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On December 14 2010 12:07 Ravine wrote:
Currently using some Audio Technica ATH-AD700s for gaming. Pretty damn good for music too. Highly recommended to PC gamers who want great gaming and music capability.
For DJing i'm currently alternating between Allen & Heath XONE XD-53s (actually rebranded Audio Technica 700 Pros) for clubs and AKG K181DJs for bigger events. If you like bass, DJ headphones usually have more due to their closed nature. In fact those AKGs are some of the bassiest i've ever used.
Also, I don't know why people love Grados/Alessandros so much. I got some MS1is and to be honest, they sound meh.
My AD700s are currently shipping, looking forward to using them. Been using my HD280 Pros for about 5 years, was time for an upgrade.
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On December 14 2010 12:09 Stoids wrote:Show nested quote +On December 14 2010 12:07 Ravine wrote:
Currently using some Audio Technica ATH-AD700s for gaming. Pretty damn good for music too. Highly recommended to PC gamers who want great gaming and music capability.
For DJing i'm currently alternating between Allen & Heath XONE XD-53s (actually rebranded Audio Technica 700 Pros) for clubs and AKG K181DJs for bigger events. If you like bass, DJ headphones usually have more due to their closed nature. In fact those AKGs are some of the bassiest i've ever used.
Also, I don't know why people love Grados/Alessandros so much. I got some MS1is and to be honest, they sound meh. My AD700s are currently shipping, looking forward to using them. Been using my HD280 Pros for about 5 years, was time for an upgrade.
You'll probably find that the AD700s are gonna be a bit more comfortable than the HD280s. The sound might also be a bit of a shock as it's a bit more neutral if you ask me. The HD280s are a bit darker in signature. But this is all expected from changing to an open set of headphones from closed.
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So what's the difference between gaming and audiophile headphones?
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On December 14 2010 12:30 jw232 wrote:
So what's the difference between gaming and audiophile headphones?
One is for "gaming" and the other for listening to music lol
To be honest, its best to get a good music headphone (like the ever so popular ATH AD700) and use a separate microphone as your "gaming" headset
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gaming headphone is a bad headphone which is overpriced because its purple and black and neon green.
audiophile headphones are good headphones which aren't overpriced (well.. for the most part) and is better for both gaming and anything else you want them for.
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I made the switch from gaming headset to audiophile headphone + desk mic combo and haven't looked back since.
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On December 14 2010 12:56 Stoids wrote:
I made the switch from gaming headset to audiophile headphone + desk mic combo and haven't looked back since.
same here brotha i can never go back from my audiophile headphones ever again.
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HEADS UP!!
Amazing deals tomorrow on headphones at Amazon. Beyerdynamic DT880s for $199 (i paid 300 for these a year and a half ago, AMAZING sound) and Sennheiser HD595 for $109!!! Along with a couple other deals. These prices are the cheapest either of these headphones have ever been. If you're trying to get a good pair of cans, this is the time!
http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=mc_dp_sd_12142010&node=667846011?
edit: you will need a amp for the DT880s, but it doesn't have to be anything special. I run them out of my Asus Xonar Essence ST soundcard which has a built in amp/dac and they sound incredible
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erm.. i have speakers....  cant afford any headphones ^^ just enterd a tourney where the 1st prize is a headset haha go meee
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On December 14 2010 09:55 r33k wrote:O headphone enthusiasts, I come to thee with a humble request: I also need a new headset. -.- I am mostly going to be using it for gaming, but I wouldn't mind something compatible with my Samsung Galaxy S so that I could wear them around. Bear in mind I know nothing at all about headphones, headsets or anything like that. All my previous "headsets" have been random microphones and headphones stuck together that produced the shittiest sound quality. I have somewhat large ears, therefore something too tight-fitting will leave my ears sore. I would like said headset to be able to handle hard bass, since I mostly listen to hardstyle techno and eurodance. As for games I would be using it for LoL, SC2 and GW2 so nothing special is required there. Wireless would be good, otherwise with a moderately sturdy cable since I have a kitten who loves munching stuff he shouldn't be munching on. As long as the price is under 300$ anything will do honestly, but tbh I wouldn't mind a product that is durable other than functioning. And I need to be able to buy said headset on the internet, since I live in a third world country. So basically I am a total noob on anything regarding sound systems, so please don't scam me  Thanks in advance!
Audio Technica M50
No extra amp needed, reasonably portable, hard bass.
Recommended it to a few of my friends and they love them.
