Headphone Recommendations

[TechLabs]

Hey guys, I thought you might help me out with getting a new pair headset. I currently have Razer Kraken and it is in a pretty bad condition, I want a new pair that sound amazing. I will be using the headset for music, gaming and video editing, I don't need a headset with microphone, because I have a dedicated microphone setup.  My budget is between $100-$300 Canadian Rupees. I am willing to spend more if it is worth it.

[Laputacake]

Canadian rupee? I'm not sure if your budget fits a pair of Superluxe 668bs or some Sennheiser 598s

[TechLabs]

Just now, Laputacake said:

Canadian rupee? I'm not sure if your budget fits a pair of Superluxe 668bs or some Sennheiser 598s

Its a joke, cause our CAD dollar is shit compared to USD. 

[TechLabs]

3 minutes ago, Laputacake said:

Canadian rupee? I'm not sure if your budget fits a pair of Superluxe 668bs or some Sennheiser 598s

Sennheiser 598 is $305.97 while the Superluxe 668bs is $60

[TheAlmightyChalupa]

I can personally vouch for the excellent quality of the Senheiser 598's. Would definitely recommend.

[StevenSensei]

Whoops...posted to the wrong thread. Please ignore. *DOH!*

Edited March 10, 2016 by Papakuma

[RevyOcelot]

Take a look at the recommendation board. The Sennheiser HD558 seems like a good choice, it's a bit worse than the 598 but will be in your price range. By the way it's called a headphone not a headset when there's no mic .

[Dackzy]

1 hour ago, Intr1nsik said:

Take a look at the recommendation board. The Sennheiser HD558 seems like a good choice, it's a bit worse than the 598 but will be in your price range. By the way it's called a headphone not a headset when there's no mic .

You do know that you can EQ the HD 558 so they sound like the HD 598 right? 

[TechLabs]

2 minutes ago, Dackzy said:

You do know that you can EQ the HD 558 so they sound like the HD 598 right? 

Is open or closed design headphone is better for gaming and listen to Electro and Deep House? 

[Dackzy]

Just now, TechLabs said:

Is open or closed design headphone is better for gaming and listen to Electro and Deep House? 

Open= bigger soundstage, more 3D like sound.

Closed= small soundstage.

A big soundstage is really good for gaming, so open are the best for gaming, but you will be able to hear everything that goes on around you in real life.

 

[Unhelpful]

21 minutes ago, Dackzy said:

You do know that you can EQ the HD 558 so they sound like the HD 598 right? 

You don't even have to do that... They sound damn-near identical out of the box.

[Dackzy]

Just now, JoeyDM said:

You don't even have to do that... They sound damn-near identical out of the box.

Yeah  

[TechLabs]

8 hours ago, Dackzy said:

Open= bigger soundstage, more 3D like sound.

Closed= small soundstage.

A big soundstage is really good for gaming, so open are the best for gaming, but you will be able to hear everything that goes on around you in real life.

 

What is a good soundstage headphone for me? For my needs.

[sobe]

If you don't mind open, why not take a look at the Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro. The 990's are a personal favorite of mine.

[Darkseth]

Beyerdynamic DT 990 are nice. or DT 770, if closed (of a bit better: Beyerdynamic Custom Studio).

 

But keep in Mind... The Kraken is one of the Bassiest bassmonsters i've ever put on my head (besides the sony XB series).

However... The Bassquality is one of the worst i've ever seen.

 

No matter which headphone you chose, you should get a good bunch LESS bass. But the Quality of it will be a whole different Dimension.

So it might sound "boring" at first. But give your ears a few days to get used to it.

 

One Advantage of Beyerdynamic headphones: They are build like Tanks. seriously. They are SO difficult to break. And you can get almost every single part of the Headphone in Beyerdynamic's spare-part sale. And the Prices are very Fair.

[Dackzy]

6 hours ago, TechLabs said:

What is a good soundstage headphone for me? For my needs.

The Ad500x/ad700x and k612pro are really good for pinpointing where the sounds are coming from.