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January 10, 2014 8:22:48 AM

Hi!!

I am just looking for a good set of headphones that work very well with both gaming and music. I don't really need a mic ,but if a good headset does come with one I don't really care .... I might use it.But mainly I am looking for good audio around $100 + - .
Here are some I have been looking at : http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX48447
http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX31139
http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX47872
http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX24956.

I would also prefer a headset with an audio jack connection as I could possibly get a sound card, I would like to be able to connect it. And I also heard that usb does not give good sound!?!?!? Not really sure. Anyways, any suggestions are welcome ,and again I am looking for the best audio for gaming AND music for around $100 + -. Doesn't really matter if it is corded or wireless. Thanks in advance

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January 10, 2014 8:29:51 AM

During the past week i was looking at headsets and my choice went to SS siberia v2 USB. Logitech 930 has a weird shape to it. The g35 has good review but nothing outstanding out of it. I was chosing from siberia v2/ plantronics gamecon 780/corsair 1500. the g35 is overpriced there. The corsair 2100 is wireless the corsair 1500 is the samething but wired. You can try ncix.ca/newegg.ca/amazon.ca. Also take a look at review on amazon.com and newegg.com.
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January 10, 2014 9:18:07 AM

For the ~$100+ price range, the best quality headphones to consider:

AKG K 240 Semi-Open Studio Headphones $83
AKG K 240 MK II Stereo Studio Headphones $120
Audio-Technica ATH-M50S Professional Studio Monitor Headphones with Straight Cable $127
Sennheiser HD 558 Headphones $129

For any of these, you would definitely get the most out of them if you get a sound card or external DAC.

Edit: It looks like the red version of the M50 with a coiled cable is on sale for only $102. That's a steal!

Audio Technica ATHM50RD Pro DJ Headphones - Red
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January 10, 2014 9:20:25 AM

I can't say anything about the Corsiar 2100 or the Logitech G35 but I myself have the Logitech G930 and that thing is amazing. It is a really nice headphone with a very good sound quality. The software is pretty good as well. You can get it for $99.99 on amazon http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Gaming-Headset-...
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January 10, 2014 9:35:45 AM

rwpritchett said:
For the ~$100+ price range, the best quality headphones to consider:

AKG K 240 Semi-Open Studio Headphones $83
AKG K 240 MK II Stereo Studio Headphones $120
Audio-Technica ATH-M50S Professional Studio Monitor Headphones with Straight Cable $127
Sennheiser HD 558 Headphones $129

For any of these, you would definitely get the most out of them if you get a sound card or external DAC.

Edit: It looks like the red version of the M50 with a coiled cable is on sale for only $102. That's a steal!

Audio Technica ATHM50RD Pro DJ Headphones - Red


d4v0 said:
I can't say anything about the Corsiar 2100 or the Logitech G35 but I myself have the Logitech G930 and that thing is amazing. It is a really nice headphone with a very good sound quality. The software is pretty good as well. You can get it for $99.99 on amazon http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Gaming-Headset-...


Thanks for the reply!
Looks good but I just have 1 question. Is it 5.1 channel. I'm guessing not but.
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January 10, 2014 10:16:10 AM

TechiGamer said:
rwpritchett said:
For the ~$100+ price range, the best quality headphones to consider:

AKG K 240 Semi-Open Studio Headphones $83
AKG K 240 MK II Stereo Studio Headphones $120
Audio-Technica ATH-M50S Professional Studio Monitor Headphones with Straight Cable $127
Sennheiser HD 558 Headphones $129

For any of these, you would definitely get the most out of them if you get a sound card or external DAC.

Edit: It looks like the red version of the M50 with a coiled cable is on sale for only $102. That's a steal!

Audio Technica ATHM50RD Pro DJ Headphones - Red


d4v0 said:
I can't say anything about the Corsiar 2100 or the Logitech G35 but I myself have the Logitech G930 and that thing is amazing. It is a really nice headphone with a very good sound quality. The software is pretty good as well. You can get it for $99.99 on amazon http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Gaming-Headset-...


