Are bass heavy headphones bad for gaming?

[PCNOOB123]

I am currently in the market for a new pair of headphones. I listen to allot of bass and was wondering if it also makes a difference for PC gaming

PS. My budget is 150$CAD so also leave suggestions for headphones

[Lays]

Things like explosions may over-power other aspects of the game.

 

It sort of depends on the headphone + the game though.

[gazabi]

I am currently in the market for a new pair of headphones. I listen to allot of bass and was wondering if it also makes a difference for PC gaming

PS. My budget is 150$CAD so also leave suggestions for headphones

I don't believe it matters, a good sound stage and tolerable sound reproduction is what your looking for. 

 

The hyper x cloud 2 are a good pair of gaming headsets.

[Mapsle]

Footsteps can be harder to hear, but if you wanna have big explosions go for it. I still prefer open headphones for gaming, as the bigger soundstage makes it easier to pinpoint sounds/enemies.

[Aytex]

surroud sond best for gaming

[Arty]

surroud sond best for gaming

[Fluffinator]

I don't believe it matters, a good sound stage and tolerable sound reproduction is what your looking for. 

 

The hyper x cloud 2 are a good pair of gaming headsets.

that's a headset not headphones.

Also they work great for gaming, if they are high quality.

[gazabi]

that's a headset not headphones.

Also they work great for gaming, if they are high quality.

I assumed that he'll need a mic if he gamed with them.

[PCNOOB123]

I assumed that he'll need a mic if he gamed with them.

I will be getting a mod mic. And can I get some suggestions for headphones in the price I wrote in the op, seriously need help:)

[rkcmd]

I am currently in the market for a new pair of headphones. I listen to allot of bass and was wondering if it also makes a difference for PC gaming

PS. My budget is 150$CAD so also leave suggestions for headphones

for the price, as gaming headsets go, Hyper x cloud 2 would be your best bet. They're really comfortable, like wearing a cloud.

What I did though was I got a pair of ATH-M40x (99$ at amazon). They're good flat response headphones. Then I bought a pair of memory foam earpads, and a xonar DGX 5.1 sound card. Then you can setup your range to your heart's desire.

[Fluffinator]

I will be getting a mod mic. And can I get some suggestions for headphones in the price I wrote in the op, seriously need help:)

AKG K240 if you want something open, or ATH-M30x-40x if you want closed. (don't know if you can find the 40x's at 150 cad)

for the price, as gaming headsets go, Hyper x cloud 2 would be your best bet. They're really comfortable, like wearing a cloud.

What I did though was I got a pair of ATH-M40x (99$ at amazon). They're good flat response headphones. Then I bought a pair of memory foam earpads, and a xonar DGX 5.1 sound card. Then you can setup your range to your heart's desire.

You should probably at least read the posts he said he has a mod mic.. also that's a horrible combo and he wants bass. Sound cards won't do anything for you in terms of sound quality on those.

[rkcmd]

AKG K240 if you want something open, or ATH-M30x if you want closed.

You should probably at least read the posts he said he has a mod mic.. also that's a horrible combo and he wants bass. Sound cards won't do anything for you in terms of sound quality on those.

To OP. 

He is the man when it comes to music. You should listen to him. Or better yet, everyone should. Unless everyone wants to get shot down when you give a suggestion. Just saying.

[Munalos]

I don't know if alot of people use gamescom headsets but.. I have a gamescom 780 I bought over a year ago and the sound quality has been very good. I think they're 70 or 80$ now, I'm not sure. The mic on it is decent aswell. Look up some reviews on it, you might like it.

[Fluffinator]

To OP. 

He is the man when it comes to music. You should listen to him. Or better yet, everyone should. Unless everyone wants to get shot down when you give a suggestion. Just saying.

I wasn't trying to be insulting just saying you shouldn't buy a sound card with that.

[rkcmd]

I wasn't trying to be insulting just saying you shouldn't buy a sound card with that.

"You should probably at least read the posts; also that's a horrible combo" is not equal to " just saying you shouldn't buy a sound card with that."... unless I've been asleep for the past couple of years and etiquette has drastically changed... But what do I know.

 

Anyway, yeah, at $150, there's a lot of options for you, OP. That's actually quite a lot for a non audiophile.

[gazabi]

I will be getting a mod mic. And can I get some suggestions for headphones in the price I wrote in the op, seriously need help:)

The ath AD700X is quite good. It has great sound reproduction, no overkill bass and an amazing soundstage (great positional accuracy-great for gamers).

The list price is 189 but resellers are selling as low as 140 with free shipping.

 

http://www.amazon.ca/Audio-Technica-ATH-AD700X-Audiophile-Open-Air-Headphones/dp/B009S332TQ

[PCNOOB123]

Thanks everybody, idk why the m50x's are so appealing when the m40x's have way better value.

