[elk0019]

how good are grado's for gaming?

i'm looking at a 225 to be more precise..

 

[b0dhi]

They're very enjoyable in some respects...fantastic dynamics, very open sound. But on the downside they (except the 1000s) don't have a very 3D soundstage.

 

[apatN]

I find my ms-1s to be pretty good for gaming. They are very engaging.

 

[K_19]

I used the SR60's for gaming for a little while back when I had it, and it was enjoyable in few aspects, such as in clarity and vividness in sound, but ultimately the lack of soundstage, positioning and long-term comfort was a killer for me. Moved on to D1001 from there (worked ok for something closed), then finally to AD700 and haven't looked back since.

 

[Moontan13]

The D1001 is a good gaming phone.
The HARX900 would be better if it wasn't so heavy. It's still good for gaming sessions of 2 hours or less.

 

[SemiAudiophile]

HF2's with jumbo pads are awesome for gaming. i use it for FPS's because it has a very 3D, accurate and precise soundstage. probably has something to do with the pads (like the GS/PS 1000). i like them better than the K701's.

 

[JayB18]

My MS-1 isn't bad for gaming. My AD700 is much more comfortable for extended use and has a more 3D soundstage though. The MS-1 on the other hand is more engaging and can be more fun if not playing competitively.

 

[Ares]

I have only tried the lowest grado models - I doubt if my conclusion can be extrapolated to the rest of the family, these are awful for gaming. The SR-60s were very fun and placed you right in the game; however, when you take it into the multiplayer circuit it is difficult to position and it becomes fatiguing (as the sound appeared a bit off to me). The iGrados had less merits in the gaming world. While they are wonderful to listen to they are not gaming phones.

 

[iamthecheese]

I've heard really good things about the audio technica ath-ad700s for gaming.
I can't confirm it personally, but my sources are reliable, they are pretty good for positional audio, and very comfortable.

They are on amazon marketplace for 65 refurbed right now.

 

[davidsdiego]

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how good are grado's for gaming?

i'm looking at a 225 to be more precise..

I'm sure you have some nice headphones now for gaming, although I enjoy my Grado SR225is while playing "Crazy Taxi" on my SEGA Dreamcast.