Earbuds/In-ear headphones

[SpaceVampy]

Hey guys, I wanted use the search function first, but god dammit, I can't find it.  :wacko:

 

I'm using a Steelseries 9H and I personally love the sound quality of it. My problem is that the pain on the top of my skull is just unbearable after like 3-4 hours of wearing them. I even tried some other headsets that are praised for their comfort. Now the only way to go is in-ear headphones, or some ridiculousy lightweight-awesome-cushioned headphones. Man, I just want to play some online games with friends without having to move my headphone all over my head, up to the point where the whole top of my skull hurts.

I can't imagine there being some really good in-ear headphones with the sound quality of some big headphones, but I don't know anything about this stuff, so please help me out.

[tom_mack98]

I was going to do the same as you, however opted against it. But Razer have their Hammerhead and Hammerhead Pro's http://www.razerzone.com/gb-en/gaming-audio/razer-hammerhead-proMight be what youre looking for.

[SpaceVampy]

Heard about those, but I just need somebody who has a nice pair of in-ear headphones to tell me if the sound quality can even get as good as some normal headphones. After the clear sound of my Steelseries 9H, I can't go back to worse sound quality. My iPhone headphones for example are in the trash since I'm using the 9H. 

[ym1453]

Well in ear headphones can do amazing things and in some areas outperform over ears in any price point.

You didn't have budget so I'll guess under 200 so I recommend the Rha t10i they are absolutely amazing I tried them for long sessions and they are just amazing.

For 100 the shure se215 will be my recommandation.

[ShearMe]

ATH-AD500X are pretty light on the head, I'd be surprised if anyone found them uncomfortable.

[BrinkGG]

What price range are you looking at? 

[Wind]

Well in ear headphones can do amazing things and in some areas outperform over ears in any price point.

You didn't have budget so I'll guess under 200 so I recommend the Rha t10i they are absolutely amazing I tried them for long sessions and they are just amazing.

For 100 the shure se215 will be my recommandation.

Sorry wrong question there.

[SpaceVampy]

What price range are you looking at? 

 

I will have to buy a sound card and a microphone with the in-ear headphones (I'd appreciate some advice there too). So I'd say max 80€/$ for for the in-ear hedphones. As a soundcard/amp I'd take the Fiio E10, heard it getting recommended everywhere. Idk about the mic yet, since some of them are pretty expensive, and idk how cheap ones (under 50€/$) perform.

 

Well in ear headphones can do amazing things and in some areas outperform over ears in any price point.

You didn't have budget so I'll guess under 200 so I recommend the Rha t10i they are absolutely amazing I tried them for long sessions and they are just amazing.

For 100 the shure se215 will be my recommandation.

 

That's good to hear, I always thought in-ear headphones are overall worse than over ears. The ones you mentioned are pretty expensive, but thank you, I'll consider buying them if cheaper ones aren't as good. I should have mentioned a price range (didn't really think about in-ears being that expensive), I'm willing to pay up to 80€/$, but if you say I'll be much better off with the ones you mentioned, I'll probably get them. Thank you again for your help!

 

Edit: Holy crap I was looking for some reviews of the RHA t10i, thats what I call a premium product! I might get one of them because of the 3 years warranty alone.

[ym1453]

Well there are some cheaper options out there that I'm just not experienced with but unless you onboard I s really bad you don't need a sound card.

I would recommend however saving a little bit more for the shures at 100$