MohawkUS
1000+ Head-Fier
I completed my headphone journey just over a year ago, from 2008-2014 I climbed from the Grado SR80 to a TOTL Ultrasone with many stops along the way. And then I moved to speakers, and chained to my computer since has been a nearly decade old pair of DJ headphones. As there are some games coming out soon that have caught my interest I've decided I should invest in making sure it'll be a fun experience. I'll be trading up my claustrophobic unreliable DJ headphones, 1050p eye strainer, and thoughtless ergonomics for.. one thing at a time.
Despite the fact I've run through many headphones in the past my prior experience is of limited use to me right now. My music tastes and demands for my system have changed. I'm intending for these headphones to be used first for gaming(Strategy & Racing non-competitive) and for evaluating new music purchases online(Youtube quality, have speakers for 'serious listening.') I will be running onboard sound(Realtek 1150) and may have a good DAC with HP output in the future. Music will be predominantly classical, ambient, and experimental electronica(and combinations of the above.) I prefer an extended treble, defined bass, and crisp sound. Relaxed preferred however I'd drop this requirement if it meant treble roll-off. Soundstage accuracy is my priority because of my intended use.
On my list are the Audio Technica A series as I remember being impressed with the soundstaging of the ADs back in the day. However I am concerned that the bass may not be sufficient for engine noise in racing/space games. Ultrasone has been my go to brand however I know from experience the lower end models are apt to be too revealing.
Despite the fact I've run through many headphones in the past my prior experience is of limited use to me right now. My music tastes and demands for my system have changed. I'm intending for these headphones to be used first for gaming(Strategy & Racing non-competitive) and for evaluating new music purchases online(Youtube quality, have speakers for 'serious listening.') I will be running onboard sound(Realtek 1150) and may have a good DAC with HP output in the future. Music will be predominantly classical, ambient, and experimental electronica(and combinations of the above.) I prefer an extended treble, defined bass, and crisp sound. Relaxed preferred however I'd drop this requirement if it meant treble roll-off. Soundstage accuracy is my priority because of my intended use.
On my list are the Audio Technica A series as I remember being impressed with the soundstaging of the ADs back in the day. However I am concerned that the bass may not be sufficient for engine noise in racing/space games. Ultrasone has been my go to brand however I know from experience the lower end models are apt to be too revealing.
