New Headset/Headphones

[MittensK]

Hi,

 

I am currently in the market for a new headset or a pair of headphones and a standalone mic.

I will be using VOIP programs like Discord, and in-game ones.

I will be using UK/EU based stores and am looking around mid-range.

 

Thanks in advance.

[Lethalmonk]

what is ur price range?

[MittensK]

Just now, Lethalmonk said:

what is ur price range?

I would say about ~£150 for either the headset or the headphone and mic.

[Lethalmonk]

do you want a closed or open back headphones? and what games/music do u listen to? and will u use an external dac/amp without a mic port?

[MittensK]

3 minutes ago, Lethalmonk said:

do you want a closed or open back headphones? and what games/music do u listen to? and will u use an external dac/amp without a mic port?

1. Closed back, preferably.

2. Music - Electro Swing. Games - For Honor, Overwatch, RS:6, Payday 2, and Civilization 5.

3. I may use one, dependent on what money I have left over.

[Mr.Meerkat]

A pair of sennhieser's gaming headset range isn't a bad choice...

Good mics, decent sound while not being too badly priced  

[MittensK]

Just now, Mr.Meerkat said:

A pair of sennhieser's gaming headset range isn't a bad choice...

Good mics, decent sound while not being too badly priced  

Any particular ones you recommend?

I've looked at them and am torn up by the GSP 300 and GSP 350.

[Lethalmonk]

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CLOSED Headphones============================

Model---------------	Description----------------	Price (Varies)----
Fostex T50rp MkIII	SHARP - BASSY - PRECISE - They came, they saw, they conquered. NEED different pads but are Planar. Hard to Drive Compatible with Boompro	$200
ATH-M40x	ACCURATE - BASSY - WIDE - These are my go-to for cheap gaming closed cans. They are some of my favorite and the soundstage with the pad change is amazing	$110
Status CB-1	BASSY - WIDE - FUN - These came out of nowhere. Aren't built very well but the comfort and sound quality put them easily in my top5. Compatible with Boompro	$80
AKG K553 PRO	ACCURATE - BASS-LITE - WARM - These have some of the biggest pads ever made. They are built like tanks and they are awesome to game with. Attached wire ;(	$160
Mayflower 1	NEUTRAL - BASSY - PRECISE - This T50 mod includes the better pads and a tune that makes them more accurate and just overall better headphones. Hard to Drive Compatible with Boompro	$260
Argon's	WIDE - BASSY - FUN - These are planar based and the closed equivalent of my beloved X2's. They are almost a pure fun. Get the upgraded pads! Hard to Drive. Compat w/ boompro	$250
BeyerDynamic DT770	BASSY - TREBLE - WIDE - These have the best sub-bass in any headphone. The Soundstage for a closed can is amazing and the highs revealing enough to use in shooters. Hard to Drive	$150
Audio-Technica MSR7	NEUTRAL - SHARP - ACCURATE - and pinpoint soundstage. Ideal for picking up quiet sounds. Lightweight & Comfy. Compatible with Boompro	$240
PSB M4U2	NEUTRAL - WIDE - Look like beats, sound like ... ear treats? Seriously wide soundstage for a closed can. Big pads mean comfort and Compatible with Boompro	$250
SoundMagic HP150	WIDE - FUN - Some of my favorite cans for music and work really well for gaming. Not too much bass but enough soundstage and tweaked highs to be fun. Compatible with Boompro	$130

~[source] Z reviews 

 

For a mic, i would recommend the vmoda boom mic pro (i have it and its great and very convenient, unlike the mod mic. it is one cable for the headphone and mic.) and the mod mic (what ever version u can get) 

[Lethalmonk]

1 minute ago, MittensK said:

Any particular ones you recommend?

I've looked at them and am torn up by the GSP 300 and GSP 350.

i personally would not recommend any gaming headset. a seperate headphone and mic is much better for price to performance and the build quality is usually much better. btw there is no such thing as true virtual surround sound (it is simply a software)

[MittensK]

6 minutes ago, Lethalmonk said:

~[source] Z reviews 

 

For a mic, i would recommend the vmoda boom mic pro (i have it and its great and very convenient, unlike the mod mic. it is one cable for the headphone and mic.) and the mod mic (what ever version u can get) 

Do you have any other options? I looked at reviews for these and judged them myself and I kind of want a wider scope of headsets. Sorry for the inconvenience, but thanks for the responses.

[Lethalmonk]

Just now, MittensK said:

Do you have any other options? I looked at reviews for these and judged them myself and I kind of want a wider scope of headsets. Sorry for the inconvenience, but thanks for the responses.

wider scope? wdum? and its no problem. ive been through the process myself. 

