Recommend some actual "fun" headsets for multimedia entertainment! I'm quite happy with the Sennheiser PC363D (both in Surround sound and stereo, yea laugh all you want) and previously PC166.
I know peripheral with gaming labels has this awful stigma and always gets shit on but they do exist for a reason. (at least some of the stuff) e.g. gaming mice because they are highly configurable.
Do some of you sincerely play games with a monitor headset? You know the ones which are actually made for analysing audio with little soundstage and the most forward sound, also closed design which is counterproductive for locating sound.
The Audio Technica ATH-M50x and Sony MDR-7506 always get recommended here regulary for whatever reason. Basically they were THE anti-meme for "beats by dr.dre" and then became a meme itself. No seriously, why do some of you recommend monitor headsets? Not only is it counterproductive for gaming for the reasons stated above, it's also way too precise in its sound i.e. average audio sounds like shit (when you are playing older games, watching movies you hear mixing errors, listening to the average mp3 file, older songs or even flac files - no remastering them doesn't help)
Even this Audiokek agrees.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UrKy1EuO0k
>headsets
my gf got me some beats for my birthday, they're amazing
>>336919372
AD700s have stopped being sold for years, that pic is outdated as fuark.
Also
>headsets
Don't do it, man. If you need to talk get a clip on, a desk mic, anything but a gaming headset.
>>336922453
>>336922453
>gf
>beats
>for my birthday
>>336921062
>open design is a minus
Where the fuck do you play games? The train station?
>>336919372
>ear sweat
lol. This image always makes me chuckle when I see it. I mean what sort of wierd, fat moron sweats from his ears? Also, these "image guides" fucking awful too
These are objectively some of the best headphones for the price (build quality and sound quality wise) on the market.
Most of the headphones that get shilled on here are cheap crap.
>>336923848
That image wasn't for gaming headsets, it was for audiophiles. And it's outdated as fuck.
You're literally getting cucked if you buy "Gaming Headsets". Buy a actual headphones recommended from /g/ and a nice mic, like the modmic.
If you're buying, just go for ATH. They're good, not THE BEST, but good and available without that fucking outrageous price tag.
>>336924386
If you like smothering your sound with bass and listen to nothing but brostep, sure. They're the EDM industry shilled cans for a reason.
>>336923889
I know, that's why I posted them.
This one is also stupid because it generalises everything. The Sennheiser PC363 uses virtual surround and has just 2 big speakers like a proper stereo headset but it's made with virtual surround sound in mind other than most other great stereo headsets. Also, it has an open design. Great for locating sound with a wide soundstage. (as good as it can get with headsets)
>>336924532
>getting cucked if you buy "Gaming Headsets"
Only if you don't do proper research. Sennheiser usually does a fine job and the PC363D sounds pretty accurate/neutral unlike most other gaming labeled headsets which are usually quite bass heavy.
I agree, there is a lot of gaudy gaming rubbish out in the wild but also decent stuff. You can tell by the design how seriously you can take them. The PC363D doesn't even look like a gaming headset at all. It's quite modest.
>>336925527
Is Razer good?
These cunts.
>>336926778
I assume this is not a joke.
Their stuff (no matter what you buy) breaks if you look at it the wrong way. It's also almost always cheap quality and they overexaggerate EVERYTHING. Also, I can't stand the gaudy gamey look - it looks too try hard.
>>336925527
>Only if you don't do proper research.
They're trash whatever way you look at it. Get a simple cheap desktop mic instead.
can someone really briefly explain to me what "soundstage" is meant to describe?
>>336926778
There isn't anything offensively bad about the audio of them, but their build quality is no where near what it should be at their price point. Basically it's a matter of there being much better alternatives to choose from assuming you have the patience to do a little research.
These are my current ones, got it as a Christmas gift
>>336928931
Well there is google but it basically means how much deepth. The more the better for locating where the sound comes from. If you want depth and positional sound you have to go with open headsets/headphones because closed ones are usually pretty forward and direct the sound straight to your ear. Which is not what you want when gaming.
>>336929724
oh interesting
thanks
Just bought these for $60 how bad did i fug up
Out of my way plebs.
