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  1. O

    Which one for gaming (fortnite especially)

    I can’t decide which headset should i get but after along research i knew these the best i can get for my budget: Massdrop xSennheiser HD58X Jubilee/HD6XX Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO/880 PRO/770 PRO Audio Technica ATH-AD700x/AD900x/AD1000x AKG K7xx/712 Sennheiser 599/598 Philips x2hr/9500 i...
  2. ClarinetsRock

    Looking for headphones under $50

    Hello everyone! I currently have the Sennheiser HD 201. However, recently, after having them for a few years, the cable went out and I'm looking for a new set of headphones. Can you please help me find a good set of headphones for under $50? I am a musician and composer on a budget at...
  3. 5

    Headphones for Gaming and Commute

    Hi everyone, I'm looking for a relatively inexpensive pair of gaming headphones that are decent for music and movies as well. Since I want to use these headphones on the train as well, I'd prefer if they have a subtle design. Also since I want to use them in transit, I was thinking a closed...
  4. 5

    Gaming Headphones that sound good

    Hi everyone, I'm looking for a relatively inexpensive pair of gaming headphones that are decent for music and movies as well. Since I want to use these headphones on the train as well, I'd prefer if they have a subtle design. Also since I want to use them in transit, I was thinking a closed...
  5. X

    Going to purchase the GSX1000. Now looking for headphones to pair with. Budget $800

    Going to be using strictly for gaming, nothing else. Looking for a great imaging and sound stage for pinpointing enemies. Thanks a bunch, in advance.
  6. A

    Are gaming headphones really just a gimmick?

    I've always been using studio headsets and always thought these plastic gaming headsets to be just awful to wear and listen to. But when Sennheiser launched theyre GSP series lineup i was kinda interested to know Sennheisers opinion on this. The sales guy could not give me the answer so he...
  7. Thenewbie76

    ZMF classic vs argon mk3

    From what I have seen on the internet there has only been 1 statement I saw that compared them both. Apparently the argon offers more bass but other than that , the rest are the same from the soundstage to treble and so on. I plan on using it to listen to music primarily with genres consisting...
  8. X

    Need help with new PC audio gaming setup budget is $1,000-$1,500

    Hey guys. I'm looking to throw away my "gaming headset" they're arctis pro wireless and upgrade into the new age of headphones. I'm very disappointed in them for reading all the reviews, can't pinpoint enemy footsteps for anything. I actually, thought i was upgrading my ATH-AG1x but not even...
  9. halcyon

    HyperX Cloud Orbit S - Audeze Mobius variant/competitor

    At CES 2019, Kingston Technology's sub-brand unit, HyperX has launched their own variant of Audeze Mobius, in collaboration with Audeze Inc. HyperX Orbit S - Closed back, fully circumaural design - Audeze 100mm planar magnetic drivers - Waves NX 3D Audio with head tracking from 7.1 audio input...
  10. smallcaps

    POKEMON GO!!!

    As an avid Pokemon trainer, I've been playing the Pokemon games since I was a kid. Now as an adult, all my Pokemon dreams have come true with the advent of Pokemon Go and the latest feature releases of 2018. As it's a social game, I hope that I can find some like-minded trainers here, at my...
  11. C

    Best headphones (preferably closed back) for gaming and music around AU$200/US$150

    Hi all, I’m currently in the market to buy a pair of headphones for gaming, as my current ones have become quite worn out. I’ve read that it is generally a better idea to buy a separate set of studio headphones and a microphone for the best possible sound quality and microphone performance...
  12. Thenewbie76

    Headphones like the audeze lcd2 but more lighter??

