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    Mr. Swede got a reaction from DexterSmythe in What should I review next?   
    Review the Jaybird X3?
     
    Let Luke(yes Luke, not Linus <3) review another Cooking item, maybe another Sous Vide item? @LinusTech
     
    Buy creepy spy cameras, those button small once and let Linus be a creep, title: one small camera and you're suddenly a creep? - Linus
     
    Love you guys <3
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    Mr. Swede got a reaction from Tech_Dreamer in LTX 2017 Meetup Announcement   
    He looks at the "VIP experience" and think of what a old friend used to say, "Go big or go home". He Starts to look for flights Stockholm - Langley, what he finds is not what he wanted. There are no flights, no direct or with connections. He close down the ticket website and pretend like he thinks this whole event is stupid.
     
    Stupid this is
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    Mr. Swede reacted to revl8er in Open or closed headphones below 300$ for gaming? [Solved]   
    I can only speak from my experience with headphones.  I've tried the following headphones:
     
    Astro A40s:  They are alright if you're looking for an all in one gaming headset that can be used on consoles as well.  They sound pretty bad compared to the others on the list.
     
    Sennheiser PC360:  A bit tight fit around your head at first, however once they are broken in they are pretty comfortable.  Used them during 4+ hour gaming sessions with no discomfort.  Sound is great with good positional audio.  Never had any complaints about the microphone either. 
     
    Sennheiser Momentum:  They had a nice sound to it, however not good for gaming IMO.  Positional audio wasn't nearly as good as the others, they are more for style than for great sound IMO, though they do sound really good when using a phone to drive them.
     
    AKG K712:  My current headphones.  Excellent sound if you can push them properly.  They sound fine with onboard audio, but once paired with a dac/amp (currently use the schiit fulla 2) the sound is so much better.  Positional audio is excellent and they are very comfortable.  Used them for several gaming sessions over 4 hours with no issues.  The headband doesn't push on my head at all, it just fits right for me.  Just keep in mind that they are open back headphones, so they are good to use at home, but not good if  you want to use in public.  As for the audio quality, I haven't personally tried anything that sounds near the quality.  All in all, I don't see myself ever moving away from these unless they break.
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    Mr. Swede reacted to aithos in Open or closed headphones below 300$ for gaming? [Solved]   
    A couple things:
     
    1) If you're going to consider an AKG pair you should be looking at the Massdrop collaboration (K7XX) as they are a great all-around sounding pair of headphones for gaming at $200.  They are much better with amplification but you can get a decent amp/dac for right around $100 which sits within your budget (look at the Schiit Fulla 2) or you can save a little more and get a Modi/Magni stack or a JDSLabs o2+odac. 
     
    The only issue with AKG headphones is that there is a spot on the top band that because of how they adjust can put pressure on the top of your head.  Not everyone has the issue and I suspect it could be fixed with either some memory foam padding or a way to "lock" the sizing, but for extended gaming they bothered me. 
     
    2) The Sennheiser HD598 and HD650 are two of the best all-around headphones for their respective prices ($150, $300 respectively) and the former sounds fine without amplificaiton.  I would definitely recommend amplifying both, but again you can start with a $100 amp/dac and can always upgrade to something nicer later on.  The upside for both of these pairs is they are EXTREMELY comfortable.  I've never had someone wear them for any period of time and tell me they felt fatigue from wearing them.
     
    3) On the topic of bass... open will never have nearly the same amount of bass.  However, they will have a better sound-stage and your audio will sound more crisp and clear (for lack of a better description).  The positional audio when gaming is better with open back, but the immersion is less ideal for AAA single player games and movies.  My solution was simple: buy the HD650 for all-around use and competitive games and a pair of nice closed back headphones (Fostex TH-X00) for when I want to listen to music or play a single player game and want the extra bass. 
     
