SwiftFoX
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Hello, excuse me if I'm doing anything wrong, I'm new here and I'd only like to contribute where I can, but this post is actually asking for some advice.
I should mention I'll be using these on a PC.
I'm a gamer, video editor, visual effects guy, etc. I've owned a pair of 'Steel Series Siberia' headphones for a long time (cheap gamer low grade headphones). I promised myself next time I'd throw out the gamer gear, and get a proper pair of cans which will not only last long but actually have amazing quality audio. My Siberia has now broken, so it's time. I have a friend who referred me here as it's a good forum to ask of such things, and he owns a pair of Ultrasone 900's. He has also advised the DT990, but I'm really no expert, and as he said it completely depends on what I need to listen to, etc.
Here's what I usually use headphones for:
I understand headphones are very specific toward what type of genre you listen to(?) so I've been told anyhow. I usually listen to Trance / DnB / Rock / and the usual mainstream pop. I'm really looking for something good that will last me a while, be good or at least decent at most of the things I need them for, and ultimately comfortable!
My Siberia's are actually digging into my ear, I've started bleeding on the outer edge of my ear because of them at this point. (This is partially because they've broken down a bit). I sometimes need to wear glasses under them as well, but this isn't a big deal, I can live with not being able to wear glasses with them.
I don't know much when it comes to audio hardware, but I've heard for proper listening I need a good sound-card to power the headphones. So if someone could go in depth about what exactly I'd need, I'd be extremely grateful. My friend recommended: http://www.scan.co.uk/products/asus-xonar-essence-stx-pci-e-audiophile-sound-card-optical-dolby-pro-logic-ii
I'm prepared to invest in order to get a good long lasting system. I'm extremely grateful for any input or help here, as I'm really lost when it comes to this stuff!
I should mention I'll be using these on a PC.
I'm a gamer, video editor, visual effects guy, etc. I've owned a pair of 'Steel Series Siberia' headphones for a long time (cheap gamer low grade headphones). I promised myself next time I'd throw out the gamer gear, and get a proper pair of cans which will not only last long but actually have amazing quality audio. My Siberia has now broken, so it's time. I have a friend who referred me here as it's a good forum to ask of such things, and he owns a pair of Ultrasone 900's. He has also advised the DT990, but I'm really no expert, and as he said it completely depends on what I need to listen to, etc.
Here's what I usually use headphones for:
- Vocals (VoIP - Skype/Ventrilo/Mumble/Teamspeak) - this is one of the most important things
- Video Editing (I need to be able to hear clearly what I'm editing, and half of the final product is also audio)
- Gaming (Hearing footsteps, gunshots, etc clearly)
- Comfortable (I don't use them for that, but that's something that is a must for 12 - 14 + hour usage - it's my job)
I understand headphones are very specific toward what type of genre you listen to(?) so I've been told anyhow. I usually listen to Trance / DnB / Rock / and the usual mainstream pop. I'm really looking for something good that will last me a while, be good or at least decent at most of the things I need them for, and ultimately comfortable!
My Siberia's are actually digging into my ear, I've started bleeding on the outer edge of my ear because of them at this point. (This is partially because they've broken down a bit). I sometimes need to wear glasses under them as well, but this isn't a big deal, I can live with not being able to wear glasses with them.
I don't know much when it comes to audio hardware, but I've heard for proper listening I need a good sound-card to power the headphones. So if someone could go in depth about what exactly I'd need, I'd be extremely grateful. My friend recommended: http://www.scan.co.uk/products/asus-xonar-essence-stx-pci-e-audiophile-sound-card-optical-dolby-pro-logic-ii
I'm prepared to invest in order to get a good long lasting system. I'm extremely grateful for any input or help here, as I'm really lost when it comes to this stuff!