[Luchios]

Hey all, I would like to buy a new pair of headphones. Last ones are on their last leg (audio cutting in and out). I primary play games and also listen to music at the same time. I am completely new when it comes to good quality headphones. My price point is $300, with a possibility going a little over. I also don't have a standalone DAC or amp, so these would connect directly to PC. The music I listen to while I play is generally bass heavy music. Rap/ some edm/rock music. If anyone could shoot out some good recommendations that would be awesome! Thanks

 

[PurpleAngel]

Creative Labs Sound Blaster Z sound card (used, $60) might offer some improvement, over plugging the headphones directly into the motherboard's audio jack.
(depending on how good the on-board audio is)
Also the SB-Z card's built in head amp should be more powerful then the on-board audio (best guess)?
What is the make and model of your old headphones?
Check out the Soundmagic HP200 headphones.

 

[Luchios]

Creative Labs Sound Blaster Z sound card (used, $60) might offer some improvement, over plugging the headphones directly into the motherboard's audio jack.
(depending on how good the on-board audio is)
Also the SB-Z card's built in head amp should be more powerful then the on-board audio (best guess)?
What is the make and model of your old headphones?
Check out the Soundmagic HP200 headphones.

I have the ASUS Crosshair VI AM4 motherboard. Newer mobo, not fmailiar with what on-board audio is on the board. My old headphones are Razer Kraken Pros, but i bought a standalone mic, so dont need a mic/headset. Yeah, i'll take a look. Still looking for recommendations!

 

[PurpleAngel]

I have the ASUS Crosshair VI AM4 motherboard. Newer mobo, not fmailiar with what on-board audio is on the board. My old headphones are Razer Kraken Pros, but i bought a standalone mic, so dont need a mic/headset. Yeah, i'll take a look. Still looking for recommendations!

It appears your motherboard (Asus ROC Crosshair VI Extreme EATX X370) comes with the Realtek ALC 1220 audio processor and a ES9023P DAC chip.
So you have decent on-board audio.
If your big on clarity, check out the Beyerdynamic T90 headphones (used, $300).
The Soundmagic HP200 headphones are more big bass/treble sound, but mids still clear.

 

[chocomel167]

Hey all, I would like to buy a new pair of headphones. Last ones are on their last leg (audio cutting in and out). I primary play games and also listen to music at the same time. I am completely new when it comes to good quality headphones. My price point is $300, with a possibility going a little over. I also don't have a standalone DAC or amp, so these would connect directly to PC. The music I listen to while I play is generally bass heavy music. Rap/ some edm/rock music. If anyone could shoot out some good recommendations that would be awesome! Thanks

Do you want isolation/is sound leakage a problem?

 

[Luchios]

Do you want isolation/is sound leakage a problem?

Yeah, I think sound isolation would be a good idea.

 

[Audioholic123]

Hey all, I would like to buy a new pair of headphones. Last ones are on their last leg (audio cutting in and out). I primary play games and also listen to music at the same time. I am completely new when it comes to good quality headphones. My price point is $300, with a possibility going a little over. I also don't have a standalone DAC or amp, so these would connect directly to PC. The music I listen to while I play is generally bass heavy music. Rap/ some edm/rock music. If anyone could shoot out some good recommendations that would be awesome! Thanks

The Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro are quite good for gaming. The 32 ohm version would work fine plugged directly to your PC without the need for an additional dac/amp.

 

[PurpleAngel]

Yeah, I think sound isolation would be a good idea.

For good clarity with closed headphones, check out the Beyerdynamic T70.

 

[Luchios]

For good clarity with closed headphones, check out the Beyerdynamic T70.

Any other brands for this price range? Mostly Beyerdynamic it seems like. (keeping options open)