>>336930306
>philips
WELL EXCUSE MEEEEEE PRINCESS
>>336930306
Why don't you use them and form an opinion yourself instead of relying on the opinion of autists?
If it works good, that's great for you. If it ends up breaking or something like that, you'll know better for next time.
>>336923889
MDR-V6 makes my ears sweat. HD598 doesn't. I got BMI of 21.
>>336930931
it hasnt shipped yet
>>336925527
That's still getting cucked
For that price you could get quality headphones + good table microphone
Best $30 spent. Works perfectly on my PC, is wireless and sounds fuckin great.
>>336922257
> /mu/
Invest in something nice, you're not NEET are you?
>>336931515
I got it for a very good price, it usually goes for 189€ - 220€ (which i think is too much, I agree) but I payed way less. Also, the soundcard is quite decent if you don't want to use your onboard or an amp.
>>336930306
they are fantastic for the price
>>336919372
MDR V6s are the absolute best. Not even joking.
>Gaming headsets
Holy fuck lol.
>Not having a DAC and AMP
>Not having gud headphones
>>336932208
Again, studio monitor headphones are not what you want for "fun" entertainment i.e. watching movies or playing games.
In fact, it's the dumbest thing you can do.
>>336921062
At least post the updated version
>No seriously, why do some of you recommend monitor headsets? Not only is it counterproductive for gaming for the reasons stated above, it's also way too precise in its sound i.e. average audio sounds like shit
>t. someone with zero knowledge in audio hardware
>>336932563
I'm surprised that comic sans is triggering me more than the beats headphones recommendation.
Gaming: DT770 vs DT990
I'm leaning towards DT990, those beyers sound promising.
>>336932407
Are you saying it's objectively wrong to use as accurate and detailed headphones as possible with given budget? Some studios use ATH-M50s. Are those headphones made for toxic anti-fun too?
>>336932407
Why not? I enjoy the music on them and enjoy using them for vidya.
I have a pair of Sennheisers too but I always come back to the MDR V6 because I can hear little things I wouldn't hear on other headsets.
>Recommend some actual "fun" headsets for multimedia entertainment!
What the fuck is that supposed to mean?
Sentey GS 473140 bucks with Amazon prime and work like a dream
>>336933028
Generally headphones with V-type sound signature are considered fun.
>portapro leaks sound
How fucking loud do people listen to shit? Anyways I continue to be a jew and use portapro, nice and comfy, I don't like cans that cover your entire fucking ear are heavy and fuck up your hair
>>336933227
So inaccurate and unversatile headphones?
>>336932563
the apple earpods are actually pretty decent for $25
>>336932563
The amusing thing is that it's the Horseshoe theory in action. While it takes the piss for all the cheapo shit, the same opposite negative stuff can be said about the upper class headphones.
Because headphones will be headphones no matter how much money you throw at it. It pumps sound directly to your ear - while speaker actually behave like actual sound i.e. sound waves travel and bounce - sound is a pressure wave.
>2010
>In college
>Every nigger on campus has beats
If I see a negro wearing headphones in public there is a 100% chance they are wearing beats.
>>336932563
Excellent
>>336933519
Yea, I bought the Panasonic RP-HJE125E-K in-ears for like 5€ and it's amazing what you can get for so little. The average person couldn't tell the difference between those and some 300 bucks "premium" shit.
>>336933609
>2016
>take subway to college
>Every black dude on the train and school has beats or portable speakers
Why? What is it about blacks and playing loud music that bothers everyone? Do they not have manners?
>>336928407
yep
>>336933378
They aren't necessarily too inaccurate compared to the competition at their price range. It's very hard to produce completely flat sound signature.
>>336929819
that's bollocks really, plenty of closed headphones are great for gaming
>>336931576
>Best $30 spent.
God damn, that's lucky. Best version of it too since that's the only one without a mic that's built in.
>>336933028
What works for music does not work for movies/games/other lower end audio stuff.
"Fun" means an all-around well balanced headset for multi-purpose activities.
The fuck does "soundstage" even mean?
>>336934440
it's explained in this very thread... or google
>>336932364
>DT 880
>>336934152
The best ones are open though.
