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R0YAL
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
United States1768 Posts
December 10 2010 01:17 GMT
#1
Tis the season!

Hey TL, i'm making a Christmas list but I need your help! I want to make sure that I get quality stuff for as cheap as possible (big surprise n_n). So if you kind fellows could point me in the right direction i'd be eternally grateful! Ok so first on the list is:

1)Headphones; What are some good noise-canceling headphones that are preferably less than $50? Also, what are the cheapest wireless headphones?

2)Computer Monitor; I'd looking for a monitor that supports 16 : 9.

3)Speakers; Not sure if speakers will make the cut for the list but i'd like to compare the quality and price with the headphone suggestions.

That pretty much wraps it up for what I need advice on. If I think of anything else I'll be sure to edit it in.

Thanks all, and Happy Holidays!!

*****
Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence.
mOnion
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
United States5651 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-12-10 01:44:49
December 10 2010 01:44 GMT
#2
aw your first blog SO CUTE

i still have to give you ur bday present....i haz no money....
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DoctorHelvetica
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
United States15034 Posts
December 10 2010 01:45 GMT
#3
There are no good noise canceling headphones under 50. IMO the best deal on headphones are these:
http://www.amazon.com/Technica-ATH-AD700-Open-air-Audiophile-Headphones/dp/B000CMS0XU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1291945300&sr=8-2

Shop around and you can probably find them as low as 80 dollars. If you're looking for long term cans, I'd wait until you're willing to spend AT LEAST 100 dollars. Cheaper headphones will degrade in quality over time (depending on how loud you use them). I've had these phones for about a year and they have barely lost any sound quality at all and I like to listen on max volume.

For headphone suggestions check out head-fi.org, it's the #1 audiophile forum that I'm aware of and they're very knowledgeable there.

If you NEED noise cancelling phones go with this:
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDRNC7-BLK-Canceling-headphones/dp/B001EYU3L2/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1291945423&sr=1-5

NC headphones are more expensive in general and the differences between quality can be huge.
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Lexpar
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
1813 Posts
December 10 2010 01:45 GMT
#4
Is this stuff for, uh, you? Cause I dunno how cheap you can get half a computer down to.
mOnion
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
United States5651 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-12-10 01:47:50
December 10 2010 01:47 GMT
#5
its from his parents to him, and they're rich. but he's a horrible son Nasus, so the bar gets lowered.
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emperorchampion
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
Canada9496 Posts
December 10 2010 02:09 GMT
#6
Agreed with not finding noise cancelling headphones for under $50, and if you do they will be absolute garbage. Also, from what I know wireless headphones are pretty awful for the most part (plus they're huge and ugly :/). I have AudioTechnica ATH-50s and I like them a lot, but they're $100 (also good in this range are Sennheiser HD550s). For headphones, I'm not sure what you can get in terms of real quality for ~$50, maybe some cheaper Sennheisers?

As for monitors, I can't really give any suggestions- look for sales on name brands? I think they're mostly the same (I will probably be crucified by some monitorphile for this) at each price point. Just make sure it can support fairly high resolutions, and has a low response time and fast refresh rate.

As for speakers, you can generally pick up some decent 2.1 or 5.1 speakers for ~50 dollars. Really, when it comes down to it though- nothing beats headphones for listening to music and gaming. Headphones are much better on a personal level, but if you're listening to music or watching music with other people they obviously kinda suck. I used to use speakers, but once you get into headphones there really is no turning back.

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SiN]
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
United States540 Posts
December 10 2010 02:10 GMT
#7
Best headphones are Klipsch Image S4
http://www.klipsch.com/na-en/products/image-s4-overview/

A bit pricey, but worth every penny. The klipsch THX 2.1 speakers are also pretty nice, but also pricey. For cheaper, go with logitech.

You can find monitor deals often on www.woot.com
R0YAL
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
United States1768 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-12-10 02:11:59
December 10 2010 02:11 GMT
#8
Thanks for everything so far guys
On December 10 2010 10:47 mOnion wrote:
its from his parents to him, and they're rich. but he's a horrible son Nasus, so the bar gets lowered.

Aw i'd be sad now if you weren't a troll.
GO STUDY KID!
Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence.
mOnion
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
United States5651 Posts
December 10 2010 02:11 GMT
#9
On December 10 2010 11:11 R0YAL wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 10 2010 10:47 mOnion wrote:
its from his parents to him, and they're rich. but he's a horrible son Nasus, so the bar gets lowered.

