Armaegis
Modern Modder Man of Manitoba
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Ok got my choices narowed down for what headphones to get. Looking to spend less than $200. My source will be a Sound Blaser Xfi Card.
These are listed in my rankings right now from first to last
Ultrasone HFI-680 - $144
Audio-Technica ATH-M50 - $159
AKG K 272 HD - $199
Shure SRH840 - $133
beyerdynamic DT 660 - $179
Beyerdynamic DT 770-PRO - $183
music wise I listen to a lot of 90's alt rock, some 80's stuff too. I also like Eric Clapton and Santana. Like some 70's bands like Boston and the Eagles as well. Don't listen to electronica much. Used to listen to metal but not super often anymore. Will be using them for gaming but music is my top priority.
I am not a bass head. I like it present but not overpowering. I like clarity over all.
At those prices, I would pick the 840.
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would the ultrasone pro 900 or d5000 be a big improvement over my dt990/600? as in worth the $125 price difference i'd have to pay?
It's all diminishing returns from here... no one can tell you if it's "worth it" or not. Both would be a slight bump up, the pro900 for a more similar sound, the D5000 for something a bit different. If the price difference is really giving you pause, then I recommend that you not spend the money now.
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So I've made a few posts in this topic recently, each with different headphones on my radar...
This time, I'm looking at the Grado SR325is. I was originally hesitant to get open cans again because my PC fans make a lot of noise but I'm getting newer, quieter ones, so open cans will likely be in consideration again. 95% of my music is guitar-centric rock, so that's why I'm looking at the Grado sound again (I have MS1 right now). My concern is brightness, it seems like a majority of the posts about the SR325 is about its brightness, but I'm really intrigued by its forward, rock specialty instead of Alessandro's comparative laid-backness. I'm afraid to buy a pair and not like them ... and I have no idea about a place where I can demo headphones (Hampton Roads, Virginia area). Unfortunately, the RS2i new is out of my budget, but I could look around for a used pair... Any suggestions?
Go for it. Live dangerously.
... or buy used. Live slightly less dangerously.
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Hey guys!
I'm looking for some headphones.
I listen to a lot of rock, drum and bass, electric, that sorta thing, but the headphones will primarily be used for FPS games (and this is what I want them to be good at).
My budget is currently around $150 or €100 or £90, but I'm Danish, so prices are far from the same as in the US.
My source will most likely be a Creative X-Fi Titanium. I'd chosen the HD555 (which are €105), but decided to just ask in here before making a huge purchase.
The HD555 or AD700 would be my first recommendations.
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Alright, and what if my budget was slightly extended to $200. Would that change your recommendation? Or would you say that buying the 840+amp would be sufficient?
Maybe a used D2000 if you can find it in that price.