New headphones for FPS gaming, is Samson SR850 good enough

[Slarva]

Hi

I am looking at buying new headphones and i will only use them for FPS gaming.
I was looking at headphones in the range of 100-150 USD, mostly at brands like Beyerdynamic, ATK , Sennheiser and Audio Technica but then i stumbled across the Samson SR850 for just 35 USD and saw that they have received good reviews so now I am a little bit confused about what to do...

Since i will only use them for gaming i find comfort and positioning of the enemy to be the two most important things.
So are the Samsons good enough for gaming and have big/good enough sound stage or should i get something else?

My criteria are
- Comfortable (Today i have Qpad QH-90 witch i find comfortable)
- Open back (Have closed today)
- Big/Good enough sound stage to easily locate enemy (Gunshots, Steps etc.)
- Can be used with my integrated soundcard on my motherboard, MSI z87 G45 Gaming, it has Realtek ALC1150 with Audio Boost (Built in AMP)


Regards Dennis

 

[Ozan.]

i wonder the same thing

 

[PurpleAngel]

I would say to go for the Samson SR850, as it's only $35, you can always upgrade from it, at a later date.

 

[Ozan.]

I would say to go for the Samson SR850, as it's only $35, you can always upgrade from it, at a later date.

In my country it is expensive so im going to use it next in 10 years for gaming and music. So is it good for you? What do you think? I have 70$ budget

 

[PurpleAngel]

I doubt for a $70 budget, your going to find something better sounding. then the Samson (made by Superlux) or Superlux or Takstar brands.
With a name brand, if it stops function, spending the cost of shipping for warranty repair and the possible 30 day down time, may not be worth it, as a new replacement (SR850) is only another $35.
For a $70 budget, I might to find a used Sennheiser HD558, i bought a $15 aftermarket cable (3.5mm plug) for my HD558.

 

[serman005]

I agree with @PurpleAngel--a used HD558 would be superior.

 

[Ozan.]

I doubt for a $70 budget, your going to find something better sounding. then the Samson (made by Superlux) or Superlux or Takstar brands.
With a name brand, if it stops function, spending the cost of shipping for warranty repair and the possible 30 day down time, may not be worth it, as a new replacement (SR850) is only another $35.
For a $70 budget, I might to find a used Sennheiser HD558, i bought a $15 aftermarket cable (3.5mm plug) for my HD558.

Can i buy HD558 not used? Maybe i can pay 100$ because i think you are right. What do you think about 100$ headphones for gaming? (Not used)

 

[PurpleAngel]

Can i buy HD558 not used? Maybe i can pay 100$ because i think you are right. What do you think about 100$ headphones for gaming? (Not used)

it would help to know the make and model of headphones available to you, for $100?
Not sure the HD558 is still being made, I guess the HD559 is it's replacement.

 

[Ozan.]

it would help to know the make and model of headphones available to you, for $100?
Not sure the HD558 is still being made, I guess the HD559 is it's replacement.

No i mean i would like to pay 70$ before. But now i can pay 100$ for good quality like u said. Is hd559 good choice for gaming? I can pay 100 bucks literally.

 

[serman005]

You can get an HD559 for a hair under a hundred bucks online. It is good for gaming in my opinion.

 

[Ozan.]

You can get an HD559 for a hair under a hundred bucks online. It is good for gaming in my opinion.

What about hd569 found a cheap solution.

 

[serman005]

What about hd569 found a cheap solution.

That's not one I've heard--sorry.

 

[Ozan.]

That's not one I've heard--sorry.

Okay then ill get hd559 thanks!

 

[serman005]

Okay then ill get hd559 thanks!

Let us know how it works out.

 

[Ozan.]

Let us know how it works out.

I bought hd 599 it comes in next 1 month