Gaming Headset plus Need good music!!

ChrisGTL

ChrisGTL

ChrisGTL

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Just got myself the Xonar DX soundcard to replace the crummy onboard Asus P67Pro.

Now need some new cans, I do online gaming so mic would be nice :)

But I'm really fussy about sound quality (worked in a specialist hi-fi shop so my ears got tuned to quality)

Budget of around £100 (possibly more if I can get some cans that blow me away)

I listen to all kinds of music, want fast clear bass, well defined mid and crystal highs.

I have no idea what to get!! :(
 
Seinhesier PC360s blew me away after using another decent set of cans in the roccat Kaves.

Also using a DX soundcard match really well imo.
 
Goldring NS1000 + a Fiio E5 amp.

I use the above with a X-Fi Music, 5.1 through CMSS for games and Stereo for music.
 
I'd probably go with audio technica m50 they can be found for £105 delivered

audio technica m50 £105 (closed)
Shure SRH840 £109 (b stock brand new just damaged box) (closed)

then there's a gap to £130+ for stuff like beyerdynamic dt990 pr dt770 etc
 
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ChrisGTL said:
I listen to all kinds of music, want fast clear bass, well defined mid and crystal highs.

I have no idea what to get!! :(
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You'd want the dt990 premium for that - but a tad above your price range :S the pros IIRC are a bit more bass heavy - tho you might not mind seeing as they are closer to your price range.
 
The DT990s are over £100 but are very good and built like a tank (I.E. you'll never have to replace them due to them breaking).

If the NS1000s have indeed come back to their former build quality then they might be worth checking out too.

NS1000s have great sound quality (when amped properly), are lightweight and noise cancelling can be a handy thing to have on occasion, however they are still made of (hollow) plastic and replacement parts aren't available, you break them you buy them again. The Beyers have absolutely amazing deep bass and the entire range is clear and concise, all parts are replaceable should anything wear out and they have much better isolation and don't require amping to sound good (although of course it does help), the trade off here though is they cost more, weigh more, are larger, are hotter on the ears, and make you buy larger hard drives to fit your music on in better quality ;)
 
^^ Thats why I reccomend the 990 premiums - tho £100 more than he wants to spend I guess, the open design seems to balance the bass a bit better and seem to be a little cooler/comfortable wearing (tho I'd avoid the 990 pros and go for the 770 pro instead if going for the pros).
 
Rroff said:
^^ Thats why I reccomend the 990 premiums - tho £100 more than he wants to spend I guess, the open design seems to balance the bass a bit better and seem to be a little cooler/comfortable wearing (tho I'd avoid the 990 pros and go for the 770 pro instead if going for the pros).
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Whys that ? i heard the dt990 pro were great for gaming ? as far as i am aware there's not much difference between premium and pro I thought the difference is with ohm ratings
 
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C64 said:
Whys that ? i heard the dt990 pro were great for gaming ? as far as i am aware there's not much difference between premium and pro I thought the difference is with ohm ratings
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Auraomega said:
My understanding is the bass was more pronounced on the premiums, rather than the pros.
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He wanted "want fast clear bass, well defined mid and crystal highs." IMO the pros have a more substantial bass that tends to be a little bit heavy, the 990 premiums have (IMO) a more vibrant type of bass which is a little less overwhelming of the mids.
 
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