Thanks for the reply!
Looks good but I just have 1 question. Is it 5.1 channel. I'm guessing not but.


Logitech G930 is 7.1 channel
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January 10, 2014 10:31:20 AM

rwpritchett said:
For the ~$100+ price range, the best quality headphones to consider:

AKG K 240 Semi-Open Studio Headphones $83
AKG K 240 MK II Stereo Studio Headphones $120
Audio-Technica ATH-M50S Professional Studio Monitor Headphones with Straight Cable $127
Sennheiser HD 558 Headphones $129

For any of these, you would definitely get the most out of them if you get a sound card or external DAC.

Edit: It looks like the red version of the M50 with a coiled cable is on sale for only $102. That's a steal!

Audio Technica ATHM50RD Pro DJ Headphones - Red


Thanks for the reply and suggestions! :)  What I was wondering is that are any of those 5.1 or 7.1 channel?
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January 10, 2014 10:38:52 AM

Any headphone (except the Razer Tiamat, maybe a few others) will rely on some kind of software for surround because they all have only two speakers. I believe some soundcards come with the software. Most USB based headphones like the G930 come with the software.

BTW, you can use third party software to simulate surround sound with any stereo headphone (Razer Surround).
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January 10, 2014 12:33:43 PM

rwpritchett said:
Any headphone (except the Razer Tiamat, maybe a few others) will rely on some kind of software for surround because they all have only two speakers. I believe some soundcards come with the software. Most USB based headphones like the G930 come with the software.

BTW, you can use third party software to simulate surround sound with any stereo headphone (Razer Surround).


Hmm Okay! So for gaming ,music ,and generally speaking audio quality, will the audio technica or the k 172 hd from AKG be better. Or should I just get a 7.1 channel or will the stereo headphones deliver the same awesome experience?
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January 10, 2014 3:55:27 PM

I wouldn't get the AKG K 172 unless you have an amp to drive them. They have pretty high impedance.

Personally, I use the G930 mentioned above for gaming. I use other headphones for music, but the G930's aren't too bad for music if you tune them with an equalizer. Out of the box they are kind of flat sounding.

You should probably read up some reviews on all of the headphones listed so far. Just a few pointers, open back headphones are better for sound stage (instead of things sounding like they're inside your head, they sound spatially outside) but they tend to leak sound in and out and have less bass. Closed back headphones have a better seal and therefore keep the sound from leaking in or out and have better bass for explosions and hip hop music.

I've tried out the Razer Surround software that adds 7.1 surround to stereo headphones and found it to work pretty good. Since I ended up getting the G930's, I don't need the Razer software anymore though. Download the software and try it out on any stereo headphones you have on hand to see if it simulates surround sound good enough for your tastes.
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January 10, 2014 5:54:51 PM

rwpritchett said:
I wouldn't get the AKG K 172 unless you have an amp to drive them. They have pretty high impedance.

Personally, I use the G930 mentioned above for gaming. I use other headphones for music, but the G930's aren't too bad for music if you tune them with an equalizer. Out of the box they are kind of flat sounding.

You should probably read up some reviews on all of the headphones listed so far. Just a few pointers, open back headphones are better for sound stage (instead of things sounding like they're inside your head, they sound spatially outside) but they tend to leak sound in and out and have less bass. Closed back headphones have a better seal and therefore keep the sound from leaking in or out and have better bass for explosions and hip hop music.

I've tried out the Razer Surround software that adds 7.1 surround to stereo headphones and found it to work pretty good. Since I ended up getting the G930's, I don't need the Razer software anymore though. Download the software and try it out on any stereo headphones you have on hand to see if it simulates surround sound good enough for your tastes.

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-ZX100-Series-Headphones-...
But either way even the Logitech will be a huge step up from my zx 100. Right??
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January 11, 2014 11:59:40 AM

rwpritchett said:
I wouldn't get the AKG K 172 unless you have an amp to drive them. They have pretty high impedance.

Personally, I use the G930 mentioned above for gaming. I use other headphones for music, but the G930's aren't too bad for music if you tune them with an equalizer. Out of the box they are kind of flat sounding.

