[Omnom]

Hey guys
 
I've been looking for a while and still have not come to a conclusion. There are so many to pick from. Anyway my music generes are dubstep, pop, and rock, mainly bass heavy stuff, as I do love my bass. I will be wearing these in public so I do wish for them to be slightly stylish.
So far I've found these:
ATH M50 - apparently really bad for gaming/decent for music
Beyer DT 770 Pro 80 - great for both but apparently slightly bulky in look
Ultrasone Pro 550 - great for both but apparently can become uncomfortable after a while
Creative Aurvana Live - don't know much about as it was recommended.
 
Any others? Could I do better for the prices?
Sennheiser? Bose?
 
I won't be using an amp yet but I will look into one, something cheap which sounds like the FiiO E6. I will eventually be getting a mod mic or a clip on one but we'll see how i get on.
 
Basically I want great sound quality, good bass, good comfort, and stylish (doesn't have to be to stylish though e.g. beats).
Thanks heaps guys!

 

[ProjectDenz]

M50 is your best bet if you want to also wear this in public.

 

[RPGWiZaRD]

Ultrasone HFI-580 or DJ1 (Non-pro version), weakest link will be comfort (quite average, slightly below average) but rest is a perfect fit for your needs.
 
M-Audio Q40 possibly but may be too bulky, soundwise for those genres I'd recommend it above HFI-580 but styling/design wise the Ultrasones would be more fit for public use.

 

[Omnom]

Apparently the ATH M-50s are terrible for gaming no better than my Philips SHP 2000 I have now. They do look the best but what's the point in buying it if it's only good for the one purpose.
 
Any other recommendations?

 

[MattTCG]

Of the ones that you mention, I would suggest the Beyer's. They are quality top to bottom with build quality and sound.
 
good luck!!

 

[RayleighSilvers]

The creatives are bassiest headphones I have. I found them uncomfortable and the sound too congested but they look good and have good detail.

 

[GL1TCH3D]

Are you planning on taking them outside? If not, you could get an open back pair which are usually better for gaming (wider soundstage)

 

[Omnom]

I will be using these outside as I have stated, the M Audio Q40's look decent as well.
Anymore suggestions?
Bose AE2?
 
Can't find any sellers for a DT 770 Pro 80 anyone interested in selling and shipping to New Zealand?
Thanks

 

[MalVeauX]

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Hey guys
 
I've been looking for a while and still have not come to a conclusion. There are so many to pick from. Anyway my music generes are dubstep, pop, and rock, mainly bass heavy stuff, as I do love my bass. I will be wearing these in public so I do wish for them to be slightly stylish.
So far I've found these:
ATH M50 - apparently really bad for gaming/decent for music
Beyer DT 770 Pro 80 - great for both but apparently slightly bulky in look
Ultrasone Pro 550 - great for both but apparently can become uncomfortable after a while
Creative Aurvana Live - don't know much about as it was recommended.
 
Any others? Could I do better for the prices?
Sennheiser? Bose?
 
I won't be using an amp yet but I will look into one, something cheap which sounds like the FiiO E6. I will eventually be getting a mod mic or a clip on one but we'll see how i get on.
 
Basically I want great sound quality, good bass, good comfort, and stylish (doesn't have to be to stylish though e.g. beats).
Thanks heaps guys!

 
I'm thinking Shure SRH750 DJ or M-Audio Q40 or Ultrasone HFI 580. I prefer the DT770 over all of them, but they're bulky and don't fold or anything so are less portable.
 
Very best,
 
 

 

[Akin]

Wouldn't suggest stuff I didnt try, but an amp is very benefitial for the Dt770

 

[Omnom]

ok well im back looking at the HFI 580 it apparently sounds good but is vgery very uncomfortable. Is that true? anyway around that?
Thanks

 

[Redrider469]

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ok well im back looking at the HFI 580 it apparently sounds good but is vgery very uncomfortable. Is that true? anyway around that?
Thanks

For my 780's, I stretched them over a box for a night and that helped lessen the clamping power. Recently, I replaced the headband cushion with some cheap 1/2in foam that is much softer and conforms to your head better. I picked up the foam at homedepot for cheap. Comfort now is very good. I left the pleather ear pads as I have longer hair and they don't stick and bother me when it gets hot. Otherwise, there are some velor beyerdynamic pads out there that you swap them with.

 

[Omnom]

Are they worth it though?
I mean would getting these headphones be worth it as they apparently do have good sound quality.
Are the 580's good for gaming?

 

[mms6]

AKG K240 mkII

 

[Redrider469]

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Are they worth it though?
I mean would getting these headphones be worth it as they apparently do have good sound quality.
Are the 580's good for gaming?

I would say so yes. They have good sound stage and have good bass that will probably surprise you when you take your first listen.