GAME ONE or (headphone+mic)

[K352]

I play alot of overwatch and other fps games, I would like something that has really good soundstage and not overused bass.I am currently looking at the game ones though I can't seem to find the updated version on amazon, which makes me think that there isnt a place that ships to the UAE that has the updated version at a 200$ usd or less price point. People have recommended using a headset plus modmic which I personally dont like the look of. But I cant find somewhere that says alot of really good headphones to game on. I play on pc and ps4.

[Aytex]

Game one/zeros aren't that bad I think its the 558's drivers and a decent headset mic and extremely comfortable

 

Only alternative I would try is dt770 with a snowball or mod mic, or some other headphone

[Bazilias]

3 minutes ago, K352 said:

I play alot of overwatch and other fps games, I would like something that has really good soundstage and not overused bass.I am currently looking at the game ones though I can't seem to find the updated version on amazon, which makes me think that there isnt a place that ships to the UAE that has the updated version at a 200$ usd or less price point. People have recommended using a headset plus modmic which I personally dont like the look of. But I cant find somewhere that says alot of really good headphones to game on. I play on pc and ps4.

What about the Audio Technica ATH-M50X?

[K352]

1 minute ago, RaptorCandy said:

What about the Audio Technica ATH-M50X?

M50Xs' are really overrated from everything I've heard

 

2 minutes ago, Aytex said:

Game one/zeros aren't that bad I think its the 558's drivers and a decent headset mic and extremely comfortable

 

Only alternative I would try is dt770 with a snowball or mod mic, or some other headphone

Game's arent bad but also people say the dt770s bass is really high (bad for gaming)

[K352]

on an unrelated topic, Anyone know a really good dac/amp to use? It needs to be compatible with ps4 and my laptop.

[Aytex]

2 minutes ago, K352 said:

M50Xs' are really overrated from everything I've heard

 

Game's arent bad but also people say the dt770s bass is really high (bad for gaming)

770s are fine for competitive shooters, I've used it in overwatch and cs. Its fine also extremely comfortable and sound great for the price

[K352]

1 minute ago, Aytex said:

770s are fine for competitive shooters, I've used it in overwatch and cs. Its fine also extremely comfortable and sound great for the price

but also from what i've heard im pretty sure game ones are better. At the same price (including mod mic)

[Bazilias]

4 minutes ago, K352 said:

M50Xs' are really overrated from everything I've heard

Use one myself for gaming. I also play Overwatch, Battlefield 1 etc. The headphones are really good for gaming too.

[K352]

3 minutes ago, RaptorCandy said:

Use one myself for gaming. I also play Overwatch, Battlefield 1 etc. The headphones are really good for gaming too.

They are closed (Number one downfall for gaming)

[Bazilias]

1 minute ago, K352 said:

They are closed (Number one downfall for gaming)

The Plantronics Gamecom 788 is also closed black but still made for gaming and I can tell you it was a really good headset for the price. Take Astro gaming headsets as an example they're closed back but one of the best gaming headphones out there.

[Guest Kloaked]

14 minutes ago, RaptorCandy said:

What about the Audio Technica ATH-M50X?

They're mildly overpriced and are not "good for gaming" compared to other options.

 

I used to have a pair.

 

16 minutes ago, K352 said:

 But I cant find somewhere that says alot of really good headphones to game on. I play on pc and ps4.

I don't own a PS4 - can you plug in 3.5mm headphones to those consoles easily without having to buy some extra adapters and whatnot?

 

There's a list of headphones in the pinned thread in this subforum you could look at if you want to get some actual headphones (other than the M50X).

 

 

[K352]

1 minute ago, RaptorCandy said:

The Plantronics Gamecom 788 is also closed black but still made for gaming and I can tell you it was a really good headset for the price. Take Astro gaming headsets as an example they're closed back but one of the best gaming headphones out there.

did you seriously call astros good headsets...  Astros are overpriced, overrated and overused. Have you ever seen a real audiophile use them? Thats your number 1 answer and every gaming headset except sennys are super overrated with very little exceptions.

[K352]

2 minutes ago, Kloaked said:

I don't own a PS4 - can you plug in 3.5mm headphones to those consoles easily without having to buy some extra adapters and whatnot?

