Best standalone headset for $300 max?

[Goku_]

So i recently made a thread asking opinions on a head (Audio technica ATH-AG1's) and everyone was recommending a stand-alone headset with a mod-mic. I think im going to go this route, but i have no idea when it comes to higher grade headphones without mics.. iv only done research on the typical "Gaming headsets" Can anyone recommend me a headset for $300 and below?

[ShadowRunner]

I've heard great stories about ASTRO's

[Comessy]

I've heard great stories about ASTRO's

lol

[Goku_]

I've heard great stories about ASTRO's

Not sure if you are being serious hahah... astros..?

ASTROS?!!?!?!?

[Samfisher]

Sennheiser HD 650

[Goku_]

Sennheiser HD 650

Theyre $450 but thanks for the suggestion $300 is my budget

[Oktyabr]

First you need to figure out if you want open backed or closed back.  Most gamers prefer open backed but they allow more sound to leak in and out than a closed back, which is basically sealed once it's on your head.  I'm pretty sure most, if not all "gaming headsets" (with built in mics) are the closed back design.

[Samfisher]

Theyre $450 but thanks for the suggestion $300 is my budget

 

It's not on Amazon

[BoredErica]

Theyre $450 but thanks for the suggestion $300 is my budget

Do you do used products? Amazon used stuff is pretty good.

[ym1453]

If your fine with open I loved my hd600 and think they are great for gaming it's right now 270 on amazon so you can get them with a moov mic.

If you need closed headphones I'll either recommend the Sony mdr 1r or 1a(depend of what prices you find them at)+ moov mic for warm sound or the audio technica ath msr7 for bright sound+moov mic.

[DWN]

This list is really more under $200. If you are unsure you may not want to drop $300 on a set until you do more research.

 

[Rockingcreeper34]

I would probably recommend the Bose QC25 around ear headphones. The are $299.99 off of Amazon with free shipping. I recently tried them on, and they 1. block out all the sound around you, and 2. are the most comfortable pair of headphones that i have ever tried on.

[ShearMe]

For someone new to good headphones I don't suggest blowing that much money. It can be a trial and error process of finding the frequency response you prefer.

Try out the ATH-AD700X, HD558, or DT990 first. They should retain value if you decide to sell them later on to try something new.