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Federov   08-08-2008 at 11:45:28 PM

I'm looking for a good set of head phones for gaming mainly FPS games. I see there are headphones that are marked as 'gaming'.

Is there a difference in head phones from gaming or not gaming? Or is it for marketing?

I know gaming head sets come with a mic built on. But I really don't have to have that as I have a perfectly good mic on my desk.

Any input would be great.

Thanks!

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Bronze CPUs badge cjl   08-09-2008 at 06:17:02 AM
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Music headphones will usually give clearer and more accurate sound reproduction. Gaming headphones will usually pay more attention to looks and (sometimes) positioning. I prefer the music phones myself, and Sennheiser is a great brand to consider (I have the EH350).

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Kraynor   08-09-2008 at 06:29:22 AM
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Gaming headsets with surround sound tend to be more accurate in positioning too from what I've seen. Sennheiser are probably one of the best for sound reproduction without paying a fortune.

That said, I wouldn't get rid of my Razer Barracuda HP-1

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quantumsheep   08-09-2008 at 01:15:24 PM
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I would always pic the music 'phones - clearer sound. Although for gaming a 5.1 headset might be a good idea, could give better positioning of the sound.

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strangestranger   08-09-2008 at 01:45:58 PM
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go with some "proper" headphones, music listening may not be a primary concern but once you have heard some good headphones or speakers, anything else just won't sound right.

go with some decent phones so you won't be limiting yourself in the future. in saying that i am sure some of the more expensive gaming ones probably aren't that bad, i don't have the cash to go trying out tons of headphones.

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halcyon   08-09-2008 at 11:44:03 PM
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If you can go with some decent headphones you'll not look back and you won't even want cheap phones any more, they just won't cut it. Once you get a taste of what accuracy from a decent set of "cans" sounds and feels like (and even almost tastes like) you'll thank yourself. Good sound is "delicious". I learned that when I was 17...now I'm 38. Good sound is much more attainable from a set of headphones than it is from speakers, from a cost perspective, IMO.



http://www.headphone.com/guide/by- [...] -sr-60.php ...5 bars for only $70!

or

http://www.headphone.com/guide/by- [...] hd-555.php ...I have their bigger brother, the 595. I've heard that these are really great sounding cans and, unlike the Grado's above, will be comfortable for extended listening/gaming sessions.

Forget the "gaming" cans (if you can truly live without the mic). ...you deserve better.

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Bronze CPUs badge cjl   08-10-2008 at 04:49:25 AM
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As I said, the Sennheiser EH350 is a great set of budget headphones that still sound MUCH better than some of the junk out there. The HD555 or 595 headphones are great too - they should have a bit more bass than the 350s. Grado is nice too (I actually like their sound slightly better than the Sennheisers), but I've never found their funny design to be all that comfortable.


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