    As an aside: I highly recommend Massdrop for audio equipment.  I've bought several pairs of headphones from them and an amp/dac and they are great value for the money.  In addition I've had a couple minor issues and their customer service is TOP NOTCH.  We're talking they next day shipped a replacement for an issue I had even before I had shipped the RMA.  The Fostex are one of the best headphones I've ever heard, but they are expensive, you want GOOD amplification, and they are VERY HEAVY so not suited for long gaming sessions.
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    Mr. Swede reacted to aithos in Open or closed headphones below 300$ for gaming? [Solved]   
    That's what I was talking about, it's a leather band and because the adjustment is a smooth one that doesn't "click" into place it can put a little bit of downward pressure on the top of your head that becomes uncomfortable.  It depends on the shape/width of your head and the only way to figure it out is to wear them for an extended period of time.
     
    As for the "reference" I will say this: they are a neutral headphone, so they are going to play for you exactly what the song is giving.  That can mean that some things sound bad because they aren't covering it up with a different sound profile.  If you want something that is bass-heavy, warm sounding, etc then AKG (on their own) are not for you.  You would have to work awfully hard with probably a tube amp to get them to anything approaching "fun" by that definition.
     
    However, they are AMAZING for gaming for the same reason.  The soundstage is exceptional and the positional accuracy and clarity are both top-notch.  If they were a little more comfortable for me they would definitely be my go-to gaming headphones.  I like the sound a little more of the HD650s, but the AKG K7XX still sound very good and for CSGO in particular were MUCH better (I'm a former CS competitive player from 1.6/Source). 
     
    I still usually recommend the Sennheiser because they are comfortable, but for someone willing to mod the headphone for comfort and who is serious about "hardcore" gaming I think the AKG for the money is the best headset out there.  At $200 it was half what I paid for my HD650s and the performance definitely isn't that far off (and it's mostly just my personal sound tastes and not actually performance).
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    Mr. Swede reacted to WhatPlantsCrave in Open or closed headphones below 300$ for gaming? [Solved]   
    Personally I rock B&W P7's, I don't game much but for music and movies they have enough bass for explosions and hip hop. They are well balanced for clear vocals and speech in movies, comfort is on point with very supple real leather and memoryfoam. If it is possible to find them on sale they might be a good option, but if not they are 50 above the budget. Preference is of course personal.
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    Mr. Swede reacted to Dackzy in Open or closed headphones below 300$ for gaming? [Solved]   
    OP if you want the best for gaming then get AKG K612, K701, K712 or audio technica AD 500x, 700x, 900x, 1000x, 2000x. Those are the best in your budget. They all have some of the biggest soundstage you can get in this budget and some of the best positional audio.
    The K712 are comfy AF, very light and soft. The K612s have a hard headband, but are still fairly comfy and the K701s are kinda a mix in terms of comfort. The AD series is a bit weird with the wing design, but if they fit you then they are comfy.
     
    But none of these headphones have a lot of bass and I cannot promise that you are going to like the signature of any of them.
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    Mr. Swede reacted to kokakolia in Open or closed headphones below 300$ for gaming? [Solved]   
    You said priced as cheap as possible, well, you just can't go wrong with the Philips SHP 9500 for ~$70 on Newegg. 
     
    Just add a V-moda boom pro if you want a mic for ~$30 on amazon. 
     
    They are very light & comfortable but won't suit smaller heads, due to the large headband. 
     
    The sound quality is just awesome, regardless of price. The bass is super lean and punchy. Mids are forward. Vocals sound great. Some people complain that the treble can be a little harsh sometimes but I disagree. It's just a little more forward than some headphones and I experience no harshness at reasonable volumes (you may be inclined to push the volume higher than normal because they don't block noise and the bass is on the lighter side). 
     
    Personally I don't see myself wanting to upgrade at all, unless I wanted slightly better defined treble and slightly deeper bass. 
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    Mr. Swede reacted to Spuriae in Open or closed headphones below 300$ for gaming? [Solved]   
    Would add DT990's to the list if you wanted to trade some imaging for bass and don't mind glaring treble. I think Beyer is still going to be the most exciting gaming for most* people because of the fun tuning and extension. 
     
