EPTGaming wouldn't be super important, more important would be good music listenability and good bass and no leaking...
Quite a few of the headphones recommended in that thread aren't sold over here >_<
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Shikyo
Finland33997 Posts
Gaming wouldn't be super important, more important would be good music listenability and good bass and no leaking... Quite a few of the headphones recommended in that thread aren't sold over here >_< | ||
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Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
To get less leaking, you need a good seal and a closed-back design. To get a good seal, you generally need something that goes all the way around the ears (circumaural), which most people would consider too large for lying down in bed. Unless you have iron ears, then one of the earpad style that sits on the ears, and clamps really hard, would probably not be so nice. Also the larger stuff tends not to be so great when carrying outside? The favorite for good isolation and great quality bass would be Beyerdynamic DT 770 (there are several models but the generally cheapest and with most bass would be the Pro 80 ohms). Beyerdynamic MMX 300 is a headset that is pretty much this headphone with an attached crappy microphone. It's very large and comfortable, but not really suitable in bed or outdoors. Have you considered IEMs (in ear monitors) aka canalphones that you stick in your ear? Many models have plenty of bass, many models come with inline microphones, and in general the isolation can be very significantly better than even fullsize closed-back headphones. And there are options in your price range that meet all of your criteria. They're pretty reliant on a good fit, but most models come with multiple tips and also may fit some aftermarket tips as well. | ||
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Shikyo
Finland33997 Posts
I think I should look into those, though there's just sooo many options. For the microphone am I fine with a 10€ cheapo mic or? | ||
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B-Wong
United States240 Posts
On November 26 2011 05:01 Shikyo wrote: Oh I used something like that a few years ago, I was a bit scared of putting them into the ear like that but the sound quality was totally amazing and the bass was something I didn't even know was possible for a 15$ earbuds to sound that good but then I never saw anything like that again =P I think I should look into those, though there's just sooo many options. For the microphone am I fine with a 10€ cheapo mic or? You could get a clip on mic. Those usually work fine for conventional purposes. If you're looking for quality, though you might want to look at a desktop mic or something else. | ||
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Shikyo
Finland33997 Posts
Holy shit these cost alot ._. | ||
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Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
http://www.amazon.de/Beyerdynamic-DTX101iE--Ear-Kopfhörer-Klinkenstecker-anthrazit/dp/B004LX8XZ6 I would take anything on head-fi with a grain of salt, or maybe a salt shaker, but at least for headphones / IEMs reviews there is often some good info amidst the crap. But this thread is useful for sure, as a starting point for research: http://www.head-fi.org/t/478568/multi-iem-review-205-iems-compared-j-phonic-k2-sp-added-11-13-11 The price at review was $89, but they go for (relatively) less than that now, even in Europe. Not sure if it comes with a TRRS adapter to TRS (stereo) + TS (microphone), but you can find those without too much trouble. | ||
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Shikyo
Finland33997 Posts
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Head-Direct-HiFiMAN-RE-ZERO-Limited/dp/B002NSWN7A/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1322256379&sr=1-1 Yes? | ||
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JPP
Finland104 Posts
On November 26 2011 06:26 Shikyo wrote: Okay so after reading and looking around this seems good: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Head-Direct-HiFiMAN-RE-ZERO-Limited/dp/B002NSWN7A/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1322256379&sr=1-1 Yes? Those are pretty good, but since you live in finland, I would suggest: http://www.verkkokauppa.com/fi/product/11093/cdthv/Sennheiser-CX-300-II-Precision-nappikuulokkeet-valkoinen Those are some of the best value for money earbuds on the market. edit: These are also extremely good. http://www.verkkokauppa.com/fi/product/31385/dbfxg/Sony-MDR-EX310LPB-EX-Monitor-nappikuulokkeet-musta | ||
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Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
Part of this has to do with people not listening at live volume levels and how the human auditory system perceives volume at different frequencies. See Fletcher-Munson or other equal-loudness curves: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fletcher-Munson_curves (e.g. at lower volumes you need more bass to balance the natural response of the ear) Senn CX300 is very popular, but maybe not with good reason, compared with alternatives. I tried it once a long time ago I think and wasn't too impressed. edit: but I'm not sure if that's a different edition, which could make a difference. | ||
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zEMPd
Angola259 Posts
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poopman
Canada83 Posts
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Arkan
Canada78 Posts
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.Mystic
Canada486 Posts
On November 26 2011 10:14 Arkan wrote: Where is Canada can I find Sennheiser HD555 for a decent price? They are like impossible to find and on Ebay the sellers I found only ship to USA >.< ncix or canadacomputers.. | ||
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Arkan
Canada78 Posts
 nope none of them have the HD 555's | ||
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poopman
Canada83 Posts
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Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
Prices in Canada usually just suck though, sorry. Maybe try some used / for-sale subforums in places like head-fi or even computer hardware sites (HD 555 is pretty popular). | ||
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FinBenton
Finland870 Posts
I think they are out of production, HD558 is their successor. Extremely good headphones for the price. e. oh was already answered :| | ||
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FinBenton
Finland870 Posts
80€ and they are pretty much the favourite bass monsters on head-fi.org, they have a fan club for them I think  Also the build quality is from different world than any gaming headset.Also this for microphone, under 10€, clips to your headphone chord and pretty good SQ http://www.jimms.fi/tuote/ZM-MIC1 | ||
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Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
Just one guy but Tyll also recommends XB500 over XB700: http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/sony-mdr-xb300-mdr-xb500-and-mdr-xb700-extra-bass-headphones | ||
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FinBenton
Finland870 Posts
Personally I prefer very natural balanced sound for music but games could benefit from some extra bass.. | ||
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