Headphone set pick!

ConstDinoC7 · Jun 3, 2015

Hey guys

So am in the market for a good headphone set but is really difficult for me to pick one.

I heard about Audio Technica or Sennheiser.

I don't want them to be very expensive.
They gonna be used for late night music (music lover here

and for online gaming. Am using Skype while gaming so microphone is a question? Or shall i use my sound card's mic or webcams one?

I once had beats PRO and the quality was amazing but they were expensive..also am sure i can find a set as equal and cheaper.

Let me know your suggestions

n8dotcom · Jun 3, 2015

It's going to depend on how much you are willing to spend. Do you need gaming headphones with a mic or just headphones?

kn00tcn · Jun 3, 2015

well i got a sennheiser hd439 a few years ago for $50 (regular $100) & it's been great after burning in, music4lyfe :rockout:

if you're already set up for speaking & nobody is complaining, then you probably dont have to limit your options to headsets

what is the actual budget? $100? $150? $200 absolute limit with mic? not wireless of course

n8dotcom · Jun 4, 2015

@kn00tcn, yeah I'm trying to figure out what he wants. I'm a headphone junky. I have headphones from $400 to about a little over $100. If he knows what his budget is, I can give him some ideas.

ConstDinoC7 · Jun 4, 2015

Sorry guys that i didn't mentioned my budget. Well i found the Audio Technica M50X for 105 pounds and is not that bad. Am willing to spend a bit more than that to be honest but am sure i have a lot of options at this price?

n8dotcom · Jun 4, 2015

The M50X aren't bad at all. What type of music do you prefer?

ConstDinoC7 · Jun 4, 2015

All kinds of music basically. Will be the M50X good for gaming too?

Shou Miko · Jun 4, 2015

I have the ATH-M50RD i purchased last summer and i use them for gaming and audio, they ain't made for bass but they do rock my glasses if i tune a little on my Asus ThunderFX and put on a good bass number.

But these are the best most great sound i have had out of all my headphones i used the past 5 yrs or so, i do like good quality sound so i will buy these headphones again any day

AhokZYashA · Jun 4, 2015

the M50x is very good for its price,
I have the predecessor, which is the M50, served me well for at least 3 years before I upgraded it to HD600s
rock solid, sounds good, and durable

ConstDinoC7 · Jun 4, 2015

Tbh i like a good bass on headphones. Beats had an amazing bass sound out of the box but am not going there again.

Shou Miko · Jun 4, 2015

ConstDinoC7 said:
Tbh i like a good bass on headphones. Beats had an amazing bass sound out of the box but am not going there again.

Beats ain't worth it, they cost like 10 bucks to produce and u buy 100 times more and they sound like junk tbh.

Ik that Audio-technia's design ain't as stylish but i would any day rather prefer good audio quality than design.

ConstDinoC7 · Jun 4, 2015

I like Audio Technica's M50X design tbh

Are the Sennheiser PC350 better than AT in both music and gaming?

ConstDinoC7 · Jun 5, 2015

Did anyone use or own the Sennheiser Momentum? Are they any better for audiophile and gaming?

BumbleBee · Jun 5, 2015

ConstDinoC7 said:
Did anyone use or own the Sennheiser Momentum? Are they any better for audiophile and gaming?

if you have a budget anywhere near £349

http://www.oppodigital.co.uk/ecommerce/product/pm-3-planar-magnetic-headphones.aspx

a closed back headphone with a deep bass response and good midrange is rare. typically these headphones have recessed mids or the treble is too bright.

ConstDinoC7 · Jun 5, 2015

Way out of my budget

mayvanphonggiatot · Jun 6, 2015

ConstDinoC7 said:
Hey guys

So am in the market for a good headphone set but is really difficult for me to pick one.

I heard about Audio Technica or Sennheiser.

I don't want them to be very expensive.
They gonna be used for late night music (music lover here and for online gaming. Am using Skype while gaming so microphone is a question? Or shall i use my sound card's mic or webcams one?

I once had beats PRO and the quality was amazing but they were expensive..also am sure i can find a set as equal and cheaper.

Let me know your suggestions

http://lengoc.vn

ConstDinoC7 · Jun 6, 2015

Does anyone know if the ATH-M50X are bassy or have a flat bass? I need a bass similar to my old Beats PRO or better and to be used for occasional gaming as am more an audiophile person

claylomax · Jun 6, 2015

ConstDinoC7 said:
Does anyone know if the ATH-M50X are bassy or have a flat bass? I need a bass similar to my old Beats PRO or better and to be used for occasional gaming as am more an audiophile person

They're allright:

http://www.headphone.com/pages/build-a-graph

ConstDinoC7 · Jun 6, 2015

M50X costs 100 pounds on Amazon. Anything better for 150 pounds if is possible? For audiophile and some gaming?

claylomax · Jun 6, 2015

I got the AKG K550 last month for £99; they were £250 when released two years ago I think. Also consider Audio Technica AD series; they're open, great for music at home and gaming, they don't have much bass but they're very comfortable. Check out this website:

http://www.accessoryjack.com/headphones.html?cat=55&manufacturer=169

WhiteNoise · Jun 9, 2015

Sony's XB line has loads of bass. I have in my collection of headphones the XB700 model. It pumps bass like no other. But on hot days it can get a bit...well hot to wear.

ConstDinoC7 · Jun 9, 2015

Hey guys,

I think ill just go with Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 and hope that will be what i need for bass and everything. Anyone owns them?

CrAsHnBuRnXp · Jun 9, 2015

I recommend these to everyone I can. Best headphones ive ever bought. Sound is great. I use for tv shows, games, and music.

ConstDinoC7 · Jun 12, 2015

So guys i just received my Momentum 2.0. Well the mids are fantastic the treble is okay but bass ruins EVERYTHING. I can hear the bass cracking and headphones won't handle even 75% of PC'S volume.
Headphones are hooked up on SBZ.

Anyone can suggest a more punchy and deep bass headphone? (like beats bass for example)?

rooivalk · Jun 12, 2015

Sennheiser Urbanite? Never try it myself, but I heard it's good and specialized in bass region.
Considering it's basically a competitor of Beats and catering the same consumers, the sound signature probably much closer to what you want than Momentum (Momentum is never famous for its bass)

From what I have ever tried, I like Philips Fidelio X2 and the classic choice for everyone in the last 25 years: Sennheiser HD25. Both are punchy and deep in my opinion.
Try it for yourself though as my ears aren't great to begin with.

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