    Comfort-wise for me the wings and suspension headbands never worked perfectly (they naturally settled in a reasonably comfortable but never perfect position); traditional adjustments worked better. Lots of people like the other style, though; I suspect that my head may just be a weird shape. All of them are safe comfort choices though; they all have pads noticeably larger than the HyperX's.
     
    *The other 49.9% of the population will hate them with a passion because of the treble.
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    Mr. Swede reacted to Sneling in Open or closed headphones below 300$ for gaming? [Solved]   
    To add on Not-Sean's comment, I've always felt like the 'bass' you hear in headphones is never the same you get from speakers.
    Also, the HD series is very comfortable, especially in long term use. Whilst my latest one (HD8) took some time to adapt due to the extra weight, you can easily wear it for a whole day non-stop (when in long trips or long-session gaming, for example) without regretting it.
     
    Ultimately, if you want to be comfortable in them, I'd recommend you try to go to a store and try them on. A lot of people have extremely different definitions for 'comfortable headphones', so you have to find your own preferences. Heavy? Material? Pressure on head? Stuff like that
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    Mr. Swede reacted to Dackzy in Open or closed headphones below 300$ for gaming? [Solved]   
    well the DT990's are good, but from a pure gaming view they aren't as good as any of the headphones I recommended and ofc that treble is insane, but sure you get more bass.
     
    The suspension headband on AKG headphones have always worked perfectly for me, but the wings on the AD headphones don't work that well for me and the fact that you cannot tilt the cups doesn't really help. I had a pair of AD500x for a short while I had to bend them to make them fit me well.
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    Mr. Swede reacted to Thomas CG in Open or closed headphones below 300$ for gaming? [Solved]   
    I have a pair of Sennheiser 598 C (The close back version) and they are quite nice, really comfortable, tho since they are closed back they tend to get a little bit uncomfortable after a really long time.
     
    It's best to take 10 min breaks every now and then. If you go for the open back version then no worries.
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    Mr. Swede got a reaction from nicklmg in LTX 2017 Meetup Announcement   
    He looks at the "VIP experience" and think of what a old friend used to say, "Go big or go home". He Starts to look for flights Stockholm - Langley, what he finds is not what he wanted. There are no flights, no direct or with connections. He close down the ticket website and pretend like he thinks this whole event is stupid.
     
    Stupid this is
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    Mr. Swede reacted to WhatPlantsCrave in Open or closed headphones below 300$ for gaming? [Solved]   
    They are also crazy expensive in Denmark and I don't have any experience with any of the other suggestions. As I said it all comes down to personal preference and how much one is willing to pay, I bought mine when they first came out because I had saved and was already ready to pay the price. I imagine you will get exellent suggestions from others on the forum, good hunting.
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    Mr. Swede reacted to Artemiis in Looking for headphones   
    This is a similar post that I put up pretty much whenever I see people ask about headsets or headphones for gaming, music or whatever so I'm sorry if there are some options out of your price range but at least you'll know what options you can work up to and I don't have to retype this entire thing out several times a day ❤ ... 
     
    First off I always suggest that anyone looking for a headset for gaming just use a ModMic and a real set of headphones because most "gamer" headsets are PoS  tbh.. Most of the "7.1 virtual surround sound! blah blah blah" stuff is marketing garbage. It's always better to invest in better hardware instead of just using software to simulate surround sound on a crappy headset in my humble opinion. So here are some options  I have tested and found good and some others that I haven't but which many other people in the audio / "audiophile" community talk highly of, I've added Amazon links, costs and a mini-description based on my own research so you have a place to start at least. Please do not just take my word for it though, everyone has their own preference when it comes to sound. IHIGHLY recommend watching several video reviews and reading many more write-up reviews AND trying the headphones somewhere BEFORE buying them! There are Mid-Fi/Hi-Fi stores everywhere if you search for them and there are also local Hi-Fi meetups where people bring their headphones where you can try them. A good pair of headphones can last you 5-10 years if you're lucky and you don't want to buy something on a  knee-jerk reaction and have buyers remorse as good audio gear is expensive and a costly investment for most of us =D
     
    Open-Back: *These will have better soundstage so you can hear and pinpoint where people's footsteps are coming from which is important in FPS games especially like OW and CS. The drawback is you sacrifice sound isolation meaning if your game is playing really loud people in the same room a few feet away will be able to hear you and you'll be able to hear them if you're music/game isn't loud enough to drown them out.
     