>>336934440
feel of space
>>336933967
For the same reason they have to play music really loud in their hoopty with shitty speakers, so everyone can hear their fine taste in music.
>>336933967
>Niggers
>Having manners
Pick ONE and ONLY ONE.
>>336934646
Best value for a great mid-tier 600ohm headphones
>>336934727
no way is the lack of bass you get with open vs. closed worth it though
>>336935015
Well, the whole audio debate is subjective anyway. It depends what you prioritise or are used to.
I value natural/neutral bass with positional sound so I prefer open.
>>336924386
Yeah, no.
They're good for the price. The build quality is great. MSRP is on par with audiophile headphones, but they're almost always on sale for half off which makes them a deal.
Sound wise, they're just okay.
>>336935532
of course it's subjective and that's fair enough but i can't imagine many people favouring open bass for gaming
I got AT ATH-M40X for about $60 a few months ago. I only really use them to listen to music on my phone, but they work really well anytime I use them for gaming.
>>336934263
I don't know what kind of movies you watch, but the ones I watch have very good audio.
>"Fun" means an all-around well balanced headset for multi-purpose activities.
So your ''fun'' headphones would be the jack-of-all-trades, but master of none? That doesn't sound very fun.
Would bass heavy music sound great? Nah, it's okay but not the tighest or strongest. What about acoustic stuff with the emphasis on treble? Could be brighter, but I can manage. Well what is it good at? It does everything just okay. Well that sure doesn't sound very fun.
>>336935015
It's up to the individual to choose what he appreciates in good headphones. Some people own several pairs for different purposes. Could you imagine that?
>>336923565
That's a shame, I love my AD700s and I've been using them for years. Is there a newer equivalent in case I ever need to replace them for whatever reason?
>>336937258
we are talking about headphones specifically for gaming, could you imagine that?
>>336919372
HD681 owner here, would definitely recommend.
>>336937018
Do you seriously think the average person buys mutiple headphones for different purposes? Doesn't sound very fun...
Also, there is a lot you can do with EQ.
>>336937497
Well maybe one person could appreciate the ability to locate accurately what's happening around him in competetive games just by listening more than boomy explosions. Some other time when he's playing an RPG or other single player, he probably wouldn't really give a shit about the competitive aspect and would prefer to have boomy explosions. Could you imagine that?
>>336938104
A competitive game like CSGO? Funnily enough pretty much every single top player uses a closed headset
$50 setup
My Sennheiser HD558 is honestly the best headset I've ever had
>>336938602
They are using steroe in-ears with a noise canceling protector.
Also, just because pro gaymer use it doesn't make it the be all end all - some of them use mechanical keyboards with blue cherry switches (or even bown, just as stupid) which is the most counterproductive thing you can do. They are basically playing with a huge disadvantage.
>>336919372
I still can't get over how 5 years ago Porta Pros went for like $20 and go for $50 now.
>>336939125
I'm talking about at home, where they play the vast majority of the time. They use closed headsets. Events are crazy loud anyway so it really would make a difference what you used either way.
>Also, just because pro gaymer use it doesn't make it the be all end all
You're the one who brought "competitive gaming" into this, I'm giving you an example from the top level of competitive CS.
>>336937990
>Do you seriously think the average person buys mutiple headphones for different purposes?
How is that even relevant to the argument?
>Also, there is a lot you can do with EQ.
EQ is more like a patch over a wound. It doesn't really fix the issue, but it'll help a bit. If you abuse it, your headphones will just sound worse.
You can't make HD558 have as good bass as ATH-M50 or as clear treble as K701.
>>336938959
Mein nigga. Mine shows its age though, the ear cup pleather is cracked and the wire is internally damaged so if its turned wrong it turns them off. great sound and i got a good deal on them when i got it. Like 60 bucks.
>>336939551
Pro gamers do whatever their sponsors tell them. Pro scene is only a tiny fraction of competetive gaming.
>>336940226
>Pro gamers do whatever their sponsors tell them
CSGO pros won't use shit if it isn't good enough. See: Eizo monitors & mouse sponsors
>>336939551
No I didn't - just replied to your post i.e. I wasn't the guy you were talking to. I'm the OP senpai.
