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So my birthday is coming up here fairly soon and I need a break from my slightly uncomfortable "gaming" headset. I want something open, over ear and under $100 US (on Amazon preferably).

 

I'm looking at the Sennheiser HD518s which I've heard in person at *tears of cry* Radioshack and really liked, though I've never owned any high-quality audio equipment. Anything better?

 

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Under $100 USA

Open

Over ear

from Amazon

Not too bass heavy.

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Are those any different than the Superlux HD668s?

 

I would not be able to tell you from experience, however I know that AKG makes very high quality products and I know several people who use the K240's for there high quality listening and love them.

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HD 518 are good. There was a code for Newegg recently that would let you get them for $65, check the hot deals audio sub thread.

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The sennheiser hd518 is cheap on amazon or newegg right now, really good open headphones

 

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HD 518 are good. There was a code for Newegg recently that would let you get them for $65, check the hot deals audio sub thread.

That deal ended sadly.

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Are those any different than the Superlux HD668s?

They are sorta rip-offs from the K240s. I haven't heard their sound yet. But I'm guessing its very similar. But if you're going to get Superluxes, I'd go for the 681 Evos, comes with velour pads and the detachable cable is very easy to replace.

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Get the 518 if you already tried and liked them. No need to speculate on whether or not you'll like comparable products.

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Get the 518 if you already tried and liked them. No need to speculate on whether or not you'll like comparable products.

Just asking if there's some sort of steal out there that sounds any better basically. I still am thinking about the 518s so yeah.

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Apparently there's some hype around that new Phillips one.

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http://www.amazon.com/Philips-SHP9500-Precision-Over-ear-Headphones/dp/B00ENMK1DW

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Looks quite decent, I'll check them out!

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Apparently there's some hype around that new Phillips one.

 

O really? head-fi or reddit?

 

I only link them as an option because they look like a decent option considering Philips is stepping up their game.

 

 

Just asking if there's some sort of steal out there that sounds any better basically. I still am thinking about the 518s so yeah.

 

There's nothing objectively better, but there's a few other good options if you simply want stuff to consider. Pioneer SE-A1000, Takstar HI 2050, audio-technica ATH-AD500X, and the Philips SHP9500 already linked all have their pros and cons which you'd have to weigh for yourself. 

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Hey all who're reading this.

 

I would also like to add - 

I am pretty hard on headphones. For some reason I usually just go through headphones. My current pair is still alive after being dropped and such. If you suggest anything, make sure it's of pretty solid build construction :)

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Hey all who're reading this.

 

I would also like to add - 

I am pretty hard on headphones. For some reason I usually just go through headphones. My current pair is still alive after being dropped and such. If you suggest anything, make sure it's of pretty solid build construction :)

 

Oh, definitely. We don't recommend a product we know is built flimsy. :)

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O really? head-fi or reddit?

 

I only link them as an option because they look like a decent option considering Philips is stepping up their game.

 

Saw someone on Head-Fi selling them and mentioning the hype. I'm tempted to get it to see if it's any good. 

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