Headphones 300 or under, used or new, for music and games
Aug 23, 2013 at 9:34 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 17
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I currently have a xonar dx for a dac, and a schiit magni for an AMP, i have a pair of ultrasone 550's which i think are great but its time for me to upgrade. I listen to metal, electronica, rap, and classical, I also like FPS games, so they have to be good for FPS games.
 
What headphones should I get?
 
Aug 23, 2013 at 1:52 PM Post #3 of 17
For closed full-size cans @ $300, I would say Mr. Speakers Mad Dog and it's not even close. Orthodynamic drivers so you'll need your amp to properly drive it. Read the Mad Dog appreciation thread and you'll see what others have said.
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/666284/mrspeakers-mad-dog-impressions-and-discussion-thread
 
Aug 23, 2013 at 2:07 PM Post #4 of 17
Audio Technica ATH-AD900X open headphones.
 
Aug 23, 2013 at 2:10 PM Post #5 of 17
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weirdfishes said:
For closed full-size cans @ $300, I would say Mr. Speakers Mad Dog and it's not even close. Orthodynamic drivers so you'll need your amp to properly drive it. Read the Mad Dog appreciation thread and you'll see what others have said.
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/666284/mrspeakers-mad-dog-impressions-and-discussion-thread
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purpleangel said:
Audio Technica ATH-AD900X open headpho
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How are these both for gaming/bass/all types of music?
 
Aug 23, 2013 at 6:13 PM Post #7 of 17
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trunks159 said:
Ad900x is great for all genres, but if your looking for a lot of bass you'll be disappointed. They have pretty flat bass.
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Well, i can't say im looking for alot of bass, i'm just looking for around the same as my ultrasone pro 550's. I love my ultrasones and would upgrade to the 900's but after 2-3hours with them i get a headache, in which i think its there s logic tech
 
Aug 23, 2013 at 7:36 PM Post #9 of 17
well, they rattle on my head during rap songs, I had a pair of ATH AD700's before and well they were WAY too bass light. I'd like to hear and feel the bass, although i dont need my ears to explode. I mostly listen to metal, but i do listen to stuff with alot of bass aswell.
 
Aug 23, 2013 at 7:44 PM Post #10 of 17
Hmm. You listen to two conflicting genres...  Id say either get:
The Philips Fidelio X1
            or
The Sony MDR MA900
 
The X1 has more bass and less mids.  The X1 I think should be very nice for you.
 
Aug 24, 2013 at 12:23 AM Post #11 of 17
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trunks159 said:
Hmm. You listen to two conflicting genres...  Id say either get:
The Philips Fidelio X1
            or
The Sony MDR MA900
 
The X1 has more bass and less mids.  The X1 I think should be very nice for you.
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how would those be for directional cues aswell for gaming? im looking for a good allrounder but if i have two ill get 2 diff pairs of headphones if i can find a good deal used
 
Aug 24, 2013 at 8:24 PM Post #14 of 17
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renji1337 said:
Alright, i bookmarked both headphones, are they any alternatives? I'd like to ask how the Q701 and DT990 600ohm are.
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My DT990 Premium 600-Ohm are what I like to use with my Yamaha receiver, for cable TV and Blu-ray & DVD movies.
The DT990 are more about bass & treble, but vocals are clear.
Where as I'm guessing the Q701 will have stronger mid range & vocals (guessing).
 
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