About to buy creative aurvana live 1! or skullcandy slyr, mic dependent. Just before i do, can i ask why the Creative aurvana live! 2 are not reviewed or recommended as much? They look more sturdy than the CAL 1.

Ok so upon further consideration, I think i'm happy to get a reasonable pair of headphones <$150 and pair them with a soundcard or amp. So for a closed, over ear headphone which is good for gaming, is the CAL! the best? Is the CAL!2 any good? it has an in line mic i could use for chat i...

Ok, well it looks like i can get an Asus Xonar DG or Xonar U3 for about $30. I have a msi 7673 mother board, is that compatible? Are soundcards easy to install? If i don't get a soundcard/amp, what would be a good recommendation for a closed, over ear headphone for up to $300?   2 of the...

Other headfi'ers have suggested mr speakers maddog with no amp/soundcard or the AKG K550 with no amp/soundcard (the no card was my idea, but these were given as good options). This would cost me $330-350 (mrspeaker) or $280 (AKG), would the option you suggested result in better quality all...

The budget includes everything yes. I've never used a soundcard or amp before and thought it would be easier to just get headphones. Is that wrong?

Hey all, I'm looking for something specific and thought this thread could be the right place to ask. Summary: - Headphones must be closed and over ear. - Purpose:  PC Gaming for fun, fps, rts, rpg etc. Movies and music (electro, chill, drum n bass, rock). Must isolate sound. - I am in...

Hey all, I'm looking for something specific and thought this thread could be the right place to ask. Summary: - Headphones must be closed and over ear. - Purpose: Gaming for fun, fps, rts, rpg etc. Movies and music (electro, chill, drum n bass, rock). Must isolate sound. - I am in Australia...

Well the reason i say closed back is so that i don't disturb my girlfriend while I game. This is the main purpose behind getting the headphones, as she's sick of death sounds. I believe open back would not help much for this issue? Also Gary I don't think you confused the hell out of me :)...

Ok, the price that i can get for the AKG K550 is about $280, at that price point do you think these are one of the better pairs to buy? How does it compare to other headphones at around the same cost?   Is there an easy way to tell whether a headphone will require (or benefit from) an amp or...

Thanks for the reply B00000!   Apparently they do ship to Aus, with the total cost incl. shipping being between $325 and 350. I can see why you recommend them after reading some reviews, the only thing I'm not sure about is whether they would still be a good purchase when not using an...

So I've been watching a lot of reviews and reading through a lot of other websites, guides and threads especially mad lust envy's/nameless's guides for headphones but I'm still a little confused as to what to buy. My basic needs or concerns are as follows: - I have no amp, nor discrete...