    So i just went to my local store and tried the audeze lcd2 and I really liked it. However the huge turn off for me was that it was really heavy. I usually use my headphones ALOT and after using the LCD2 for a few like 10-15 minutes my neck was starting to sore. Unless I start taking roids and...
  13. I

    Need help with Creative Sound BlasterX G1 Setup

    Hi, I recently purchased a Sound BlasterX G1 for my Sennheiser HD 598. for my PC use. I have some confusion with its setup. In the advanced section of the Sound BlasterX software, what do I select from the "7.1" options? the options are 1. Headphones (Virtual 7.1 surround) 2. Virtual 7.1...
  14. J

    Amp/DAC for Sennheiser HD 598 SR

    Hi everyone, I recently bought the Sennheiser HD 598 SR. For a year or so i used a pair of Audio Technica ATH-M50x primarily for music (they are pretty bass heavy and as they were my first pair of "serious" headphones they were good enough for the job). Anyway, later i started gaming with them...
  15. Fabss

    DAC + AMP + Audio for HD 6XX

    So I'm pretty new to all this audio stuff and I'm finding it pretty interesting and would like to learn more so forgive my ignorance. To get myself started I picked up the Massdrop x Sennheiser HD 6XX and was wondering what AMP and DAC to pair up with. So far my favorite is the Magni + Modi...
  16. Z

    Beyerdynamic Dt770 Pro vs. Audio Technica ws1100iS

    I currently have HyperX Cloud 2 Headphones and I wanted to get an upgrade. I was wondering which headphones would be better for me since I mostly play games and listen to music. I'm not looking for a perfectly flat studio sounding headphones.
  17. A

    DT 770 vs Custom Studio for gaming, movies. Is soundstage important?

    I have Creative Aurvana Live now, but it starts to wear out a bit and I decided to try something different and more comfortable. For general usage like gaming, videos/movies, sometimes music. So I was thinking about Custom Studio since it's supposed to be better than DT 770 + detachable cable...
  18. S

    Gaming audio questions ! H58X vs HD600? GSX1000 vs Arc?

    Hey there head-fi group... So I’ve been looking to enter the audiophile world but I am seriously confused on where to go next... For starters, I purchased HD600 and 58X ; 58X for gaming and the 600 for music. Now, I have a pretty solid motherboard (Maximus Hero X) which is said to have a built...
  19. super kermit

    Gaming headphones - From AKG 712 Pro to Massdrop Sennheiser HD 6XX

    ONLY for gaming 100%. Soundcard Soundblaster AE5 Attached to them Track IR 5 + pro clip ModMic 5 I am moving to the Sennheisers from the AKGs. Qs 1. Is it worth the swap overall? (or am I wasting money)? 2. Do I need an external AMP and DAC? (Soundcard AE5) 3. Which external AMP (Schiit...
  20. b00st

    Wireless Headset: Beyerdynamic Amiron or Audeze Mobius?

    I'm looking to buy a wireless headset for tv streams, games and the occasional movie. Amiron and Mobius come to mind, but I haven't found a good comparison yet. Are there other headsets that I should consider under 1000€? Currently I'm using a Philips X2 with a no-name usb sound card since my...
  21. B

    Which one should i get? Superlux 668b or 681 evo?

    I have been watching and reading a lot of reviews about the superlux 668b ad 681 evo and settled down to these 2 as my starter headphone. I was aiming for the phillips shp9500 to drop to 50-60 range but they are way over 100 now. So I need to decide between these two and all over the internet...
  22. vfreeze31

    Good value Headphones for Gaming and a bit of Music

    Hi All I have been watching your channel/reviews on and off for the past few years, really like your honesty and simplicity in reviewing method. My name is Iestyn and I live in Australia. I currently do not have much in the way of good audio equipment but looking to build that over time...
  23. jonathan1107

    Best headphones for music and movies

    Hi I'm looking Advice on which headphones to buy to use for movies music and gaming. On terms of budget, we're talking between 200 CAD$ to 400$ CAD. I intend to use the headphones to listen to music, movies, tv shows and a lot of gaming as well. My personal preference is for headphones that...
  24. theotherjude

    Introducing Vokyl & The Erupt Headset

    Hey Head-Fi! The Vokyl team is excited to have officially launched our first product, the Vokyl Erupt. Here she is: Vokyl was started around 2 years ago by Nick of JDS Labs, frustrated with the sound and build quality of gaming headsets currently on the market. We started testing and...
  25. A

    Gaming Headphone Upgrade Recommendation

    Hi guys! I currently have an Fiio e09k/e17 powering a pair of Fischer Audio FA-011's. I connect them to my PC by USB and haven't fiddled with the settings at all since owning them as they seemed to just work (other than changing the windows output to highest quality). I got them 2 years ago...
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