You should probably read up some reviews on all of the headphones listed so far. Just a few pointers, open back headphones are better for sound stage (instead of things sounding like they're inside your head, they sound spatially outside) but they tend to leak sound in and out and have less bass. Closed back headphones have a better seal and therefore keep the sound from leaking in or out and have better bass for explosions and hip hop music.

I've tried out the Razer Surround software that adds 7.1 surround to stereo headphones and found it to work pretty good. Since I ended up getting the G930's, I don't need the Razer software anymore though. Download the software and try it out on any stereo headphones you have on hand to see if it simulates surround sound good enough for your tastes.


How do these compare to the Audio Technica : http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX44012
BTW, Im leaning towards getting the audio technica
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January 11, 2014 3:15:38 PM

I don't know how good the Monster branded headphones are. Like always, you'll need to read some reviews. Your best options are probably:


  • Logitech G930 (gets you a pretty good 7.1 setup; bonus that it's wireless and includes a mic, can only be used on a computer though)
  • Red Audio Technica M50 with Razer Surround software for 7.1; this will get you top notch sound plus you can use it with anything that takes a standard 1/8" audio plug)
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    January 12, 2014 8:57:44 AM

    rwpritchett said:
    I don't know how good the Monster branded headphones are. Like always, you'll need to read some reviews. Your best options are probably:


    • Logitech G930 (gets you a pretty good 7.1 setup; bonus that it's wireless and includes a mic, can only be used on a computer though)
    • Red Audio Technica M50 with Razer Surround software for 7.1; this will get you top notch sound plus you can use it with anything that takes a standard 1/8" audio plug)


  • Ya that is what I thought!! So I was also thinking what would be the best sound card for around $90 + -. I have looked at this http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX48280 I really like the Creative labs version of the card with the control module but have heard that it reduces sound quality! And I also looked at some Asus cards. What do you think?
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    January 12, 2014 12:09:41 PM

    A sound card only makes sense if you go for headphones with a 1/8" jack. If you go for a USB headset like the G930 then the sound card is bypassed.

    That said, the sound card you linked has a built in headphone amp and would work great for the M50's or other non-USB headphones.
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    January 13, 2014 6:13:39 PM

    rwpritchett said:
    A sound card only makes sense if you go for headphones with a 1/8" jack. If you go for a USB headset like the G930 then the sound card is bypassed.

    That said, the sound card you linked has a built in headphone amp and would work great for the M50's or other non-USB headphones.


    I was thinking that if I would increase my budget to around $150 could I get a much better sounding headphone? Or should I put that money into a soundcard! What do you think?
    BTW, I think I am going to stick with stereo headphones as I would like really good music quality

    If possible, please link canadian sites.newegg, ncix, memoryexpress, amazon.ca, amazon.com etc.
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    January 14, 2014 10:14:23 AM

    I really think the Audio Technica M50's are exactly what you are looking for. Low impedance so you can drive them without an amp, top notch audio quality, closed back for good bass, good sound stage for gaming. Too bad you're in Canada. Looks like you guys get screwed on headphone deals. The cheapest I can find is $170CA.

    If you go with these, your best option is to get them off eBay from a US dealer that will ship to Canada. You can get them for about $120-$130CA after shipping plus a bit more for duties. You can forego the sound card for now and see how they sound with your onboard audio.

    http://www.ebay.ca/sch/Musical-Instruments-Gear-/619/i....
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    January 14, 2014 11:37:16 AM

    rwpritchett said:
    I really think the Audio Technica M50's are exactly what you are looking for. Low impedance so you can drive them without an amp, top notch audio quality, closed back for good bass, good sound stage for gaming. Too bad you're in Canada. Looks like you guys get screwed on headphone deals. The cheapest I can find is $170CA.

    If you go with these, your best option is to get them off eBay from a US dealer that will ship to Canada. You can get them for about $120-$130CA after shipping plus a bit more for duties. You can forego the sound card for now and see how they sound with your onboard audio.

    http://www.ebay.ca/sch/Musical-Instruments-Gear-/619/i....


