[spardavr4]

I'm currently looking for a headset solution/ good headphone solution for PC gaming. I really love sound quality, and I know Sennheiser is great for that.
 
From those that have more experience with headphones, what would be the better option, a headphone with clip-on mic, or a headset?
 
I have an Omega Claro Plus soundcard in my PC, would adding a headphone amp (Fiio E9) make a difference in sound quality?
 
Thanks!
 
These are the two I am looking at by the way,
 
 
Astro A40 ($200.00)
http://www.astrogaming.com/headsets/a40-headsets/a40-headset-astro-edition
 
or 
 
598's ($170 + $10 for extra mic)
http://www.sennheiserusa.com/over-ear-headphones-acoustic-headphones_504633

 

[SanjiWatsuki]

The Sennheiser HD598, no contest. I've heard the Astro A40 and I really wasn't that impressed -- it's comfortable, but the sound quality on it is iffy, especially for something that expensive. That said, if you want a closed headphone, there are other options. 
 
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I'm currently looking for a headset solution/ good headphone solution for PC gaming. I really love sound quality, and I know Sennheiser is great for that.
 
From those that have more experience with headphones, what would be the better option, a headphone with clip-on mic, or a headset?
 
I have an Omega Claro Plus soundcard in my PC, would adding a headphone amp (Fiio E9) make a difference in sound quality?
 
Thanks!
 
These are the two I am looking at by the way,
 
 
Astro A40 ($200.00)
http://www.astrogaming.com/headsets/a40-headsets/a40-headset-astro-edition
 
or 
 
598's ($170 + $10 for extra mic)
http://www.sennheiserusa.com/over-ear-headphones-acoustic-headphones_504633

 

 

[Aquilas]

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That said, if you want a closed headphone, there are other options. 
 


 

What are these other options? I am quite curious myself.

 

[SanjiWatsuki]

Well, first realize that the soundstaging for gaming will be better on open headphones, but there are some closed headphones with above average soundstages for closed headphones. The Fischer Audio FA-003/Brainwavz HM5 or KRK KNS 6400/8400 are the first two choices that come to mind for this job.
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What are these other options? I am quite curious myself.

 

 

[chicolom]

If you don't NEED close headphones just stick with open ones for gaming.

 

[NinjaSquirt]

You can't go wrong with the HD598 with your budget.

 

[spardavr4]

Thanks for the responses guys!
 
I am definitely straying more towards the 598's, however I just caught wind of the Sennheiser PC360 headset.
 
Which one do you all think would be the better option?
 
Sennheiser 598 + Zalman clip-on mic ($180) vs. Sennheiser PC360 ($215)

 

[spardavr4]

Damn, looks like I'll be waiting for a price drop. Just checked and the 598's went back up to $250.