[Punch]

First off thanks to anyone who reads this, as I'm a bit lost and need help once and for all on getting some nice cans for my particular needs/tastes. The following is stuff I listen to and what I'm pumping music through predominantly.

Music: Trance/General Electronica
Games: First Person Shooters ala Team Fortress 2, Call of Duty 4, etc
Source: FLAC files played through foobar2000 (proper settings) coming out of an AuzenTech X-Fi Prelude
Preferences: I'm a bit of bass head, but I don't want to listen to something that is skewed since I need accuracy and excellent soundstage for gaming. Open or closed cans don't matter, but one thing to note is that I tried out the Audio Technica ATH-700's and I found them uncomfortable. I have a big head (I guess?) but I felt like they pinched my jawline.
Note: Price doesn't matter, but please, I want genuine suggestions, not links to extravagant flagship cans just because they're the best of the best.

I plan on hooking up a Zalman ZM MIC-1 for microphone purposes (In-game, Ventrilo, etc) since gaming headphones like the SteelSeries 5Hv2 and Razer Pirahna are either inexcusably bad or terribly uncomfortable. Your suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated.

 

[wrecked_porsche]

I was going to say DT880 with leather earpads. but then lack of bass and headband comfort MIGHT be a big problem for you.

Read up on the DT880 nonetheless, it could be what you're looking for.

Well, lets see what the others have to suggest.

Oh, and welcome to Head-Fi, sorry about the wallet!

(You'll find out why I said that soon enough...

)

 

[liamlw]

I have the same cfg as you. Just metal instead of trance \m/

I run Dt880s off the prelude fine, it def has enough volume power easily. These cans are very good for gaming, and are very nice for music too(crap on my old ad700s but hey - expected isn't it?) even though most people recommend an amp for them. I am saving up for one, but that comes after a electric guitar..

 

[Kees]

Ultrasone PROline 750. Can't guarantee the comfort factor though.

 

[cooldude1015]

I recently bought my Ultrasone HFI-780s for gaming and music. I like them a lot and they are pretty comfortable on my head. I guess I have a medium sized head so these might be uncomfortable for you. Ultrasones are known to have a tight grip on your head lol.


I like them a lot and I feel like they're going to become the standard recommendation for gaming headphones. Other recommendations were the ATH-A900ti or the A900 (although the ti are supposed to be much better), 880s... etc.

 

[captainzoli]

You might give the HD 595s a try for an open gaming headphone. They are generally see as comfortable and make a very good gaming headphone.

 

[spacemanspliff]

lol

Stax Lambda Pro or Normal. Completely worth saving up for. Should be under $500 with a SRD-7

 

[Rkawa]

I'd have to say that the Senn's are very comfy for gaming. I use both my HD515 and my HD555 for gaming and use a Logitech mic for Vent or TS. I prefer to use my Total Bithead amp for the Headphone sound than the internal soundcard on the computer though so I have to make sure the input and output are set in my sound settings.

BTW what wrecked_porsche said is true.
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Oh, and welcome to Head-Fi, sorry about the wallet! (You'll find out why I said that soon enough... )

I have been trying to stay away from this site because I want to have something left in my wallet at the end of the day.

 

[kool bubba ice]

DT880 05/DT770 05/Ultrasone 780.. The DT880's have great bass IMO with good, solid impact.. Directional sound in Half life orange box is stunning..

 

[Joelc87]

Gaming and trance spells Ultrasone HFI780 or 580 to me. Probably the 580's cause they're more bass tuned.

 

[upangel180]

dt990 2005 edition. Huge soundstage with good imaging. a little bass heavy, a little bright. but you may have to pony up for an amp to get the best sound out of them.

 

[Punch]

Thanks everyone. I think I'll be giving the DT880's a shot. The soft earcup material, the fact that I might get an amp for it later on (once I learn more about that stuff) and your suggestions sealed the deal.