dqniel
New Head-Fier
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Before people start telling me to use the search function, let me begin by saying that I already have. My conclusion is that the AT ATH-A series are probably the best for gaming behind the DT770 cans. However, I have a few prerequisites to mention before I make a final decision, hence making my own thread. Given the following information, what would you all suggest? The combination of amps and cans that lead to different clarity, liveliness, and various other qualities is flat-out daunting. Because of this, hopefully if I give you my personal tastes in music, what I prefer sonically, and other requirements you'll all be able to point me in the right direction!
My current setup:
Check signature. Does the Pioneer VSX-305 receiver amp the headphone signal at all? I tried searching Google for its specifications but couldn't find them. Perhaps it be better to just run the headphones directly from the Chaintech AV-710? Maybe getting an LDM+ would be the best solution since it's one of the few amps in my price range?
My price range:
-<$150 between the amp and the headphone
Intended Uses:
-Electronica - Progressive Trance, Nu Breaks
-Rock - Classic, Heavy Metal, Indie, Acoustic
-Gaming - I play first person shooters in highly competitive environments. I
use NO EAX!!!! Only Miles 2D Positional.
-DVDs
Misc. Info:
-I fall asleep in my headphones a lot, but I've never broken any in my sleep
-Does not need to be portable
-Circumaural
-Prefer closed, but only because the bugs outside my window are loud at
night. Don't let it stop you from recommending open cans.
My sonic preferences:
-Clarity over warmth
-Tight, natural bass over impactful, powerful bass. Bass is the least important aspect to me since mids and highs are more important in determining the location of footsteps in game.
-Smooth highs are a must instead of harsh highs. If somebody recommends me cans that turn the "ssss" sounds at the end of vocals into something painful, I'll hunt them down
-Liquid mids for the electronica
-MOST IMPORTANTLY!! A very good soundstage for gaming positioning
What I've thought about getting:
-k501 (used) with a LDM+
-A700
-A900 (used)
-EH350 with a LDM+
-DT231 with a LDM+
Thank you for your patience and time!
My current setup:
Check signature. Does the Pioneer VSX-305 receiver amp the headphone signal at all? I tried searching Google for its specifications but couldn't find them. Perhaps it be better to just run the headphones directly from the Chaintech AV-710? Maybe getting an LDM+ would be the best solution since it's one of the few amps in my price range?
My price range:
-<$150 between the amp and the headphone
Intended Uses:
-Electronica - Progressive Trance, Nu Breaks
-Rock - Classic, Heavy Metal, Indie, Acoustic
-Gaming - I play first person shooters in highly competitive environments. I
use NO EAX!!!! Only Miles 2D Positional.
-DVDs
Misc. Info:
-I fall asleep in my headphones a lot, but I've never broken any in my sleep
-Does not need to be portable
-Circumaural
-Prefer closed, but only because the bugs outside my window are loud at
night. Don't let it stop you from recommending open cans.
My sonic preferences:
-Clarity over warmth
-Tight, natural bass over impactful, powerful bass. Bass is the least important aspect to me since mids and highs are more important in determining the location of footsteps in game.
-Smooth highs are a must instead of harsh highs. If somebody recommends me cans that turn the "ssss" sounds at the end of vocals into something painful, I'll hunt them down
-Liquid mids for the electronica
-MOST IMPORTANTLY!! A very good soundstage for gaming positioning
What I've thought about getting:
-k501 (used) with a LDM+
-A700
-A900 (used)
-EH350 with a LDM+
-DT231 with a LDM+
Thank you for your patience and time!