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On December 11 2010 23:18 BlueRoyaL wrote:Show nested quote +On December 10 2010 09:54 hifriend wrote:On December 10 2010 06:12 hifriend wrote:
Does anyone have any experience with the ATH-M50's especially for EDM, house, electro and such? Fuck it just placed the order, $242. Hope I like em. ![[image loading]](http://blog.alltechrelated.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/ATH-M50.jpg) oh wow, 242? is that US$? i was thinking about switching from earbuds to headphones, dont wanna continue damaging my ears and this looks pretty sick. let me know how it is! i did my own searcing and most reviews i read were all good. fortunately for us, the price is wayyyy cheaper.. google price searchlists at byay.net for $70?... =(
Then get em! Mine just arrived and they sound fucking incredible. : ]
On December 15 2010 05:39 Fyodor wrote:Show nested quote +On December 14 2010 09:55 r33k wrote:O headphone enthusiasts, I come to thee with a humble request: I also need a new headset. -.- I am mostly going to be using it for gaming, but I wouldn't mind something compatible with my Samsung Galaxy S so that I could wear them around. Bear in mind I know nothing at all about headphones, headsets or anything like that. All my previous "headsets" have been random microphones and headphones stuck together that produced the shittiest sound quality. I have somewhat large ears, therefore something too tight-fitting will leave my ears sore. I would like said headset to be able to handle hard bass, since I mostly listen to hardstyle techno and eurodance. As for games I would be using it for LoL, SC2 and GW2 so nothing special is required there. Wireless would be good, otherwise with a moderately sturdy cable since I have a kitten who loves munching stuff he shouldn't be munching on. As long as the price is under 300$ anything will do honestly, but tbh I wouldn't mind a product that is durable other than functioning. And I need to be able to buy said headset on the internet, since I live in a third world country. So basically I am a total noob on anything regarding sound systems, so please don't scam me Thanks in advance! Audio Technica M50 No extra amp needed, reasonably portable, hard bass. Recommended it to a few of my friends and they love them.
Yeah what I really love about them is how balanced the sound is. The mids are incredible, super pronounced highs and the bass is big, punchy yet not booming.
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Anyone have any recommendations on headphone amps? Just want something cheap and efficient to use for my iPod or plugged directly into my soundcard.
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On December 17 2010 06:24 Stoids wrote:
Anyone have any recommendations on headphone amps? Just want something cheap and efficient to use for my iPod or plugged directly into my soundcard.
What's considered cheap? I'm not sure what efficient means in this context either--maybe power efficiency?
I'm guessing you need a portable amp, unless you only listen to your iPod at home, but is that so? At certain price ranges and compared to certain sound cards, a portable external amp actually might be a downgrade over the amp section of a sound card. What you want is going to depend also on what you're plugging into the amp. Is your current setup lacking in volume, sound quality, or both? What is your goal for this amp?
Do you have a line-out dock for the iPod? If not, you'd be running the signal from the iPod's DAC through its amplification circuitry through your external amp (i.e. double amping, which is not ideal).
Just to recommend an arbitrary product anyway, some people seem to like the $20 Fiio E5.
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Under 50 dollars. Portability isn't a huge thing, but it is a plus. I'm using an onboard sound card on my computer with Audio Technica AD700's. If an amp isn't necessary for these headphones then I'm fine without them. But if my overall experience would be improved with the use of an amp, I'd like to give it a try.
I'm mostly using these headphones through my computer rather than my iPod. I of course could upgrade my sound card, which is also an option.
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I don't have experience with amp combinations for the AD700, but my impression was that the AD700 is recommended frequently partly because
(1) it doesn't need an external amp to be loud enough
(2) it doesn't improve too much in terms of sound quality with a good amp
Portable amps either take batteries or need to be recharged, which may be a slight hassle. At that price range, I'm not sure if you'll get a noticeable improvement in sound quality worth that effort or cost. I'm not sure if any desktop amps are that cheap. However, some discrete sound cards like the Xonar DG and DS are under $50.
Maybe somebody with more experience will have a different opinion.
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I've been a longtime fan of Sennheiser. Using HD-595s at home, HD-280 Pro anywhere public. The 280s are nice for out and about not only because they block external noise, but also the other way around - you can give them decent volume even somewhere quiet like a library or waiting room without anyone around you being cheesed off by your headphones.
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Anything by Steelseries is always a good choice. The 5Hv2s are very comfortable with very good sound quality. I would reccommend them to anyone here.
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I have a Grado SR60 headphones (6yrs), Sennheiser MX400 earbuds (6yrs), HP earbuds that came with laptop (2.5yrs), and Klipsch Image S4 canal earbuds (a few months). I am really surprise that the HP earbuds that came with my laptop sounds so clear and better than the Sennheisers, although the Senns are fairly cheap earbuds. The HP earbuds are a bit less detailed than the Klipsch's. Not bad for an included earbud and I would buy/recommend them if I know how to get them. All of these are in great shape.
My dream cans I'd like to get someday is a Sennheiser HD600 (or Beyer-Dynamic DT880 600ohms) with a decent amp. Nearly came to getting one but the interest wane a bit and I got a new computer instead...in large part for SC2 that can be played wirelessly (due to new internet protocol or something)!
I recently switch almost all my music to flac (80%).
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