless setups and combinations possible with a budget that exceeds $400. One of them could look like this:
Focusrite Scarlett Solo (~100$)
Focusrite Scarlett Solo (~100$)
Audio Technica AT2035 (~150$)
Audio Technica AT2035 (~150$)
Audio GD NFB11 (~300$)
Audio GD NFB11 (~300$)
Bass: Emphasized
Midrange: Recessed
Treble: Emphasized
Intended use: Desktop only
[Optional] For good measure: Add some powered near-field monitors, you can control their volume with any headphone amplifier that has a variable "pre-output"
JBL LSR305 (~300$ pair)
JBL LSR305 (~300$ pair)
Swans D1080IV(~175$ pair)
Swans D1080IV(~175$ pair)
Emotiva Airmotiv 5S (~500$ pair)
Emotiva Airmotiv 5S (~500$ pair)