The title says it all. My Roccat Kave 5.1 gave up on me and my Sennheiser HD600 are not exactly what I want to use for gaming.
Long story short: I am looking for a new pair of Openback over-ear headphones or headset with 3.5mm plug(s) in the 80 to 140 euro range.
Microphone is not required.
The only pair that striked me so far are the Sennheiser HD 558´s.
Update: Took some time to get the AudioTechnica ATH-AD500X. Got them for 120€ via Amazon.de.
What shall I say, they are worth every Euro I spent and every day I waited.
Would they be for FPS or another type of game mainly, or just for gaming in general?
As I play basically everything, general purpose.
I would watch this^ and check out what is suggested. I like this video because it gives you multiple options to look at since there is no perfect answer for this question.
I would say any Beyers, but I am biased, so I'll give you multiple choices.
The AD500X is probably one of the best headphones in that price range, especially if you want to try something besides Sennheiser.
It would probably be cheaper to buy it from the US and have it shipped internationally.
29% VAT makes that... impossible?
The AD500X are 140€ in Germany. This will get a though decision!
I didn't realize that, sorry
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Thoman features the AKG k612 pros for 139€ and they are awesome :D
Good one.
As they cost the same as the AD500X, I will have to toss a coin or something.
Philips shp9500s. Just throwing it out there.
Can't go wrong with AKGs tho
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Phillips can be really underrated sometimes! I would check them out too.
Fostex T50Rp mark 3 are a pretty nice cans too. Not too open but very nice. You need to buy pads tho, stock ones are crap. They are 149 on thomann.
I recently got the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro's and use them for pretty much everything.
Really good soundstage considering they're closed ear-cups and also have great clarity throughout the ranges (well in my opinion anyway haha).
SHP9500 represent.
They replaced my AKG K553. My sister prefers them over Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pros.
Pair them up with a VMODA Boom Pro if you need a mic.
Very comfortable, amazing clarity. The only thing they lack is the rumbling sub-bass, but the bass itself is decently punchy.
I have tried the HD 558, M50X, and G4ME Zeros as well. M50X was so damn uncomfortable, and I wasn't impressed by the sound by all. HD 558s and the G4ME Zeros (they both use the same drivers) were pleasantly comfortable and are pretty decent picks too.
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My experience with Philips in generall has been bad to say the least.
Thanks for your help. AudioTechnica ATH-AD500X it is! On that note, does anyone remember their pick-ups for vinyls?