[url]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50-Headphones-ear-cup/dp/B000ULAP4U/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1324858611&sr=1-1-catcorr[/url]
Go or no go?
Looking for a damn good set of headphones around that price, along with a mic I have not yet chosen. Will this purchase be worth my money? if not, what would you recommend for games?
[QUOTE=Thechuz1337;33897167][url]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50-Headphones-ear-cup/dp/B000ULAP4U/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1324858611&sr=1-1-catcorr[/url]
Go or no go?
Looking for a damn good set of headphones around that price, along with a mic I have not yet chosen. Will this purchase be worth my money? if not, what would you recommend for games?[/QUOTE]
Go. Go hard.
Should I go for the [URL="http://www.amazon.com/Superlux-HD668B-Dynamic-Semi-Open-Headphones/dp/B003JOETX8"]Superlux HD688B[/URl] or the [URL=http://www.amazon.com/Samson-Semi-Open-Studio-Reference-Headphones/dp/B002LBSEQS/ref=pd_cp_e_3]Samson SR850[/url]?
I'm trying to keep the price under $60 so any other recommendations would be really appreciated.
688b is fucking awesome and has tons of bass, however I'd go HTF600
Whats the very best foldable/portable headset for $75? It will be used mostly for music and should be all around great with all different genres of music (it should be great for rock and metal).
[QUOTE=.FLAP.JACK.DAN.;33899201]Whats the very best foldable/portable headset for $75? It will be used mostly for music and should be all around great with all different genres of music (it should be great for rock and metal).[/QUOTE]
I would go IEMs
etymotic research mc5 would be good, all-rounders with good presence at every range
[QUOTE=DarkWolf2;33859360]"Really good headset" is on the same level as a pair of "poor quality headphones"
[editline]23rd December 2011[/editline]
With a mic attached to it.[/QUOTE]
Lol, taking back my words. Those Siberias are really shit, tested one and lol.
Really, feels like shit on my head and i think they will explode if you drop them or something.
[QUOTE=Odellus;33896610]obvious question is: why are you trying to use an amp with the htf600s[/QUOTE]
man dat 56 ohms impedance.......... super hard to drive....... ok...........?
[QUOTE=Shadaez;33899829]man dat 56 ohms impedance.......... super hard to drive....... ok...........?[/QUOTE]
o......... k!!!!!
i use an amp with my ~iPOD EarBUDz~
brings out the [sp]shitty[/sp] in them :3
Am I the only one here that disliked the ATH-M50? They were nice when I tried them on alone, but next to other headphones the mids are almost drowned out and flat (AKA noticably recessed).
you got some knock off or broken M50s then because mids and highs are where they really shine
yeah something was way wrong with that setup
Hey guys, I'm flat out swamped in trying to make a decision on a new pair of headphones. I've probably read the greater part of 30 pages of this thread and I've taken your general advise of evading headsets (for the most part).
Budget: $0 - $130
eBay: Sure
Country: USA
Isolation: Preferrable, but not paramount
Purpose: Mostly Gaming, Movies on PC + Zune mp3 usage from time to time
Previous Experiences: Have owned a pair of Sennheiser HD202s and they were a loyal pair to me for three years, but alas the right phone went out. Ever pair of headsets absolutely rapes my ear cartilage so comfort is the 1st priority on my list.
Comments: As above, comfort is paramount. I really need something that I can wear for like 5 - 8 hours at a time and not have horrible ear ache or sweaty, itchiness from overheating. Because of this, I'll probably need closed ears with some kind of breatheability? I considered a pair of Corsair Vengeance 1500s (before reading threads like these) just because of the vast rave reviews from everyone on how soft the plush pads are on your ears and how breathable they are. But the fact that these are USB connection only and that I can probably get a similar set of actual headphones with better quality sound gives me strong hesitation.
I have ruled out the ATH-AD700s because they slide off your head easy. Also, I'm not sure about the SR850s due to the fact that they do not seem like closed ears and might sit on my large and outward facing ears.
