Best headphones for £50-100?

Nexus18 · 22 Sep 2015 at 13:35

As title suggests, new headphones for £50-100? Prefer to keep it closer to £50 mark but happy to pay a bit more if it is "really" worth it.

- Usage will be mostly gaming, largely MP FPS i.e. BF 4

- I have an asus essence STX II sound card

- Must be very comfy and I would prefer it if they didn't completely block out all back ground noise

- Don't need a mic.

TwsT · 22 Sep 2015 at 14:05

£50 the kingston hyper X clouds

£100 mark the K612 modmic bundle for £115 is probably the best vfm.

Things change I've changed · 22 Sep 2015 at 14:18

The AKG K240S can be had for £66 in the jungle, I think that's the best you'll do near £50 and they are good for gaming.

PapaLazaru · 22 Sep 2015 at 14:21

K612.

TwsT · 22 Sep 2015 at 14:36

oh my bad didn't read the don't need a mic.

K612 all day long.

Cookeh · 22 Sep 2015 at 15:40

K612.

Or find a K702 for a smidgen over £100 (arguably one of the best gaming headphones out there).

TwsT, do you still have that 'secret' offer on them?

TwsT · 22 Sep 2015 at 17:20

checks stock

can unofficially do £84.99

Although I can do the K701 for 99.99 :O

Cookeh · 22 Sep 2015 at 18:27

Some good deals right there, TwsT

Nexus18 · 22 Sep 2015 at 18:59

Thanks for the recommendations

Looks like it will be the K612. Cheapest I can find is £85.99 (with free delivery) elsewhere.

Are you going to do those deals for tomorrow's new weekly deals twist?

Cookeh · 22 Sep 2015 at 21:29

No, just drop him a message and he'll sort it

Nexus18 · 22 Sep 2015 at 22:41

Ah ok, will do that tomorrow, thanks

Nexus18 · 23 Sep 2015 at 15:13

Did you get my trust message twist?

TwsT · 23 Sep 2015 at 15:19

sadly no but i've not recieved any emails today so perhaps there is a problem

Nexus18 · 23 Sep 2015 at 15:52

Ah ok, sounds like there might be an issue. I tried sending another trust message there just in case it was a one of error.

TwsT · 24 Sep 2015 at 10:24

sent you a trust message with my work email

Nexus18 · 24 Sep 2015 at 10:41

Thanks, I have just sent you an email

eclap · 25 Sep 2015 at 00:29

Look into the Audio Technica AD700. Great for gaming, amazing sound stage and one of the most comfortable headphone I've ever tried, which comes handy in long gaming sessions. A tad light on bass, but overall the signature is very pleasant.

Considered as one of the best gaming headphones by many. Oh, low impedance too, so they'll perform well on most audio devices, including onboard sound cards, consoles and mp3 players and mobile phones, unlike some other high impedance headphones that will need a headphone amp to drive them. I use my AD700 with PS4 and TV use, where they perform much better than my other headphones.

rids57 · 25 Sep 2015 at 00:36

not really between £50 and £100 though are they

eclap · 25 Sep 2015 at 00:59

rids57 said:
not really between £50 and £100 though are they

Hmmm, you're right, I can't see them for less than £150 atm. I only paid £99 for my pair of AD700, on sale. Other than that, I'd look into the AD700x http://www.eglobalcentral.co.uk/aud...1C66XcageCs12jQq2BPEzPDUjpphbY5F0MaAmct8P8HAQ worth considering.

Other option is to keep an eye on Head-Fi forum for mint conditioned bargains.

If waiting for a sale or buying off Head-Fi is a no go, I can definitely recommend CALs http://www.amazon.co.uk/Creative-51EF0060AA001-Aurvana-Live-Headphones/dp/B000W6Y0JY which is basically a rebranded Denon AH-D1001

I consider CALs the best £50 headphone, rating it above most £100 headphones.

rids57 · 25 Sep 2015 at 02:11

Not sure of that, the AKG K612 takes some beating at the £100 price point