[Leiker535]

Well I have $180-200 to spend in a headphone, I to need hear the footsteps when im playing, know what distance they are and where they comes. But I need a good headphone to listen music and films/videos too.
 
What phone do you recommend?

 

[1Time]

Welcome to Head-Fi. 
 
What equipment will you be plugging your new headphones into?

 

[Leiker535]

I have a X-fi titanium. And I have a SHP 2700, I like it but I want something more high-end if you know what I mean 

 

[1Time]

A few popular headphones used from a sound card for FPS gaming: AD700, HD555, A900. For your uses, I'd want the A900 but it sells new for ~$250. Search these for more info. I've owned all 3, but don't game. It would help narrow your search if you know whether you wanted open or closed headphones.
 
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I have a X-fi titanium. And I have a SHP 2700, I like it but I want something more high-end if you know what I mean 

 

[Leiker535]

The AD700 looks nice, but I am afraid that he bass isnt powerfull, for games the people say it is perfect, but for music and films they preffer the HD 555.
 
I want open headphones because the soundstage is better...

 

[1Time]

Right, I agree with your post. I'm waiting on shipment of my new SE-A1000. With additional amplification, I expect it to be a good upgrade from the HD555 / HD595 - bigger sound stage and bass. 
 
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The AD700 looks nice, but I am afraid that he bass isnt powerfull, for games the people say it is perfect, but for music and films they preffer the HD 555.
 
I want open headphones because the soundstage is better...

 

[Leiker535]

So the HD 555 dont have a nice soundstage and bass? 

 

[1Time]

I'm not sure how you derived that suspicion. You want open headphones that have been commonly used for gaming and movies AND has more bass than the AD700 - that's the HD555. 
 
Headphones are often found to sound different depending on the equipment it's plugged into. The A900 does not have a small sound stage, will have more bass, and is preferred by many who game and want positional audio. It probably does movies well too. I only used it for music. Google search "A900 x-fi" for more info. The A900 sells for more than double the price of the AD700 or HD555.
 
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So the HD 555 dont have a nice soundstage and bass? 

 

[xtasi]

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Right, I agree with your post. I'm waiting on shipment of my new SE-A1000. With additional amplification, I expect it to be a good upgrade from the HD555 / HD595 - bigger sound stage and bass. 
 
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The AD700 looks nice, but I am afraid that he bass isnt powerfull, for games the people say it is perfect, but for music and films they preffer the HD 555.
 
I want open headphones because the soundstage is better...

 

Oooooo you're getting the Pioneer se-a1000?  I'm really interested in that headphone.  Could you post some impressions (both first and final)?  Thanks.

 

[1Time]

Sure, looking forward to it - Monday night - brand new. Will use it from 2 set ups - 1) from a Prodigy HD2 sound card, and 2) HD2 > amp > SE-A1000.  
 
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Oooooo you're getting the Pioneer se-a1000?  I'm really interested in that headphone.  Could you post some impressions (both first and final)?  Thanks.