>>336940226
>Pro scene is only a tiny fraction of competetive gaming.
So what fraction of competitive gaming is it that you are referring to then?
>>336939551
Also, I wouldn't call in-ears with a noise canceling protector "closed" in the traditional sense - they are two seperate devices. It's an extreme case anyway.
They also use that kind of headsets in motorsport for instance.
>>336941012
They don't use in ears + protector at home dude
>>336940572
The other 99%.
Need I remind you that even the lower levels of different sports are still competitive even though they arent't broadcast on ESPN. You don't need to be a proffessional to hear the difference between good and bad sounstage. You will still gain the advantage but it's up to you to decide what you want out of your headphones.
>>336940446
>>336941320
Well maybe they aren't very knowledgeable in the audio field.
>Loving G35 headset
>Logitech software gets a bit wonky, have to reinstall it a couple times
>Works fine
>Suddenly can't play music or video when I have another video or a game up
>Only way to play anything else is to make the first video or game make a noise then start the music or other video within 5 seconds of the noise
>Unplug headset from USB
>Sound is fine
I don't know WHAT the fuck is going on with this. Literally impossible to find anything on it.
Someone let me use their music studio headphones once and they sounded so fucking good. Before that I had only used the $5 dollar general earbuds before and hearing those blew my mind. I think he said they cost him $600, what kind of headphones should I get to get a similar sound quality? I'm pretty partial to heavy base (I listen to rock, metal and harsh ebm mostly). His studio headphones had stuff like totally blocking all outside sound even while off, so if I can get some cheaper that don't do that would be fine with me.
tl;dr best headphones I can get for rock/metal/harsh ebm musicand video games I guess
Headphones started to give me tinnitus, I rarely use them now. Speakers are so fucking inferior though.
>OP is literally using "fun" as a buzzword
It's like we're back in 2012 all over again.
>>336942534
e10k + k702
Why are headphones with mics considered bad?
>>336943080
What makes you recommend those headphones? Does the headphone amplifier really improve sound quality?
>>336943535
You need amp to drive most headphones
668B's aren't bad, famalam.
They're just not as loud as you'd hope.
Got these for 190€. Best purchase ever made
>>336943535
>>336943590
if your soundcard isn't completely shit you won't need an amp for most headphones
>>336943250
because they're usually meme gaming headsets
if you need something with a mic get the OG hyperx cloud, they're repackaged takstar pro 80s and pretty cheap
>>336943250
For the same reason prebuilt computers are disliked here.
>>336943791
>implying
You do if you dont buy some low end ones. Highest end headphones you can use without amp are M50X or K550/551
Clearly you're fucking retarded and think that if it can output sound, it means its performing at its best
>mfw seeing setups with DT's without amp
>>336919372
I have two MDR-V6. components inside hardly changed in every revision, the Difference is one has Taiwanese parts and local warranty, my older one is a Japanese import. Both has identical build quality and sound
>>336942695
>Speakers are so fucking inferior though
>how sound actually behaves & works
>inferior
Using headphones is like putting lipstick on a pig
see >>336933543
They are artificial enhancements since you don't hear every little single detail in the real world with your own ears either. (unless you are blind and have sharpened senses/hearing)
Actual speaker simulate the audio phenomena way better.
2 years later, and my Monoprice cans are still the best $20 I've ever spent
>>336943992
you know souncards can have DACs yea?
>M50X
>high end
XDDD
>>336944245
He said 'highest end" not "high end" you literal retard.
>>336944245
>highest end
>meaning actually high end
Your retardation is showing, please remove your post
I was joking about how you cant run actual high end shit without amp but obviously a mongoloid like you couldnt get a joke even if one hit you right in the head
Now go to sleep, it's past bedtime, Timmy
What do you recommend for a mic?
Keep in my mind I also fell for the college meme and have very limited funds. Most I can spend is around $75 ish freedom bucks.
>>336944245
>you know souncards can have DACs yea?
>can
Do you even know what a DAC is?
