Gaming headphone recommendations

[pask0o0]

Hey guys, I would love some good gaming headphone recommendations. I have been using my HyperX Cloud Alpha for almost 6 years now. They are a decent pair of headphones. But after six years of use, they are kind of falling more and more apart. Anyways, they still work, but I would like to upgrade. I live in the EU, so keep that in mind. My budget is around 100-150 euros. I would love some wireless ones that can also connect with my PS5 and my PC. I am not an audiophile, so you don't have to worry about sound that much. I mean, HyperX Cloud Alpha are okay in terms of sound, but I find them kind of lacking in bass and in some scenes. Like I said, I don't need anything pro-level audio, but something better than my current pair will be awesome. I heard that the Astro A50X is a good pair. Or like Razer, steelseries? I don't know. Anyway, I am open to all and any suggestions. 

[GreenLeaf]

don't, i know that ur not an audiophile but audiophile stuff are so much better for so less cost

 

For 20 freedom eagle tokens you can buy these

https://www.amazon.com/Earphones-Yinyoo-Headphones-Comfortable-mic/dp/B07Q2PC166/ref=sr_1_7?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.NCSQvQI6L3bHO98YU-rjaA9qKEVlUyD9fxj4Iq69ixVsNLeJQcDo62zGZfIuaKLMZNfeCdNdMgEV_Jw4P00biDuZGmyOPAQr7HKnEgfLB2k9TI1TCQ0ir9lxA-CO07v_1gPTnLV7raLCZnDbK-MDDFFyzyC9qOcovlmICs4J_RFR0S7nuhdbptBPpvohIDO5QfgDr0mwVsQC1bX77nZrxEXdrrXa9XtDmFIPkP12q8Q.ARBGkgcwnA0CXdQLPSVdCh5-jwt6y-BlQ7G2bxgMLNY&dib_tag=se&keywords=KZ+pro+iem&qid=1733607077&sr=8-7

 

for a bit more you can buy these:

https://www.amazon.com/Philips-SHP9600-Headphones-Open-Back-00/dp/B00ENMK1DW/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2R8463PSCKP31&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.45Vzkfa04ADu60rhP3YA8R5oiGZ2H4f6r0OYvav6cahFs1oQ8KMyDLshGqVvmUcbGVaP0a5m7UJZVJ8SHWWh5iASNbjNMZwYi6lk-BSz3KDUtWfzBnA-xjPqPSOOX_htZVhMqzCq5euQkFPfHtA2GE6c6hltgExRk59EEvosVjuXC1zb6M6NQFSw4FkIpKr74l6m5-eocKUP6C_zCJ2oeZZmV3HV4WzSwwZMooz-870.b0NOiL4Ef_AlJjZKiU9xQNCRMmZL-1ALvPOdSG8bV0s&dib_tag=se&keywords=philips%2Bheadphones&qid=1733607127&sprefix=philips%2Bheadphone%2Caps%2C205&sr=8-3&th=1

 

and both of these options will throw any gaming brand headphones out of the water

[Tigerleon]

23 minutes ago, pask0o0 said:

Hey guys, I would love some good gaming headphone recommendations. I have been using my HyperX Cloud Alpha for almost 6 years now. They are a decent pair of headphones. But after six years of use, they are kind of falling more and more apart. Anyways, they still work, but I would like to upgrade. I live in the EU, so keep that in mind. My budget is around 100-150 euros. I would love some wireless ones that can also connect with my PS5 and my PC. I am not an audiophile, so you don't have to worry about sound that much. I mean, HyperX Cloud Alpha are okay in terms of sound, but I find them kind of lacking in bass and in some scenes. Like I said, I don't need anything pro-level audio, but something better than my current pair will be awesome. I heard that the Astro A50X is a good pair. Or like Razer, steelseries? I don't know. Anyway, I am open to all and any suggestions. 

