[devilmonk]

I've been looking into buying new closed cans now, but apparently the signature I'm looking for only comes from open cans. Only things I found that can compete is a Mad Dog or Shure SRH1540. Mad Dog needing a powerful amp and dac, both are ~600.
 
My budget is ~300, I can increase the price to ~400 but would prefer not to (unless the upgrade really is worth it).
 
So how does a mic work with open cans? Is it a possible concept? I currently have the V-Moda's cable mic that I can attach to any headphones with a detachable cable. 

 

[DarthFader]

Let's break things down a little bit. What are you using the headphones for? And what are you using the microphone for? 

 

[canthearyou]

Antlion ModMic or BoomPro. Boompro cannot be used on headphones without detachable cable or xlr type connections.

 

[devilmonk]

Headphones used for gaming, movies, music, and voice chat. 
 
Mic for voice chat with a friend(s) on mumble.
 
I already have the BoomPro, so do you think I'm good for open cans?

 

[canthearyou]

Headphones used for gaming, movies, music, and voice chat. 

Mic for voice chat with a friend(s) on mumble.

I already have the BoomPro, so do you think I'm good for open cans?

Yes.

 

[Marso]

i have a zalman zm1 and fidelio x2, even on max volume with my onboardsound there´s no problem.