[wnmnkh]

HD650

 

[Fawkes77]

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Originally Posted by wnmnkh /img/forum/go_quote.gif HD650

A bit out of my price range.

 

[Jaawa]

Well, I'd say for gaming the PC 350 is strong, because they're closed, they use
HD 595 drivers so they sound good, the mic is better than any competition,
since it's Sennheiser's speciality. They give you the best gaming experience
where it matters, in sound quality, microphone quality, comfort and isolation.

Also the sound directions work pretty well, I play Battlefield 2142, Counter-
Strike: Source and Live For Speed, and this headset hasn't failed me yet.

(if you want, you can check the battle over the PC 350 and the Astro A40 in
a previous thread about gaming headsets here)

 

[Fawkes77]

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Originally Posted by Jaawa /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well, I'd say for gaming the PC 350 is strong, because they're closed, they use HD 595 drivers so they sound good, the mic is better than any competition, since it's Sennheiser's speciality. They give you the best gaming experience where it matters, in sound quality, microphone quality, comfort and isolation. Also the sound directions work pretty well, I play Battlefield 2142, Counter- Strike: Source and Live For Speed, and this headset hasn't failed me yet. (if you want, you can check the battle over the PC 350 and the Astro A40 in a previous thread about gaming headsets here)

Gracias.

 

[kool bubba ice]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaawa /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well, I'd say for gaming the PC 350 is strong, because they're closed, they use HD 595 drivers so they sound good, the mic is better than any competition, since it's Sennheiser's speciality. They give you the best gaming experience where it matters, in sound quality, microphone quality, comfort and isolation. Also the sound directions work pretty well, I play Battlefield 2142, Counter- Strike: Source and Live For Speed, and this headset hasn't failed me yet. (if you want, you can check the battle over the PC 350 and the Astro A40 in a previous thread about gaming headsets here)

I don't think so.. Not sure the OP cares about closed headphones, & generally open headphones sound better.. I'd recommend he go seperate to get the best gaming experience.. Just like building your own computer over buying a pre made one.. You know it will be better.. Just buy a stand alone quality Mic & excellent open or closed headphone, & the OP is getting the 661, which offers the 5.1 DSP, which is effective from my experience.. I game with my 650/SA5000/340/240, & gamed with the 701/DT770/880/990.. I really doubt a traditional gaming headphone will give you a better performance over the 350.

Quality mic: Check
5.1 DSP/good amplication: Check
Quality headphones: still looking.

If you really are interested in the 350, find a place with a good return policy.. You can compare them with the AD700/595 or 880's..

 

[kool bubba ice]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaawa /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well, I'd say for gaming the PC 350 is strong, because they're closed, they use HD 595 drivers so they sound good, the mic is better than any competition, since it's Sennheiser's speciality. They give you the best gaming experience where it matters, in sound quality, microphone quality, comfort and isolation. Also the sound directions work pretty well, I play Battlefield 2142, Counter- Strike: Source and Live For Speed, and this headset hasn't failed me yet. (if you want, you can check the battle over the PC 350 and the Astro A40 in a previous thread about gaming headsets here)

Not necessarily true.. Beyers make Aviatation mics, which are included in their gaming line, like the MX3000. & AT is known around the world as one of the leaders in making mics..

 

[Fawkes77]

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Originally Posted by kool bubba ice /img/forum/go_quote.gif I don't think so.. Not sure the OP cares about closed headphones, & generally open headphones sound better.. I'd recommend he go seperate to get the best gaming experience.. Just like building your own computer over buying a pre made one.. You know it will be better.. Just buy a stand alone quality Mic & excellent open or closed headphone, & the OP is getting the 661, which offers the 5.1 DSP, which is effective from my experience.. I game with my 650/SA5000/340/240, & gamed with the 701/DT770/880/990.. I really doubt a traditional gaming headphone will give you a better performance over the 350. Quality mic: Check 5.1 DSP/good amplication: Check Quality headphones: still looking. If you really are interested in the 350, find a place with a good return policy.. You can compare them with the AD700/595 or 880's..

Are Zalman microphones any good? They are really cheap on Amazon, and that is probably where I am going to get my headphones (most likely the 880's).

 

[zyxwvutsr]

I would suggest trying the 880s before buying. They have a very distinct sound signature which can be painfully unbearable to some.

 

[ashmedai]

Something in the Audio Technica A900 family (A/AD x 500/700/900) depending on budget and open/closed preference. Add a Zalman clip-on microphone. Done.

 

[synaesthetic]

I wouldn't recommend DT880 for gaming. For music they're great, but I did not find mine comfortable or enjoyable to use when gaming.

I will nth the AD700s. I love using mine for gaming, and I have listened to a lot of different headphones. The huge soundstage works great for competitive FPS games like Counterstrike; gives you an edge with important auditory clues.

 

[kool bubba ice]

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Originally Posted by synaesthetic /img/forum/go_quote.gif I wouldn't recommend DT880 for gaming. For music they're great, but I did not find mine comfortable or enjoyable to use when gaming. I will nth the AD700s. I love using mine for gaming, and I have listened to a lot of different headphones. The huge soundstage works great for competitive FPS games like Counterstrike; gives you an edge with important auditory clues.

I thought the DT880 are outstanding for gaming, & didn't like them for music..

 

[Jaawa]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kool bubba ice /img/forum/go_quote.gif Not necessarily true.. Beyers make Aviatation mics, which are included in their gaming line, like the MX3000. & AT is known around the world as one of the leaders in making mics..

You mean the MMX 300? Didn't even know those existed, seem like a very nice
headset, cool. But really I don't think that there's much difference between the two world-class microphones, I figure by voice-over standards they're both absolute perfect mics.

 

[yepyep_]

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Originally Posted by ashmedai /img/forum/go_quote.gif Something in the Audio Technica A900 family (A/AD x 500/700/900) depending on budget and open/closed preference. Add a Zalman clip-on microphone. Done.

No, I would never recommend ad900 for gaming.

 

[ashmedai]

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Originally Posted by yepyep_ /img/forum/go_quote.gif No, I would never recommend ad900 for gaming.

Shh, be nice while I give people a first taste of the happy musical crack.

But really, the A700/A900 would be a better choice. For some reason, the open versions don't seem to agree with me as much. Not really sure why, maybe just the reduction in ambient/background noise.

 

[fraseyboy]

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Originally Posted by Fawkes77 /img/forum/go_quote.gif What other headphones have you listened to?

Check my profile. DT880, K270 Playback, HD580 and the Alessandro MS1.

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Originally Posted by zyxwvutsr /img/forum/go_quote.gif I would suggest trying the 880s before buying. They have a very distinct sound signature which can be painfully unbearable to some.

I'm gonna post a comparison between the DT880's and AD700's some time soon. IMO the DT880's wouldn't be anywhere near as good as the AD700's for gaming. The DT880's have lots of left to right soundstage but no front to back like the AD700's.