Hi there!   So I'm thinking about picking up a pair of the Beyerdynamic MMX 300 Manufaktur (mostly for gaming.)  I'm at a bit of an impass when it comes to choosing earcup material.  Velour? Viscoelastic? Gel? Leather? I'm lost.  I figure velourr will be softer, more breathable, but let sound...

Hello Head-Fi!  This is my first post to your forums (so be gentle.)  I know this discussion has been hammered out in various threads, but I have a specific inquiry concerning open vs. closed cans.  I'm a gamer, I know that I'm ordering an Auzentech x-fi forty sound card.  I also know that I'll...