Headset Options for PC?

[ElRubiales]

Hello again, after my purchases advised by you and be very happy, I ask you for help again. My pc headphones died, I want to know what options I have. Only used in PC 80% Movies 20% Music, I would like you to have good bass, as if you were in a movie theater. I have a dedicated card (Sound blaster z) My budget would be around 200 €, maybe something more if you see that they are worth. Thanks in advance, I'm sure I'm happy.

 

[YJX94]

Can you be more specific?

Do you want open-back or closed-back? Do you have an amp or are you willing to buy one if the headphones need one? Do you want the headphone to have a removable cable? Do you want them to be on-ear or over-ear? Do you need a mic with them? Do you want to use them for gaming or just music and movies?

If you answer all these it'll be much easier to make a recommendation.

 

[ElRubiales]

Sorry, I would like you to isolate the noise as much as possible, I will connect it to the pc (dedicated card) I do not think I need an amplifier, the cable does not matter, never be disconnected from the pc, over-ear, the microphone is not mandatory, but has better and will only be used for movies and some music.

 

[YJX94]

Ok so you said you want it to feel like as if you were in a movie theatre which means you want a big soundstage so open-back would be the obvious choice but then you say you want noise isolation and open-back offers none.

Open back = big soundstage (makes you feel like you're there), no noise isolation

Closed back = hardly any soundstage, very good noise isolation

Which is more important to you?

There are closed back headphones with good noise isolation and big soundstage however they are out of your 200 Euro budget.

 

[ElRubiales]

Open back then, if you do not mind, could you tell me how much they would cost a few dollars with good sound?

 

[YJX94]

Okay so I can think of 2 open back headphones within your budget that have a wide soundstage and also have very good bass. The Philips Fidelio X2 and the Beyerdynamic DT 990.

DT 990 = open back, wide soundstage, bassy, v-shape so very fun for music and movies, needs an amp and cable is not removable. The treble on these might be a bit too sharp.

X2 = open back, wide soundstage, bassy, v-shape so very fun for music and movies, does not need an amp and the cable is removable.

I would recommend the X2 with the information you've given.

 

[ElRubiales]

Already look, if these are, I still have to reach my limit, not better options?

https://www.amazon.es/Philips-X2-00...1507681788&sr=1-1&keywords=Philips+Fidelio+X2

 

[YJX94]

They are that cheap because the price has been cut, they are worth much more than that. You are getting a very good deal for them there and you should take it. There is nothing better under 200 Euros.

I have these headphones and they are very good for music and movies, very fun because of their V-shape sound signature.

 

[ElRubiales]

I already bought them, they arrive on Friday. Thank you again, you helped me a lot. Thanks again. Movies weekend !!!

 

[YJX94]

You're welcome. You've made a great choice. The X2 has a very wide soundstage which really makes it feel like you're there and immerses you and it has very strong bass as well. VERY fun headphone for anything.