Wired? Wireless?

[Cataclyst]

Hi guys! Cataclyst here! i was planning to buy a new Headset because my current one (SteelSeries H Wireless) is starting to fall apart (e.g. the plastic covering the mic split in half, battery having problems, earfoam is starting to wear) so I was thinking of replacing it already. Currently, I am thinking about getting a Wired or Wireless solution(again). I like the Wireless Solution because it lets me hear my team mates when playing games or just keep talking to my friends even if I go and drink water or cook food. But I am willing to try the Wired solution if it gives more advantages and sound 10xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx better haha.

 

So currently, for the Wired solution, i was thinking of getting the K7XX Massdrop Red or the AKG 553 pro and then getting a Antlion Mod Mic.(Advise between the two headphones is much appreciated)

 

for the wireless...uhh, i dunno, another H wireless?( Siberia 800s now) or the Logitech one?

 

So my budget would be $450 in total(shipping included and all  )

 

Thanks in advance everyone!  

[GreezyJeezy]

wired is the way to go, don't have to worry about batteries or having it die from not charging it

[Enderman]

wired

[Charcoal_]

Wired.

[Moonzy]

wireless (just to break the combo)

 

and also, depends on you, if you think wireless is worth it then go for it

it does require you to charge it and what not but if talking to your friends while cooking is awesome then go for it (not sure if the signal can go thru walls but yea)

[Dackzy]

Wired for the higher sound quality.

[DrM]

wired

[Cataclyst]

Seems like everyone is just commenting Wired based on the topic header haha, i was actually looking forward for an in-depth discussion.

 

I like Wireless because: 1. Doesn't have any wires 2. Being able to stay connected with friends on skype even while moving around the house(Condo)

 

So i was hoping someone would actually say something about Wired solutions, like their Pros so I could decide on Wired or Wireless and if ever Wired. What's better AKG 553 Pro or the K7XX Red of massdrops

 

12 minutes ago, GreezyJeezy said:

wired is the way to go, don't have to worry about batteries or having it die from not charging it

About this, the H Wireless comes with 2 battery packs...so i just do a hotswap whenever it dies so its not really an issue

 

9 minutes ago, Moonzy said:

wireless (just to break the combo)

 

and also, depends on you, if you think wireless is worth it then go for it

it does require you to charge it and what not but if talking to your friends while cooking is awesome then go for it (not sure if the signal can go thru walls but yea)

Yeah, it can cuz i just live in a condominium therefore the kitchen and the room isn't too far apart really.

[GreezyJeezy]

4 minutes ago, Cataclyst said:

Seems like everyone is just commenting Wired based on the topic header haha, i was actually looking forward for an in-depth discussion.

 

I like Wireless because: 1. Doesn't have any wires 2. Being able to stay connected with friends on skype even while moving around the house(Condo)

 

So i was hoping someone would actually say something about Wired solutions, like their Pros so I could decide on Wired or Wireless and if ever Wired. What's better AKG 553 Pro or the K7XX Red of massdrops

 

About this, the H Wireless comes with 2 battery packs...so i just do a hotswap whenever it dies so its not really an issue

 

Yeah, it can cuz i just live in a condominium therefore the kitchen and the room isn't too far apart really.

i feel like you already made up your mind on what you wanted before you posted this (wireless) and you just made this post to get some reassurance on your making the right decision. because after all the wired posts you aggressed with the only wireless one.

[Moonzy]

4 minutes ago, Cataclyst said:

Yeah, it can cuz i just live in a condominium therefore the kitchen and the room isn't too far apart really.

well it really depends on you

if wireless is worth it for allowing you to chat while you grab a snack, then wireless it is

 

personally i would go wired but different people has different needs and they know what they need the best

[Dackzy]

1 minute ago, Cataclyst said:

Seems like everyone is just commenting Wired based on the topic header haha, i was actually looking forward for an in-depth discussion.

 

I like Wireless because: 1. Doesn't have any wires 2. Being able to stay connected with friends on skype even while moving around the house(Condo)

 

So i was hoping someone would actually say something about Wired solutions, like their Pros so I could decide on Wired or Wireless and if ever Wired. What's better AKG 553 Pro or the K7XX Red of massdrops

Wired headphones has higher sound quality.
There is no such things as the best headphones. The 553 and 7xx are a little similar in their sound signature. The 7xx has higher quality sound and a much bigger soundstage, but they are also open, the 553 are closed so they have a smaller soundstage compared to the k7xx and doesnt leak sound.
There isn't that much to discuss here since we all know that wired headphones offer the best sound quality, but if you need wireless go wireless.

[Cataclyst]

19 minutes ago, GreezyJeezy said:

i feel like you already made up your mind on what you wanted before you posted this (wireless) and you just made this post to get some reassurance on your making the right decision. because after all the wired posts you aggressed with the only wireless one.

Not true sir, like i said. i was looking for a more in-depth discussion for it. Everyone just said Wired but no explanations.