    Audio Technica ATH-AD500X/AD700X $95/99 One of my favourite headsets for gaming, either are amazing for pinpointing footsteps with accuracy because they have amazingly accurate highs although both are a bit bass light. Honestly I have no idea why the 700X is only $4 more than the 500X atm but hey its a good deal if you want to go this route.  [ https://www.amazon.com/Technica-AUD-ATHAD500X-Audiophile-Headphones/dp/B009S333U4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469717657&sr=8-1&keywords=audio+technica+ath+ad500x / https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-AD700X-Audiophile-Headphones/dp/B009S332TQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1469717657&sr=8-2&keywords=audio+technica+ath+ad500x ] 
     
    Sennheiser HD518/558  $73/$105  The HD518's are on sale for 45% off right now. Both of these are a good balanced open-back option and good intro into "audiophile" headphones, the 518's have slightly more bass but this also means they are more coloured or not true to the actual recorded sound  and it uses lower quality pad materials compared to the 558. [ https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-518-Headphones-Black/dp/B0042A68R8/ref=sr_1_11?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1469717603&sr=1-11&keywords=sennheiser  / https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-558-Headphones/dp/B004FEEY9A/ref=sr_1_7?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1469717603&sr=1-7&keywords=sennheiser ]
     
    AKG K7XX $199 The headphones I personally use at the moment for gaming, they don't have the widest soundstage of all open-backs but they are accurate and have great bass extension which gives you enough of that low frequency rumble without it being overpowering or sloppy. It's an open and accurate headphone for tracking footsteps in fps games and to me, they just sound amazing.. Massdrop basically took a $400 headphone, made them better then halved the price. They're almost always on drop and you can also get them with a black/red limited edition theme if that's your thing. [ https://www.massdrop.com/buy/akg-k7xx-massdrop-first-edition-headphones ]
     
    Phillips Fidelio X2 $228 Another amazing open-back, although now its getting a bit pricey. I haven't heard these myself but have heard a few friends and a lot of reviews raving about how amazing they are. They have a wide soundstage, deep extended bass, and they're amazingly comfortable. If you can get them on sale they'd be a good option to work towards. If you can find the X1's they can be quite a bit cheaper and the only difference between them is that the X1's have a brown headband and silver accents and I think the pads are glued on. You probably would never want to change the pads on these anyways because they're so comfy. They're also compatible with a V-Moda BoomPro Mic so you wouldn't need the extra cable of an Antlion ModMic in your way. [ https://www.amazon.com/Philips-X2-27-Fidelio-Headphones/dp/B00O2Y2MZG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469719583&sr=8-1&keywords=philips+x2 ]
     
    Closed-Back: *Better sound Isolation, you can't hear others around you and they can't hear you. Drawback is less soundstage so it's harder, but not impossible, to pinpoint where people's footsteps are coming from with accuracy. If you want the sound isolation of closed-back but open soundstage the biggest soundstage I've heard in a closed-back is from the AKG K553 Pro's, although the Beyerdynamic DT770's come in a very close second. Those 2 are almost a toss-up so I'd just go with whichever style suits you better. I like the 250Ohm version of the DT770's the best, although they may be a bit harder to drive so you may want to go with the 32/80ohm versions if you don't have an amp or solid on-board.
     
