[elk0019]

i'm looking for a headphone for gaming mainly but i don't want to compromise too much on movies and music (metal and rock mainly but i listen to a wide variety of genders also)

budget is a maximum of 200 $, i could really do without an amplificator

BIG closed cans are welcome ( i don't care about being seen in public with a large headphone lol)

most of the models i mentioned below only have one wire but i would seriously prefer a wire for each can if possible

i took in consideration one of the following models and prices i have found:

audiotechnica a500 (130 $), a700 (127 $), a900 (184 $) (i'm undecided wether to take in consideration the open counterparts, because i read they have a wider soundstage but that would compromise having to be opened insted of closed)

koss pro 4aa titanium (100 $) this is n°1 on aesthetics for me, really love how koss looks but sadly they only go up to 25k, but hey that's a really nice price

i'm on the verge of ruling out dt770 80 pro because of the recommended amplifier

i ruled out sennheisers because of them being to laid

and i really don't know what else to take in consideration... any suggestion is really appreciated, thanks.

 

[Townyj]

A900, M-Audio Q40's, Ultrasone 580/680.

Any of those can's would be good for gaming etc

 

[elk0019]

thank you kind man

 

[1Time]

Welcome.

What sound card or other source will you be plugging these headphones into?

 

[koshman]

Btw, I wouldn't be too concerned that the Koss only go to 25kHz - the specs mean nothing and are often inflated by the manufacturer. Plus, 25kHz is quite enough considering the fact that you most probably won't hear anything over 20kHz anyway...
If you're interested go try them and see/hear for yourself.

 

[elk0019]

source sound card is a onboard supremefx x-fi from an asus rampage ii gene motherboard

thanks for reminding me about sound card because i was also doubting if the onboard sound chip is actually the same thing as the dedicated card, but i think i already know the answer to that

so what sound card would you lads recommend?

very interesting info koshman

 

[cswann1]

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Originally Posted by elk0019 /img/forum/go_quote.gif i could really do without an amplificator

 

[elk0019]

sorry i just don't get it

 

[1Time]

How much will a sound card subtract from your $200 headphone budget? Will you be buying new or possibly used? I suggest reading and posting in the computer as source forum for help with the sound card.

 

[cswann1]

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Originally Posted by elk0019 /img/forum/go_quote.gif sorry i just don't get it

 

[elk0019]

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1Time /img/forum/go_quote.gif How much will a sound card subtract from your $200 headphone budget? Will you be buying new or possibly used? I suggest reading and posting in the computer as source forum for help with the sound card.

i still don't know if i'm going to get a sound card, but if it will bring the best out of the headphones i sure as hell am going to

i think i should do a bit of research before taking anything in consideration

 

[Kursah]

I noticed a HUGE difference going from onboard audio to an older X-Fi Xtreme Music...massive difference to my ears, plus a much better response from EQ tuning while listening to my JVC HA-RX700's. Then I upgraded to an Auzen Forte w/integrated headphone amplifier, and I'm extremely happy. Definately a good way to go for music, movies and gaming on a PC.

 

[elk0019]

thanks kursah now i'm definitely going to save up for a good x-fi card