[PurpleAngel]

  Hi
 
I can get the Takstar hd2000 or Sennhieser HD439.  No sure what to get.  Mainly for gaming

I would think the Takstar Pro 80 (Gemini HSR-1000) would be the better choice for gaming.
For FPS gaming, maybe the Takstar Hi2050 (Technical Pro HPT-990).

 

[Me x3]

Hi

I can get the Takstar hd2000 or Sennhieser HD439.  No sure what to get.  Mainly for gaming

Takstar hd2000 are not very good in terms of built quality in my opinion. I think HD439 would be a better choice. But, only for gaming, I find my Steelseries 4H really good. Well built, really confortable and good for in game positioning.

Best Luck!

 

[bhazard]

Why not get a USB 7.1 gaming headset for gaming?
 
I've been trying Somic's and Sades' gaming headphones, and they are outstanding. Very good quality for music as well, plus a built in amp and 7.1 soundcard.
 
Somic G927 v2012 > $25. Best value set, 40mm
Somic G909 > $40 40mm + vibration
G945 v2012 > $43, 50mm drivers
E95 v2012 > $90 physical 5.1 headset + vibration
G989-HD > $143 physical 7.1 headset + vibration
 
Sades SA-907 > $65 50mm
Sades SA-906 > $40 40mm+ vibration

 

[kyton]

Want to get away from a usb "virtual 7.1 setup"  I had the somic g945, think the 2010 ones, not bat but the mic was not great.  I am looking at moving away form the realtek ALC889 and getting a Asus Xonar DGX card.  Most of my team mates have Sennhieser PC350. Bit out of my reach at the moment.  Preferbly want closed headset as i play late at night.  Don't want to keep everyone awake with all the noise.  I had the Genius Cavimanus 7.1 with bass vibration, but the mic picked up sounds every time someone else on Teamspeak spoke and ended up giving feedback.

 

[Eruve]

Eruve,

The newer Takstars are better headphones. The 671 seems to be a older model.

Best bets would be the HD6000, HD5500, or Pro 80 (Gemini HSR-1000).

Superlux and Somic make great bang for the buck headphones too. 

If you go for the M50, get it when it is on sale at $99.

I see... I didn't know that it was the older model.

M50 for $99 ?! When will it be?

The Takstar TS-671 are 120-Ohm, so a headphone amplifier would need to be used to bring out it's best.
I'm hopeful that burning in will improve audio quality.
Are you gaming with a Windows PC, the an Asus Xonar DG sound card should help, $26 and there is a $10 mail in rebate this month.
I think it's too early to decide on selling off the Takstar, really need to give it a little break in time and try it with an amplifier.

Yes, I've been seeing a lot of people recommending those Asus Xonar. As much as I want to upgrade my PC hardware, currently I cannot. On Dec, I'm off studying abroad to USA, so I only bring my Laptop with me. So I'll only buy a Portable DAC/Amp now that will last me at least until Jan. Maybe if it's possible to build a PC there, I'll buy that soundcard for sure. Nevertheless, buying stuffs in USA is more cheaper rather than buying it in my country

I'll keep the Takstar now. I noticed a slight improvement after burning for about 11 hours...still many more hours to go

Could you suggest me a good budget portable DAC/Amp? What do you think about E07k / E10?

Do you have a receiver you could plug the TS-671 into, see if it improve the audio quality?

I don't know/have any 'receiver' lol. Excuse my noobs question: What is a 'receiver' ?


Anw, Thanks a lot guys

 

[bhazard]

Just got my HD5500's in. First impression: 

  My new favorite Takstar headphone. Nice big bass, and fairly neutral mids and highs. Crystal clear. They included a freq. response graph in the manual too which shows the same thing.
 
Wish the price was lower, but damn these are nice so far.

 

[Teska]

So better than the Pro 80 ? Soundwise that is....

 

[xdog]

Could you make a screenshot of FR of HD5500 and post it

 

[bhazard]

  Could you make a screenshot of FR of HD5500 and post it

 
Will do

 

[Magicman74]

Are these the ones?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gemini-Gemini-DJ-HSR-1000-Professional-Monitoring-Headphones-Black-/370837185581?pt=US_Headphones&hash=item56579e642d

 

[bhazard]

Are these the ones?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gemini-Gemini-DJ-HSR-1000-Professional-Monitoring-Headphones-Black-/370837185581?pt=US_Headphones&hash=item56579e642d

 
Yep

 

[bhazard]

The bass on the 5500 can bloat a bit, but it is intended for EDM as listed in their specs. Trying to find a good EQ setting to keep the elevated bass and not let it bleed into the mids sometimes.

 

[Magicman74]

   
Yep

Thanks, $49.99 seems like a good deal...ordered!!

 

[bhazard]

  Thanks, $49.99 seems like a good deal...ordered!!

 
Fantastic sound for $50, absolutely.
 
If you use iOS, download Accudio for $5 from goldenears. It has downloadable EQ settings for the Pro-80 to tame the peaks and dips.

 

[PurpleAngel]

I see... I didn't know that it was the older model.

I don't know/have any 'receiver' lol. Excuse my noobs question: What is a 'receiver' ?

Not know why someone refers to the TS-671 as an older model, it might(?) have been designed before a lot of other Takstar headphones, I think of the TS-671 as a Chinese knock off of the AKG K6XX series headphones.
I own the TS-671, kind of a funny looking (oversized cups) headphone and I think it would be nice if Takstar updated the design.
 
"Receiver" use to be called a stereo receiver, now called an A/V (Audio/Video) receiver, it's what you plug your home audio speakers into.