These are my first set of higher value headphones. I mainly listen to european folk music with instruments such as clarinet and sax, and hip hop.
The higher pitched sounds, even at low volume, feel very sharp and tiring.
I am listening on Windows 10 and have a Fioo e10k.
I was previously using the Koss Porta Pro which I enjoyed.
I would like to know if anyone else has had a similar experience or has any recommendations.
OP, also love the Porta Pro (but love the KSC75 more), and judging by your reaction, your preferred sound signature is a warmer U. Maybe even V-leaning.
You are better off with something like a Philips SHP9500, 9600 or X2HR. Or an AKG K72, or even Grado SR80x
During the height of the pandemic, i bought all kinds of recommended gear by good natured posters, but i ended up hating or gifting things like the DT770 and Sennheiser HD650 away.
The closest “neutral” or treble-centric headphones i can take are Stax L700/L500/L300
You would probably also enjoy Chi-Fi V-shape IEMs
No need to bend over for others, get what YOU like. Life’s too short