Looking for some headphones

johnb35

johnb35

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Ok guys, here we go again with something I don't generally do around here. I'm asking for help... lol

Looking for some good sounding headphones for when I play my FPS games on my PC. They don't have to have a microphone as I don't play online. Just want a pair that goes over the ears. Budget is between $50-$75.
 
Shlouski

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I've had a few headset for around that price and a lot of popular ones arent very good. The best headsets ive ever had are Sennheiser's.
 
wolfeking

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Sennheiser is good. But for under $100, you are not going to find a GOOD set. Acceptable, maybe, but far from good. And a soundcard would help a lot.

I use these and they work okay for gaming, with the Go! Pro for processing.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004W73TCI/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Sound quality on them is decent. Does a lot better with music than gaming, but not bad at either.

I have heard good things about these but they look (specs wise) like they are more set to music.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=26-159-276&IsVirtualParent=1

Sennheiser offers these in that price range, but it is not exactly optimal.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=26-106-583&IsVirtualParent=1
 
Darren

Darren

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Dont' advise the Senn 419. They sound pretty much the same as Senn 202's and they cost about half. I've heard it so I can say that with some certainty. Check out the Sony V6's. Old ones but still very good, I enjoy my friends set.

XB 500's are good but sound is pretty unbalanced if that bothers you. Very bass heavy, which I loved, but worth noting. Also probably the most comofrotable headphones you can find. Also check out Audio Technica M35 or M30 or M40.
 
johnb35

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linkin said:
Audio-Technica ATH-AD700

Eventually you'll want a decent sound card as well.
Click to expand...

That is way out of my budget. I will try with my onboard audio first and see what happens. I do have a turle beach sound card available to me though.

I have looked at the steelseries on Newegg. Looks like I'm interested in this one.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826249083

A little over my budget but if they are worth it then thats what counts I guess.
 
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