Sound Card help for a NOOB please

[sc1997]

Hey, I was planning to get an Essence STX because I've seen only good reviews for it.

 I now need to know which headphones to get.... Closed vs Open, which to chose? Budget of arround 200+, maybe can strech more (like 350 tops) if it is realy worth it. Now, I don't really care for headsets as I have another mic, so a set of headphones would be nice. 

I have seen the 7H, HD555, 595 and 598 but can't find the difference. Any (other) suggestions?

Thanks in advance!

[sabot]

I have a pair of audio technica ath m50 and they retail for 200 but I got mine on amazon for 110. I think they are very good. Closed vs open, closed means you can not hear anyone sneaking up on you, but is nice on a plane or lan party where outside noise is annoying. Open means you can hear everything around you, and people near you can hear what you are listening to. Closed vs open is all preference, I would try them out to see which you like best.

[t0wer]

really wouldn't touch the STX, just seems overpriced when you can get a fiio e10 and get a external volume control, no drivers to futz with, and it's easily portable/transportable.

 

The headphone depends on your use.

Are you Gaming, recording or listening to music or movies?

[ShearMe]

Open headphones usually provide a larger sound stage because there's less reflection of sound off the internals of the headphones. That said, if you prefer closed headphones for more isolation, it isn't a big deal.

AKG, Beyerdynamic, and the Sennheiser's you already mentioned are all good headphones for the money you're willing to spend. The more money you can spend will obviously get you "better" headphones, but just pick a budget you're happy with; you can always upgrade in the future if you want. :)

[sc1997]

really wouldn't touch the STX, just seems overpriced when you can get a fiio e10 and get a external volume control, no drivers to futz with, and it's easily portable/transportable.

 

The headphone depends on your use.

Are you Gaming, recording or listening to music or movies?

I was looking for an all-arround good set. Mainly gaiming and watching YouTube videos of "Yours Truly" ;)

[t0wer]

I loved my hd595's, they are not the strongest headphone, so be reasonably gentle with them and they should last.

akg k701 would be good if you plan to buy a nice big powerful desktop amp.

akg k550 or shure srh840 if you're ok with a closed set.