Need help choosing headphones

[BiggestFan]

Need good headphones for music and gaming. I was thinking about Creative Sound Blaster EVO ZxR. Would it be a good choice or do you guys recommend another?

 

EDIT: I decided just to get headset for music. I listen to almost anything but alot of dubstep, EDM, elctro etc... so I want a headset with heavy bass. I prefer noise isolation. I also want a mic, so if you recommend one, please tell me

[needmorewood]

those would be pretty meh as in dont buy them
whats your total budget?

[BiggestFan]

those would be pretty meh as in dont buy them

whats your total budget?

250-300$

[OddballMV]

250-300$

 

That's a hell of a lot of money to be spending on gaming branded headphones. For music they are not going to be up to par. Go for a pair of normal headphones and a seperate mic for when you want to game.

[BiggestFan]

That's a hell of a lot of money to be spending on gaming branded headphones. For music they are not going to be up to par. Go for a pair of normal headphones and a seperate mic for when you want to game.

Ok, what headset and mic do you recommend?

[needmorewood]

250-300$

u can get some serious audiophile stuff from there.

i would say get the dt 990's with a fiio e10

mic would be a zalman clip-on mic or modmic. 

[OddballMV]

Ok, what headset and mic do you recommend?

 

Needmorewood is on the right lines, to make sure though:

 

Do you prefer noise isolation or an open backed design?

What sort of music do you listen to?

What sort of games are you playing?

[BiggestFan]

Needmorewood is on the right lines, to make sure though:

 

Do you prefer noise isolation or an open backed design?

What sort of music do you listen to?

What sort of games are you playing?

I really prefer noise isolation.

I listen to all kinds of music, mostly dubstep, EDM, electro etc... Often rock too  I REALLY prefer headphones with heavy bass.

I play games like Runescape, Assasin's Creed IV, Call of Duty ghosts, Battlefield 4 and so on...

[MayflowerElectronics]

I suggest getting a pair of DT 990's with a good amp.

[smjpl]

So noise isolation and heavy bass are going to mean positional accuracy is not going to be amazing (for fps gaming). Positional accuracy comes from open ear with good mids. I am not up to date in your specific needs area so I can't recommend anything. By the sounds of it though, you don't need that big of a budget for what you want. Are you going to be using them on the move or mainly at home?

 

I would definitely get a set of headphones and a mic and NOT a gaming headset!!!

mic (http://www.modmic.com/collections/frontpage)

[OddballMV]

I really prefer noise isolation.

I listen to all kinds of music, mostly dubstep, EDM, electro etc... Often rock too  I REALLY prefer headphones with heavy bass.

I play games like Runescape, Assasin's Creed IV, Call of Duty ghosts, Battlefield 4 and so on...

 

You will lose a bit of positional audio with closed headphones for your FPS games.

 

If you really like closed though something like the Denon D600 - http://www.amazon.com/Denon-AH-D600-Maniac-Over-Ear-Headphones/dp/B00858I4F2/ref=sr_1_23?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1386428424&sr=1-23&keywords=headphones might be good for you with a modmic or clip on / desk mic solution as others have suggested.

[smjpl]

I suggest getting a pair of DT 990's with a good amp.

 

They are open ear though so very little noise cancellation.

[BiggestFan]

So noise isolation and heavy bass are going to mean positional accuracy is not going to be amazing (for fps gaming). Positional accuracy comes from open ear with good mids. I am not up to date in your specific needs area so I can't recommend anything. By the sounds of it though, you don't need that big of a budget for what you want. Are you going to be using them on the move or mainly at home?

Ok thank you. I am mainly going to be home but also on the move

[smjpl]

Ok thank you. I am mainly going to be home but also on the move

 

If you get headphones with high impedance (greater than 100 ohm) you're going to need an amp which is fine if you are at home. It can be awkward trying to have headphones => headphone amp => ipod or what ever if you are walking around. This isn't an issue, it's just something to be aware of.

 

The Denon D600 suggested above look pretty good in terms of your needs. Here are some user reviews that might help (http://www.head-fi.org/products/denon-ah-d600).

[BiggestFan]

If you get headphones with high impedance (greater than 100 ohm) you're going to need an amp which is fine if you are at home. It can be awkward trying to have headphones => headphone amp => ipod or what ever if you are walking around. This isn't an issue, it's just something to be aware of.

 

The Denon D600 suggested above look pretty good in terms of your needs. Here are some user reviews that might help (http://www.head-fi.org/products/denon-ah-d600).

Hmm... This headset looks pretty awesome. I need to think more on it tho. The headset is heavy which is not a good thing for me. My head is not really big.

[smjpl]

You will probably need this if you don't have a soundcard with a headphone amp.

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/FiiO-Kilimanjaro-E11-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B0053KWDES/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1386429651&sr=8-4&keywords=fiio+e12

[BiggestFan]

You will probably need this if you don't have a soundcard with a headphone amp.

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/FiiO-Kilimanjaro-E11-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B0053KWDES/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1386429651&sr=8-4&keywords=fiio+e12

Ok thank you

[smjpl]

Hmm... This headset looks pretty awesome. I need to think more on it tho. The headset is heavy which is not a good thing for me. My head is not really big.

 

Don't thank me. Thank OddballMV for the suggestion.

 

If you really like closed though something like the Denon D600 - http://www.amazon.com/Denon-AH-D600-Maniac-Over-Ear-Headphones/dp/B00858I4F2/ref=sr_1_23?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1386428424&sr=1-23&keywords=headphones might be good for you ...

 

 

 

Head-fi is a great site for user reviews on audio stuff. Whatever you decide, check it with them first.

 

Enjoy the cans when you get them too

[t0wer]

heavy bass, isolation, and potential mic?

that sounds like v-moda would be the way to go.

[BiggestFan]

heavy bass, isolation, and potential mic?

that sounds like v-moda would be the way to go.

These looks good. Thank you