    This one is the exact one right? http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50S-Headphon...
    Its just that it has the S at the end and doesn't have the "Pro DJ" in the name. Just want to make sure I get the right!
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    January 14, 2014 12:32:00 PM

    Yeah, that's the one. The S is for straight cable. The non-S version comes with a coiled cable.
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    January 15, 2014 10:02:38 AM

    rwpritchett said:
    Yeah, that's the one. The S is for straight cable. The non-S version comes with a coiled cable.


    Before I order the audio technica, I was just looking at the Futureshop sale and they have quite a few sennheiser on sale. Here are some links
    http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/sennheiser-sennh...
    http://www.futureshop.ca/en-ca/product/sennheiser-sennh...

    So I am looking for the BEST sound quality out of the two I linked and the audio technica. I'm not a big fan of the design of the second link ,but again if has better sound quality than I'm in for it. Both Sennheiser have good reviews so now I'm not sure! You are the master at this, give me some expert advice :) 
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    January 15, 2014 10:27:52 AM

    You would probably have to try them out to say which one you prefer. Design wise, the M50 is a closed headphone so it will not leak sound and will block external ambient noise, but can get hot after extended periods because they don't breathe. The Sennhieser HD518's are an open headphone which mean they will leak sound (people around you will hear what you're listening to) and you will be able to hear external noises. They come with velour pads which along with the open design will prevent your ears from getting hot and sweaty. Open headphones also have a better soundstage typically (the separation of music instruments, and spatial location of where sounds are coming from). I don't have any opinions on the wireless Sennhieser you linked.

    The HD 518's would be a very nice set of headphones for both music and gaming and they are priced right.

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    January 24, 2014 10:45:43 AM

    rwpritchett said:
    You would probably have to try them out to say which one you prefer. Design wise, the M50 is a closed headphone so it will not leak sound and will block external ambient noise, but can get hot after extended periods because they don't breathe. The Sennhieser HD518's are an open headphone which mean they will leak sound (people around you will hear what you're listening to) and you will be able to hear external noises. They come with velour pads which along with the open design will prevent your ears from getting hot and sweaty. Open headphones also have a better soundstage typically (the separation of music instruments, and spatial location of where sounds are coming from). I don't have any opinions on the wireless Sennhieser you linked.

    The HD 518's would be a very nice set of headphones for both music and gaming and they are priced right.



    Ordered the Audio technica for $97 off ebay and picked up the soundblaster Z OEM from Memory express ,and I can't believe the improvement in sound with my cheap headphones! They sound SO much better! A+ outstanding sound from the card! Can't wait for my audio technica! :pt1cable: 

    And I would like to thank you for assisting me in my purchases and your awesome feedback!
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    January 24, 2014 11:47:56 AM

    That's an awesome deal for the audio technica. I just received my new headphones (AKG K550) a couple days ago and I'm loving them. Got them off eBay too. Have fun with your new audio.
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    January 31, 2014 9:32:55 AM

    rwpritchett said:
    That's an awesome deal for the audio technica. I just received my new headphones (AKG K550) a couple days ago and I'm loving them. Got them off eBay too. Have fun with your new audio.


    WOW!! Just got the M50's and These are AMAZING! Thanks man for recommending these awesome headphones! I can't imaging anything better! The base and the whole thing is soooo good its unreal!! :pt1cable: 
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    January 31, 2014 9:51:45 AM

    Welcome to the world of good audio.

    The best part is, with high end gear it sounds better as you get past the burn-in period because the drivers loosen up a bit.

    Now you're going to need some good source material. Some 96/24 FLAC music is in order, I think. You might get addicted...
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    January 31, 2014 9:17:30 PM

    rwpritchett said:
    Welcome to the world of good audio.

    The best part is, with high end gear it sounds better as you get past the burn-in period because the drivers loosen up a bit.

    Now you're going to need some good source material. Some 96/24 FLAC music is in order, I think. You might get addicted...


    HAHA! So what's 96/24 FLAC music? And is it normal that for really deep base such as gangam style, there were a few very subtle pops and crackle. But very quiet!
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