Mh752 (rebranded, upgraded studio headphones into a headset). That is if you need a mic

[pask0o0]

10 minutes ago, GreenLeaf said:

don't, i know that ur not an audiophile but audiophile stuff are so much better for so less cost

 

For 20 freedom eagle tokens you can buy these

https://www.amazon.com/Earphones-Yinyoo-Headphones-Comfortable-mic/dp/B07Q2PC166/ref=sr_1_7?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.NCSQvQI6L3bHO98YU-rjaA9qKEVlUyD9fxj4Iq69ixVsNLeJQcDo62zGZfIuaKLMZNfeCdNdMgEV_Jw4P00biDuZGmyOPAQr7HKnEgfLB2k9TI1TCQ0ir9lxA-CO07v_1gPTnLV7raLCZnDbK-MDDFFyzyC9qOcovlmICs4J_RFR0S7nuhdbptBPpvohIDO5QfgDr0mwVsQC1bX77nZrxEXdrrXa9XtDmFIPkP12q8Q.ARBGkgcwnA0CXdQLPSVdCh5-jwt6y-BlQ7G2bxgMLNY&dib_tag=se&keywords=KZ+pro+iem&qid=1733607077&sr=8-7

 

for a bit more you can buy these:

https://www.amazon.com/Philips-SHP9600-Headphones-Open-Back-00/dp/B00ENMK1DW/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2R8463PSCKP31&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.45Vzkfa04ADu60rhP3YA8R5oiGZ2H4f6r0OYvav6cahFs1oQ8KMyDLshGqVvmUcbGVaP0a5m7UJZVJ8SHWWh5iASNbjNMZwYi6lk-BSz3KDUtWfzBnA-xjPqPSOOX_htZVhMqzCq5euQkFPfHtA2GE6c6hltgExRk59EEvosVjuXC1zb6M6NQFSw4FkIpKr74l6m5-eocKUP6C_zCJ2oeZZmV3HV4WzSwwZMooz-870.b0NOiL4Ef_AlJjZKiU9xQNCRMmZL-1ALvPOdSG8bV0s&dib_tag=se&keywords=philips%2Bheadphones&qid=1733607127&sprefix=philips%2Bheadphone%2Caps%2C205&sr=8-3&th=1

 

and both of these options will throw any gaming brand headphones out of the water

Tnx for recommendation but meaby I wasn't clear. I will need a mice with my headphones. And I would love them to be over the head. Not and earphones. 

[pask0o0]

9 minutes ago, Tigerleon said:

Mh752 (rebranded, upgraded studio headphones into a headset). That is if you need a mic

Yea I need somthing with mic. Thise ones that you recommend don't look so bad. I will definetly go watch some reviews on them.

[GreenLeaf]

whatever tha crap you want will probably be alright

i found audiophile headphones (especially the open back) to give me an advantage cause of the amazing sound stage and directional audio but whatever

[pask0o0]

13 minutes ago, GreenLeaf said:

whatever tha crap you wand will probably be alright

i found audiophile headphones (especially the open back) to give me an advantage cause of the amazing sound stage and directional audio but whatever

Yea I get what you mean. I just want to find somthing good that will work for me. 

[Cocococo]

Wireless is quite limiting, i guess the Astro A50X is acceptable, but for wired options you've got an amazing range of headphones available, the Rode NTH-100M and FiiO JT1 are vastly superior to any gaming headset you'll find. USB mic + regular closed back headphones is much better than any headset up until Audeze Maxwell prices (these are the best headset on the planet, but they be expensive) 

[GreenLeaf]

Oh yeah i forgot the audeze maxwell exist

they are fucking expensive tho

[Psittac]

as @Cocococo said, wireless really limit's your options.  I second his recommendation of the Rode NTH-100 as well, you can always buy the mic separate later.  However I prefer something like the antlion modmic uni because it has a separate wire for the mic.  It's a common issue with "all in one" designs because sometimes the output bleeds over to the input.  That's one thing that you don't have with a wireless headset is combined wires.  Though wireless has more latency if using BT.