Any help is resoundingly appreciated!
why would you not get ad700s
those "3d wings" make them and the A700s some of the most comfortable headphones you can buy
Best headphones for around 50€.
Needs to have a lot of bass.
[QUOTE=Odellus;33902223]why would you not get ad700s
those "3d wings" make them and the A700s some of the most comfortable headphones you can buy[/QUOTE]
The only thing they lack is bass. Not that that's a big issue, but if you like something thumping or listen to bass heavy songs, these aren't really the right headphones for the job.
I'd say, if you don't want the AD700s, look at the Sennheiser's 5xx series, specifically the 555 for your budget. I think they may suit you, seeing as you had good experiences with the brand before, and that they're super comfy (velour pads, over the ear, open air) and quite light. They aren't portable, and due to the open air design they leak in and out quite a bit of sound.
Which is better is a bit more opinion based. Closed cans enjoy features like superior isolation, usually more pronounced bass, and the feeling that you're right in the center of the music. Open air headphones let the air vibrate around the driver from the outside, giving them a more airy charactaristic with a superior soundstage/sound seperation, increased clarity, better accuracy, reducing resonance and overall better comfort.
Should you choose for open headphones, you'll most likely have to get used a bit to the sound open headphones produce, as most low-end headphones are of closed design and most high-ends are open. Personally however, I found it [I]well[/I] worth it.
In the end, it's the way you're planning on using your headphones. Want portable, isolating headphones for on the go? Go for closed ones. Looking for comfortable headphones for use in your own home whilst alone or people that don't mind a bit of leakage? Go for open ones.
Here's a short article talking about Open VS Closed design and their merits, and a video giving an impression of how much open headphones leak.
[url]http://headphones.com.au/blog/open-vs-closed-headphones[/url]
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uafYNCrPFrs[/url]
Budget: 150-200€
eBay: No
Country: Sweden
Isolation: ?
Purpose: Pretty even between Gaming, Music & Skype
Music Tastes: Rock, Country, Dubstep.
Previous Experiences: Siberia V2
Comments: Doesnt need a microphone.
What would you guys recommend with a $120 budget? I've been checking out the Turtle Beach PX21 (yeah it's designed for the PS3, but it can work with PC) but I'd like to know if there are better options out there.
One of the things I'm looking for with a headset as well is volume control (which is weirdly enough the biggest thing I'm looking for.) I've noticed quite a few studio headphones lack them while they seem fairly standard for gaming headsets. I'm generally looking for something that'd be (if I had to put it into percentages) 50-60% gaming and 50-40% music (and even then nothing serious, largely iTunes and Youtube.)
[QUOTE=Canuhearmenow;33905532]What would you guys recommend with a $120 budget? I've been checking out the Turtle Beach PX21 (yeah it's designed for the PS3, but it can work with PC) but I'd like to know if there are better options out there.
One of the things I'm looking for with a headset as well is volume control (which is weirdly enough the biggest thing I'm looking for.) I've noticed quite a few studio headphones lack them while they seem fairly standard for gaming headsets. I'm generally looking for something that'd be (if I had to put it into percentages) 50-60% gaming and 50-40% music (and even then nothing serious, largely iTunes and Youtube.)[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=DarkWolf2;33809093]We're not too keen on headsets. Their inclusion of a fitted microphone is at the cost of general sound quality and being more expensive than that they're worth. Gaming headphones are not "Engineered for the hardcore gamer". They're just a 50 pound headphone with a nice finish, mediocre build quality, an attached microphone and an inflated price slapped onto it.
I think Odellus or someone else in here can suggest a good pair of [B]headphones[/B] for you, and they'll suggest the Zalman clip-on microphone as well (clips on the cord of the headphone). Trust me, and them, that this is a far better solution than a headset. You'll get better sound, better build quality and for less money.
