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JxndWat wrote I got a recommendation for AKG K 518 DJ Headphones and I bought them not realizing that over ear apparently is better for bass. Is this true could I buy better "bassed" Over Ear headphones for a lower price?


It's not necessarily better for bass. The rationale to this is that circumaurals (around ears) create more of a seal, therefore create a better chamber between the driver and your ear canal. Bass dissipates more readily than treble or midrange, so to have the most bass, a proper seal is needed. It's easiest with circumaurals because it encompasses your ear, but it's completely possible to have awesome bass with on-ears, like the K81. The trade-off is that they aren't very comfy.

The big problem with circumaurals is that they usually require either large drivers (Sony XB1000 is a good example, with its 70mm drivers, or as a less hyperbolic example, the much cheaper Sony XB700) or some intense workarounds with small drivers (AKG is a good example since they use 38mm drivers but have awesome sounding headphones) to have both good bass and good everything-else. This requires the headphones to be rather expensive. Sure, you can get a Panasonic HTF600 and have more bass, but since they're so bass-centric, they sound mediocre in everything else. If you don't care about anything other than bass, the HTF600 is for you, but I hesitate to recommend them ever because of how much I disliked them.

If you want the K81's to be comfier, people like to use velour Sennheiser HD25 pads.
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My price range is 100 pounds and I am looking for some headsets with mic, Want to use for PC gaming and chatting.
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Zekrom wrote My price range is 100 pounds and I am looking for some headsets with mic, Want to use for PC gaming and chatting.


The Audio Technica AD700 is a legendary headphone for gaming. Better than any Trittons, Turtle Beaches, Astros, or any other headphones labeled as "gaming." It does not have an integrated mic, but the Zalman ZM-1 can clip onto the cable. It's an extremely good mic, especially considering the price. Better than boom mics of "gaming" headphones.

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These are listed as "Frequently Bought Together" on Amazon. They're a killer combo and will be considerably better than other gaming headsets for much less.
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Looking for in ear earbuds
>50$ (usa)
Mostly for dubstep
Preferably a sick bass

Pm me. Probs wont be checking back here, ill forget xD
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TGE_Jesse wrote Looking for in ear earbuds
>50$ (usa)
Mostly for dubstep
Preferably a sick bass

Pm me. Probs wont be checking back here, ill forget xD


I'm assuming you mean around $50, but anything above $50? The JH Audio JH16 Pro has incredible bass for a custom IEM. You'll definitely pay a pretty penny for them, though!

Otherwise, the Xeport 5010 is $30 on Xeport's site and the Fischer Audio Eterna is $64 here:

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Both are very good bassy IEMs for the price. Sorry for the late response! PM sent.
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Budget: $100- $130max

Music preference: A lot of dubstep, and some Rock and Rap here and there

Type / form factor and portability: Over-ear, I have pain from on-ear and I already have ear buds

Open/Closed (Not for in-ear): Doesn't really matter

I will probably end up listening from my phone
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Budget:50-100 US

Music preference: Dubstep/Rap/Hardstyle

Type / form factor and portability: Over Ear

Open/Closed (Not for in-ear): Either

Source(s): Windows Phone or iPod.
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Budget: 60 Pounds (UK)

Music preference: Metal/Psychedelic rock

Type / form factor and portability: In-ear

Open/Closed (Not for in-ear):

Source(s): iPhone and Occasionally Laptop

Just to do me till i get enough for a pair of JH Audio JH13s or 16s
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CerealGuy wrote Budget: $100- $130max

Music preference: A lot of dubstep, and some Rock and Rap here and there

Type / form factor and portability: Over-ear, I have pain from on-ear and I already have ear buds

Open/Closed (Not for in-ear): Doesn't really matter

I will probably end up listening from my phone


The Ultrasone HFI-580 and the V-Moda LP are two great bassy cans. The HFI-580 will sound better, but the LP has some other things you might like, like awesome looks and tank build quality. Take a look at them both!
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QuizResults wrote Budget:50-100 US

Music preference: Dubstep/Rap/Hardstyle

Type / form factor and portability: Over Ear

Open/Closed (Not for in-ear): Either

Source(s): Windows Phone or iPod.


The Creative Aurvana Live in addition to what I said in my previous post. The HFI-580 is stretching your budget a bit, but they're worth looking at. You could also look at the Sony XB700.
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