Short answer: the Fostex TH610. It ranks #225 of 481 over-ear headphones by sound quality, rated 3.6/5, at $799.99; the Moondrop Skyland ranks #262, rated 3.5/5, at $799.99. With prices this close, go by the sound-quality ranking rather than the cost.
The case for the Fostex TH610: Crinacle’s measurement gives it a preference score of 72 with a slightly warm overall tilt, a solid result for a closed-back headphone. Watch for: At 0.8 lbs (375 g) it is on the heavier side for a closed-back headphone.
Why pick the Moondrop Skyland: An open-back planar magnetic over-ear with treble right on the Harman target and a 70 score across three measurements. The tradeoff: Bass sits about 5.9 dB below target, so it sounds lean.
Buy the Fostex TH610. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Moondrop Skyland at the same price, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Crinacle’s measurement gives it a preference score of 72 with a slightly warm overall tilt, a solid result for a closed-back headphone.
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An open-back planar magnetic over-ear with treble right on the Harman target and a 70 score across three measurements.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Fostex TH610 | Moondrop Skyland | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799.99 | $799.99 |
| Ranked | #225 of 481 in Over-Ear Headphones | #262 of 481 in Over-Ear Headphones |
| Form Factor | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Harman Preference Score | 72 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) | 70 (median of 3 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Deviation From Target | 2.52 dB standard deviation | 2.23 dB standard deviation |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.71 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) | +0.99 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Connection | Wired | Wired |
| Back | Closed | Open |
| Driver Type | Dynamic | Planar Magnetic |
| Drivers | 1 x 50mm dynamic | 1 x planar magnetic |
| Impedance | 25 ohms | 60 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB/mW | 96 dB/Vrms |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs (375 g) | - |
| Frequency Response | 5Hz - 45kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Built-in Microphone | No | - |
| Sub-bass Extension | - | Falls 6 dB below target at 40 Hz (-6.7 dB at 30 Hz) |
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