It has 1 combo 3.5mm jack (weak to the point of a phone) 2 shitty usb ports (really slow 2.0) and a single optical port (good)

[Bazilias]

3 minutes ago, K352 said:

did you seriously call astros good headsets...  Astros are overpriced, overrated and overused. Have you ever seen a real audiophile use them? Thats your number 1 answer and every gaming headset except sennys are super overrated with very little exceptions.

I'm talking out of experience lol. I'm recommending you some headphones that I self use(d) and had good experience with.

 

[Aytex]

Actually the game series the closed back ones sound like trash, also they use the 518's drivers

 

Opens sound okay

 

Grab the 770s

[K352]

1 minute ago, RaptorCandy said:

I'm talking out of experience lol. I'm recommending you some headphones that I self use(d) and had good experience with.

 

my friends own astros (they also like turtle beach and say that consoles are better than pc) I've used an a50 for a whole day at my friends house which was torture compared to my cloud revolvers

[K352]

3 minutes ago, Aytex said:

Actually the game series the closed back ones sound like trash, also they use the 518's drivers

 

Opens sound okay

 

Grab the 770s

I've heard Dmitri from hardware canucks (my god when it comes to headphones) say the zeros are below par and the ones are above par.

I wont take a closed back headphone for gaming, end of.

[Bazilias]

4 minutes ago, K352 said:

my friends own astros (they also like turtle beach and say that consoles are better than pc) I've used an a50 for a whole day at my friends house which was torture compared to my cloud revolvers

Then don't buy them lol. If you really can't decide what headphones to buy you can look up reviews of certain headphones and see how they are. You can go to a local store and maybe try out some headphones that suite your preferences..

[K352]

1 minute ago, RaptorCandy said:

Then don't buy them lol. If you really can't decide what headphones to buy you can look up reviews of certain headphones and see how they are. You can go to a local store and maybe try out some headphones that suite your preferences..

Sadly all local stores sell here are astros and turtle beaches.

[Bazilias]

1 minute ago, K352 said:

Sadly all local stores sell here are astros and turtle beaches.

Then look up reviews of headphones that you might like.

[Guest Kloaked]

11 minutes ago, K352 said:

It has 1 combo 3.5mm jack (weak to the point of a phone) 2 shitty usb ports (really slow 2.0) and a single optical port (good)

I can't name off every headphone with a removable jack that can use this, but you could get a headphone that has a removable cable and a jack that will accept a V Moda BoomPro mic. It'll be like having a gaming headset but not a gaming headset. It should work fine with the PS4 too according to their website. If you can even order the BoomPro where you are in the world.

 

If you can, I would recommend two headsets that I know would take the jack without issues: Philips SHP9500 for the budget option, then the Fidelio X2 for the I have money to spend so why not option - depends on how much they cost where you are.

 

I own both headsets and they're good for what they are, especially for gaming for most people.

[K352]

8 minutes ago, Kloaked said:

I can't name off every headphone with a removable jack that can use this, but you could get a headphone that has a removable cable and a jack that will accept a V Moda BoomPro mic. It'll be like having a gaming headset but not a gaming headset. It should work fine with the PS4 too according to their website. If you can even order the BoomPro where you are in the world.

 

If you can, I would recommend two headsets that I know would take the jack without issues: Philips SHP9500 for the budget option, then the Fidelio X2 for the I have money to spend so why not option - depends on how much they cost where you are.

 

I own both headsets and they're good for what they are, especially for gaming for most people.

Sadly I want something in the middle of budget and swag 170$ aka price of game one

[Guest Kloaked]

6 minutes ago, K352 said:

Sadly I want something in the middle of budget and swag 170$ aka price of game one

Does the BoomPro and SHP9500 go over budget for you? It's only a little over $100 for both here in the USA.

[K352]

1 hour ago, Kloaked said:

Does the BoomPro and SHP9500 go over budget for you? It's only a little over $100 for both here in the USA.

they go under but Im pretty sure the g4me ones are better

 

[Guest Kloaked]

20 minutes ago, K352 said:

they go under but Im pretty sure the g4me ones are better

 

Not sure about that. I think the GAME ONE is essentially a 518 (or something like that) with an expensive mic on it - could be wrong though. I really don't think those are worth the money as they have gamer tax written all over it. Plus, I guarantee you the SHP9500s are more comfortable.

 

There are other recommended options in the stickied thread that I linked earlier.