 

19 minutes ago, Dackzy said:

Wired headphones has higher sound quality.
There is no such things as the best headphones. The 553 and 7xx are a little similar in their sound signature. The 7xx has higher quality sound and a much bigger soundstage, but they are also open, the 553 are closed so they have a smaller soundstage compared to the k7xx and doesnt leak sound.
There isn't that much to discuss here since we all know that wired headphones offer the best sound quality, but if you need wireless go wireless.

hm...I actually like headphones that has good enough bass to make my ear rumble whenever the bass drops on my music while at the same time I would like it to be clear when listening to pop classicals like "The Prayer" and etc.

[GreezyJeezy]

1 minute ago, Cataclyst said:

Not true sir, like i said. i was looking for a more in-depth discussion for it. Everyone just said Wired but no explanations.

 

hm...I actually like headphones that has good enough bass to make my ear rumble whenever the bass drops on my music while at the same time I would like it to be clear when listening to pop classicals like "The Prayer" and etc.

if you want in depth look on google or youtube

[Cataclyst]

2 minutes ago, GreezyJeezy said:

if you want in depth look on google or youtube

Uhm, not to be rude sir but I do know that, but what i am asking is are advices, Wired or Wireless then what would be a recommended Wired setup for $450. I know how to google, but I was looking forward to the help of the community. Because sometimes googling isn't enough you know.

[GreezyJeezy]

1 minute ago, Cataclyst said:

Uhm, not to be rude sir but I do know that, but what i am asking is are advices, Wired or Wireless then what would be a recommended Wired setup for $450. I know how to google, but I was looking forward to the help of the community. Because sometimes googling isn't enough you know.

well you can easily look at the perks/cons of wired and perks/cons of wireless, find out what best fits you and then ask on here what is the best wires or wireless headset whatever one you picked.

[Cataclyst]

1 minute ago, GreezyJeezy said:

well you can easily look at the perks/cons of wired and perks/cons of wireless, find out what best fits you and then ask on here what is the best wires or wireless headset whatever one you picked.

Actually i did, on my original post

 

Wired Headphones im looking at right now are AKG 553 Pro or K7xx (or any suggestions for $450 solution)

 

while for the wired ones is the SteelSeries 800 / Logitech G933

[Dackzy]

5 minutes ago, Cataclyst said:

Uhm, not to be rude sir but I do know that, but what i am asking is are advices, Wired or Wireless then what would be a recommended Wired setup for $450. I know how to google, but I was looking forward to the help of the community. Because sometimes googling isn't enough you know.

Holy shit you have 450$ for headphones and you are looking at 200$ headphones why?

[GreezyJeezy]

1 minute ago, Cataclyst said:

Actually i did, on my original post

 

Wired Headphones im looking at right now are AKG 553 Pro or K7xx (or any suggestions for $450 solution)

 

while for the wired ones is the SteelSeries 800 / Logitech G933

well no because you're still asking what ones to get and getting mad no one said why wires is better,  you'd know why wired is better if you looked up... so yeah.

[Cataclyst]

1 minute ago, Dackzy said:

Holy shit you have 450$ for headphones and you are looking at 200$ headphones why?

Shipping cost and taxes are high on my country  sadly the H Wireless here costs $400

 

and i dunno, the AKG 533 Pro and K7xx are around $200 plus the modmic of $40 then shipping costs of i don't know how much  (I live in the philippines btw hahah)

[CeremonialSnips]

Always wired... imo, it is a gimmick that only adds a point of failure/issue.  I game at my desk, not a couch (and if I do then I use speakers), so I never even look at a wireless audio product...

[Dackzy]

1 minute ago, Cataclyst said:

Shipping cost and taxes are high on my country  sadly the H Wireless here costs $400

 

and i dunno, the AKG 533 Pro and K7xx are around $200 plus the modmic of $40 then shipping costs of i don't know how much  (I live in the philippines btw hahah)

Both the AKGs are not bass heavy, they are both very neutral headphones where the 7xx are a bit more natural in their sound. Maybe look at Philips Fidelio X2, Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro for more bass. If you really want wireless, I would look at sennheiser RS line up.

[Cataclyst]

21 minutes ago, Dackzy said:

Both the AKGs are not bass heavy, they are both very neutral headphones where the 7xx are a bit more natural in their sound. Maybe look at Philips Fidelio X2, Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro for more bass. If you really want wireless, I would look at sennheiser RS line up.

but can it produce the rumble when there's bass?

[Dackzy]

Just now, Cataclyst said:

but can it produce the rumble when there's bass?

Well they have more bass than the 7xx or 553, it's a long time since I have tried them, but if you really want bass look at HE 400s.

[Cataclyst]

5 minutes ago, Dackzy said:

Well they have more bass than the 7xx or 553, it's a long time since I have tried them, but if you really want bass look at HE 400s.

Will look at them tomorrow, thank you sir! Btw, do I have to buy a Soundcard or DAC to drive them?

[Dackzy]

1 minute ago, Cataclyst said:

Will look at them tomorrow, thank you sir! Btw, do I have to buy a Soundcard or DAC to drive them?

Nope, they are made so a phone can power them and if you still are a little unsure read my post about amps and dacs linked in my signature.