[3xt]

Hi!

Up to this moment I've been playing computer games only with loud-speakers of my hi-fi tower and it seemed ok, however recently when I'm more into pro-gaming I realise that lack of good sound positioning results in worse Kill/Death ratio in games I play (CS, SOF2).

However, my budget is regrettably confined to $20 - 25 at most :/

My question is: Is it possible to find satisfactory gaming headphones at this price at all? I'm no hardcore audiophile, all I really care for is sound positioning And buillt-in mike (for voice com among team/clan mates). My sound-card... All I can state is its existance in my PC

Please take a look at www.media-tech.pl - these headphones are very popular in Poland, at reasonable prices. Top model costs $15..

Does that really mean it's so many times worse than Sennheisers and Audiosones you were talking about earlier in gaming h-phones forums? I underline all I want them for is FPP gaming, where determining position/distance to enemy is vital.

Afaik Koss products are also considered low-cost, is there a model in $20-25 price range suitable for gaming, or any other model up to $25 of any make that would do?

I'll be grateful for any tips from you, headphones gurus

 

[3xt]

perhaps it's too hard for you to switch from the $100-$200 price range to belove $25, and perhaps if there's some really nice model for i.e. $30

I can somehow squeeze those extra bucks out of my polish wallet

Once again input please

 

[Steve999]

Koss KSC 50s.

 

[3xt]

Woohoo first reply

KSC 50 is open though - someone here claimed closed are better for positioning?

Koss UR20 is closed and cheap as well for that matter

Hints?

 

[Zasboy]

Hi,

Just suggestion, but did you look at the Sennhesier HD 202? It cost about $25 at www.headphone.com. I haven't heard these, so I can't recommend it but it's worth looking into. Also, the Sennhesier HD 212-Pro is also another suggestion but it's cost about $50. Like I said, just suggestions and can't really recommend them because I got no experience with them. I hope you find the perfect headphone.

-Thanks

 

[3xt]

Yes 202 would still fit in the price range and if it's nice for gaming... $50 for the other one is too much considering I'll have to buy a stand-alone mike anyway

Anyone who tested 202 maybe?

And what about closed - open issue for gaming?

 

[3xt]

To keep the thread alive

so far it's been

open:

KSC 50


closed:

UR 20

HD 202


All without buillt-in microphone :/

Any recommandations, new additions, opinions on closed/open issue are Really welcome

Especially since I want to buy them today

 

[3xt]

To keep the thread alive

so far it's been

open:

KSC 50


closed:

UR 20

HD 202


All without buillt-in microphone :/

Any recommandations, new additions, opinions on closed/open issue are Really welcome

Especially since I want to buy them today

 

[clintf]

I spent quite a bit of time playing Tribes 2 with my KSC-50s and they sound pretty good for gaming I think, just they made my ears hurt after a while.

 

[PodMan]

the KSC-50 doesn't have a really long cord, so it probably won't reach to your sound card unless your computer is on your desk or something. Also, from what i experienced, they tend to hurt your ears after an hour or so. otherwise though, they are a very good bargain for music. i don't think they are that suitable for gaming.

 

[3xt]

Ok I'm leaning towards UR 20 or HD 202 now, especially since my gaming sessions go into 15 hours sometimes, Yes I'm a freak

Still I don't know how to deal with lack of built-in microphone really.. Has anyone got any experience with attaching a hands-free mike?

 

[3xt]

O_o

 

[akar]

I have the Koss UR20s.
I don't really like them.
They are very comfortable and they isolate fairly well, but they don't sound that good.

BUT, I don't know if you could do any better than the UR20s for a full-sized closed phone for $20.

 

[Guyferd]

My suggestion is to wait and save up your money till you are ready to get a better can. In <$25 price range definately won't do any good. Even your loudspeakers will be much better in this case.
I suggest that you get the mdr-v6( that's well below $100, w/out microphone) then you can attach a mic to it or something..
or get the beyerdynamic dt234pro( esentially beyer dt231 but with micrphone) the price for this I'm not too sure though.

 

[3xt]

Unfortunately after doing some research it seems already KOSS is hardly available in Poland, UR 20 only in one place at a very *unreasonable price (~ $45).

That makes me turn either for Sennheiser HD 202 or MT 368 ( www.media-tech.pl ), the latter remaining a mystery as for sound and overall quality, but with a build-in mic :/

How about other products? I need a buillt-in mike so much and I cant really imagine dealing without it

edit:
all beyers are $60+ I'm afraid.. And even if I managed to save up somehow, in polish reality I would look pretty easy-going in my parents' eyes if I spent $70 on headphones (V6), if you know what I mean.. I need to stick to cheap cans

-Thanks