[romantichero]

So basically, I want to buy high-quality headphones (around $150-$175 budget) primarily to use for PC gaming, watching films on my computer, and IF POSSIBLE hearing audio while Xbox 360 gaming.
 
So basically: please recommend some headphones, and ALSO, is it even possible to use such headphones with an Xbox 360 wirelessly without spending excessive money on adapters and such? I'm not an expert on wires and jacks so some explanation would be helpful!
 
Also, if I may want to purchase a mic too in the future, will that work out? It just seems like the dedicated "gaming headsets" are a rip off for the quality of audio.
 
Thank you so much!

 

[PurpleAngel]

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So basically, I want to buy high-quality headphones (around $150-$175 budget) primarily to use for PC gaming, watching films on my computer, and IF POSSIBLE hearing audio while Xbox 360 gaming.
So basically: please recommend some headphones, and ALSO, is it even possible to use such headphones with an Xbox 360 wirelessly without spending excessive money on adapters and such? I'm not an expert on wires and jacks so some explanation would be helpful!
Also, if I may want to purchase a mic too in the future, will that work out? It just seems like the dedicated "gaming headsets" are a rip off for the quality of audio.

For surround sound gaming on a xBox, you would want something like the Astro Mix-amp. (used $100)
and that does not include headphones.
 
You might be able to find a used Turtle Beach DSS for surround sound headphone gaming, with the xBox.
 
I guess if your willing to game and watch movies in 2-channel stereo, you could spend all your budget on headphones (I'm assuming the xBox has something like a headphone jack?)

 

[romantichero]

But let's say my primary use is for PC and if I can't find stuff that completely fits the 360 bill then it's fine... what do you recommend then?

 

[PurpleAngel]

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But let's say my primary use is for PC and if I can't find stuff that completely fits the 360 bill then it's fine... what do you recommend then?

Decent low cost PC sound card
Asus Xonar DG sound card, $30, and there is a $10 mail in rebate this month.
 
Headphones.
Takstar Pro 80 (Gemini HSR-1000) closed headphones.
On Amazon there are selling for $60 (Gemini).
 
So for around $80, you can game on your PC.

 

[romantichero]

So you wouldn't recommend going for something like the DT770s or something?

 

[PurpleAngel]

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So you wouldn't recommend going for something like the DT770s or something?

I would say to get the DT770, but your not budgeting enough for the DT770 and the decent headphone amplifier you need to drive it.

 

[romantichero]

Any other better quality choices for the price point?
 
ALSO why would I need a headphone amplifier for my PC?

 

[PurpleAngel]

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Any other better quality choices for the price point?
ALSO why would I need a headphone amplifier for my PC?

Chances are your motherboard's line-out/headphone output jack was not designed to drive Beyerdynamic 250-Ohm headphones.
Even the 80-Ohm version like a little amping.

 

[romantichero]

Ok so we're talking about a sound card right? Headphone amplifier for PC means sound card?

 

[PurpleAngel]

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Ok so we're talking about a sound card right? Headphone amplifier for PC means sound card?

Usually it's the best value to buy a sound card with the headphone amplifier already built in.

 

[romantichero]

hmmm okay.. also as far as gaming goes i just want great sounding background music and sound effects.. im not huge on positioning or anything