>>336942534
Without external DAC/amp
Sony MDR-V6 for 100$>
Sennheiser HD558 for 150$
With external DAC/Amp (+200$)
Beyerdynamic DT880 250$
AKG K701 200$
Sennheiser HD600 330$
>>336943535
Check innerfidelity and golden ears for measurements of different headphones. Generally you want to the line to be as straight as possible, but that's pretty damn hard to produce. There's bit more to headphones than this, but you'll have to study that yourself. Rock music is mostly mids and treble. Some bass can be good for heavier stuff.
>>336944454
Why are you ignoring the other part of the post?
>Now go to sleep, it's past bedtime, Timmy
That's pretty embarrassing dude, I bet you regret posting that lmao
>>336944491
Depends, are you looking to talk to other people or produce more professional sounding content?
>>336944491
I dont have any recommendations since i havent tried too many microphones. But do check how microphones catch sound at different ranges.
My Samson Meteor reguires me to speak somewhat loud or be close to the microphone when I speak. This is due to it catching fuckton of static if I keep it at maximum reception volume
>>336944583
Not all soundcards have a DAC in the sense that we are talking, is something wrong with you?
>>336944659
Dont recommend 701's, its an outdated recommendation nowadays. 702's have way better sound and their price has dropped to 701's level
>>336944674
Sorry, I should have specified. I mainly use my mic to just talk to friends in skype/discord/whatever VOIP program. Nothing serious at all.
>buy $20 headphones with mic
>no issues
Feels good not being an audiophile.I also get a lot of my music from youtube.
>>336944778
Every single audio card in a PC has a DAC you fucking fool.
The digital signals have to be converted into analog voltage so speakers can physically move and create sound.
>>336944932
I have been using this for like 6 months, they're actually alright for the price. Haven't had any issues with them either.
If you want a headset, I've been using logitech's h800. It's comfy, it sounds alright, and it's wireless.
Don't bother asking on /g/ because they'll meme at you with solutions that require you to go out of your way for an amplifier and a clip on mic and then you'll have wires running all over the place and have spent significantly more money just to have a pair of headphones that don't help (or actively hinder) locational sounds and you might as well be using a tin can with a string for all the good they're doing you. But I guess that's to be expected of a board that uses Linux for no better reason than to be special snowflakes.
>>336944897
In that case literally anything in the 15-30 amerigold range should do the trick.
I recommend getting a lavalier mic.
>>336944659
>>336944583
>>336943992
I've used Sony MDR 7506s, MDR V55s, Shure SRH 750DJs, and HyperX Clouds through my 2004 Creative X-FI Xtreme Music unamped and have not come across any issues with any of them.
>>336945067
Not the retard but it's most likely a bait
Remember that /v/ is 50% underage, 10% 18+ people who are mentally 15, 35% b8's and 5% people with brain capacity of a functioning human
I'm using TurtleBeach Recon60p. They are pretty alright. If you have large ears prolonged use could be discomforting. I use to for my laptop, PS3/4, and listening to videos on my smart phone.
My previous pair of T.Beaches were the P11s. They were pretty comfy, but was annoying to connect from console to pc.
>>336944932
>I eat shit because I don't know better
I kind of envy you. I would never be able to go back now that I have really good headphones.
>>336945067
not in the sense we are talking you spastic, in relation to headphone amps
>>336945298
Ignorance is truly bliss.
>>336943590
>>336943791
>>336943992
>>336944659
Okay, so AKG K702s?
What kind of DAC/Amp/whatever should I get? I'm a total newfag when it comes to this stuff but i've been meaning to learn about it for a while.
>>336928407
No surround sound on ps4 and no volume control for the ps4 from its remote.
>>336945213
You fucking mong. Like I've said earlier in this thread. Yes, you hear sound from your headphones. No, they dont perform the best they could
>>336919372
If you want a not shitty headset get a hyperx or whatever that thing is called
>>336945354
A DAC is a DAC you spastic piece of garbage, I'll stab your eardrums if you don't shut your ignorant whore mouth, I swear to me mum.
>>336945196
I have no idea I'm doing but this looks like a good deal
>>336945395
I'd recommend e10k but I think someone else's input on this would be appreciated too.
