AKG K 701 or beyerdynamic DT 880 '05 definetly. Though sound quality will be a bit worse without an amp, but you won't notice.

Quote: Originally Posted by Asr I hope you retract this statement because that's an outright insult to both vendors. If their prices really were "complete rip offs" as you put it, they would've been put out of business a long time ago. They sell new-condition equipment, not used. If...

Another question, which one should I get, the DT 880 PRO or the DT 880 Edition 2005, whats the difference?

Quote: Originally Posted by mofonyx I say stick with your Plantronics. They are gaming headsets. Where are you gonna get your mic from?! I also play 1on1 (Unreal Tournament 3), so a mic isn't always needed. And if I need one, I will just use a Zalman clip on mic. The...

Any more suggestions, I prefer only amp and not DAC.. and I don't want to mess with batteries.

So I should get the Ultrasones, or save up some money for an amp and get the K 701 or DT 880?

Quote: Originally Posted by vcoheda k701/dt880 unamped is not a great choice. For a real audiophile, or for anyone? Like I said, I'm coming from a Plantronics DSP-500 USB headset

Hi, I'm going to get a headphone for competitive PC gaming (no LAN, just my quiet room), which I will hook up to a Auzentech X-Fi Prelude. For gaming clarity, soundstage and positional sound is important I imagine. I narrowed my options down to the AKG K 701, the Ultrasone PRO 750 and the...

Quote: Originally Posted by jgonino Honestly, i would still say dt770, because they get SO much better with an amp. DT770 got too much bass for competitive gaming..

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Quote: Originally Posted by cl2yp71c Those require an amp and are over 200$ I don't think they require an amp, they are only 40 Ohm impedence. And he said he could spend 250$ if needed.

What about the Ultrasone PRO 750's ?

Hi, I'm looking for the best bang for buck amp that I can use with a AKG K 701. My main purpose is gaming. I'm not interested in tube amps. Clarity and positional sound is important. Is there an amp that you guys would suggest?

When using an amp, which would be my best choice for gaming (positional sound and clarity), K 701, DT880 '05 or other?

Actually, for gaming I imagine you don't want more bass.

Quote: Originally Posted by HaZiLLa wow, they look good, maybe too good for gaming ? I'm looking for good headphones for gaming too, maybe I'm getting the AKG 701 too, or the Ultrasone PRO 2500, or Denon AH-D2000.

Akg K 701

And what about the AKG K 701, is it really any worse than a DT880/Ultrasone PRO 2500 without an amp??

Does someone know how the Ultrasone PRO 750/2500 compare to the DT880 for gaming?

How are the Ultrasone PRO 750/2500 compared to the DT880 for competitive gaming purposes (positional sound, clarity)?

What would you recommend me for competitive gaming headphones under $400 without using an amp on a Auzentech X-Fi Prelude?

Quote: Originally Posted by cphx Hey. I want to buy some headphones. I didnt even know that there are 5.1 but I read a lot of reviews and it seems 5.1 system is really working. But there are many opinions. I found Zalman Theatre 6 ZM-RS6F and read many reviews, in few they gave about...

Quote: Originally Posted by kool bubba ice The 880 are in another class compared to the 770's.. But if you like a lot of bloated bass, recessed mids, & small sound stage be my guest.. When I look on the website of beyerdynamic, the DT 880 Edition 2005 has 250Ω.. doesn't that mean...

Quote: Originally Posted by duckiedeity Oh. I figured that by 'competitive gaming' you went to actual gaming events and played in a room full of people, like MLG or CAL or something like that. You can also play in competitions online (ClanBase, ESL)