Here's someone using a headphone + Zalman. You won't be dissapointed.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vICTt1WZhHw&feature=related[/media][/QUOTE]
man I got frustrated trying to convince a friend not to get the Logitech G35s
I was like "bro the surround sound is bullshit and will sound awful compared to headphones in the same pricerange plus it will break in like 6 months"
he goes "but the mic is so good blah blah blah" and after I show him the same video above he's like "naw man I'll just get the G35s"
some people just have to learn the hard way eh
[QUOTE=Protocol7;33907724]man I got frustrated trying to convince a friend not to get the Logitech G35s
I was like "bro the surround sound is bullshit and will sound awful compared to headphones in the same pricerange plus it will break in like 6 months"
he goes "but the mic is so good blah blah blah" and after I show him the same video above he's like "naw man I'll just get the G35s"
some people just have to learn the hard way eh[/QUOTE]
Buy some 15000 dollar headphones, let him listen to those and say that they were cheaper than the G35.
Instant conversion.
But seriously, he needs to compare the G35 to something superior to see what he's giving up on, otherwise he'll never know what's better out there.
So I'm about to buy the Asus Xonar DG - 5.1 Channel sound card, it is only $32(CAD), good buy? It is for my HD558s btw
I'd say go for it. It's a pretty good bang for buck deal. Though I don't think you'll get much out of the 5.1 features.
[QUOTE=DarkWolf2;33908005]Buy some 15000 dollar headphones, let him listen to those and say that they were cheaper than the G35.
Instant conversion.
But seriously, he needs to compare the G35 to something superior to see what he's giving up on, otherwise he'll never know what's better out there.[/QUOTE]
i just told him "when you come back in 6 months telling me your headset broke, we'll talk proper headphones"
[QUOTE=Protocol7;33908397]i just told him "when you come back in 6 months telling me your headset broke, we'll talk proper headphones"[/QUOTE]
I think it's pretty important to not be smug about it, unless he's a complete jackass. Let him get the G35 and settle them in, then casually let him experience your headphones (provided you've got a good one) and get him thinking.
Otherwise, show him horror stories of headsets vs headphones on the internet. Should be a few flying around.
[QUOTE=DarkWolf2;33908455]I think it's pretty important to not be smug about it, unless he's a complete jackass. Let him get the G35 and settle them in, then casually let him experience your headphones (provided you've got a good one) and get him thinking.
Otherwise, show him horror stories of headsets vs headphones on the internet. Should be a few flying around.[/QUOTE]
I've shown him several threads saying that having several "surround sound" drivers in a headset is bullshit because several $10 drivers in one cup does not equal the quality of one $30 driver in the cup, I've shown him countless threads about the G35s breaking, I've shown him some threads saying that headphones made by people who aren't audio-centric brands are undoubtedly terrible, and he still chose the G35 because another friend has the set and the mic is apparently pretty good. I showed him what the Zalman ZM1 setup above and how good that sounds and he just goes "nahhh g35s are better"
I was going to take him to Best Buy to try out the Klipsch and Sennheisers they had there but he bailed of course so idk
[QUOTE=Protocol7;33908545]I've shown him several threads saying that having several "surround sound" drivers in a headset is bullshit because several $10 drivers in one cup does not equal the quality of one $30 driver in the cup, I've shown him countless threads about the G35s breaking, I've shown him some threads saying that headphones made by people who aren't audio-centric brands are undoubtedly terrible, and he still chose the G35 because another friend has the set and the mic is apparently pretty good. I showed him what the Zalman ZM1 setup above and how good that sounds and he just goes "nahhh g35s are better"
I was going to take him to Best Buy to try out the Klipsch and Sennheisers they had there but he bailed of course so idk[/QUOTE]
Hmmm. A wild card then, seeing as the microphone is an issue. Show him this:
[url]http://www.modmic.com/[/url]
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnCqxOVBOOA[/url]
[QUOTE=windwakr;33908699]Looking to get a pair of headphones, I'm sick of the pieces of shit I currently use(Ones that came with a $10 portable CD player).
Been looking at Sony MDR-XD200 and the Sennheiser HD 202's. Which should I get? Or is there another pair that would be better? I know next to nothing about headphones. Just looking to spend under $30.[/QUOTE]
According to Odellus, skip the 202 and go for the 201's. Honestly though, for 30 dollars you've got a pretty limited selection.
Question solved now.
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