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How are they im looking for a headset atm right now i have a shitty razer kraken pro they should horrible in games and music they bass is way to loud and having volume higher than 70 will cause huge problems they way to dam loud. 

 

Note: Canadian dollars 

 

http://www.amazon.ca/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50-Professional-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B000ULAP4U

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Getting rid of the Razer would be good, M50s would not be the best choice for le gaming however.

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They aren't bad for being closed. Pretty good all around for gaming, music, and listening to music and stuff on the go. The m40x can be had for about 100 bucks and sounds almost identical, with just a slightly flatter sound, might be something to look into also.

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I wouldnt buy them. They are closed and are not worth the money. Id say take a look at Sennheiser Hd 518s or 558s instead. They are open and will be more comfortable

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ATH M40X and buy some Velour Earpad for it.

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I wouldnt buy them. They are closed and are not worth the money. Id say take a look at Sennheiser Hd 518s or 558s instead. They are open and will be more comfortable

Well ok i just thought they were good because they have most positive reviews on amazon. 

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Getting rid of the Razer would be good, M50s would not be the best choice for le gaming however.

What would be a good choice that will work fine in games and music. 

 

Max around 160 Can

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They aren't bad for being closed. Pretty good all around for gaming, music, and listening to music and stuff on the go. The m40x can be had for about 100 bucks and sounds almost identical, with just a slightly flatter sound, might be something to look into also.

There same price as one i linked in amazon.ca 

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I wouldnt buy them. They are closed and are not worth the money. Id say take a look at Sennheiser Hd 518s or 558s instead. They are open and will be more comfortable

What is difference in 518 vs 558 because there 50$ more. 

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ATH M40X and buy some Velour Earpad for it.

 

I'd sort of agree with this.

The difference between the M50x and the M40x isn't enough to justify the price hike and if you do get some version of the M**x headphones be ready to also buy new ear pads as the ones they put on those headphones are just awful.

 

Basically I can't recommend the M** / M**x headphones.

They sound good but they are the most uncomfortable headphones I have ever worn if you use the stock ear pads.

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What is difference in 518 vs 558 because there 50$ more. 

 

About $50. The 518 has a slightly more bass-tilted sound but other than that there is no real difference.

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About $50. The 518 has a slightly more bass-tilted sound but other than that there is no real difference.

I wish i lived in US... 

 

You can get a 558 cheaper than a 518 in Canada. 

 

$79.00

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-518-Headphones-Black/dp/B0042A68R8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422779774&sr=8-1&keywords=Sennheiser+HD+518&pebp=1422779771659&peasin=B0042A68R8

 

$ 131.54

http://www.amazon.ca/Sennheiser-HD-518-Headphones-Black/dp/B0042A68R8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422779780&sr=8-1&keywords=Sennheiser+HD+518

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I can vouch for the 518/558 being far more comfortable than the m series. I own m40x's and they can get uncomfortable after a while but 518/558 its like theres nothing on your head. If an open back headphone isnt a problem for you, the 518's might be your best bet.

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Seems like a good purchase.  

PS The Kraken's bass, volume, and equalizer can be adjusted to not sound shitty.

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Seems like a good purchase.  

PS The Kraken's bass, volume, and equalizer can be adjusted to not sound shitty.

How?

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How?

Do you have Razer Synapse?

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Do you have Razer Synapse?

Yes for my mouse and keyboard there razer. 

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Yes for my mouse and keyboard there razer. 

There should also be a LOT of options for the Razzer Surround and even more if you have the Chroma

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http://www.razerzone.com/surround

http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-audio/razer-kraken-71-chroma

These may help

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Im almost tempted to get the hyper x cloud its only only 79.00 and 518 is 131 $....

 

Is it 50$ better?

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How are they im looking for a headset atm right now i have a shitty razer kraken pro they should horrible in games and music they bass is way to loud and having volume higher than 70 will cause huge problems they way to dam loud. 

 

Note: Canadian dollars 

 

http://www.amazon.ca/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50-Professional-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B000ULAP4U

I use the m40x for music and games and they sound great. I use it with the Razer Surround Pro.

 

So while people might recommend other things, I think this one is perfectly fine. The m40x that is.

 
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Im almost tempted to get the hyper x cloud its only only 79.00 and 518 is 131 $....

 

Is it 50$ better?

I ouldn't know.  I do know that the Hyper X is a very good pair of headphones but I'm not certain they are any better sounding.   (for your PC that is)

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I ouldn't know.  I do know that the Hyper X is a very good pair of headphones but I'm not certain they are any better sounding.   (for your PC that is)

Found them 67.99 might better just get them. 

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