[Agent181]

I want dat

[Fluffinator]

You-- how high are you?

 

You classed the Hyper X Cloud as "not headphones but a headset" to which I proposed that because the mic is detachable and the designs aren't drastically different, the distinction between the two doesn't mean much. Then you have some odd post about not saying anything at all. The two terms aren't mutually exclusive as a headset includes a pair of headphones and a mic. The analogy of squares and rectangles comes to mind.

 

I just don't- what the hell.

So if I want something to listen to music, and already have a mic and don't want a mic. Why in the world would I buy a headset. Your one of those guys that see's a thread and instantly says "Clouds"! Without reading into the post, the OP wants a nice pair of headphones, not a headset. Is that too hard to understand?

[creatip123]

You-- how high are you?

 

You classed the Hyper X Cloud as "not headphones but a headset" to which I proposed that because the mic is detachable and the designs aren't drastically different, the distinction between the two doesn't mean much. Then you have some odd post about not saying anything at all. The two terms aren't mutually exclusive as a headset includes a pair of headphones and a mic. The analogy of squares and rectangles comes to mind.

 

I just don't- what the hell.

 

It is what it is. Back to the definition, headset = headphone + integrated mic, and that's that. CloudX is a headset, because it's designed with a mic that can be plugged in (thus becomes integrated), and that's that. If one day Sennheiser decided to put a mic on their HD800, then the HD800 becomes a headset. If one day Audeze decided to put a mic on their 2 grand LCD-3, then it's the same thing, LCD-3 becomes a 2 grand (maybe more) headset. The difference is in the design, shape, and function. Nobody said anything about sound quality. There are top of the line headsets in the market that I bet sounds quite good, namely sennheiser 'game' series, audio technica, and others. 

[SSL]

You-- how high are you?

 

You classed the Hyper X Cloud as "not headphones but a headset" to which I proposed that because the mic is detachable and the designs aren't drastically different, the distinction between the two doesn't mean much. Then you have some odd post about not saying anything at all. The two terms aren't mutually exclusive as a headset includes a pair of headphones and a mic. The analogy of squares and rectangles comes to mind.

 

I just don't- what the hell.

 

Techncally, as I was learning in Object Oriented Design this quarter, a sqare has the behavior of a rectangle but is not a rectangle. By extension, a headset has the behavior of a headphone but is not a headphone.

 

QED.

[EvilNugget]

I think you need to learn the difference between a headset and headphones..

Headset = Mic and Headphones

Headphones = Headphones

[Fluffinator]

You can buy it and not use the mic and it will function as headphones. A better criticism is that the headset is not near the price point the OP wants. The topic post didn't have any indication that the OP had a separate mic until he specified later in the thread, and the OP not only mentioned music but also stated use for gaming, which in some games it can be useful to have a mic. I was pointing out that the defined division of headset (headphones + mic) and headphones is strange and not important.

 

Anyways, maybe @TheProfosist can help with the headphone department.

I think your missing the point here, why would I get an inferior headset and pay for the mic when I can get something much better? I wouldn't want to buy a headset just to remove the mic.

[Lewellyn]

It is what it is. Back to the definition, headset = headphone + integrated mic, and that's that. CloudX is a headset, because it's designed with a mic that can be plugged in (thus becomes integrated), and that's that. If one day Sennheiser decided to put a mic on their HD800, then the HD800 becomes a headset. If one day Audeze decided to put a mic on their 2 grand LCD-3, then it's the same thing, LCD-3 becomes a 2 grand (maybe more) headset. The difference is in the design, shape, and function. Nobody said anything about sound quality. There are top of the line headsets in the market that I bet sounds quite good, namely sennheiser 'game' series, audio technica, and others. 

 

Yes, I just don't understand what the difference becomes or how it is at all relevant when the mic is completely detachable. I derailed the thread, sorry OP.

[creatip123]

You can buy it and not use the mic and it will function as headphones. A better criticism is that the headset is not near the price point the OP wants. The topic post didn't have any indication that the OP had a separate mic until he specified later in the thread, and the OP not only mentioned music but also stated use for gaming, which in some games it can be useful to have a mic. I was pointing out that the defined division of headset (headphones + mic) and headphones is strange and not important.

 

Anyways, maybe @TheProfosist can help with the headphone department.

 

What he was saying is, the mic will become redundant purchase (yes although it comes in the same package, you still paid for it), if it's not needed.

 

It's something like this:

 

- $75 headset = headphone $$ + mic $$

- $75 headphone = all the price goes to the headphone, without paying for any mics

 

Now if the mic is not needed in the first place, won't it better to get a $75 headphone compared to a $75 headset?