Please help with advice for new headphones!
Jun 13, 2013 at 11:57 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 2

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Hey, I need some advice as to the 'best' headphones to upgrade to. Currently I am just using some Sennheiser HD202-II headphones, but have been considering upgrading to either the Sennheiser HD518, Audio Technica ATH-M50, or the Logitech UE6000. Obviously I am looking at over the ear headphones in the price range of the previous three. 

Probably the main considerations I have when buying headphones is that I use will use them for PC gaming, movies and music (typically blues-rock and poppy stuff, but I usually dabble in most genres). I also wear plastic 'wayfarer' styled glasses which can become irritating with some headphones. I also need the headphones to be somewhat portable ie. not easily breakable or weighing a ton. I also like them to be a little bit bassy, but not overblown and unnatural like in Beats; just enough to give some body to the sound experience without drowning out mids and highs.

So based on all this, which of the three are a good pick? Are there any others I should be considering? I have listened to the 518 and 6000, and slightly preferred the 518, although getting the shorter cable may be a bit of a bother. Cheers.
 
Jun 18, 2013 at 10:58 AM Post #2 of 2
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Hey, I need some advice as to the 'best' headphones to upgrade to. Currently I am just using some Sennheiser HD202-II headphones, but have been considering upgrading to either the Sennheiser HD518, Audio Technica ATH-M50, or the Logitech UE6000. Obviously I am looking at over the ear headphones in the price range of the previous three. 

Probably the main considerations I have when buying headphones is that I use will use them for PC gaming, movies and music (typically blues-rock and poppy stuff, but I usually dabble in most genres). I also wear plastic 'wayfarer' styled glasses which can become irritating with some headphones. I also need the headphones to be somewhat portable ie. not easily breakable or weighing a ton. I also like them to be a little bit bassy, but not overblown and unnatural like in Beats; just enough to give some body to the sound experience without drowning out mids and highs.

So based on all this, which of the three are a good pick? Are there any others I should be considering? I have listened to the 518 and 6000, and slightly preferred the 518, although getting the shorter cable may be a bit of a bother. Cheers.

For gaming and movie stuff, HD518 would be much better as they are open back. For music, it all comes down to your preference.
 

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