    Sennheiser HD280 Pro $99 A great budget friendly option for an intro into "audiophile" closed-back headphones. Can't go wrong with these and you can try them almost anywhere from Best Buy, Future Shop, Music Stores like Tom Lee etc.. [ https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-280-Pro-Headphones/dp/B000065BPB/ref=sr_1_10?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1469717603&sr=1-10&keywords=sennheiser ]
     
    Audio Technica ATH-M40X/M50X $99/$169 A community favourite, although I think they're a bit over-hyped they are a good option if you want something you can wear in public as they don't look like some super nerdy audiophile headphones. The M40X have a more neutral sound, almost perfectly neutral some would say and they're a lot cheaper than the M50X. The M50X is significantly more V-Shaped meaning that it has prominent treble and bass but more recessed mids. The M40X's are a better deal imo if you want to go this route, only downside is the M50X's come with 3 cable lengths but you can buy replacement cables just know that they won't lock into plave like Audio Technica's own proprietary cables.  Both are compatible with a V-Moda BoomPro Mic I believe. [ https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M40x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR54/ref=pd_sim_267_3ie=UTF8&dpID=51BPmi9clEL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR133%2C160_&psc=1&refRID=22NYZQA0096NGSGGWG7D / https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVLUR86?psc=1&smid=A9VBWN1Q1U6E6 ]
     
    Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro $175 Another great closed-back option, the DT770's soundstage is only beaten out slightly by the AKG K553s Pro's but just ever so slightly. Both have AMAZING soundstage for closed backs which aren't known for wide or deep soundstage. The DT770's are the least treble heavy out of Beyer's DT line but are still v-shaped with slightly more treble and less bass than the M50X's. They're super comfy but the cable in non-removable so you'd need a ModMic too for gaming.  [ https://www.amazon.com/beyerdynamic-DT-770-Pro-ohm/dp/B0016MNAAI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469719385&sr=8-1&keywords=dt770 ]
     
    AKG K553 Pro $195 One of my all-time favourites, I actually bought these but only let them go because I fell in love with my Fostex T50RP MK3s and they weren't getting enough love. These have the largest soundstage I've ever heard for a closed-back, I've seen reviews calling them the only "open closed-back" pair of headphones and I agree with the statement. The soundstage isn't as large as some of the open-backs with larger soundstages but I think they rival many of the smaller soundstage open-backs for sure. They sound great, they're comfy, the pads are large enough to fit over the biggest of ears although people with smaller ears may have trouble getting a proper seal I've heard but I have a small head and small ears and never had this problem. [ https://www.amazon.com/AKG-K553-PRO-553-Pro/dp/B00X3MT7F6 ]
     
    Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro Plus $199 A great option for the bass-lovers out there! There is 4 levels of bass control via switches on the bottom of the earcups. It also comes with its own in-line mic so if you want to use that you can or if you're planning on using them on the go with your phone they'd be perfect for that. They are also one of the more stylish of the bunch, and the ear covers are customizable with all these different patterns you can order from Beyerdynamics website so if you wanted to use these as your go to all-arounder and for listening to music out of the house they'd be an excellent option.
     [ https://www.amazon.com/beyerdynamic-Custom-Headphones-Accessory-Microphone/dp/B00PK2LJ4E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469721340&sr=8-1&keywords=beyerdynamic+custom+one ]
     
    Fostex T50RP Mk3 $160 + $40ish for replacement pads  These are my favourite bar none headphone at the moment. You have to spend a little extra to replace the pads though. I found the Shure1540's to be great but the ZMF pads as well as HM5 Hybrids will work as well. They're technically Semi-Open but when I listen to music at regular/high volumes nobody can hear my music and I can't hear them either. If you turn them up super loud someone sitting right beside you may be able to hear you're listening to music but won't be able to make it out clearly. They are pretty hard to drive though so if you like listening to music loud you'll probably need a portable amp for on the go. [ https://www.amazon.com/Fostex-Professional-Studio-Headphones-Semi-Open/dp/B0167XM092/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1469724756&sr=1-1&keywords=fostex+t50rp+mk3 ]
     
