I've been through the range of headphones I can buy for PC use, which isn't a large range since I'm limited on buying sources. So I'm pretty much limiting this thread to just these pairs of earphones:

*HiFiMan RE0

*Shure SE102

*Vsonic R02Pro2

*Klipsch Image S4

I listen to pretty much anything, though I prefer techno/trance/etc, especially surround sounding psychill.

However I also game, first person shooters especially, now I know headphones are best for this (especially the Audio Technica 700's), however I'd prefer some noise isolation due to my recent switch of position in my house not to mention I don't want someone from the next room hearing what I'm listening to. Most closed back headphones tend to use pleather earcups which I loathe.

Currently I'm using a pair of $20 Logitech Ultimate Ears Metro.Fi 100v's, which have lasted about a year or so with my mp3 player. Since a month ago I've started using these for my PC and gaming, granted they aren't anything like my mother's sennheiser HD555's soundstage, they still did well enough with an emulated surround sound option with my sound card. As of now, the left earpiece sounds dull as though it's running on half power, and at one stage went out completely, so I am replacing these.

So the main question would be, how would HiFiMan RE0, Shure SE102, Vsonic R02Pro2 & Klipsch Image S4 fair in soundstage quality and fast processing of a large variety of sounds for gaming? (such as gun shots, vehicles, explosions, foot steps, etc).

Cheers.

I've never heard of either of these brands, would you know of any decent online retailer that ships to Australia? Perferably using a paypal checkout. I've got very limited sources that I know of.


Thanks for the suggestions.

Edit: One of the best Australian audiophile retailers now allows paypal I found out. They have the PL50 in stock.

@Zucham, even though the bass lacks in-game (as that might be due to the sound stage?), does it do any better in music?

Oh, thanks, will check them out.

I guess I could also add HiFiMan RE0, Shure SE102 & Vsonic R02Pro2 to the list, if anyone's had experience with these?

/bump

"The design of the M3 is quite different, to be honest there maybe some who will not enjoy how the M3 fit in their ears and for some it may take getting used to"

Are those back left/right rectangle like areas removeable? They seem as though they'd be annoying, from the images.

Uh, not entirely sure I'd be comfortable with that.. I'll try youtubing them, perhaps someone can show how they fit.

Might as well get them, no one has mentioned discomfort.

Can anyone else vouch for gaming performance with the M3's?