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I ended up getting a pair of AKG K240 Studio's I really like them, and got them for like $80 on Amazon.  :D

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I am interested in buying a pair of headphones that I will use for gaming. But, I also want good fidelity for stuff like music and video editing. What would you suggest? I was looking at the AKG K240 MKIIs, but they are a bit pricey...

 

Budget: $100 or less, or maybe a bit more for something especially good.

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I am interested in buying a pair of headphones that I will use for gaming. But, I also want good fidelity for stuff like music and video editing. What would you suggest? I was looking at the AKG K240 MKIIs, but they are a bit pricey...

 

Budget: $100 or less, or maybe a bit more for something especially good.

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I am interested in buying a pair of headphones that I will use for gaming. But, I also want good fidelity for stuff like music and video editing. What would you suggest? I was looking at the AKG K240 MKIIs, but they are a bit pricey...

 

Budget: $100 or less, or maybe a bit more for something especially good.

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Are you looking for headphones or a headset? Curious because the first couple recommendations have been headsets.  ^_^

 

For headphones I use and would recommend the Sennheiser HD558. I find them comfortable with a pretty balanced and clear sound and a good soundstage. Although maybe a little over your budget at $109 at Amazon.

 

The Audio Technica ATH-M40x is $80 on Amazon right now, I haven't owned one myself but I have read good things about it. If I wasn't looking for an open air headphone I was looking at getting one of these. 

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Are you looking for headphones or a headset? Curious because the first couple recommendations have been headsets.  ^_^

 

For headphones I use and would recommend the Sennheiser HD558. I find them comfortable with a pretty balanced and clear sound and a good soundstage. Although maybe a little over your budget at $109 at Amazon.

 

The Audio Technica ATH-M40x is $80 on Amazon right now, I haven't owned one myself but I have read good things about it. If I wasn't looking for an open air headphone I was looking at getting one of these. 

I was looking primarily for headphones, but a headset would be OK. I like the idea of studio monitor headphones. One thing I was wondering about was the difference between studio headphones and gaming headphones, as I don't really know what the difference would be. I currently have a pair of Sennheiser HD 201's, and those hurt my ears after extended wearing. I have used my dad's AKG K240's, and I really like them, but they aren't sold anymore, and the MKII version is $150 on Amazon.

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Well if you can use open back headphones( from your question it seems you can) I would recommend the audio technics ath ad500x.

If you want a closed headphone the m40x is a great balanced option a warmer headphone that will only be slightly above your budget is the Shure srh440+840 pads

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Well if you can use open back headphones( from your question it seems you can) I would recommend the audio technics ath ad500x.

If you want a closed headphone the m40x is a great balanced option a warmer headphone that will only be slightly above your budget is the Shure srh440+840 pads

 

Do you care about open or closed back headphones? If you want or can live with open, Philips SHP9500 are your best bet and you can get them for $50 on Newegg with promo code right now. 

I guess I would prefer closed ear headphones. Just saying.

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I ended up getting a pair of AKG K240 Studio's I really like them, and got them for like $80 on Amazon.  :D

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