[tr4ck]

what are some good cans for gaming and rap music? doesn't really matter if their open or closed cans.

 

[Corak]

um maybe you should specify what your budget is?

If it's high enough you can't go wrong with a Sennheiser HD600 and a decent amp.

 

[tr4ck]

well i don't want to buy an amp.. so i guess around $150 canadian which is like $100 us.

 

[MacDEF]

For rap music and gaming, and that budget, IME you can't do better than the Sony MDR-V6.

 

[dcg]

^ agreed, IMO the V6 is your best bet. I'm not sure, however, about the cheapest way for those of you in Canada to get them. Anyone know?

 

[reynman]

Beyer 250-80. Bass not as low as the V6s, but IMHO tighter, less boomy. Great isolation and comfort from the velour pads. Both can be powered by a portable, but an amp brings them to another level.

Won't go wrong with either.

Regards - reynman

 

[Atomicarnage]

the beyer is out of your price range, and the v6's are inferior in sound . . . to the sennheiser HD-280's. The 280's are great with hip hop, and they isolate the best of the bunch. They also work really well for positioning when playing computer games. They also cost about $85-100

 

[MacDEF]

Quote:

Originally posted by Atomicarnage and the v6's are inferior in sound . . . to the sennheiser HD-280's

I'd love to see more actual comparisons of the HD280 to the V6 and the DT250. I have the latter two, but haven't heard the 280; but from the descriptions of them I've read, it seems like the "best" would depend on people's preferences.

 

[Pat]

Grado sr-60 or sr-80. Grado's are awesome without a head amp. Nice bass too.

 

[dcg]

Quote:

Originally posted by Pat Grado sr-60 or sr-80. Grado's are awesome without a head amp. Nice bass too.

agreed, but for positional gaming most feel that the v6 is superior.

 

[ImMersion]

Quote:

Originally posted by MacDEF For rap music and gaming, and that budget, IME you can't do better than the Sony MDR-V6.

Actually you can. Sennheiser HD-280 PRO.

gotta promote those senn's