[SOLVED] best audio for 150$

Someone suggested me the Audio-Technica MX40 and MX50. Mic is separate or bundled with. My first impression when gaming with the MX50 (after using some $55 Turtle Beach headphones for 2 years) is that it was like sitting in the movie theater with surround sound turned all the way up. Very nice.

Just look at the customer reviews compared to others.. look how many there are. https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1545197497&sr=8-1&keywords=audio+technica+mx50

This is what I bought, but I honestly haven't hooked up the mic yet. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CUVFSM6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The person recommending them said they've had theirs for several years. My Turtle Beach headphones broke after less than 2 years of normal use. Do feel free to wait for more answers and suggestions and/or do your own research. The worst part about the MX50 I have is the cord/wire. I wish they were wireless because the cord is always in the way. :/

Just a differing opinion.

Start with a basic $29.95 USB Headset with boom mic from Walmart/Best Buy. Use that for a few months and then ask yourself if you really need something more than that.


-Wolf sends

For FPS games you want a good Soundstage.

Leaving out Comfort, Features, Noise isolation, Build Quality, Latency, Connectivity, Microphone Quality and just focusing on sound quality.

Soundstage- Determines the space and environment of sound. That is, it determines the perceived location and size of the sound field itself, so how well you can perceive foot steps and shots fired.

Imaging- Determines where, how far, and how wide each object should be in the stereo image. That is, it controls the location, transparency, and stereo balance of objects in the mix, as intended by the audio source.

Frequency Response Consistency- Describes the variations in a headphones' frequency response due to their fit on your head. Headphones will sound slightly different depending on the size and shape of your head, how they interact with your ears and whether you wear glasses.

Total Harmonic Distortion- Harmonic distortion is an unintended generated frequency from other than the original source.



Rating from 1-10.. 10 being best.

.....Studio Headsets.....

Superlux HD 681 "Needs a Mod Mic" $35 V-moda ModMic $30
7.1 Soundstage
8.1 Imaging
7.8 Frequency Response Consistency
6.3 Total Harmonic Distortion
9.4 Bass /8.6 Mid /7.2 Treble

Superlux HD 668B "Needs a Mod Mic" $43
7.0 Soundstage
8.4 Imaging
7.5 Frequency Response Consistency
7.8 Total Harmonic Distortion
8.6 Bass/9.0 Mid/7.8 Treble

Audio-Technica MX40 "Needs a Mod Mic" $80
5.8 Soundstage
7.9 Imaging
7.0 Frequency Response Consistency
6.8 Total Harmonic Distortion
8.7 Bass/8.6 Mid/8.5 Treble

Audio-Technica MX50 "Needs a Mod Mic" $130
5.9 Soundstage
8.6 Imaging
7.3 Frequency Response Consistency
8.9 Total Harmonic Distortion
9.0 Bass/8.8 Mid/8.3 Treble

.....Gaming Headsets......

HyperX Cloud Revolver $100-$120
7.2 Soundstage
8.3 Imaging
5.7 Frequency Response Consistency
8.8 Total Harmonic Distortion
8.6 Bass/8.6 Mid/7.3 Treble

SteelSeries Arctis 7 $118 "Wireless"
6.4 Soundstage
8.5 Imaging
5.4 Frequency Response Consistency
8.4 Total Harmonic Distortion
8.4 Bass/8.5 Mid /9.0 Treble

HyperX Cloud 2 $100
5.3 Soundstage
8.5 Imaging
5.8 Frequency Response Consistency
6.5 Total Harmonic Distortion
8.9 Bass/8.9 Mid /5.7 Treble

LOGITECH G933 $100
6.4 Soundstage
7.5 Imaging
5.5 Frequency Response Consistency
8.3 Total Harmonic Distortion
8.1 Bass/7.8 Mid /8.1 Treble

Logitech G533 $90
7.3 Soundstage
8.0 Imaging
5.7 Frequency Response Consistency
7.1 Total Harmonic Distortion
9.2 Bass/8.1 Mid /8.7 Treble

CORSAIR HS60 $50
6.1 Soundstage
8.7 Imaging
6.5 Frequency Response Consistency
7.2 Total Harmonic Distortion
8.2 Bass /8.4 Mid /7.9 Treble

LOGITECH G430 $30
5.9 Soundstage
8.1 Imaging
6.1 Frequency Response Consistency
7.3 Total Harmonic Distortion
8.1 Bass/9.1 Mid /7.9 Treble


Hopefully that brings things into a little more perspective.