Here's few tips when you get a dac/amp:
Keep windows volume at 100 and use the knob for volume (this should be pretty simple, but judging by this thread I wouldnt be surprised if someone failed this)
Check windows audio settings for the output device (dac) and set it to support high quality
>>336945628
I thought you meant a mic separated from headphones.
Headsets really are shit. Never mind audio quality, the mics on them always short out after a year or two from having tiny thin wires in the moving parts for the mic.
So I can understand that "gaming" headsets are shit, and you want your mic and headphones separate. But what mic do you guys recommend?
I'm pretty sure I have an old Logitech webcam thing, but is there anything better i can get for fairly cheap?
>>336945723
I have no preference, I'm just looking for something cheap. Aren't they same thing anyways for what I want to use them for?
>>336945664
Okay, so the amplifier IS a DAC then? For a while I was under the impression I was going to have to set up a whole studio just to use the headphones at max capacity lol.
Do I need a dedicated soundcard for this? I didn't install one when I built this pc, but I can probably install one if you have a recommendation and think it'll make it better.
>>336945848
They are, but you'll end up paying more for the same quality with headsets instead of heaphones+mic.
>>336945395
ODAC + O2.
Schiit Magni + Modi
FiiO if you want to cheap out.
>>336945856
e10k is a headphone amp and dac in same package. Since it also has a dac, it bypasses your pc's audio and means you dont need a dedicated soundcard. It's just a small box you put between your pc and headphones and has a comfy volume knob on it
>>336945964
From the looks of this thread, I somehow doubt anyone here's going to spend $200 on a DAC+Amp
>>336945832
Fucking anything should do the trick when it comes to mics, as long as it's not less than ten bucks.
Just don't be retarded and pay >$100 for a fucking USB mic like the Yetis.
>>336946115
>>336945964
How much better would Magni + Modi sound over e10k if I'm using k702's
Im curious if I should bother to upgrade or not
>funfags deny objective facts because "fun things are fun"
Yeah this is a /v/ thread all right.
creative fatality desu, they are really nice
>>336919372
I can recommend the Grado ones. Quality headphones. But get some other pads.
I have the 125e, and I literally got sores on my ear from prolonged use.
>>336945471
LMAO
do you actually truly really believe that you need an amp to be able to get the best out of any pair of headphones? do you even fucking understand what the amp does?
>>336945213
Those are all low-mid range easy to drive headphones. Of course they don't benefit much from amps. They are designed that way because of their target audience.
If you ever geta chance, try listening DT880 600ohm or HD600 with PC onboard and compare it to a proper amp/dac.
There's a reason why most high end headphones are hard to drive. It's called damping factor.
>>336946106
Alright, I appreciate the help m8
>>336946214
e10k will be good for most normal headphones. The Schitt stack or the O2 will just scale better if you do decide to get more high-end (i.e. high impedance) headphones later on. The newer Magni also has the ability to serve as a pre-amp for a speaker setup if you decide to go that route in the future.
What are some good headsets for the ps4 that doesn't have a crappy build quality like the sony gold wireless, small tight earbuds like the turtle beach elite 800, with actually surround sound and volume control unlike the hypercloud x2
>>336946384
>Those are all low-mid range easy to drive headphones
I never said they were anything else. And I fully understand that lots of headphones do benefit from using an amp but it is simply not true that you need one to properly use any pair of headphones.
I paid $15 dollars for these and after a few years they're starting to show their age. What would you guys recommend for something similar? I mostly used them for the desktop and with my phone if I'm walking somewhere
>>336946745
Sony MDR V55 if you listen to bassy stuff. You can usually get them for like $30.
>spend $1000 on a gaming rig
>best video quality, 1440p, 120fps
>completely cuck yourself out of decent audio by using headphones
Why do people do this? It's always pc cucks too, most of my friends with a console have it hooked up to at least a 5.1 system, so why does pc still shit itself?
>>336947156
>Disturbing your roommates/neighbors
>>336928407
The only correct answer.
>>336947156
>that garbage
>"""""""""""""""""good""""""""""""""""" sound
LMAO
>>336930306
$60 is about the best price you can get these for now.
>>336932882
I got DT990s, I think I would prefer something more flat. If you want more boom go for dt770, more open go for dt990.
