Gaming headphones (no mic)

MGsubbie · February 20, 2017

I'm looking for a nice set of headphones, over-ear and full-sized, it would only be used at home. I already have a mic, but my current headphones don't have good bass, explosions and gunfire sound flat. I'm looking for something that can make those sounds pop, but still offers good balance for mid and high tones. Budget would be around $100-150, but I am flexible on it.

Slottr · February 20, 2017

Cloud 2's. Theyre fairly equal, not too heavy on the low end.

Scruffy90 · February 20, 2017

Cloud 2's also have a removable mic.

MGsubbie · February 20, 2017

While I don't doubt the Cloud 2's are excellent, I think I can get better audio if I spend a bit more. I'm looking at the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro right now. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beyerdynamic-DT770-Pro-Headphones-Ohm/dp/B0016MNAAI

AAJoe · February 20, 2017

Well, @MGsubbie has the right idea, I'd actually suggest the DT990, which is both in your price range and open back, which I find better for FPS gaming (which is, what I am guessing you're using it for since you're talking about guns and explosions). Gives it all a more natural feel.

The DT line is going to hit the bass and treble hard, so it really should make those sounds pop. However, I don't own a pair and have only tested them with music at conferences (never any games to be had at CES and crap)... But that is the general consensus as I understand it.

On amazon for 149 - so you can spend that extra dollar you save on... wait, does anything cost a dollar anymore?