I have been out of the audiophile community for many years, nearly a decade. So I am somewhat out of the loop when it comes to updated technology; now I have been researching headphones for gaming, primary use will be FPS games (Fortnite) competitively. I own some A50's and they are terrible, especially the mic. Now I could easily go purchase some Steel Series or something of lower quality but I wanted something that I could also use for music as well; for reference, I have owned HD800's, Denons, Grados, I still own JH-16 pros, so essentially I want something somewhat more high end. The source for these new headphones will be from my PC, I am open to purchasing an external DAC however the motherboard I have has a fairly good internal DAC, I still own an older Triad Audio headphone amp which could easily drive whatever I get and am open to purchasing another amp as well if the headphones require it. I have owned a Cary Audio 300-SEI amp which I paired with my HD800's which I was fond of, I would prefer to keep the budget more entry level with the amp or DAC as I delve back into this hobby can become quite expensive. I am open to buying another tube amp but would prefer not to at this time unless someone can convince me otherwise.
So, here are the headphones I have narrowed it down to thus far and am hoping for some input from someone who has listened to any or all of these: HD700, HD600, HD660, Audeze Mobius, Audeze LCD-GX, Beyerdynamic T1. I am also open to suggestions, Audeze was intriguing since they came out with the first "audiophile" set of headphones but I value, comfort, the ability to hear footsteps coming in game and nice sound quality with quality bass for when I listen to music. Now I realize this may be asking much of a headphone and I may just need to get two sets but I am hoping that I can find one set that will do both, I saw that TFue used the HD700's until he probably got a sponsorship and my experience with the HD800's was amazing comfort and soundstage, thanks in advance for any suggestions with the headphones and any amp/DAC suggestions to pair with them.
SIDE NOTE: What is this drop.com, I can order some HD600 collaboration for cheap as well as some other amp or DACs
So, here are the headphones I have narrowed it down to thus far and am hoping for some input from someone who has listened to any or all of these: HD700, HD600, HD660, Audeze Mobius, Audeze LCD-GX, Beyerdynamic T1. I am also open to suggestions, Audeze was intriguing since they came out with the first "audiophile" set of headphones but I value, comfort, the ability to hear footsteps coming in game and nice sound quality with quality bass for when I listen to music. Now I realize this may be asking much of a headphone and I may just need to get two sets but I am hoping that I can find one set that will do both, I saw that TFue used the HD700's until he probably got a sponsorship and my experience with the HD800's was amazing comfort and soundstage, thanks in advance for any suggestions with the headphones and any amp/DAC suggestions to pair with them.
SIDE NOTE: What is this drop.com, I can order some HD600 collaboration for cheap as well as some other amp or DACs
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