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New Head-Fier
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Hi there Head-Fi!
It's been a while since I posted on these forums, as I have now sold the previously recommended Hifiman HE-400s as I moved to Japan for almost two years ago. Now I have been using my gaming headphones (Razer BlackShark V2), which are honestly decent but I am now looking for an upgrade since I have acquired a job here.
I am looking for headphones around the $300 range, $400 max. I liked the Hifiman HE-400S but since I want to use the new headphones for gaming, I would like to combo it up with the newly updated V-Moda BoomPro X (found here: https://www.v-moda.com/us/en/products/boom-pro-x). I tried the ModMic but I felt it was a bit annoying with the extra cables it generated, thus I would prefer to have one cable only (if possible).
Regarding sound signature I am willing to try something new, since I am honestly a bit clueless when it comes to what sound I like and don't like. The only real requirements that I have are that they are comfortable for longer sessions as well that they have a wide, open-backed soundstage. The music I like is rock and metal, usually I listen to various different metalcore bands such as Ice Nine Kills, Phinehas, Crystal Lake, Bury Tomorrow, etc., but I also listen to a lot of bands such as Deafheaven and Green Druid.
Also, since I am using a gaming laptop, the inline 3.5mm jack creates a lot of hiss and cracks due to driver issues that I can't seem to resolve. Thus, I am also looking to buy a DAC/AMP for my laptop as well. I would prefer that the DAC/AMP has an inline jack for both headset and microphone, but I am willing to look at alternatives. If there is a good alternative for $200, that would be great but I understand that it might be difficult to find.
Hope this information helps!
It's been a while since I posted on these forums, as I have now sold the previously recommended Hifiman HE-400s as I moved to Japan for almost two years ago. Now I have been using my gaming headphones (Razer BlackShark V2), which are honestly decent but I am now looking for an upgrade since I have acquired a job here.
I am looking for headphones around the $300 range, $400 max. I liked the Hifiman HE-400S but since I want to use the new headphones for gaming, I would like to combo it up with the newly updated V-Moda BoomPro X (found here: https://www.v-moda.com/us/en/products/boom-pro-x). I tried the ModMic but I felt it was a bit annoying with the extra cables it generated, thus I would prefer to have one cable only (if possible).
Regarding sound signature I am willing to try something new, since I am honestly a bit clueless when it comes to what sound I like and don't like. The only real requirements that I have are that they are comfortable for longer sessions as well that they have a wide, open-backed soundstage. The music I like is rock and metal, usually I listen to various different metalcore bands such as Ice Nine Kills, Phinehas, Crystal Lake, Bury Tomorrow, etc., but I also listen to a lot of bands such as Deafheaven and Green Druid.
Also, since I am using a gaming laptop, the inline 3.5mm jack creates a lot of hiss and cracks due to driver issues that I can't seem to resolve. Thus, I am also looking to buy a DAC/AMP for my laptop as well. I would prefer that the DAC/AMP has an inline jack for both headset and microphone, but I am willing to look at alternatives. If there is a good alternative for $200, that would be great but I understand that it might be difficult to find.
Hope this information helps!
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