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Hey guys!

 

I'm looking to buy a new pair of headphones, I currently have a Steel Series Siberia v2 headset, but I'm just kinda tired of them.

 

I'll be switching to mainly using speakers, but I still want to have a decent set of headphones for when I'm listening to music, watching movies, ASMR, etc.

 

 

Basically I just don't know where to start. I know a little about this topic, but not nearly enough.

 

I'm looking for something around $150 (+/-), over-ear, not too large (I have a medium-small head), maybe sound-cancelling (not too important, but it would be nice).

 

Just something simple not too flashy, just a solid pair of not-really-fking-huge headphones fer ya boi.

 

 

Any help is much appreciated, as always.

Thank you!

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audio technica m30x m40x m50x. Depending how much it cost at your country at least m30x will be in the budget for sure.

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Razer kraken = best.

 

I got logitech G430, coming in cheap at around 75 euro's/dollar/whatever currency.

 

Wouldn't be a real upgrade from yours i imagine but it's definitely a good headset to wear 6 hours straight if not more.

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Razer kraken = best.

 

I got logitech G430, coming in cheap at around 75 euro's/dollar/whatever currency.

 

Wouldn't be a real upgrade from yours i imagine but it's definitely a good headset to wear 6 hours straight if not more.

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Sennheiser H598(H558 if too expensive), pls dont buy Razer, pls pls

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Audiotechnica ath-m30x to ath-m50x (I have the m30xs and they are fantastic)

I have an i5 and many other things

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Razer was trolling, 6 hours straight wearing G430's definitely serious.

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Razer was trolling, 6 hours straight wearing G430's definitely serious.

well g430's are really bad too so bad recommendation especially for a 150 price point.

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STOP RECOMMENDING M50X'S ALL THE GOD DAMN TIME FOR FUCKSAKES! ITS NOT LIKE ITS THE ONLY OPTION FOR HEADPHONES!

 

 

Okay, my suggestion would be the M40X or the Shure SRH 840.

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STOP RECOMMENDING M50X'S ALL THE GOD DAMN TIME FOR FUCKSAKES! ITS NOT LIKE ITS THE ONLY OPTION FOR HEADPHONES!

 

I bought a pair of Soney MDR-1Rs for $130 and they are much better than the M50x's.

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I bought a pair of Soney MDR-1Rs for $130 and they are much better than the M50x's.

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My Grading System on headphones: SS= 98-100, S= 95-97, A+= 91-94, A= 86-90, A-= 81-85, B+= 76-80, B= 71-75, B-= 66-70, C+= 61-65, C= 56-60, C-= 51-55, D+= 46-50, D= 41-45, D-= 36-40, F+= 31-35, F= 26-30, F-= 21-25, Tier 1 crap= 16-20, Tier 2 crap= 11-15, Tier 3 crap= 6-10, Dahell tier= 1-5, No hope= 0                 Nevertheless, "Enjoy what you enjoy without starting some silly culture war" - Lachlanlikesathing. If you Recommend the M50/X in a thead, I would probably send you a dick pic.

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I bought a pair of Soney MDR-1Rs for $130 and they are much better than the M50x's.

Well thats because its an extra 50-75

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Well thats because its an extra 50-75

Yet, for around $40-50 less than the M50X, you can get the M40X which is pretty much identical.

My Grading System on headphones: SS= 98-100, S= 95-97, A+= 91-94, A= 86-90, A-= 81-85, B+= 76-80, B= 71-75, B-= 66-70, C+= 61-65, C= 56-60, C-= 51-55, D+= 46-50, D= 41-45, D-= 36-40, F+= 31-35, F= 26-30, F-= 21-25, Tier 1 crap= 16-20, Tier 2 crap= 11-15, Tier 3 crap= 6-10, Dahell tier= 1-5, No hope= 0                 Nevertheless, "Enjoy what you enjoy without starting some silly culture war" - Lachlanlikesathing. If you Recommend the M50/X in a thead, I would probably send you a dick pic.

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Well thats because its an extra 50-75

 

Damn, really? I guess there was more options when I got mine.

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Not sure what country you are in... assuming USA.  Look into Bose Sound True around ear headphones.  They are plain in appearance and are my go to travel set.  Very comfy, in my opinion a great sound stage for $120 if you pick up on sale. I've owned a older release for about 3 years.  They never gave me a problem and are really just a good value for the money imo. http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Audio_Video_Accessories/productdetail.aspx?c=ca&l=en&s=dhs&cs=cadhs1&sku=A7661877

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If you can find them in your price point sennheiser ampirior are phenomenal yes thier in ear but they are reall comfortable and are on par with 300$ over ears sound wise.

Shure srh440+ 840 pads is another good option

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Yet, for around $40-50 less than the M50X, you can get the M40X which is pretty much identical.

 

This, or Sennheiser HD 598.

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Razer kraken = best.

 

I got logitech G430, coming in cheap at around 75 euro's/dollar/whatever currency.

 

Wouldn't be a real upgrade from yours i imagine but it's definitely a good headset to wear 6 hours straight if not more.

razer kraken = shit

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well g430's are really bad too so bad recommendation especially for a 150 price point.

Its still a gaming headset

Before you buy amp and dac.  My thoughts on the M50x  Ultimate Ears Reference monitor review I might have a thing for audio...

My main Headphones and IEMs:  K612 pro, HD 25 and Ultimate Ears Reference Monitor, HD 580 with HD 600 grills

DAC and AMP: RME ADI 2 DAC

Speakers: Genelec 8040, System Audio SA205

Receiver: Denon AVR-1612

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Razer kraken = best.

 

I got logitech G430, coming in cheap at around 75 euro's/dollar/whatever currency.

 

Wouldn't be a real upgrade from yours i imagine but it's definitely a good headset to wear 6 hours straight if not more.

not to be mean but razer cannot make headsets.

Before you buy amp and dac.  My thoughts on the M50x  Ultimate Ears Reference monitor review I might have a thing for audio...

My main Headphones and IEMs:  K612 pro, HD 25 and Ultimate Ears Reference Monitor, HD 580 with HD 600 grills

DAC and AMP: RME ADI 2 DAC

Speakers: Genelec 8040, System Audio SA205

Receiver: Denon AVR-1612

Desktop: R7 1700, GTX 1080  RX 580 8GB and other stuff

Laptop: ThinkPad P50: i7 6820HQ, M2000M. ThinkPad T420s: i7 2640M, NVS 4200M

Feel free to pm me if you have a question for me or quote me. If you want to hear what I have to say about something just tag me.

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