Just following up, the AKG 712 Pro's arrived today and sound absolutely incredible. Really appreciate all the replies and the extra info from @evshrug and everyone else!

Yes, apologies, was poor choices in words, was just implying trying other sounding headphones in the future!    Quote:    

  Of course, I just meant a headset where I could remove the requirement of also being used for gaming.

      Appreciate the responses (and the great guide MLE) seems like a good next step is the AKG 712/702.65 and maybe I'll look into a pure music headset in the future. Thanks again!

Hi, I am gonna pull the trigger on a new set of headphones this weekend and I have been going back and forth between two different ideas and I am not sure which is the better long term investment. I currently wear headphones for about 15 hours a day between work and gaming and my current setup...

  Interesting suggestion, thanks! Yes, the Xbox/PC are both at my desk and the PC is on 24/7.

Hi! I am looking for suggestions on if it's possible to upgrade my existing setup to something better for dual PC/Xbox gaming.    Existing setup: - Xbox > Mixamp > ATH-AD700's - PC soundcard > ATH-AD700's   What I am thinking of going to: - Xbox > Mixamp > FiiO E12 > AKG K702's - PC >...