So my pc speakers have shorted out, I've decided to get my first full sized headphones instead of a new speaker set.
My price range is around 50-75, willing to go a bit over.
I have never bought any headphones over 20 bucks and I can't find a place I can try on any headphones other than beats.
One important feature is comfort. I want to be able to listen without pain or discomfort, I also can't stand cans that get too hot and sweaty over my ears (I do acknowledge you can change pads). It doesn't have to be like sex sitting on my head, just comfortable enough to not be irritating. Music takes priority, I mostly listen to rock/metal/electronic/ambient. I also would be using them for games. I am looking for a more ambient and theater quality sound for my games, I don't play competitively so not being able to hear footsteps and positioning isn't much of a problem, but a good soundstage does sound interesting. It doesn't matter if they're open/closed cups. I'll be using them at home so they don't have to be portable.
I was looking at the AD700s everybody recommends, the audio quality everybody talks about almost had me sold, but the lack of bass that gives sort of an oomph turned me away. I don't want overpowering bass that will hurt my ears, but I don't want a complete lack of either. I heard ad700s make machineguns in game sound like tin-cans. I also won't be using an amp anytime soon.
Some people have recommended me the sony mdr-v6 and jvc harx700/900, I have no idea about them. I looked into 60i/80is, I heard they were bad for gaming.
I doubt that I'm going to be able to get all that I want for phones within my price range. I've came here because everybody here seems to have great tastes.
Help is very appreciated, shopping without help is proving to be too frustrating.
