hongt76
New Head-Fier
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Hey guys! I'm new here and I need some help!
(If you don't want to hear my story then read the bottom part of the thread)
Well, over the few years, I have gone through some headsets as I used to game a lot. My first headset was a cheap $20 Logitech headset, which lasted about 2 months. Then my friend let me try his Plantronics audio .90s which back then, I thought were really comfortable, and they sounded great to me. Went to Fry's and bought myself one for $20. It was good for about 3-4 months, the left ear went out and the mic' was pratically gone as well. So... I bought another pair!(which lasted 2 months). This year, I started looking for a headset again, and I bought the Icemat Siberia's.
This time, I didn't enjoy these headset
. The minute I put them on, I thought it was going to snap! After a few hours of wearing them, I started having headaches. They were obviously too tight for my glasses and I. So I did some research, and I here I am. After many hours of research, I finally decided to return the Siberia's(just came back from the UPS store)
I am trying to decide between these headphones:
- HD555
- A500
- At one point, I considered the SR-60s and the HD280 as well(but they don't seem comfortable?)
I would say I usually listen to music on the computer, and play games a bit too. Got these factors going for me:
- $100ish price range
- Comfortable cans that won't give me headaches or hurt me w/ glasses on
- Durable(I don't want to have go buy another a year later!)
- Looking for a cheap amp to go with it
Amps:
-Boostaroo's first amp on the page
-Pa2v2 from eBay How much do they usually cost?
Does amps have to use batteries? Or can they be plugged in as well, maybe by USB or AC power? Would be nice if I can use them w/ my ipod as well.
What do you guys think? Also, it would be nice to know where the best place to buy 'em at, as Newegg only sells the HD555s. I'm sorry for the long post
, but I would really appreciate your help! Thanks
(If you don't want to hear my story then read the bottom part of the thread)
Well, over the few years, I have gone through some headsets as I used to game a lot. My first headset was a cheap $20 Logitech headset, which lasted about 2 months. Then my friend let me try his Plantronics audio .90s which back then, I thought were really comfortable, and they sounded great to me. Went to Fry's and bought myself one for $20. It was good for about 3-4 months, the left ear went out and the mic' was pratically gone as well. So... I bought another pair!(which lasted 2 months). This year, I started looking for a headset again, and I bought the Icemat Siberia's.
This time, I didn't enjoy these headset
I am trying to decide between these headphones:
- HD555
- A500
- At one point, I considered the SR-60s and the HD280 as well(but they don't seem comfortable?)
I would say I usually listen to music on the computer, and play games a bit too. Got these factors going for me:
- $100ish price range
- Comfortable cans that won't give me headaches or hurt me w/ glasses on
- Durable(I don't want to have go buy another a year later!)
- Looking for a cheap amp to go with it
Amps:
-Boostaroo's first amp on the page
-Pa2v2 from eBay How much do they usually cost?
Does amps have to use batteries? Or can they be plugged in as well, maybe by USB or AC power? Would be nice if I can use them w/ my ipod as well.
What do you guys think? Also, it would be nice to know where the best place to buy 'em at, as Newegg only sells the HD555s. I'm sorry for the long post