[Squrre]

Hi im on a search  for a pair of headphones but i have yet not found any i like so far. I will use them 90% of the time for fps games so its very inportant that i can hear footsteps and so on.The other 10% i use it for music and mostly rock and metal.  They really need to be closed becuase i often go to lan parties like dreamhack and so on. Right now im using asus phoebus as soundcard with sennheiser pc 360.
 
I have been useing all headset before  this so my experience is not that good so right now im looking to buy a good pair of headphones and a standalone mic  or modmic which i have seen many use.
 
But i still want them to have good sound quality,good comfort and good isolation so i can wear them for long sessions. I can pay up to around $450.
I have look into [size=10pt]DT770[/size], Denon AHD2000 and akg k 550 but i dont know if they are really good for gaming and how the isolation is.
 
[size=10pt]Could you guys give me any other recommendations or opinions on these[/size]? Would appreciate it.

 

[squallkiercosa]

Welcome to head-fi
Sorry for your wallet
 
For what you're saying: it would be better to buy a good 5.1 or 7.1 headset and a good pair of headphones separately. No headphone will give you a decent gaming performance and good sound quality, but for 200$ you could buy an excellent headset. 
 
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CDIQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamesradar.com%2Fbest-gaming-headset%2F&ei=ZL7-UO2hKYHN0AHR94DgDQ&usg=AFQjCNHdYWiZLyUI7m8EIsZLQ0cH8-2CRQ&bvm=bv.41248874,d.dmQ
 
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&ved=0CEsQFjAC&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.t3.com%2Ffeatures%2Fbest-gaming-headsets&ei=ZL7-UO2hKYHN0AHR94DgDQ&usg=AFQjCNHbaf7INWnOtpN5WrbHMEk0dNKlfA&bvm=bv.41248874,d.dmQ
 
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=4&cad=rja&ved=0CFMQFjAD&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkotaku.com%2F5951093%2Fthe-great-kotaku-gaming-headset-roundup&ei=ZL7-UO2hKYHN0AHR94DgDQ&usg=AFQjCNHSy6QfdoajUTB-jwFhlJ44XzXU7g&bvm=bv.41248874,d.dmQ
 
http://www.reghardware.com/2012/11/10/ten_gaming_headsets/

 

[Squrre]

Thx. Ok thank you for the tip and i will check the links and get back
 
i have narrow it down to either Turtle Beach Ear Force Sierra or  Astro Gaming A40

 

[squallkiercosa]

The thing is: this is not a gaming forum, and only a few could actually help you with your quest.
 
Differences are thin between the best headsets IMO once you reach the 200$ tag which is much less for what you intended to pay. Real gamers use wired headsets BTW. Pick the one you like the most once you do a proper search.

 

[Squrre]

ok sry. A couple of friends of mine have created treads here and got help thats why i did also . thx for the help anyway

 

[squallkiercosa]

Is not that I don't want to help, but you mention 90% gaming: what's the point focusing on expensive headphones at that level? I assure you, there's no reason to do it.  
 
Usually everyone here recommend this thread but I find gaming with regular headphones disappointing (I'm merely a casual gamer, the last game I played was Dishonored) you should have a look.
http://www.head-fi.org/t/534479/mad-lust-envys-headphone-gaming-guide-updated-1-11-13-astro-mixamp-2013-added

 

[Squrre]

I understand you i will the check the link thx again.

 

[wolfetan44]

Dont get a headset... Look at the Mad Lust Envy's guide, I just did and I recommend the Ultrasone Pro 900

 

[loki993]

I have to disagree. Those 5.1 / 7.1 gaming headphones are gimmiky and crap usually, IMHO. 
 
I have some DT770s pros and people say they're decent for gaming. I tried them and they were ok, maybe I didnt turn them up loud enough though. For Gaming I use Audio Techna AD700s, which are considered around here excellent gaming headphones. Very wide soundstage and good positioning. Problem is they are opened back and they do leak. 
 
Take a look at this thread:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/534479/mad-lust-envys-headphone-gaming-guide-updated-1-11-13-astro-mixamp-2013-added

 

[wolfetan44]

Quote:

I have to disagree. Those 5.1 / 7.1 gaming headphones are gimmiky and crap usually, IMHO. 
 
I have some DT770s pros and people say they're decent for gaming. I tried them and they were ok, maybe I dint turn them up loud enough though. For Gaming I use Audio Techna AD700s, which are considered around here excellent gaming headphones. Very wide soundstage and good positioning. Problem is they are opened back and they do leak. 
 
Take a look at this thread:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/534479/mad-lust-envys-headphone-gaming-guide-updated-1-11-13-astro-mixamp-2013-added

I can say that the Ultrasone Pro 900 are going tot be the best on that list so no need for Squrre to look at it

 

[Squrre]

ok thx guys . Yeah i was confused because i heard many people recommend high quality headphones over headset. I will check the ultrasone pro 990 out.