Gaming headphones: DT880 vs D5000? which is better?

[renugaid]

I know the price range difference is fairly large but I've heard that the Beyer DT880 is a very good gaming headphone that stacks up against the stax (lame pun there

). Yet I've read that the Denon AH-D5000 has an incredibly deep sound stage thats as good as some higher end open cans. I really like the look of both and the price difference doesnt really matter to me. I'd prefer the D5000 as being a closed can, I could also use it for music in places that would require little to no noise escaping. But I haven't seen any threads or comparisons of it in terms of gaming. The DT880 also worries me due to the many different models that have been released. Which one would I choose for gaming if I went down the Beyer track?

Anybody tried both?

Thanks in advance for any help that can be given.

 

[QQQ]

It's not worth to buy any of those headphones for gaming.

 

[renugaid]

Well they wont just be for gaming. Basically for everything. Digital sound editing as well etc. Just wanted to know which would be the better of the two in terms of fitting into the gaming category also.

 

[QQQ]

WEll, at least D5000 do not require mighty amplification.

 

[Akabeth]

I'm not sure which genre of games you're focusing on, because I think you have to make sure your headphones complement that.

I bought the Sony MDR-SA 5000's for its:
Detail.
Tight bass [plenty of this when you get good seal], harmony with percussion and the fact that it's open hp type. It's extremely comfortable and light. I'm an FPS player, so I strive for the cleanest sound, so I can pin-point where everything is going on at any moment and because of it's clarity, the chaos of sound going off in a typical FPS stand-off does not overlap each other.

I thought this is one of the best >$400 objects I've ever bought.

In all honesty, if you really intend to game with it [and of course listen to music] make SURE it's comfortable, because I doubt you'll not be spending hours with it at a time. For your budget range, most hp's will have a good SQ.

 

[renugaid]

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Originally Posted by Akabeth /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm not sure which genre of games you're focusing on, because I think you have to make sure your headphones complement that. I bought the Sony MDR-SA 5000's for its: Detail. Tight bass [plenty of this when you get good seal], harmony with percussion and the fact that it's open hp type. It's extremely comfortable and light. I'm an FPS player, so I strive for the cleanest sound, so I can pin-point where everything is going on at any moment and because of it's clarity, the chaos of sound going off in a typical FPS stand-off does not overlap each other. I thought this is one of the best >$400 objects I've ever bought. In all honesty, if you really intend to game with it [and of course listen to music] make SURE it's comfortable, because I doubt you'll not be spending hours with it at a time. For your budget range, most hp's will have a good SQ.

Yep it will be mainly FPS and shooting games where positional audio is essential. I used to play with a nicely set up cheap 5.1 surround sound set up. But with that I can hear where they are directionally. But the little details are what I miss.

@QQQ: So the D5000 would require less amplification than the DT880?

 

[shomie911]

Well I'm playing Half-Life 2 on the Xbox 360 with my DT880s through my SOHA and it's a pretty gratifying experience.

I'm surprised at just how easy it is to pinpoint the exact place a sound is coming from.

I love Half-Life 2 and the in-game audio is no exception, it's superb.

 

[Tiemen]

Maybe OT.
Question from my son. I told him to use one of my headphones, the DT770.
Where's the microphone he asked. How do you solve that problem?

 

[shomie911]

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Originally Posted by Tiemen /img/forum/go_quote.gif Maybe OT. Question from my son. I told him to use one of my headphones, the DT770. Where's the microphone he asked. How do you solve that problem?

There's actually a few threads about modding the DT770s with a mic.

I'm not sure where they are anymore, so just do a search.

It's supposed to be pretty easy, the DT770s make great closed gaming headphones and being able to add a mic makes them even better.

 

[Citizen86]

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Originally Posted by Tiemen /img/forum/go_quote.gif Maybe OT. Question from my son. I told him to use one of my headphones, the DT770. Where's the microphone he asked. How do you solve that problem?

Zalman clip-on mic, easy and only $9 bucks. Supposed to sound really clear too.

Zalman ZM-MIC 1 Microphone: CrazyPC Computers

 

[Citizen86]

Sorry, in regards to renugaid, I don't know if you can go wrong with either headphone, they will both probably do very well. I know that the DT770's are decent gaming headphones, so the DT880's having the same drivers but more open will probably open up the soundstage some more.

As for the Denons, I'm not sure if I've seen any posts in reference to how they are with gaming. I know they probably have the bass and the highs that would make casual gaming enjoyable, but to find out if they have the soundstage for GAMING, there is really only one way to find out, for someone to try them out while gaming. So hopefully a competitive FPS gamer has tried them out and can let you know how they are in comparison to some of the other better known cans out there

I realize this wasn't helpful in the least

 

[renugaid]

No thats perfectly fine and its actually opening it up a bit for me. I've realised that this is something not many people would try with headphones that are this expensive. Most people who are avid gamers would rather shell out money on a high end graphics card. The thing is.. I've got all that on my computer. Whats lacking are the quality sound hardware. So I'm trying to get that end together since I shall be majoring in sound editing soon. I upped the ante for the visual 3D stuff bcoz I intended to major in that.. oh how things change hahahaha. and of course being into 3d ties into the gaming part if any of this makes sense ^^'

Also that Zalman Mic was exactly the sorta thing I wouldve been looking for when I needed a mic. hahaha thanks for that!

 

[Citizen86]

For competitive gaming, I think that the Audio-Technica AD700's are supposed to have the largest soundstage of many many headphones, so if you have a little extra cash, maybe you could just buy those for your gaming and then buy another set of headphones that you think you would enjoy for music.

Just a thought

In the states you can get the AD700's for $110-120 bucks.

 

[kool bubba ice]

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Originally Posted by Citizen86 /img/forum/go_quote.gif For competitive gaming, I think that the Audio-Technica AD700's are supposed to have the largest soundstage of many many headphones, so if you have a little extra cash, maybe you could just buy those for your gaming and then buy another set of headphones that you think you would enjoy for music. Just a thought In the states you can get the AD700's for $110-120 bucks.

The 700 soundstage is nothing special. For competitive gaming I'd suggest Beyers DT880/340/electrostat.

The 880's offers a larger soundstage, better clarity & detail, & is more neutral then the 700's.. & are analytical, which is good for competitive gaming..

 

[Citizen86]

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Originally Posted by kool bubba ice /img/forum/go_quote.gif The 700 soundstage is nothing special. For competitive gaming I'd suggest Beyers DT880/340/electrostat. The 880's offers a larger soundstage, better clarity & detail, & is more neutral then the 700's.. & are analytical, which is good for competitive gaming..

Fair enough, I just assumed it could get the job done well enough unless he's super-competitive, and then have some money left for some better headphones for music.

Have you tried the D5000's or even the D2000's for gaming?