Best gaming / movie headphones

[Hacka]

Just wondering what the best headphones for $50-$150 are.

I play alot of games and i would also like to watch movies with them so the cord has to be like 8 feet+. I would like them to sound great, maybe with 2-5 speakers in each ear. I have the X-FI XtremeGamer sound card and i would like to use the optical out but i guess if there isnt a HUGE difference i could use the standard headphone plug.

any suggestions?

is optical out really that noticable?



please post links, not model numbers... i like pics and specs thanks alot guys.

 

[CorCentral]

Here's what I use. I paid about $230.00 for them a couple years back and they are awesome. You can find these easily under $150 now. Jvc's website does not list these anymore, only the dx1's. I had those too, and there were great also.

JVC's website has them archived HERE

JVC HA-DX3

Here's an old forum discussing the DX3's..... Here

 

[Zugzwang152]

Hmm, I'm interested in responses as well. I've been using a pair of Sony MDR-V6s for quite a few years now. I've been debating whether to upgrade...

 

[LOUISSSSS]

HD555's for the best bang for the buck around $100 shipped

 

[Hacka]

sry i dont know what an hd555 is because you wouldnt post a link

i would also like to point out that i need a mic included so i need a headset

im liking these for $101.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16826235001

 

[LOUISSSSS]

google the hd555's and get a separate mic. It'll be hard to get a headset with better sound that it

 

[Hacka]

how about the PC350 Sennheiser's

those are said to be in stores any day now. if they arent already. they have a mic

 

[tailes151]

As already stated, pick up a set of HD555's and a separate mic. They will be much better than any headset you can get in the similar price range.

Here's a link

 

[Hacka]

damn, i hate separate mics... it makes me sound weird and has background noise.

 

[darkswordsman17]

I would actually say to look into the Equation Audio RP-21s. I think you can get them for as low as $80 shipped on Amazon, but they're very good. Audio-Technica ATH-A500 (or A700 if you can get them in your price range) are also good. I'm sure there's a couple that I'm forgetting but I can't think of which ones they are.

 

[Hacka]

are they headsets or headphones ?

 

[potato28]

Originally posted by: Hacka
are they headsets or headphones ?

All the suggested are headphones, which you'll need a separate mic for. I also vote for the HD555's, amazing pair of headphones for positional audio and movies.

 

[Hacka]

so what microphone do u recommend? i hate it when my friend gets on vent with background noise... the headsets are so nice.

 

[darkswordsman17]

The thing with the mics is that you just need to make sure to position it correctly. I believe Newegg sells some clip-on mics that will work well (they clip right onto the headphone or maybe the headphone cable, so they're close like on a headset).

 

[Hacka]

Well i decided to give these a try, if i dont like them ill just give them to my brother and get the hd555's.

This is true 5.1 with 4 speakers in each ear and has a built in rumble effect. Ive read nothing but great reviews so im excited.
they are also optical and come with a separate audio processing box and a 14 foot cord.

perfect for what i need it for, i hope these are as good as i think they are.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16826235001

 

[RupTheKid]

My vote for is for Sennheiser HD600 or HD580. You can find them within your budget easily used at www.audiogon.com, or slightly more new on eb@y.