Post what headphones you used for gaming.

No, you should give those to me for safe keeping :) and use a Razer MegaHyperGodzilladon or Steelseries Schiznit or whatever they call them - everyone knows that headsets are better than headphones for gaming, the boxes tell you so. :D
 
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Go big or go home!

Seems a shame to change headphones just for gaming when I have the HD800 and PM1s already connected to the DAC :)
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Yep, I just use whatever happens to be plugged in at the time. Currently I'm using the MDR-Z7.
 
My gaming cans are

HD558's (which I've still yet to mod into 598's. which is a 2 minute mod which involves removing some stickers inside the cover)

Q701's when I can be bothered to double amp my mixamp with a schiit vali (these are still stock not been bass modded)

I have HD600's, DT770's and a few others but none of them come close to the above 2 for gaming.

I'm still surprised by how good HD595's were for gaming. In the pure bang for buck states you can get a pair of HD595 or HD555's (which can be modded to 595's by removing a sticker) for about £50 these days second hand.

Nothing will come close to them for gaming for that kind of money. You need to buy something from AKG X7XX range for another £100 on top and get a decent amp as well to beat them which is a lot of money for very small improvements.


Everyone will have their own preferences but I honestly think in 90% of cases Sennheiser HD 5XX range are the ones to go for in terms of gaming. Easy to drive, nice open sound, picks out details wonderfully and not too expensive.

If you have a decent amp then get one of the AKG X7XX range.

These also happen to be what I use.

AD700x is supposed to be really good but it's a love it or hate it type of headphone. HE500's I would say would be unbearable for long gaming sessions I owned HE400's and it felt like I was wearing a helmet after a while, they were huge and cumbersome and not the most comfortable of headphones. I would never use my HD600 for gaming so I doubt HD800's or high end audiophile quality stuff is any better. The max you should spend imo is £200 ish for gaming headphones. But the difference between a set of £200 headphones and a second hand pair of HD555 or HD595's for £50 in terms of competitive gaming will be none. That's how good they are at picking out details and identifying footsteps. Just because a can is good for music doesn't mean it's good for gaming. Competitive gaming requires a very wide soundstage, minimal bass and great for detail. Therefore you wouldn't use Basshead headphones for competitive gaming.

If your looking for immersive gaming cans then get DT770's or Fidelio X1/X2's
 
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Been using a pair of goldring NS1000's for ages now. Headband cracked a year ago but sorted with a spot of glue.
 
easyrider said:
The Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Studio Monitor Professional Headphones are meant to be for gaming to are they not ?
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Not really, but it depends whether you're wanting a 'fun' headphone, or a headphone with more accuracy.

They're not much use as a 'good' gaming headphone, as the sound stage is too congested and there's too much bass. If you're not bothered about any kind of positional sound accuracy, and just want something 'fun' sounding, then I'm sure they do OK in that regard.
 
M50's aren't even considered a good value for money headphone for music any more never mind gaming.

Your better off with DT770's than M50's.

This topic has been covered to death in the sticky.

What type of gaming do you do? Competitive, immersive or both?

Your answer to which is best for a specific need is already in the sticky too
 
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