Looking for a new gaming headphone.

[Bronese]

Arghh... this is the 3rd time i try to reply. There were two black outs and i lost what i wrote. Sorry but i am too bored to write everything again so you'll get a conclusion.

If your motherboard has a powerful amp, then i would suggest you to go with the DT770 if you can find them for 130/170$ (don't forget to search for used pairs)

If your motherboard's amp is weak, then you'll need a headphones amplifier to power the beyerdynamics.

This will be the biggest difference imo.

wow, 2 blackouts? Damn.

Im using a Gigabyte Z97 Gaming-3, would that be enough?

[Bronese]

Arghh... this is the 3rd time i try to reply. There were two black outs and i lost what i wrote. Sorry but i am too bored to write everything again so you'll get a conclusion.

If your motherboard has a powerful amp, then i would suggest you to go with the DT770 if you can find them for 130/170$ (don't forget to search for used pairs)

If your motherboard's amp is weak, then you'll need a headphones amplifier to power the beyerdynamics.

This will be the biggest difference imo.

wow, 2 blackouts? Damn.

Im using a Gigabyte Z97 Gaming-3, would that be enough?

[theodoro]

wow, 2 blackouts? Damn.

Im using a Gigabyte Z97 Gaming-3, would that be enough?

...And another one... 6 black outs in less than 6 hours. I'm so pissed right now. I'm not sure if i will be able to post this comment in time before another black out. 

Anyway, my anger has nothing to do with you, so i'll stop here

I think you'll have enough power to power the DT770. When you buy a headset, you pay a 50-100$ price premium, so while the sennheiser Zero/One might be great, i believe you can save some money if you get a separate microphone. Sennheiser has reasonable prices for their headsets in general, but i still believe you can do better with a pair of headphones. 

I will still vote for the DT770, but keep in mind that if you have medium-large or large ears, the sennheiser might be more comfortable. If you have medium → small ears, then the DT770 will be like pillows.

EDIT: Also, the beyerdynamic DT770 have a more agressive sound than the sennheiser, which are more laid back. (keep in mind, i've never heard these headsets, but i've seen comparisons and reviews)

I personally love the sound signature of the DT770 (and 990) for gaming, but that's just my preference. Some people find them too bright or too boomy, but for gaming i find them awesome and when i game i always wear my DT990s, instead of any other headphone. 

[Bronese]

...And another one... 6 black outs in less than 6 hours. I'm so pissed right now. I'm not sure if i will be able to post this comment in time before another black out.

Anyway, my anger has nothing to do with you, so i'll stop here

I think you'll have enough power to power the DT770. When you buy a headset, you pay a 50-100$ price premium, so while the sennheiser Zero/One might be great, i believe you can save some money if you get a separate microphone. Sennheiser has reasonable prices for their headsets in general, but i still believe you can do better with a pair of headphones.

I will still vote for the DT770, but keep in mind that if you have medium-large or large ears, the sennheiser might be more comfortable. If you have medium → small ears, then the DT770 will be like pillows.

thank you for all the help, i do not need a microphone as i plan to get an external mic sooner or later, as i said, thank you for all the help and you can fly away captain...

[theodoro]

thank you for all the help, i do not need a microphone as i plan to get an external mic sooner or later, as i said, thank you for all the help and you can fly away captain...

Anytime man. I hope i helped

Let me know when you get any of those headphones and if you actually like them

[NannerBeans]

I don't like any of the ones you listed. The Beyer dt770 is good and also the dt990. I like the AKG K612 in that range. Also modded fostex of you can get them in your price range are my favorites.

[xtroria]

It's very hard to go wrong with HD558 + mod mic, so that's what I'd recommend

[Bronese]

It's very hard to go wrong with HD558 + mod mic, so that's what I'd recommend

But is it an open ear headphone?

[xtroria]

But is it an open ear headphone?

Yes it is

[Bronese]

Yes it is

awwww, im looking for a closed ear one...

[dustySoda]

I'm more towards the Custom Ones. Generally because with the Sennheisers, you're paying more for the "GAMING" label and style.

 

You can buy the 598s for $147 and amazon(http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-598-Over-Ear-Headphones/dp/B0042A8CW2/ref=sr_1_2?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1423762446&sr=1-2&keywords=sennheiser) and slap a modmic on it. Boom. $200 and similar, if not, better sound.

 

Same thing with AKG Q 701s $182.95(http://www.amazon.com/AKG-Signature-Reference-Class-Premium-Headphones/dp/B004444OFK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1423762461&sr=8-2&keywords=akg) slap a mod mic.

 

 

EDIT:

 

awwww, im looking for a closed ear one...

 

Oh dang. Shure srh440s or srh840s are closed back. Nice build quality and even sound.

[ShearMe]

Oh dang. Shure srh440s or srh840s are closed back. Nice build quality and even sound.

FYI, 440 + 840 pads = 840 for less