    V-Moda Crossfade M-100/Crossfade Wireless $250/$300 Awesome headphones! A tad expensive but my friend owns both of these and I've tried them and love them. The wireless version is especially nice for on the go, they have enough clamping pressure that they won't fall off either. I'm not sure about using them for working out though, most over-ears are a bit heavy but I guess it depends on what exercises you're actually doing and if you're shaking your head around a lot. If you really need a wireless pair for working out I would suggest in ears but that doesn't seem to be what you're looking for atm. [ https://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-Crossfade-Over-Ear-Noise-Isolating-Headphone/dp/B00A39PPCG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1469725023&sr=8-2&keywords=v-moda+crossfade / https://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-Crossfade-Wireless-Over-Ear-Headphone/dp/B015R7AGHC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1469725023&sr=8-3&keywords=v-moda+crossfade ]
     
     
    Mics: **I'm not an expert by any means in the mic game, just going off what I've used, my friends have used and suggested to me and additional information from reviews I've read/seen.
     
    V-Moda BoomPro Mic $30 You can attach this one to some of the headphones I listed above by replacing their cable with this one so it adds a mic to those headphones making it into a headset without adding an extra cable hanging down like with the ModMic. I haven't actually tried this option myself but I do have friends who use this who I talk over Discord with regularly and I haven't noticed any issues with their speech nor have they reported anything wrong with it. [ https://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-BoomPro-Gaming-Headset-Headphone/dp/B00BJ17WKK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469722662&sr=8-1&keywords=v-moda+boompro ]
     
    Antlion ModMic $55  I use this to make any of my headphones into a headset for gaming. You stick a tiny little magnet base onto your headset via 3M double-sided tape. It's tiny and you barely see it when the Mic Boom isn't attached by the magnet and it makes it so you can take the mic off whenever you're not using it. I find the audio quality is great for gaming, I don't use it for anything professional or for streaming or youtube or anything but my friends can hear me perfectly in game and the uni-directional option is great since I live with my partner in smaller apartment so my friends can't hear her tv, music or her talking to me in the background. If you're like me and live with others or have music playing in the background or even have loud music on open headphones you will probably want to get a uni-directional one so it only picks up your talking and doesn't pick up any background noise. The one with mute option is always handy too but not necessary if you'd rather save $5 and just click mute in whatever program you use. [ https://www.amazon.com/Antlion-Audio-ModMic-Attachable-Microphone/dp/B00R98JVVU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1469723020&sr=8-2&keywords=antlion+modmic ]
     
    Blue Snowball $50  A good cheap option for a desktop stand alone mic. Easy USB plug in and use with no drivers to install. I've heard its a good starter mic if you don't want to wear one attached to your headset. [ https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Snowball-Black-iCE/dp/B014PYGTUQ/ref=pd_sim_sbs_267_4?ie=UTF8&dpID=41wQ%2Bhc62ZL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR125%2C160_&psc=1&refRID=RN1Z5SR62GBTHS230J7W ]
     
    Blue Yeti $113 A step up from the Snowball. Multi pattern selections - cardioid, bi-directional, omni-directional and stereo options to fit whatever your needs. Has gain control, zero latency, mute button and even a headphone output on the mic itself. If you're a twitch streamer, musician, youtuber or just want a step-up from the cheapest mics then this could be an option for you. [ https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Yeti-USB-Microphone/dp/B00N1YPXW2/ref=bdl_pop_ttl_B00N1YPXW2 ]
     