For anyone looking, $60-80 in my opinion is the sweetspot for value while not requiring the overpriced DACs and AMPs.
>>336947156
Not everyone has his own house you fag.
Try living in a crowded metropolis.
>>336947396
>roommates
Try growing up first.
Neighbors won't hear anything unless you're fully retarded, even when I lived in an apartment there was still no problem, you dont have to fucking max it.
>>336947501
It was just a stock picture friend.
>>336947527
Stop pretending it matters, unless you live in a literal shit hole, no one is going to hear your surround system.
>>336947156
Enjoy wasting money because the acoustics of your home is shit and doesn't carry sound properly leaving you with a shitty speaker system.
>>336945459
I use mine with an astro mixamp for surround
>>336947501
>laughs at someone for posting their alledgedly low quality setup
>posts active speakers
kill self please.
>>336946214
Bad dacs/amps veil the sound. Good dacs/amps keep the sound as is. Some FiiO products emphasized the low end a bit, but it's been some time and that maybe outdated info. Google it yourself.
I'd recommend O2 + ODAC wholeheartedly though.
http://nwavguy.blogspot.fi/2011/07/o2-headphone-amp.html
http://nwavguy.blogspot.fi/2012/04/odac-released.html
Basicly some dude designed a dac/amp combo that's about as good as hardware that's multiple times more expensive and then released his schematics.
>>336946738
No one ever said that they were necessary for low-mid range headphones.
>>336947697
Most top tier monitors are active speakers you mongoloid.
Jesus /v/ and their underage kids.
>>336947636
>even when I lived in an apartment there was still no problem
>Implying they weren't just too beta to say anything
![364482-gallery-packshot-BB_338874_p2[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/eCOS7Tg.jpg "364482-gallery-packshot-BB_338874_p2[1].jpg")
Step aside faggots.
>>336947814
>monitors
>speakers
>ever
What the hell is the point of your inane ramblings, Anon?
>>336948156
Educate yourself my retarded friend.
>>336932563
When the fuck did /g/ start hating on the HD598's, they used to be praised.
>>336938959
I'm gonna get a shit ton of flak for this, but I have both a 558 and an original Razer Carcharias headset. Mind you, that is the old PC only analog headset, not the new Xbox 360 with green LEDs piece of shit.
While the mic on the Razer is absolute crap, there is no discernible difference in audio quality between the Carcharias and a foam modded 558 on a PC with a dedicated sound card, at least not to me. They sound exactly the same to me.
The in-line volume control switch is a nice thing to have and I wish more headphones like the 558 had it. It's convenient to not have to click through to manually turn the sound for something down when I can just adjust the dial.
>>336948318
>Active speakers with Bessel transfer function, in addition to shit no one will need for home usage, which is why they need to be active
Alright. So all in all you're still better off with a high linearity amplifier and passive speakers. Got it.
>>336947156
Because surround speakers are fucking garbage for gaming compared to good headphones and virtual surround. Good for movies and videos, not for gaming.
Whenever I play insurgency or any other first person game I can always tell who's using speakers when spectating after a death. I can hear the footsteps of the enemy behind them, or off to the side, and they just keep staring forward unable to discern what direction it's actually coming from or unable to hear it at all.
>>336948632
They're expensive HD558 without the foam pads. Everyone and their dead mothers bought them because they were sold with riddiculous discounts at one time. They're still good headphones, but the HD558s are cheaper.
I need a good microphone
What's a good one for around $60, I'm getting into voice acting and shit so I need the best quality possible
>>336949467
Blue Snowball seems par for the course.
I'm deaf from one hear, what headphones should I buy?
Don't meme me, genuine question
>gaming
Fuck off retard.
>>336949664
snap your headphones in half
>>336949664
Shouldn't you be looking for a headphone then?
>>336949971
>>336949993
Oh you guys
>>336949664
Monocles for your ear when
>>336949664
Something similar to this, if not this.
http://www.amazon.com/Stanton-DJPRO300-DJpro300-Headphone/dp/B0002E2A0C/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
![omega[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/cs2YFcm.jpg "omega[1].jpg")
Is the tactic 3d omega good, any anons have any experiance with it?
