Headphones vs Speakers

[jramiroz98]

So i dont know which way to go, i would like to listen music and games with the quality and privacy of some headphones which i can use for editing , listening music on the go, and doing homework , but i would also like to share my music in some ocasions like those unforgettable moments when you hangout with your friends and family, or while watching a movie.

what would you recommend me , a nice pair of sennheiser  momentum or a bose soundlink mini?

(i already own v moda crossfade lp headphones, they sound really great but are very uncomfortable for long periods of time like editing. And i really like the looks of the sennheiser.)

[megaant4]

If you get the Sennheisers, you could always just pick a a cheap set of speakers until you can afford some good one. Here are some cheap, alright ones from Logitech 

http://www.logitech.com/en-au/speakers-audio/home-pc-speakers

[Satlen]

Headphones by far. I wouldn't get the momentums though unless you are planning to use them outside of your home.

 

I would check out some of these 

http://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynamic-770-PRO-250-ohms/dp/B0006NL5SM

http://www.amazon.com/AKG-Signature-Reference-Class-Premium-Headphones/dp/B004444OFK

http://amzn.com/B004FEEY9A

[GrimNeo]

Why not both?

[jramiroz98]

Why not both?

because i dont  have money for both

[weez]

because i dont  have money for both

 

There is always money for both. You just have to get lesser items. So I'm assuming your budget is around $200(Im assuming that based off the headphones and speakers you mentioned)? I have a "nice" pair of headphones but in all honesty I use my speakers more often. Here is what I recommend

 

Speaker setup:

Micca MB42 $50-$60

Lepai LP-2020A+ $25

$10-$15 for cables

 

Headphones:

At that price point I would recommend Creative Aurvana Live! Headphones. But theres so many to chose from at under $100. Do some research and you'll find something you'll like.

 

You'll be a lot happier if you get both. Speakers and way more comfortable than headphones and more convenient when others need to listen too. And the headphones offer a nice sound quality boost for when you dont mind wearing the headphones

[Blade of Grass]

Moved to Audio.

[kuhchuk]

My recommendation is get a fairly nice pair of headphones and get lower end speakers for now.  You'll get much better sound quality per dollar with headphones (unless you buy some of the snake oil brands such as Beats, Monster, Skullcandy).  For ~$100 USD you can pick up a pair of Sennheiser HD 558's which sound amazing and are the most comfortable pair of headphones I've ever used (my personal favorite atm).  You can use the other $100 for a pair of decent-ish speakers until you get the upgrade-itis.

 

Oh, and those 558's are on sale for $105 new on amazon right now.  I think they're a steal at that price, but your mileage may vary.

[Kc7vwc]

Get a nice pair of headphones, then get a cheap cd/radio boom box with an aux-in port. Most stereos seem to have better speakers than "desktop" systems for the same price.

[ShearMe]

Why not both?

 

[creatip123]

They're different things. If you need both, then get both.

 

I got a brand new PC tower, so what should I get, a keyboard or a mouse?

[ShearMe]

They're different things. If you need both, then get both.

 

I got a brand new PC tower, so what should I get, a keyboard or a mouse?

 

You can operate a PC without a mouse, you can't without a keyboard.

[creatip123]

You can operate a PC without a mouse, you can't without a keyboard.

 

Heh, try playing FPS without a mouse and/or a keyboard....

[ShearMe]

Heh, try playing FPS without a mouse and/or a keyboard....

 

Computers can do more than just play games....

...there's plenty of porn to watch too!

[zGif-]

If you were to buy a gaming headset or just something to listen with in general the http://tinyurl.com/LogitechOverTheEarwould be nice to use, it's what I've got and they've lasted for a couple of years. 

I don't use speakers so I can't help you with that, sorry!