Headphones for gaming and music

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I currently use some gamecom platronic headset, which is falling apart and the sound is ok to me!

I recently bought some Superlux HD668B headphones and sent them back after a day, because they sounded good, but were also uncomfortable.

So I task you to help me out fining a pair of headphones which will suit my bill!

The Criteria:

Between £0 and £55 (Will go to £80) - $0 and $90 (Will go to $125)

Must be comfortable, because I use them for long lengths at a time! My head is quite big so nothing tiny!

Must cover your ears, not just sit on the outside!

Be suitable for Gaming and listening to music! (I listen to Classical and rock) MUST SOUND GOOD!

Must be located in England! Unless its a great deal then I will get it shipped to me! So please use .co.uk on amazon or ebay!

Not have a microphone - I have one!

So if you have made it this far I owe you so much as you have understood what I want!

I should tell you im not afraid to buy second hand!

So thankyou so much and I hope someone can help me!

P.S

Just so you dont think im a lazy waster who likes to let people do all the work for me! I was looking at some
Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X
Maybe you could tell me if they are any good?

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I've heard good things from the Sennheiser HD 558's.

Tech Specs

Transducer type: Dynamic, open

Headphone type: Circumaural

Frequency response: 15 - 28,000 Hz

Total harmonic distortion: < 0.1% (1 kHz/100 dB SPL)

Sound pressure level (SPL): 112 dB

Impedance: 50 Ohms

Cable length: 3mJack plug: 6.3mm

Weight: 270g

Head-Fi Page

http://www.head-fi.org/products/sennheiser-hd-558

3

I would give the Razer Adaros Stereos a try. I know, I know, Razer green sucks and they're not an audio company. However, they're my daily wear now because they're light, comfortable and (to me) sound freaking great. IIRC, they cost about $100.

http://www.hdblog.it/image_new.php?id=344215&width=520&height=472

4

I was doing this about four months ago, but my budget was twice yours.

You may find this video useful (just with out the mod mic)

The only issue is that prices here in the UK are often higher sadly, so a look at the $50 video they did may help if you haven't already

EDIT
You may want to have a look at what the audio technica at 700x's and the 900x's go for, I believe they refreshed the series not too long ago

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IF you like the hd668b but want something more comfortable, then the Takstar HI2050 is worth looking at. Good price, good sound, good comfort.