 

btw i love and own shp9500s and vmoda boommic pro. (fantastic) esp for fps

[MittensK]

1 minute ago, Lethalmonk said:

wider scope? wdum? and its no problem. ive been through the process myself. 

 

btw i love and own shp9500s and vmoda boommic pro. (fantastic) esp for fps

By wider scope, I mean a broader price range, and, just as a random question, what is the difference in soundstage between closed and open backed headphones?

[Lethalmonk]

open back usually has a larger soundstage, not to mention the benefits of a velour ear pad when it comes to soundstage. closed has a smaller one (leather pads keep sound in and bass, but loose soundstage. its not really recommended to put velour on a closed back or vice versa. either way open back has a larger soundstage while closed has a nicer bass  etc

[Mr.Meerkat]

17 minutes ago, Lethalmonk said:

i personally would not recommend any gaming headset. a seperate headphone the build quality is usually much better. btw there is no such thing as true virtual surround sound (it is simply a software)

Not when their name is Sennhieser as with their game one/zero (for example), you're basically getting a HD598 with a really good boom mic slapped onto it while still having the signiture sennhieser build quality (which is pretty good) 

 

You can have headsets with multiple speakers for each channel, each ear but they're probably worse than virtual surround sound. Also it's called real/true surround sound and virtual/software surround sound, true virtual doesn't really mean anything other than it is virtual  

[Lethalmonk]

Just now, Mr.Meerkat said:

Not when their name is Sennhieser as with their game one/zero (for example), you're basically getting a HD598 with a really good boom mic slapped onto it while still having the signiture sennhieser build quality (which is pretty good) 

 

You can have headsets with multiple speakers for each channel, each ear but they're probably worse than virtual surround sound. Also it's called real/true surround sound and virtual/software surround sound, true virtual doesn't really mean anything other than it is virtual  

gameone/zero a ok option, but if he can get the headphone+mic seperate, hell be getting a better value etc.

 

and only a few headsets have true 7.1SS but its expensive and terrible. 

[MittensK]

18 minutes ago, Lethalmonk said:

open back usually has a larger soundstage, not to mention the benefits of a velour ear pad when it comes to soundstage. closed has a smaller one (leather pads keep sound in and bass, but loose soundstage. its not really recommended to put velour on a closed back or vice versa. either way open back has a larger soundstage while closed has a nicer bass  etc

Well, considering what you said, and how you have praised your open backed headphones, are there any open back headphones that are worth having a look at?

[Lethalmonk]

Just now, MittensK said:

Well, considering what you said, and how you have praised your open backed headphones, are there any open back headphones that are worth having a look at?

keep in mind open back headphones leak some noise (can be annoying if ur listening next to someone) and are not noise cancelling. SHP9500 is the best bang for the buck imo.

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OPEN Headphones ============================

Model---------------	Description----------------	Price (Varies)----
Philips Fidelio X2	WIDE - BASSY - My defacto fun headphone. Wide soundstage and deep accurate bass make these a blast to use. Also comfort and build are superb. Compatible with Vmoda-Boompro Microphone.	$280
Audio-Technica AD Series	BASS-LITE - ACCURATE with highs and positional imaging that go UP with the model you get. 2000>1000>900 etc. Attached Wire on all models	$80-500
Superlux 668	WIDE - SHARP - Most exaggerated soundstage in a headphone ever. Need to change the pads out however to these HM5 pads or they are not comfy	$55
Philips SHP9500	ACCURATE - NEUTRAL - Just wide enough soundstage, Just enough elevated highs. Comfortable beyond description and Can use the Vmoda-Boompro Microphone.	$80
BeyerDynamic DT990	HIGHS! - BASSY - Not the best for music but in gaming the shrill highs make bullets wiz by your head and footsteps sound gargantuan. Hard to Drive	$250
AKG K712	WIDE - BASSY - ACCURATE - The alternative K7xx are sold on MASSDROP.com and arguably more comfortable then X2's Hard to Drive	$315
HIFIMAN Edition S	NEUTRAL - ACCURATE - These are some of the most immediately awesome headphones to show up recently. Can be open OR closed. Compatible with Boompro Mic	$250
Status OB-1	NEUTRAL - WIDE - BASSY - These have the comfort you need and the right signature for a perfect hybrid of fun and serious. Attached wire is meh	$80
Sennheiser 598	ACCURATE - BASS-LITE - The goto for many a gamer trying to get away from headset disease. Easy to fall in love with the way these do things	$150
HifiMan 400S	OPEN - ACCURATE - BASSY - You need to replace the pads with HM5 Pads but once you do these are crazy planar headphones.	$330

[source] Z reviews.

 

ive tried some of these from friends etc (except the expensive ones) they are really good in build quality and sound, get what is in ur price range