Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO 80 ohms

The studio default. Closed back, controlled bass, and the 80 Ω impedance that works from almost anything — interfaces, consoles, stronger laptop outputs. If studios buy headphones by the box, this is the box.

Spring-steel headband, replaceable velour pads, single-sided 3 m straight cable that reaches the rack without an extension. Buy once, re-pad for a decade. The drawstring bag in the box is the only flimsy thing about it.