[justi]

I am in the market for some new headphones and I wanted to know what would be the best for me. I will be using them for computer gaming and listening to my iPod. I head alot of you suggest the v-6's (what are these?) and the HD280's (sennheiser). I have about 50-80 to spend give or take a little. Thanks in advance

 

[Taurui]

What music do you listen to mostly?
Should or shouldn't they isolate you from the outside world?

 

[justi]

I listen to all variaties (mostly metalcore(harder rock) and ska etc.) The games I play are : all Half-Life mods, unreal tournament, etc. And it really wouldn't matter if they did or not. Actually ones that would and wouldn't isolate would be great to know.

 

[justi]

any ideas? I was gonna get hd580/590's but I wasn't allowed to spend that much

 

[justi]

plz give some recommendations !

 

[Iron_Dreamer]

Can anyone say Grado SR-60?

 

[bootman]

Quote:

Originally posted by Iron_Dreamer Can anyone say Grado SR-60?

...or the SR-40 if you can still find a pair.

Try Headroom.

 

[justi]

I hear about these grado's all the time it seems on these forums. But since I play LAN I really need some headphones that actually wouldn't isolate me from the world. So please suggest some that will still let me hear at the same time. thanks!

 

[Iron_Dreamer]

The Grados are about as open as headphones get, so don't worry about them being too isolating

 

[justi]

so you think the sr-60 or 40's would be the best (in my price range) for LAN gaming (counter-strike, etc.). And also, they won't sound bad for music will they?

 

[justi]

so I guess thats all you guys have to suggest?

 

[inthused]

Its been awhile since I've read any reviews but the SR-60s are tough to beat for the money. I have the 80's and I was amazed how easy they are to drive. If you haven't experienced any "good" phones yet, you won't be disappointed with any of the grado's,and for the money,you can't -- I repeat

- can't

go wrong

I don't believe I have ever read any negative feedback in this forum on them............. Happy Holidays.................

PS- IMO,Music is what its all about-

 

[justi]

alright thanks. sorry I'm just desperate so I really wanted some experienced people's opinions.

 

[justi]

oh and another thing (since it looks like I'll be getting the grado's).. do they encase your ear? this is a very important thing to me

I really only want heady's that will encase my ears.

 

[Mindless]

No, grados do not enclose your ears. The HD580/590/600 does. A few other do too, but they are out of your price range. The best ones for your may be Philips HP890, they "enclose" your ears. HD570 from sennheiser may be a very good bet, precise sound, good quality, OK price.