[DADDYDC650]

MLE, have you tried this optical switcher? Read that it works great with the Astro Mixamp. http://www.amazon.com/Control-Audio-Selector-Switcher-Splitter/dp/B003C15798/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

 

[martin vegas]

Audio-Technica entered the world of gaming with its first ever gaming headsets – the closed-back ATH-AG1 and open-back ATH-ADG1 models. The design and engineering of the two models are directly influenced by Audio-Technica's A700 and AD700 Series, with both featuring large 53mm drivers and bobbin-wound CCAW voice coils. Audio-Technica says the ATH-AG1 and ATH-ADG1 will be available in spring this year for £240 and £265 respectively.

 

[Change is Good]

Hey guys. I said earlier I am looking to get new headphones and it has to be from newegg since I have a gift card there. I've narrowed it down to the astro a40s and mixamp for $180, CAL for $75, HD598s for $180 or the HD558s for $120. I'm trying to stay under $200 and a lot of the options recommended are way above that or not available on newegg. Which of these would give me the most fun, immersive gaming?

Get the HD558 with your coupon, and buy MLE's mixamp 2011 for $45.

Total = $165

 

[kraken2109]

 
Audio-Technica entered the world of gaming with its first ever gaming headsets – the closed-back ATH-AG1 and open-back ATH-ADG1 models. The design and engineering of the two models are directly influenced by Audio-Technica's A700 and AD700 Series, with both featuring large 53mm drivers and bobbin-wound CCAW voice coils. Audio-Technica says the ATH-AG1 and ATH-ADG1 will be available in spring this year for £240 and £265 respectively.

They look pretty good but they're obviously overpriced if they are essentially AD700 with a mic stuck on.

 

[martin vegas]

  They look pretty good but they're obviously overpriced if they are essentially AD700 with a mic stuck on.

I think they come with a usb dac..that's why the price is so high!

 

[AxelCloris]

 
I think they come with a usb dac..that's why the price is so high!

 
There is indeed a detachable USB DAC. But I would think this is so they can market it also as a USB headset. I doubt the DAC is impressive in the least. The price is so high to make money.

 

[ATLien3000]

Get the HD558 with your coupon, and buy MLE's mixamp 2011 for $45.

Total = $165

Sounds good! That's exactly what I'll do. Thanks a lot.

 

[Chubtoad]

So, noone has any experience with the jds labs cmoybb v2.03?

 

[itzpea]

Hey there! Just looking for some advice here on a replacement option for my current razer headset that I am using for PC gaming and communication.
 
I've been looking through the options and think that I have it narrowed down to getting the Beyerdynamic DT-990-Pro, Astro A40 w/Mixamp, or the Audio Technica ATH-M50. 
 
If I end up getting the headphones I was thinking about getting something like a Blue Snowball microphone to set on my desk, do you guys feel that is a viable option? 
 
Thanks!

 

[HiVLTAGE]

  Hey there! Just looking for some advice here on a replacement option for my current razer headset that I am using for PC gaming and communication.
 
I've been looking through the options and think that I have it narrowed down to getting the Beyerdynamic DT-990-Pro, Astro A40 w/Mixamp, or the Audio Technica ATH-M50. 
 
If I end up getting the headphones I was thinking about getting something like a Blue Snowball microphone to set on my desk, do you guys feel that is a viable option? 
 
Thanks!

 
Well do you want fun sounding cans? (As in, bass, more immersion etc.) Or do you want more soundwhoring/competitive cans?
 
Need to know a budget too. 

 

[conquerator2]

  So, noone has any experience with the jds labs cmoybb v2.03?

The CmoyBB is a well regarded portable amp so I am sure it's not bad, I am not sure how it compares to others in its price range, but check this - http://www.head-fi.org/t/620775/the-sub-200-portable-amps-shootout-13-11-amps-compared
 
Or this, maybe [though it's older] - http://www.head-fi.org/t/214588/review-portable-amp-roundup-56-portable-amps-reviewed-and-compared-final-update-12-20-10-added-rsa-sr-71b

 

[itzpea]

   
Well do you want fun sounding cans? (As in, bass, more immersion etc.) Or do you want more soundwhoring/competitive cans?
 
Need to know a budget too. 

I'm really new to headphones/audio, but I think that I want fun? I really only use them for PC games with some light music use and then voice communication. I do some streaming/casting in games as well, but that shouldn't really be a deciding factor in what headphones I get. 
 
My ideal price is under $200 for the headphones and a microphone, but I can go over a little ($230 max). I also need to be able to purchase them through amazon since I have some gift cards there. Hopefully that doesn't limit my options too much.
 
Thank you!

 

[Change is Good]

I'm really new to headphones/audio, but I think that I want fun? I really only use them for PC games with some light music use and then voice communication. I do some streaming/casting in games as well, but that shouldn't really be a deciding factor in what headphones I get. 

My ideal price is under $200 for the headphones and a microphone, but I can go over a little ($230 max). I also need to be able to purchase them through amazon since I have some gift cards there. Hopefully that doesn't limit my options too much.

Thank you!

Stretch it to 250 and get the Fidelio X1

 

[martin vegas]

 

 

[Change is Good]

Just sold my 1840s... my name is a curse...