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Mastersam
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so im not really a audiophile but i got 140 dollars to spend on something and im using a pair of earbuds which sound as good as 40 dollar earbuds but not as comfortable and i also got no mic. so im thinking its time for an upgrade. i know to get the best sound quality you've got to make your on headset. but there's a problem i dont know any good headphones or mic's. so if ye have any ideas that would be great. also i was wondering about wireless headphones do you need to install some kind of Bluetooth card in your PC for the wireless functionality.

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Or Hyper Cloud 2's

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Headphones:

  • Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X (open-back)
  • Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X (open-back)
  • Philips SHP9500 (open-back)
  • Samson SR950 (closed-back)
  • Samson SR850 (semi-open-back)
  • Sennheiser HD558 (open-back)
  • Status Audio CB-1 (closed-back)
  • Status Audio OB-1 (open-back)
  • Superlux HD681 EVO (semi-open-back)
  • Superlux HD668B (semi-open-back) + velour earpads from Brainwavz

Mics:

  • Antlion ModMic
  • Massdrop MiniMic
  • Neewer Clip on Mini Lapel Microphone
  • Sony ECMCS3
  • V-MODA BoomPro
  • Zalman ZM-Mic1

 

Open-back and semi-open-back mean that the earcups have perforations/openings that allow sound to freely pass in and out. The benefits are generally a larger soundstage and better imaging. Soundstage is perceived space and environment of sound, it's distance to sound. Imaging is direction of sound. If your ears tend to heat up, open-back may also help mitigate this as it allows more airflow and heat to dissipate.

Closed-back means the earcups have solid shells that attenuate sound from passing through.

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I dont know if they are still there but massdrop has that sennheiser headset for $120 which is a no brainer price

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1 hour ago, xtroria said:

I dont know if they are still there but massdrop has that sennheiser headset for $120 which is a no brainer price

G4ME ONE and ZERO are inactive now. PC37X is still active, though.

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1 hour ago, Tacanacy said:

G4ME ONE and ZERO are inactive now. PC37X is still active, though.

That thing is basically game one. If you see a 50ohm impedance sennheiser open headphone, most likely it's using HD558/598 driver

 

Bang per buck, it's better than hyperX cloud. You are getting a $100 headphone + great comfort and the mic is miles better than the crappy hyperX mic

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