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Hey, looking at getting some new quality headphones. I listen to all types of music and do game a fair bit, also have a mic so no need to worry about that. My budget is preferably < $200USD. Cheers

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I would recommend the G4me Zero's but they are 199.00 USD.

However, I think they are worth.

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I would recommend the G4me Zero's but they are 199.00 USD.

However, I think they are worth.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KNPYAEY/ref=twister_B00OZP5QVY?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

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I'll start with the Audio-Technica AD700X or AD900X. I recently got the ADG1 (a very similar headset) and oh my god it sounds good.

AD700X: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009S332TQ?keywords=AD900X&qid=1445845320&ref_=sr_1_2&sr=8-2

AD900X: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009S331VU?keywords=AD900X&qid=1445845320&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

 

(there are also the closed-back (better isolation, but can warm the ears) versions the A700X and A900X)

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Hey, looking at getting some new quality headphones. I listen to all types of music and do game a fair bit, also have a mic so no need to worry about that. My budget is preferably < $200USD. Cheers

Sennheiser HD558 or HD 598

I have the HD558's and they are pretty damn good, they sound better than the audio technica m50x and are very comfortable.

 

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Sennheiser HD558 or HD 598

I have the HD558's and they are pretty damn good, they sound better than the audio technica m50x and are very comfortable.

 

ive tried both the 50x trumps them imo

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Why not a DT770? Just don't mind the impedance as it is NOT the determining factor of how hard a headphone is to drive.
 

 

ive tried both the 50x trumps them imo

 

I don't think you've tried other headphones, let alone the M40X.

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Why not a DT770? Just don't mind the impedance as it is NOT the determining factor of how hard a headphone is to drive.

 

 
 

I don't think you've tried other headphones, let alone the M40X.

if you possible read the message i quoted youd understand i was talking about the hd 598's

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if you possible read the message i quoted youd understand i was talking about the hd 598's

Saying the M50X is better with no other details like lows, mids, and highs gives me that impression that you haven't tried other headphones other than those three.

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Saying the M50X is better with no other details like lows, mids, and highs gives me that impression that you haven't tried other headphones other than those three.

i said imo. firstly logicaly it means I think they sound better for me and my taste

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i said imo. firstly logicaly it means I think they sound better for me and my taste

Saying its sounds better because its more suited to you and your taste is an invalid statement on saying why the M50X is better. Maybe if you said "I prefer the M50X over the 558 and the 598" then that would've been more acceptable.

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ive tried both the 50x trumps them imo

However that is not the popular opinion.

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Hey, looking at getting some new quality headphones. I listen to all types of music and do game a fair bit, also have a mic so no need to worry about that. My budget is preferably < $200USD. Cheers

I have the Grado SR80e, and enjoy them quiet a bit. They are my first (and only) pair of open backed headphones, and I really like them.

They are very light on the head.

And many people like to mod them.

 

The headband sorta knaws into my head after a while though.

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Saying its sounds better because its more suited to you and your taste is an invalid statement on saying why the M50X is better. Maybe if you said "I prefer the M50X over the 558 and the 598" then that would've been more acceptable.

he did say "in my opinion"

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he did say "in my opinion"

Opinions that lack concrete statements and are just given as vague of an answer as "sound better for me and my taste" makes the opinion so grey and vague. If he can't tell what he likes about it, like its mids or low end, then I consider it as an invalid statement. I don't even know his taste, and maybe neither 1-99% of the Linus Tech Tips users do.

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OP: If you don't need closed headphones for isolation, there are many options.

 

Beyerdynamic DT990 if you want bass, those are often found around 200 dollars. 

 

Sennheiser HD558, or 598 if you want decent bass, and the usual Sennheiser sound, what they call "veiled", and I call not very detailed or dark, but quite pleasant. 

 

AKG Q701 are on for 180 right now, great offer. Sort of light on bass, but amazing mids and highs. 

 

Pioneer SE-A1000 if you want something that sounds A LOT like Sennheisers, but cost a LOT less. Great value. Extremely long cable. Sorta weird comfort but it's alright. very good for 60 bucks. 

 

Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X are very very good for gaming, a very wide soundstage. Not a lot of bass, great mids and highs. Supposedly very comfortable but I haven't been able to try them for myself. 

 

I would advise you to get some of these open headphones as open headphones are usually better for gaming with wider soundstage, 

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AKG k612pro (open back)

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Opinions that lack concrete statements and are just given as vague of an answer as "sound better for me and my taste" makes the opinion so grey and vague. If he can't tell what he likes about it, like its mids or low end, then I consider it as an invalid statement. I don't even know his taste, and maybe neither 1-99% of the Linus Tech Tips users do.

 

But saying that something is my opinion means that I'm not accountable for any lack of logic or justification in what I say.

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But saying that something is my opinion means that I'm not accountable for any lack of logic or justification in what I say.

I was expecting "My opinion is valid cuz NANOMACHINES, SON!"

Yeah... I think I played MGR a bit too much.

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I'd suggest you to look for used K7xx or HD600

Used k7xx will be the same price as new ones. I sold mine for 205$, new they are 200. But they are not available often, so there is that.

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Cheers for the ideas, will have a look into them all. They all look pretty sweet  IMO  :D. Did have my eyes on the DT990 Pro's before i started this thread, any thoughts on those?

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I'd recommend the 990's, but I am biased towards Beyerdynamic's DT line of product. I use the DT990 Premiums as my daily drivers for games/casual listening when on the computer with the occasional swapping for Mrspeakers AD.

 

They are what I'd call a "fun" headphone with sharp highs and punchy bass down low.

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