I am needing a pair of headphones and a sound card.

Headphones

Budget: 150 pounds - $230

Use: Primarily gaming. Listening to music, staying at home, gaming. Will be my primary headset, skype.

Type: Over ear

Listening from: PC Only

DO NOT NEED A MICROPHONE. I WILL BE PURCHASING A USB STUDIO QUALITY MIC.

Sound card

Budget: 70 pounds - $107

Can be internal or external, internal prefered.

For use with the headphones you suggest when answering my headphone request. For use with all of the above, primarily gaming.

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Will reward you with 200 rep for helping me choose the headphones.

Thanks a bunch.

iLewis wrote I am needing a pair of headphones and a sound card.

Headphones

Budget: 150 pounds - $230

Use: Primarily gaming. Listening to music, staying at home, gaming. Will be my primary headset, skype.

Type: Over ear

Listening from: PC Only

DO NOT NEED A MICROPHONE. I WILL BE PURCHASING A USB STUDIO QUALITY MIC.

Sound card

Budget: 70 pounds - $107

Can be internal or external, internal prefered.

For use with the headphones you suggest when answering my headphone request. For use with all of the above, primarily gaming.

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Will reward you with 200 rep for helping me choose the headphones.

Thanks a bunch.

USB studio mic? I'm more of a XLR guy myself.

I doubt you'll have the gain up so much that sound from open headphones will be recorded but I'll do mostly closed headphones just in case.

Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 80 ohms - Studio headphone as well as a good choice for gaming, comfy, a bit more bass than neutral
Ultrasone HFI580 - Your mileage will vary greatly with this one, buy it at a place with 30 day returns or more is a must, bassy and wide soundstage (which may not work for some)
AKG Q701,K701,K702 - same headphone really, just a slight cosmetic changes and no detachable cable on the K701. Open instead of closed so little isolation and larger leakage. Can be found at around $250

Soundcards I don't have much recommendations, just a FiiO E7 should do

iLewis wrote I am needing a pair of headphones and a sound card.

Headphones

Budget: 150 pounds - $230

Use: Primarily gaming. Listening to music, staying at home, gaming. Will be my primary headset, skype.

Type: Over ear

Listening from: PC Only

DO NOT NEED A MICROPHONE. I WILL BE PURCHASING A USB STUDIO QUALITY MIC.

Sound card

Budget: 70 pounds - $107

Can be internal or external, internal prefered.

For use with the headphones you suggest when answering my headphone request. For use with all of the above, primarily gaming.

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Will reward you with 200 rep for helping me choose the headphones.

Thanks a bunch.

You probably won't find a K701 in your price, so here's the next best thing: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

kermanz wrote Budget: $250

Music Preference: Hip-hop but im using for gaming mostly

Use: Gaming mainly

Type: Over Ear

Open or Closed: Closed

Listening From: PC and console ( if thats possible)

Details: I like a good base but its not really required and I also need a microphone with it thanks guys.

The best headset I can think of: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Parall3l wrote

iLewis wrote I am needing a pair of headphones and a sound card.

Headphones

Budget: 150 pounds - $230

Use: Primarily gaming. Listening to music, staying at home, gaming. Will be my primary headset, skype.

Type: Over ear

Listening from: PC Only

DO NOT NEED A MICROPHONE. I WILL BE PURCHASING A USB STUDIO QUALITY MIC.

Sound card

Budget: 70 pounds - $107

Can be internal or external, internal prefered.

For use with the headphones you suggest when answering my headphone request. For use with all of the above, primarily gaming.

---

Will reward you with 200 rep for helping me choose the headphones.

Thanks a bunch.

USB studio mic? I'm more of a XLR guy myself.

I doubt you'll have the gain up so much that sound from open headphones will be recorded but I'll do mostly closed headphones just in case.

Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 80 ohms - Studio headphone as well as a good choice for gaming, comfy, a bit more bass than neutral
Ultrasone HFI580 - Your mileage will vary greatly with this one, buy it at a place with 30 day returns or more is a must, bassy and wide soundstage (which may not work for some)
AKG Q701,K701,K702 - same headphone really, just a slight cosmetic changes and no detachable cable on the K701. Open instead of closed so little isolation and larger leakage. Can be found at around $250

Soundcards I don't have much recommendations, just a FiiO E7 should do

Thank you sir, gone with the following; Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 80 ohms and the FiiO E10 [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Also, I would go with XLR. But I don't particularly want to purchase an extra XLR decoder type box, unless you can plug XLR straight into my PC I would!

I sent you an F/R, I would love to chat to you about USB/XLR microphones.

Cheers. +200

The new Beyer's COP mic cable could be very useful for adding a mic to headphones with no mics.

Budget: My budget will be $40 maximum.

Music preferences: I tend to listen to a variety sets of genres such as classic rock, alternative, all EDM types of music, and hardly rap.

Type/form-factor: I'm looking for a in ear pair.

Open or closed: I believe I want open? I don't need tons of bass.

Listening from: I'm going to listen with my computer, laptop, and my phone.

Details: I'm looking for a pair that I can purchase from Amazon due to having great shipping. I want my ear phones to have a great set of balance whereas I don't a pair that's for bass heads. I want my sound to be clear and precise as possible. I want a pair that can last me a while meaning I want them to last for a year or longer. Also, can you PM me your suggestions because I don't want to keep checking the thread?

Thanks for everything.

Parall3l wrote The new Beyer's COP mic cable could be very useful for adding a mic to headphones with no mics.

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$83, lawdy.

Crucify wrote Budget: My budget will be $40 maximum.

Music preferences: I tend to listen to a variety sets of genres such as classic rock, alternative, all EDM types of music, and hardly rap.

Type/form-factor: I'm looking for a in ear pair.

Open or closed: I believe I want open? I don't need tons of bass.

Listening from: I'm going to listen with my computer, laptop, and my phone.

Details: I'm looking for a pair that I can purchase from Amazon due to having great shipping. I want my ear phones to have a great set of balance whereas I don't a pair that's for bass heads. I want my sound to be clear and precise as possible. I want a pair that can last me a while meaning I want them to last for a year or longer. Also, can you PM me your suggestions because I don't want to keep checking the thread?

Thanks for everything.

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The Xeport 3010 seems to be a better choice for you than the default budget IEM recommendation, the 5010, because it should be less bassy. The're cheap but built well.

Budget: Below $60

Music preferences: Mainly rap and some dubstep/house

Type/form-factor: In-ear

Open or closed: Closed

Listening from: Phone and laptop

Details: If possible I would like volume buttons on the cord. Also they should be able to stay in my ears pretty well and be somewhat durable.

Thanks in advance.

doubleA wrote Budget: Below $60

Music preferences: Mainly rap and some dubstep/house

Type/form-factor: In-ear

Open or closed: Closed

Listening from: Phone and laptop

Details: If possible I would like volume buttons on the cord. Also they should be able to stay in my ears pretty well and be somewhat durable.

Thanks in advance.

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Budget: $100-$150

Genre: Rap/Dubstep

Device: Galaxy S4 & iPad Mini

I'm getting sick of my Beats By Dre Studio