Headphone Advice!

[JonIkadaj]

Ok, so I watched this video the other day on Tek Syndicate's channel saying sound cards were pointless for pc gaming as they basically do the same thing a motherboard audio output.. I am willing to get an O2 amp but first I need a better pair of headphones. The one's he's recommending aren't available where I live (Montreal, Canada) and I would have to order them online (wich I won't because I am an impatient man and want them now.) I am looking to spend around 50$ before tax and was looking at something over-the-ear more than ON-it since I have to wear glasses when I game. For sure I have preferences in sound but around 50$, it's no time to be picky.  What would you guys recommend?

 

P.S. No headset as I already have a mic and am looking more towards sound quality.

 

Thanks in advance!

[AMICLG]

$50 headphones and a O2 + ODAC would a terrible mix, I wouldn't recommend getting a USB Amp/DAC until the $200 range at which point a E10 will serve you well. As for headphones I remember the PX360 going for $50 on amazon IDK if it's still available at that price anymore. 

[nixproducer]

well first of i would spend more on the headphones first and then get the amp you want 

[TheNinjaNextDor]

You should get headphones first.

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/ath-m50-white

If you can do that it's a great deal. $50 headphones wouldn't make sense for a nice DAC.

[PcBlackBelt]

better headphones.. and there is quite a bit of difference between most onboard audio especialy in the settings you get... but realy its up to your ears to decide if you like what you hear..

 

a good pair of quality headphones like the others have said is where you should start... headphone amp doesnt add much unless you have good headphones to drive them

[helping]

Ok, so I watched this video the other day on Tek Syndicate's channel saying sound cards were pointless for pc gaming as they basically do the same thing a motherboard audio output..

Common misconception. They can actually be worse  :unsure:

 

You're better off taking the money you'd spend on headphones + O2/ODAC and spending it on expensive headphones that don't require an amp.

[ShearMe]

$50 is a tough budget in the US - in Canada it's impossible.

[NannerBeans]

Like everyone else said, spend your money on headphones instead of a dac/amp. Your headphones are the weakest link in the chain do that would be where the most noticeable difference would be.

[JonIkadaj]

Okay so just what would you guys recommend then? No amp, just good headphones? If so, what model should I get. The reason I wanted an amp was to adjust my level appart from the main control on pc.

[NannerBeans]

Okay so just what would you guys recommend then? No amp, just good headphones? If so, what model should I get. The reason I wanted an amp was to adjust my level appart from the main control on pc.

 

Normally I would recommend Hifiman HE400 for the $300 price range but those might need an amp. Beyerdynamic DT770/880/990 are great as well as AKG K701/702 and there are a few others I just can't think of right now. 

 

And there is a cheap Syba amp/dac that shearme tends to like for $40 on Amazon.