New Headset

[fontaine 1744]

So my Steelseries Siberia v1's died the other day. I've been using my Sennheiser HD 280s but I don't really like how snug they are. While not "noise-canceling" headphones, they pretty much muffle out any outside sound, which I don't really like. 

 

I've been looking at the Siberia v2's since I loved my v1's but have explored some other options as well. I really want open-air headphones.

 

These are the V2s: http://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Siberia-Full-Size-Gaming-Headset/dp/B00DXTA5TG/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1403371230&sr=8-11&keywords=steelseries+siberia

This version has the built in soundcard which is cool I guess.

 

My other alternatives is just getting an open-air audiophile headphones and using my old v1 clip-on mic. A couple of Sennheiser options:

 

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-504631-HD-558-Headphones/dp/B004FEEY9A/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1403371736&sr=8-4&keywords=sennheiser

 

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-Headphones-Burl-Wood-Accents/dp/B0042A8CW2/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1403371736&sr=8-5&keywords=sennheiser

 

Anyone have any suggestions or comments?

[MOFLSTOMP 899]

Never mind. Fucking amazon and their gay discounts

Edited June 21, 2014 by Moflstomp.mp3

[Eddy 3887]

I purchased my snowball about 2 years ago for like $60, personally I feel headsets break very easily and don't last that long, buying the snowball saved me some money in the long run.

 

EDIT:Here's a link to the snowball

 

http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Snowball-Microphone-Textured/dp/B000EOPQ7E/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1403375893&sr=8-5&keywords=snowball

Edited June 21, 2014 by Eddy

[Mufasa 325]

im probably gonna get this one http://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Siberia-Edition-Gaming-Headset/dp/B00GGFP3G4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1403374519&sr=8-1&keywords=dota+2+headset

[Sketchmaticx 3170]

just get some good headphones with a zalmann clip on, 100% better than a headset

 

if you want open-air i recommend ath-ad700s, i use these and have for a while. they're purple so it's kinda tacky but w/e. also, i like bass. these have no bass at all. a plus of the no bass is that i feel like i can hear more shit in CS, but i don't play often anymore so i guess that doesn't matter. took about 40-50 hours of use to get used to them, but that shouldnt be a problemo. 

 

http://www.amazon.com/Technica-ATH-AD700-Open-air-Audiophile-Headphones/dp/B000CMS0XU

 

http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/headphones/567089b73c33056f/index.html

 

newegg isnt selling them right now, but they usually sell them for like ~$100 if you can wait, if not, just go on ebay or some shit. or just buy any other headphones, theyre all the same in the end if youre just gaming n shit

Edited June 21, 2014 by Sketchmaticx

[Dyscivist 5686]

598s are real nice, especially if you have some Schiit for them.

Edited June 21, 2014 by Dyscivist

[fontaine 1744]

So I'm thinking the 558s since the 598s are a little over what I was wanting to spend (maybe still be convinced). For these do I need to buy an amp? Saw someone on reddit mentioning the xonos dg or dgx because its a sound card and amp.

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[Dyscivist 5686]

You don't need to buy an amp, no. They'll sound a lot better if you buy a Schiit stack though, noticeably more-so than 558s.

[Wintergreen 1603]

You don't need to buy an amp, no. They'll sound a lot better if you buy a Schiit stack though, noticeably more-so than 558s.

I've heard that with a simple mod you can give the HD558s the soundstage of the 598s, or something along those lines. Can you confirm this milord? Also if one wanted to enter the audiophile world where do you suggest starting Schiit wise?

 

 

And please, speak to me as if I'm 5 and retarded.

Edited June 22, 2014 by Wintergreen

[fontaine 1744]

I've heard that with a simple mod you can give the HD558s the soundstage of the 598s, or something along those lines. Can you confirm this milord? Also if one wanted to enter the audiophile world where do you suggest starting Schiit wise?

And please, speak to me as if I'm 5 and retarded.

I think I've heard about that as well. If you remove the rubber behind the ear muff part.

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[Dyscivist 5686]

I've heard that with a simple mod you can give the HD558s the soundstage of the 598s, or something along those lines. Can you confirm this milord? Also if one wanted to enter the audiophile world where do you suggest starting Schiit wise?

 

 

And please, speak to me as if I'm 5 and retarded.

Don't know anything about modding the 558s. Magni and modi are more than fine for starters. You really shouldn't be buying anything more unless you're spending a ton on headphones.

[Wintergreen 1603]

Don't know anything about modding the 558s. Magni and modi are more than fine for starters. You really shouldn't be buying anything more unless you're spending a ton on headphones.

So they'd pair well with 598s? Thanks for the advice Dys.

[fontaine 1744]

Going to pick up the 558s today at BestBuy and have them price match Amazon's price.

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[Wintergreen 1603]

ATG M50x for 119, if you're still looking Klark. Decent pair of headphones from what I've been told.

[fontaine 1744]

Ended up buying a 558 and a Xonar DGX soundcard. So far sounds great

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[kano donn 105]

You should never mod a headset. It's speakers. If you have purchased sensitive enough headphones, you can do anything you want with them. If you want surround sound, you just have to modulate the signal coming in. You also don't need a preamp board unless you wish to output to different sources. All eq, effects, and any other fuckery you wish to unleash upon your signal can all be done on the computer for cheaper.

So what exactly do you want? A device for gaming or production level sound? If you want a headset, look for durability. Wireless usually last longer if the cord has given you issues in the past. If your ok with a cord, don't go wireless.

Edited June 24, 2014 by kano donn

[SehLi 9]

I have the Sennheiser HD 558, they are great but i haven't really tried many other headphones.

I've found that an audiophile made a forum post giving a detailed index on the many headphones he has tried, maybe this will help you.

http://www.head-fi.org/t/534479/mad-lust-envys-headphone-gaming-guide-update-4-17-2014-akg-k612-and-k712-pro-added-edits

[Oreo 2073]

I switched to a Zalman and a pair of AKG K612's a week ago.

[fontaine 1744]

Yeah I'm just using my steel series Siberia v1 clip on mic on my 558s and they are working great. The Xonar dgx soundcard sounds great too. Kind of regretting not just spending 200$ on a a schiit DAC and amp and avoiding the soundcard but whatever

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[Wintergreen 1603]

I just put 160 towards a pair of AKG Q701s, I'm excited for them to come in.

[Dyscivist 5686]

Dunno if I mentioned this earlier but soundcards are pretty irrelevant and not worth spending money on.

[Oreo 2073]

I just put 160 towards a pair of AKG Q701s, I'm excited for them to come in.

AKG's are so nice.

[Wintergreen 1603]

AKG's are so nice.

You have no idea how excited I am.