Headphone recommendation for big head

[phantasml]

So I'm thinking of getting a headphone to replace my old 2.1 speakers. Any recommendation for a comfortable headphone for gaming? My head is rather big (tried few headphones in the past and always couldn't find one that is big enough so ended up not using them :(). If possible not so expensive as well ($100+).

Thanks!

[Guest]

I'd go down to your local electronics store and find something you like - headphones are nearly completely personal taste. Sennheiser HD series are usually pretty accommodating to a larger head, have a comfy fit and sound reasonable.

[911^NEmeSis]

I got the Siberia V2 some time ago and it feels great. Quite light and you don't need to adjust the size as it does so by itself when you wear it. Sennheiser probably have the best quality ones though, yet they will cost a lot more.

[Skittles]

My friend recently broke his headset and I've been helping him look around for a replacement. I seem to see the Creative Aurvana Live and the ATH-AD700 recommended more than anything else in the ~$100 or less price range. I don't have any experience with either of these or know how they would fit a bigger head but they seem worth taking a look at from all the recommendations on OCN and Head-Fi.

[Dave :)]

Audio Technica AD700 are a really nice and comfortable headphone, they have a similar elastic head band, so should be able to fit around any head size. :) They are also, at this time, under $100. ;)

[xaeleep]

The Corsair Vengeance 1500 is a solid one, and it's around 90 USD.

[Ghost]

Logitech G35 are great.

[1337_SP33K]

Audio Technica AD700 are a really nice and comfortable headphone' date=' they have a similar elastic head band, so should be able to fit around any head size. :) They are also, at this time, under $100. ;)[/quote']

Id definitely recommend these. (Open slightly bassy headphones)

However I can say buy this and buy that, but here I will arm you with the knowledge to make your own decisions or help make decisions.

1) Open or Closed? (Open headphones sounds more natural, but everyone in the room can hear you)

2) Amping (Will these headphones require an amp? This is measured in Ohms. Anything over around 150 ohms will require a dedicated amp)

3) Mic (If it has a mic the audio quality is more often than not bad)

4) Sound Signature (There is not a "best" headphone. Every headphone excels at different types of music e.g. bassy, precise etc.)

5) Companies (These companies make good headphones Razer and Corsair etc. do not. Good companies include Audio-Technica, Beyerdynamic, Senheisser, AKG, Grados and couple others I cant think of right now)

6) DO NOT ever buy headphones with surround sound with multiple speakers in each ear cup (Its all lies!)

[Emil]

Audio Technica AD700 are a really nice and comfortable headphone' date=' they have a similar elastic head band, so should be able to fit around any head size. :) They are also, at this time, under $100. ;)[/quote'] Id definitely recommend these. (Open slightly bassy headphones) However I can say buy this and buy that, but here I will arm you with the knowledge to make your own decisions or help make decisions. 1) Open or Closed? (Open headphones sounds more natural, but everyone in the room can hear you) 2) Amping (Will these headphones require an amp? This is measured in Ohms. Anything over around 150 ohms will require a dedicated amp) 3) Mic (If it has a mic the audio quality is more often than not bad) 4) Sound Signature (There is not a "best" headphone. Every headphone excels at different types of music e.g. bassy, precise etc.) 5) Companies (These companies make good headphones Razer and Corsair etc. do not. Good companies include Audio-Technica, Beyerdynamic, Senheisser, AKG, Grados and couple others I cant think of right now) 6) DO NOT ever buy headphones with surround sound with multiple speakers in each ear cup (Its all lies!)

I could not say this any better, other than maybe if you game much go for a nice pair of headphones and an external microphone like one of the Snowball mic's.