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09-07-2008, 04:25 AM
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New Pair of Gaming Headphones
Hey guys, I was wondering if you could help me. I have no idea about headphones and am looking to buy a new pair for a maximum of $150 AUD. They will be used primarily for gaming, a bit for music and a little for movies. I'm looking at buying headphones and then buying a microphone separate (Zalman clip-on mic).
Can anyone give any advice as to which set of headphones I should buy?
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09-07-2008, 05:23 AM
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Headphoneus Supremus
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr_Vinegar
Hey guys, I was wondering if you could help me. I have no idea about headphones and am looking to buy a new pair for a maximum of $150 AUD. They will be used primarily for gaming, a bit for music and a little for movies. I'm looking at buying headphones and then buying a microphone separate (Zalman clip-on mic).
Can anyone give any advice as to which set of headphones I should buy?
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What gaming headphones to buy? - AVS Forum
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The DT48 & Telsa 1 share one thing in common. Each transducer is hand selected/matched for optimal L/R balance.
DT48 wikiphonia http://wiki.faust3d.com/wiki//index....rdynamic_DT-48
Archetype and basis of all hi-fi stereo headphones is the DT 48
Beyerdynamic
DT48a 1951. SN 108. DT48a APS V3. DT48S. DT48e 25 ohm. DT48 8 ohm. Denon 5900. Denon 2930ci. Gold Point Headphone amp. BC Modded DAC 2. Zu Birth PC. Zu BOK PC. Zu Mother MK2 PC. AVR Yamaha 1800
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09-07-2008, 08:42 AM
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I'm using mine for PC gaming, not console, will that make much of a difference?
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09-07-2008, 02:48 PM
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Headphoneus Supremus
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Singapore
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HD555 & AD700 are two best Gaming headphones i can think.
i am currently using HD555 for Counterstrike weekend matches and oh man... the Imaging is perfect.
With the soundstage i know exactly where the enemy is approaching from.. i am impressed.
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If anything is true of the Audiophile Mentality, not just here, not just headphones, it is that it is often driven by the desire to purchase something and then the desire to justify that purchase.
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Originally Posted by Patrick82
My budget is not limited.
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Headphones (current) : Sennheiser HD600 (HD650 cable) | Sennheiser IE-7 | Sennheiser HD205 | MX400|
Audio Players : HP Compaq Presario F577AU | iPod 5.5G (30GB) | Sony D-NF400 (DiscMan)
Amps & DAC's : Crossroads Edge Amp | iBasso D2 Boa Silver | FiiO E3 (Donated)
Team:Sennheiser
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09-08-2008, 05:19 AM
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Headphoneus Supremus
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr_Vinegar
I'm using mine for PC gaming, not console, will that make much of a difference?
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None that I know of.. What is 150 in American dollars?
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The DT48 & Telsa 1 share one thing in common. Each transducer is hand selected/matched for optimal L/R balance.
DT48 wikiphonia http://wiki.faust3d.com/wiki//index....rdynamic_DT-48
Archetype and basis of all hi-fi stereo headphones is the DT 48
Beyerdynamic
DT48a 1951. SN 108. DT48a APS V3. DT48S. DT48e 25 ohm. DT48 8 ohm. Denon 5900. Denon 2930ci. Gold Point Headphone amp. BC Modded DAC 2. Zu Birth PC. Zu BOK PC. Zu Mother MK2 PC. AVR Yamaha 1800
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09-08-2008, 05:22 AM
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Headphoneus Supremus
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I'd say
AT700/900
AKG 601
Ultrasone 780
Any vintage stax
Beyer 770/880
Sen 555
Sen 595
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The DT48 & Telsa 1 share one thing in common. Each transducer is hand selected/matched for optimal L/R balance.
DT48 wikiphonia http://wiki.faust3d.com/wiki//index....rdynamic_DT-48
Archetype and basis of all hi-fi stereo headphones is the DT 48
Beyerdynamic
DT48a 1951. SN 108. DT48a APS V3. DT48S. DT48e 25 ohm. DT48 8 ohm. Denon 5900. Denon 2930ci. Gold Point Headphone amp. BC Modded DAC 2. Zu Birth PC. Zu BOK PC. Zu Mother MK2 PC. AVR Yamaha 1800
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09-08-2008, 08:03 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kool bubba ice
I'd say
AT700/900
AKG 601
Ultrasone 780
Any vintage stax
Beyer 770/880
Sen 555
Sen 595
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I doubt he could get any of those for $150 unless he buys second hand.
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09-08-2008, 09:01 AM
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HD555 is my recommendation as well. It might be a bit out of your price range but it's well worth it. Using it for CS gives me a heads up since I can hear approaching players. They're really something.
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09-08-2008, 09:07 AM
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Actually he can, and not second hand. And i can post where.
The AD700 is 105 at newegg, Ultrasone HFI-780 is 161 at northernsound.net after you join there club for one fee time of a dollar, Sen HD555 is 80 on amazon new. And AKG601 i think was around 100-150 at northern sound I dont remember. Amazon was selling the Beryer 880 for 149 but that sell ended.
But these prices are new not used headphones.
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Headphones : Ultrasone HFI-780(analog)
Speakers: Sony SS-B1000 bookshelf speakers(analog)
Amp owned:Fiio E5(not in use)
Speakers owned:Z-5500(connected to a HD TV,Wii and DVD player in another room)
Z-5300( in the closet)
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09-08-2008, 10:10 AM
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100+ Head-Fi'er
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Quote:
Originally Posted by genclaymore
Actually he can, and not second hand. And i can post where.
The AD700 is 105 at newegg, Ultrasone HFI-780 is 161 at northernsound.net after you join there club for one fee time of a dollar, Sen HD555 is 80 on amazon new. And AKG601 i think was around 100-150 at northern sound I dont remember. Amazon was selling the Beryer 880 for 149 but that sell ended.
But these prices are new not used headphones.
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Couldn't find the Beyers on northernsound or any pricing on the site. Neither amazon or newegg ship to Australia.
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