    Audio Technica AT2020 USB $150 If you want a real studio quality cardioid condenser mic for streaming on twitch, making youtube videos, producing music, etc but you want the convenience of a USB connection then this is a great mic option. I've heard great things about this mic, one of my friends had a blue snowball and said once he switched to the AT2020 the snowball just became an unused paperweight because it wasn't anywhere near the same quality. He uses it to stream on Twitch and record professional audio since that's his fulltime job, but most of us won't need this option unless you have money to burn and want something a step above what most people have. If that is the case though,  this is a solid option for a budget friendly professional mic. I see this often go on sale for near $100 pretty often and I've also seen it on Massdrop on occasion so if you watch for deals you can definitely snag one for cheaper. [ https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT2020USB-PLUS-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B00B5ZX9FM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469723209&sr=8-1&keywords=at+2020usb ]
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    Mr. Swede reacted to Not_Sean in Open or closed headphones below 300$ for gaming? [Solved]   
    Lol, I would say Z reviews dont have a clue what they talking about (Can't watch the vid at work) My mate got the HD 598's as he's a big Warowl fan and they are without a doubt some of the Nicest headphones to ever touch my head, they are flagship models from one of the top Audio companies in the world, and I've used $1000+ studio ones. If they don't have enough bass for you than you that guy who runs multiple 12" subs in your car and thinks thats good sound. 

    People thing bass makes good headphones, that it must shake your head. If thats the case get the skullcandy Skull crushers and Bass Out all day.  
     
    I've never had a issue with my HD439's and wanting more bass. Granted nether have I with my Cloud2's but the 439's were a step up in comfort, But even with them I did get ear ache after really long sessions
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    Mr. Swede got a reaction from Belgarathian in Open or closed headphones below 300$ for gaming? [Solved]   
    Hello!
     
    Alright so I have decided to keep my Philips Fidelio X2 using a modmic 5.0. The Fidelio X2 are really comfortable, the space in the earpads are huge! I do get some fatigue after using a few hours but that's unavoidable. Since I haven't listened to other good headphones I can't comment on the sound other than say that it's great. I recommend Philips Fidelio X2.

    Here's some links to websites/videos that helped me decide.

    Before you read below, all information and everything I know if from other people's opinions, I have never owned a real pair of headphones, plan to change that with your help! When I've decided I mark best answer as solved and write the headphones here.
     
    Backstory of why I upgrade.
     
    From what I've read, open back headphones sound better but that closed can have more base, don't quote me on that. Anyway, below are my priority list.
    Comfort for long sessions Sound Gaming>Movies>Music (never listened to a good pair of headphones, can't tell you want I like) Price as cheap as possible, max 300$ After reading through thread by thread, looking at video after video, I have narrowed the headphones down to those you see below (I will run modmic 5.0 with the headphones).
     
    Below are those that I first thought of buying but removed after some research on how they fair as gaming headphones(information taken from Z Reviews) and that I might need a DAC to really experience it.
     
    Please comment about open and closed headphones and what pair of headphones you think are the most comfy and sound best for gaming according to you.
     
     
    Sorry for having to ask so specific, I want the absolute best and will get annoyed if I don't, I don't want to feel this way but it's how I am.
     
    Thanks for the assistance in helping me choose
    Best Regards,
    Johan
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    Mr. Swede reacted to NeoFrux in LTX 2017 Meetup Announcement   
    Langley is a township in the Greater Vancouver area / Vancouver Metro - If you get a flight to Vancouver International (YVR), you can then get public transit to more or less anywhere in the area.
     
    Langley Regional Airport (YLY) is exactly what it sounds like - A small regional airport that supports general aviation only, so you won't find any flights to or from there.
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    Mr. Swede reacted to Volbet in Sennheiser HD Line-Up Advice   
    Wait... You're want open headphones AND want to use them on the go? 
    You do know you're going to be annoyed by all the ambient sounds and that you're going to be the least popular person on the bus, right?
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    I am considering the $500 right now...
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    Mr. Swede reacted to kelvinhall05 in LTX 2017 Meetup Announcement   
    I'm so sad...I'm in London. So close, yet so far *cries*
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    I'll Czech them out, I'm a small Czech so maybe the fit would be less of an issue.
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    Mr. Swede reacted to royd123 in July 29, 2016 - The WAN Show Document   
    So I bought an MSI geforce gtx 970, would I still get a 30$ compensation?
     
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    How to redeem my 30$?
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