gamerk2
New Head-Fier
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Here's my conundrum: I'm primarily a PC user who's been using the combination of a Creative Sounblaster Z soundcard with a Audio Technica ATH-M50 (not the M50s) headphones for a while. While I like the headphones, I have a few reasons for wanting to upgrade. And frankly, I'm not entirely sure where I should go with for a replacement.
The primary reasons I want to upgrade are:
1: I'm gaming with my friends (who are primarily Xbox One users) on my PC since crossplay is a thing now. Currently, I'm using a PlayStation Wireless Gold as a stop-gap measure. I'd like to be able to take advantage of my PC soundcard; it's there for a reason. I'm aware I can get a stand-alone microphone as well, but since I'm looking to replace my headphones anyway a headset is more convenient.
2: I find the ATH-M50 isn't comfortable over long sessions. The main problem is the headphones drill the back of my glasses into my skull. I'd prefer something with a little less head clamp, preferably an around-the-ear headset. For reference, the PlayStation Wireless Gold headset fits my head perfectly.
One final note: I literally have about a dozen headsets where due to various incidents have one side not working, ranging from cheap $10 models to much more upscale models (specifically, my BeyerDynamic DT 880's). I beat up my headsets pretty good over time, since when I listen to music I tend to move a lot. It's worth noting, while other headsets barely last me a month or two, my ATH-M50 has lasted almost a decade; that headset has withstood the test of time. I'd prefer something that won't break the first time I yank the cord on it.
Basically, I want a relatively well built headset that is at least as good as the ATH-M50 when it comes to listening to music, that is comfortable for long sessions. Any suggestions?
The primary reasons I want to upgrade are:
1: I'm gaming with my friends (who are primarily Xbox One users) on my PC since crossplay is a thing now. Currently, I'm using a PlayStation Wireless Gold as a stop-gap measure. I'd like to be able to take advantage of my PC soundcard; it's there for a reason. I'm aware I can get a stand-alone microphone as well, but since I'm looking to replace my headphones anyway a headset is more convenient.
2: I find the ATH-M50 isn't comfortable over long sessions. The main problem is the headphones drill the back of my glasses into my skull. I'd prefer something with a little less head clamp, preferably an around-the-ear headset. For reference, the PlayStation Wireless Gold headset fits my head perfectly.
One final note: I literally have about a dozen headsets where due to various incidents have one side not working, ranging from cheap $10 models to much more upscale models (specifically, my BeyerDynamic DT 880's). I beat up my headsets pretty good over time, since when I listen to music I tend to move a lot. It's worth noting, while other headsets barely last me a month or two, my ATH-M50 has lasted almost a decade; that headset has withstood the test of time. I'd prefer something that won't break the first time I yank the cord on it.
Basically, I want a relatively well built headset that is at least as good as the ATH-M50 when it comes to listening to music, that is comfortable for long sessions. Any suggestions?