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Buying first headphones, need help!

post #1 of 10
12/30/11 at 10:19am
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HI All,

 

I'm looking to get some nice headphones ($150 max)to use for music at home and work but also playing FPS games. I have a TB DSS 7.1 decoder and will be using them in conjunction with this and will also be attaching a mic. Was thinking about going with the AntLion ModMic (not really comftorable with DIY soldering and such) but would welcome suggestions on this.

 

I was looking at the AD700s but I don't know how I feel about open headphones since I'll be at work and such...any suggestoin in the $100-150 range?

 

Thanks!!

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post #2 of 10
12/30/11 at 10:44am
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hmmm. anyone? I'm such a noob and want to make an informed desicion...

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post #3 of 10
12/30/11 at 11:12am

The AD700's are definitely a no-go, as they are quite audible from across a room at normal volume. I'll let other more knowledgeable people suggest some closed phones smile.gif

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post #4 of 10
12/30/11 at 11:23am

Well this would take you right to your $150 budget but I recommend the Ultrasone HFi-780s. They are specifically tuned for gaming and movies, but they also sound just as good for music listening as well. They also have superb isolation. Clamping force can be a little tight if you have a larger head but that can be taken care of by stretching them over a box for a night.  I did a review on these a couple days ago.

 

 Review:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViP7Qtzf7gI&feature=g-upl&context=G21ca7f1AUAAAAAAAAAA

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post #5 of 10
12/30/11 at 11:12pm

What type of music do you listen to? Grado's and Ultrasone's are both very similar if you like hiphop, trance, bass music,etc.

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post #6 of 10
12/30/11 at 11:45pm
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I listen to rock, electonic, and a little classical. These headphone will be used much more for gaming however...I was starting to think about getting the sennheiser pc350 so I don't have to deal with getting a seperate mic...I think that I will actually not be taking these to work anymore so the AD700 are an option still...any advice on the pc350s vs. other headphones?

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post #7 of 10
12/30/11 at 11:57pm

The PC350s are what you need if you need a mic. These are great headphones if you need a mic for gaming,etc.

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post #8 of 10
12/31/11 at 12:15am

If i remember corectly. Sennheiser charges a premium price for adding a mic and gaming looks onto their gaming headphones.

I recommend the Ultrasone HFI 780 also and with a $7 Zalman add on mic. S-Logic would be great for gaming.

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post #9 of 10
12/31/11 at 2:51am

Although the result is highly depended on what type of music you prefer, Sennheiser PC 350 can be a good one for both music and game purpose. By the way, the ASUS Xense Premium Gaming Audio Set (ASUS Xonar Xense One and Sennheiser PC 350 Xense) can be suggested.

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post #10 of 10
12/31/11 at 12:37pm

The PC 350 is a great pair of headphones if your needing a gaming can and after listening to music.

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