Top high end full cuff Headphones? - best possible audio

[Mawcat]

Hey guys, im in the search for a couple of outstanding headphones.
 
Price range: 300-400$

They are intended for gaming, but ofc also music on the side.

Must have full cover large dome (not touching my ears)

Looks arent that important, although the only "color theme" i would go for other than a normal black / grey ish look would be black / red.

Must also be very comfortable, since i wil be using theses over 24h sessions some times
 
I really just want the best possible audio experience!

i would love to get a few possible candidates, that i can chose from

ty! <3 B)

[helping]

First of all, what are you plugging them in to?

[Mawcat]

Well since it's for gaming, my pc, normal jack size, maybe a sound card down the road.

[EmoRarity]

HE-300 are large, though heavy, and do deserve an amp of some kind to go with them. 

[AMICLG]

I'm not super knowledgeable about audio but if your getting $300-400 headphones I would def get something like a sound blaster zx http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102049 or a Phoebus http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829132054 since your gaming with them.

[MayflowerElectronics]

HE-300 are large, though heavy, and do deserve an amp of some kind to go with them. 

 

The HE-300's were the worst headphone I've ever put on my head. Terrible SQ, clamping force was insane (headache after 10 minutes), and the silver cable made an annoying sound every time you moved your head.

 

That being said, DON"T BUY A HEADPHONE BASED ON LOOKS.

 

Nobody will see you wearing the headphones, and neither will you once they're on your head. That being said for gaming you'd probably want something open. I use my DT990's 250 ohm while gaming, and my o2/ODAC combo. If you want something better, grab the HD600's. They lack bass response, and you'll also need an amp/DAC for those.

 

Don't buy a sound card.

[MayflowerElectronics]

I'm not super knowledgeable about audio but if your getting $300-400 headphones I would def get something like a sound blaster zx http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102049 or a Phoebus http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829132054 since your gaming with them.

 

No.

[AMICLG]

No.

LOL this why I shouldn't comment in the audio section that I know nothing about.

[ShearMe]

Second on the DT990 for deep cups. Add a FiiO E10 or O2 amp and you're golden.

[EmoRarity]

LOL this why I shouldn't comment in the audio section that I know nothing about.

Sit and learn before saying anything, that or just say what everyone else says. 

[MayflowerElectronics]

LOL this why I shouldn't comment in the audio section that I know nothing about.

 

We all head to learn somewhere. Come in and stay a while, the water is fine.

[Mawcat]

I see that the DT 990 comes in 250 ohm and 600 ohm. What does this actualy do?

also i will be using the Maximus VI gene, which has onboard amp.

[ShearMe]

I see that the DT 990 comes in 250 ohm and 600 ohm. What does this actualy do?

also i will be using the Maximus VI gene, which has onboard amp.

The 600 ohm version takes more voltage to reach the same volume level as the 250 ohm version.

Either would be fine, and sound pretty much the same, but I'd pick the 250 for better use with other devices.

[MayflowerElectronics]

I see that the DT 990 comes in 250 ohm and 600 ohm. What does this actualy do?

also i will be using the Maximus VI gene, which has onboard amp.

 

Get the 250 ohm, no need for the 600 ohm really. Depending on how good it is (i'm pretty weary) you might still need a proper headphone amp.

[ShearMe]

Get the 250 ohm, no need for the 600 ohm really. Depending on how good it is (i'm pretty weary) you might still need a proper headphone amp.

It's that generic TI opamp they use on everything.

[AMICLG]

Sit and learn before saying anything, that or just say what everyone else says. 

We all head to learn somewhere. Come in and stay a while, the water is fine.

Yeah I've learned quite a bit from the audio section on this forum and hope to learn even more.

[Mawcat]

Thanks to you all, it has been incredibly helpful!

I will buy the DT 990 250 Ohm, really great replys! <3

[MayflowerElectronics]

It's that generic TI opamp they use on everything.

 

Ick.

 

Yeah I've learned quite a bit from the audio section on this forum and hope to learn even more.

 

Reading the FAQ at the top of the audio forum is great start to learn more.

[ShearMe]

Thanks to you all, it has been incredibly helpful!

I will buy the DT 990 250 Ohm, really great replys! <3

Enjoy! Let us know what you think of 'em once they arrive if ya have time.

[Mawcat]

id love to, though i will wait abit, im one of those guys that waits and buys everything at the same time, MOAR BOXES! :rolleyes:
i'm building a watercooled rig anywhere from dec, or maybe first at q1 next year after nvidias new gpus.

soo you will have to wait a bit :b

[ShearMe]

id love to, though i will wait abit, im one of those guys that waits and buys everything at the same time, MOAR BOXES! :rolleyes:

i'm building a watercooled rig anywhere from dec, or maybe first at q1 next year after nvidias new gpus.

soo you will have to wait a bit :b

My patience is unrivalled.