 

Wireless headsets aren't horrible but there are better options.  The wireless is basically everything, wireless transmitter, dac, amp, headphone and mic so it's convenient.  Still you'll get a far superior experience with wired headphones and an attached mic.  I don't exactly know the market in the EU but for about $100 you can get a good headphone and about $50 you can get an antlion modmic uni.  If you bumped that up a bit you could get $150 on headphones and $50 on a uni and 150 appears to be the sweet spot for headphones.

 

I understand that you don't care so much about audio quality, if that's the case just get the same thing you had. But maybe go into a store that sells headphones and has them on display and try them out to "see what you're missing".  Good audio will transfer into games too.  Headphones start having diminished returns on quality but they start to get really good at the $150usd mark.

[pask0o0]

10 hours ago, Cocococo said:

Wireless is quite limiting, i guess the Astro A50X is acceptable, but for wired options you've got an amazing range of headphones available, the Rode NTH-100M and FiiO JT1 are vastly superior to any gaming headset you'll find. USB mic + regular closed back headphones is much better than any headset up until Audeze Maxwell prices (these are the best headset on the planet, but they be expensive) 

Thank for recommendation. One qustion. Can these ones have mic with them? Lik can I plug mic into them or somthing? You know I would love to have mic for discord and all that

[pask0o0]

6 hours ago, Psittac said:

as @Cocococo said, wireless really limit's your options.  I second his recommendation of the Rode NTH-100 as well, you can always buy the mic separate later.  However I prefer something like the antlion modmic uni because it has a separate wire for the mic.  It's a common issue with "all in one" designs because sometimes the output bleeds over to the input.  That's one thing that you don't have with a wireless headset is combined wires.  Though wireless has more latency if using BT.

 

Wireless headsets aren't horrible but there are better options.  The wireless is basically everything, wireless transmitter, dac, amp, headphone and mic so it's convenient.  Still you'll get a far superior experience with wired headphones and an attached mic.  I don't exactly know the market in the EU but for about $100 you can get a good headphone and about $50 you can get an antlion modmic uni.  If you bumped that up a bit you could get $150 on headphones and $50 on a uni and 150 appears to be the sweet spot for headphones.

 

I understand that you don't care so much about audio quality, if that's the case just get the same thing you had. But maybe go into a store that sells headphones and has them on display and try them out to "see what you're missing".  Good audio will transfer into games too.  Headphones start having diminished returns on quality but they start to get really good at the $150usd mark.

I will definetly check out that NTH-100. I am now intresed. I just hope if they are wiered then can plug into 3.5mm port onot my ps5 controller. And I hope they can plug mic in

[Cocococo]

7 hours ago, pask0o0 said:

I will definetly check out that NTH-100. I am now intresed. I just hope if they are wiered then can plug into 3.5mm port onot my ps5 controller. And I hope they can plug mic in

This is why i specifically recommended the "M" model, it comes with a removable boom mic and mic compatible cable (a microphone compatible cable has 3 little plastic rings, most normal headphones have 2) The normal NTH-100 doesn't come with the boom mic or a microphone compatible cable, it's just easier to buy all at once for console use, for your PC i feel that a USB mic is easier to use and better quality, instead of getting a splitter cable to use the NTH-100's boom mic at your desktop as well. Good enough USB mics have gotten very cheap, my Samson Meteor has served me well despite being dropped of my desk a ridiculous number of times

[pask0o0]

10 minutes ago, Cocococo said:

This is why i specifically recommended the "M" model, it comes with a removable boom mic and mic compatible cable (a microphone compatible cable has 3 little plastic rings, most normal headphones have 2) The normal NTH-100 doesn't come with the boom mic or a microphone compatible cable, it's just easier to buy all at once for console use, for your PC i feel that a USB mic is easier to use and better quality, instead of getting a splitter cable to use the NTH-100's boom mic at your desktop as well. Good enough USB mics have gotten very cheap, my Samson Meteor has served me well despite being dropped of my desk a ridiculous number of times

That sounds awsome. Thank you so much for this reccomendation. I even checked some reviews and people are saying they are amazing. I will definetly try them out and if I like them I will buy them. Thank you again