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Title says it all my most recent pair of headphones just broke (G930s) so i'm looking for a new pair. Doesn't really need a mic on it just looking to get a good all around pair of headphones that can be used for both music and gaming. 

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audio-technica ATH-M50 

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ULAP4U/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000ULAP4U&linkCode=as2&tag=linustechtips-20

 

no questions asked

 

above is the linustechtips affiliate link please use that if you are going to buy this 

 

(i my opinion you should get it)

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audio-technica ATH-M50 

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ULAP4U/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000ULAP4U&linkCode=as2&tag=linustechtips-20

 

no questions asked

 

above is the linustechtips affiliate link please use that if you are going to buy this 

 

(i my opinion you should get it)

 

Lol, please don't go around saying things like that.

 

There are many other options besides the M50.

 

HD 558, AD700x as well as DT 990/770. They're more expensive but sound better.

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You don't think senheiser HD 280's? Everyone always speaks highly of them.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-280-Pro-Headphones/dp/B000065BPB/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1385767481&sr=8-5&keywords=sennheiser+headphones

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audio-technica ATH-M50 

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ULAP4U/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000ULAP4U&linkCode=as2&tag=linustechtips-20

 

no questions asked

 

above is the linustechtips affiliate link please use that if you are going to buy this 

 

(i my opinion you should get it)

 

No questions asked...?

What if he wants a pair of open headphones?

There's plenty other options for closed as well

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Open:

 

-Pioneer SE-A1000

-DT990

-HD558

 

Closed:

 

-DT770

-ATH-M50

 

With a $150 budget I'd probably pick the HD558 or the DT990. 

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No questions asked...?

What if he wants a pair of open headphones?

There's plenty other options for closed as well

then he should have said that :)

 

i was just gave my pinon 

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No questions asked...?

What if he wants a pair of open headphones?

There's plenty other options for closed as well

Dude PWD is the shiz I love you lol. Anyway I would rather have closed headphones I like those the best cuz they block everything out and I can't hear my wife bitching at me LOL. So gimme a list of closed headphones and ill take a look. That being said though I've never actually tried an open pair of headphones so I don't really know.

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Dude PWD is the shiz I love you lol. Anyway I would rather have closed headphones I like those the best cuz they block everything out and I can't hear my wife bitching at me LOL. So gimme a list of closed headphones and ill take a look

Was gonna say the same of BoS. 

 

Closed:

 

-DT770

-ATH-M50

This is a good start, sorry haven't used closed headphones in ages, I prefer open for gaming and music, I'm not gonna wear em outside so no need for closed for me. There's plenty more experienced guys with closed headphones. @ShearMe @MayflowerElectronics @EmoRarity etc.

 

then he should have said that :)

 

i was just gave my pinon 

Lots of people ask for help on the forums and aren't clear. Not saying it was a bad recommendation, just shouldn't rule out any other options is all.

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Thanks guys I might just end up buying an open and a closed and seeing which one I like better. 

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then he should have said that :)

 

i was just gave my pinon

The M50's are a good headphone, but not the only option.

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are those better than the ATH M50? I'm an audio noob so if I got those with a fiio e10 would that be a good pair?

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are those better than the ATH M50? I'm an audio noob so if I got those with a fiio e10 would that be a good pair?

Better is subjective, but I'd say yes.

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