Aw i'd be sad now if you weren't a troll.
GO STUDY KID!


i never troll
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madnessman
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States1581 Posts
December 10 2010 02:12 GMT
#10
On December 10 2010 10:45 DoctorHelvetica wrote:
There are no good noise canceling headphones under 50. IMO the best deal on headphones are these:
http://www.amazon.com/Technica-ATH-AD700-Open-air-Audiophile-Headphones/dp/B000CMS0XU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1291945300&sr=8-2

Shop around and you can probably find them as low as 80 dollars. If you're looking for long term cans, I'd wait until you're willing to spend AT LEAST 100 dollars. Cheaper headphones will degrade in quality over time (depending on how loud you use them). I've had these phones for about a year and they have barely lost any sound quality at all and I like to listen on max volume.

For headphone suggestions check out head-fi.org, it's the #1 audiophile forum that I'm aware of and they're very knowledgeable there.

If you NEED noise cancelling phones go with this:
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDRNC7-BLK-Canceling-headphones/dp/B001EYU3L2/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1291945423&sr=1-5

NC headphones are more expensive in general and the differences between quality can be huge.


If he is looking for noise canceling headphones, he shouldn't get a pair of open-back headphones... Those arguably sound better but they don't block outside noise and they tend to leak sound out (so people around you will hear your music pretty loudly).
R0YAL
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
United States1768 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-12-11 20:32:52
December 10 2010 02:13 GMT
#11
On December 10 2010 11:11 mOnion wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 10 2010 11:11 R0YAL wrote:
On December 10 2010 10:47 mOnion wrote:
its from his parents to him, and they're rich. but he's a horrible son Nasus, so the bar gets lowered.

Aw i'd be sad now if you weren't a troll.
GO STUDY KID!


i never troll study

You should try it sometime!
Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence.
OmniscientSC2
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
United States713 Posts
December 10 2010 02:50 GMT
#12
Are you looking for computer speakers, or a surround sound system? Also, what resolution do you want the monitor to be in? and last, do they need to be noise cancelling? Okay... I lied. Not last. Do you want decent headphones for about 50 that look cool or headphones about 70+ that sound awesome and look okay?
"Did you know about Day and the Wicker Basket?" - Harem "Hi, I'm from Texas." -TLO
Pengu1n
Profile Blog Joined October 2004
United States552 Posts
December 10 2010 03:31 GMT
#13
check out gamecon headsets there really cheap and comfortable and work great, theres open ear and closed ear.
aztrorisk
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States896 Posts
December 10 2010 03:33 GMT
#14
http://www.bing.com/shopping/sony-mdr-v150-headphones/p/B993FF3E1E66C7567DE6?q=headphones&FORM=ENCA2

9$ headphones

http://www.bing.com/shopping/syl-wh930gb-wireless-headphones-enclosed/p/1CD35789CDFD19C561CF?q=wireless headphones&FORM=ENCA1

18$ wireless headphones
A lock that opens to many keys is a bad lock. A key that opens many locks is a master key.
Froadac
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States6733 Posts
December 10 2010 04:00 GMT
#15
Logitech Z313s are decent speakers that i have. Fairly bass heavy, but fairly awesome nonetheless.
JSH
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States4109 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-12-10 05:07:41
December 10 2010 05:05 GMT
#16
https://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665090031#reviews

These are selling for an awesome price of $39.99 refurbished

They aren't noise canceling but they are closed so they will block some sound
Great price to performance ratio

I'm using the MDR-7506 which is essentially the same thing and its great~
I kind of wish I bought the refurbished ones instead because it is a lot cheaper
Payed $85 for the 7506 but really satisfied :>
"It's called a miracle because it doesn't happen" - Just like my chances of reaching C- on ICCUP
Jonoman92
Profile Blog Joined September 2006
United States9101 Posts
December 10 2010 05:27 GMT
#17
On December 10 2010 14:05 JSH wrote:
https://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665090031#reviews

These are selling for an awesome price of $39.99 refurbished

They aren't noise canceling but they are closed so they will block some sound
Great price to performance ratio

I'm using the MDR-7506 which is essentially the same thing and its great~
I kind of wish I bought the refurbished ones instead because it is a lot cheaper
Payed $85 for the 7506 but really satisfied :>


thanks for posting, those look like a nice deal. I might have to finally buy a pair of real headphones.

For the monitor search (and the other stuff as well) I might recommend newegg. They generally have great prices and lots of user reviews on the products.
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