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piggy backing on the top comment to add: the little brother of these headphones are also on sale for $74 (usually $100) [link]

also both of these work great with the VMODA boompro mic for gaming [link]

these together would be better than much more expensive "gamer" branded headsets which are normally much lower quality than similarly priced headphones alone

****EDIT: some leg work required, see below

A few people are saying Cloud II, which I respect but don't honestly recommend. Having had bad experiences with headsets that utilize a USB connection, I recommend staying away from them. The original HyperX Cloud headset uses both a mic and audio jack and that's the only true headset I can honestly recommend.

I'd also suggest you look into other alternatives for audio though. Right now, as they're on sale, I'd highly recommend the Audio Technica ATH-M40x since it's on sale on Amazon right now. I'd also recommend getting an Antlion ModMic. I have the 4.0 Omnidirectional and I can't recommend it enough, the sound quality on it is absolutely fantastic

The sound quality of the wireless ear buds is not as good as the over-ear Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones?

That's alarming.

As a Beyerdynamic fanboi, how about the DT 770 Pro 80 ohm?

• Costs around $150 on Amazon (with over 6 thousand reviews with an average 4.5 stars)
• Easy to drive, so you won't need an amp
• V-shaped sound profile (emphasis on bass and treble, neutral mids) for fun and drama
• Excellent sound quality for music
• Excellent characteristics for gaming: -5dB isolation, wide soundstage, good imaging.
• Perhaps the most comfy headphones in the world?
• Also available in headset form
  • Custom Game One Pro (with cable mic, $150)
  • MMX 300 (with boom mic, $300)

Personally I combine mine with a AntLion ModMic Uni to great effect.

I'd say you have good taste in most things in life but those headphones are atrocious.

If you're going to wear something that big and bulky, it may as well be functional. Get a proper set of studio cans: [link]

You’re not coming across as a douche, but understand this isn’t gonna change - ever.

My recommendation?

These: Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, Black [link]

I’d never heard of the brand before, and I always prided myself on having good headphones - but these are amazing.

> Even hardware suggestions would be great

Get a rode boom arm for his mic, its a pretty expensive arm for it but its sturdy and never let me down.

> if theres anything to boost his viewers

Don't worry about stuff like that. You can re-tweet his stream on Twitter and talk to your friends IRL about his stream to get attention to his stream.

> He did make a comment about needing a better audio set up if he wanted to stop relying on his roommates

My friend TG has a professional help website with a Do It Yourself guide: [link]

Hope this helped.

I can highly recommend a set of Beyerdynamic DT-770s. I've had mine for 3 years and I use them every day at work. You can probably find them cheaper than Amazon if you look around. You will be able to grab them used for cheap too if you don't mind that.

I have this mic, and I think it's absolutely great. It makes my friend's Yeti sound like a headset mic (sorry yeti owners, condenser's aren't great for most use cases, especially gaming), its great for VOIP, the company is super easy to do warranty returns to (I dropped mine and they switched it within a week for a new one), zero complaints. Worth it at 60, but IMO the best value you can get near this price.

I combined it with the $11 Neewer arm, and for ~$60 total, you're done and have near recording quality on your PC. AMA.

Edit: It's also available for $40 but without free shipping from B&H, which puts it over $45 for me, but it might be less for you.

>a cool scissor arm to hold & move your microphone

Do yourself a favor and skip the Neewer model if money is not as important as quality. Get the Rhode model instead, it'll last much longer and support heavier mics if you decide to upgrade. I've also found it holds its position so much more reliably. [link]

Not sure about metal specifically, but in general I can't recommend the Audio Technica ATH-M40x's enough. Some of the most commonly praised headphones are the M50x's, and the M40's are very similar. The specs are listed on that Amazon link, but basically the range sounds practically identical to a casual listener so there's no need to worry about a loss of frequency response unless you're looking to do some professional mixing. They're also lighter than the M50's so they're more comfortable to wear.

I listen to a fairly wide variety of music, metal included, and I'll tell you that the M40's are a very good value for only being $100. Do your own research and get plenty of opinions, but the M40's are a very good option for the price.

If you can stretch to $159, the Beyerdynamic DT-770 Pro are excellent and well regarded by professionals.

"Gaming" headsets are the worst type of headphones you can buy.

I always recommend the Audiotechnica ATH M40x

Amazon

Or the Sennheiser HD518

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surprised nobody has mentioned the Audio Technica ATH-M50xs yet. They are the most popular, affordable, and high quality pair of headphones you will find for under $200. Here's the Amazon link. And here's a review from MKBHD.

I would personnaly go for the Scarlett right now, because it might be a little money right now, but it's worth it (and you can always sell it used for a good price if you don't damage it). If you really must go down in your price range, simply search ''Solo Sound Card'' on google, amazon, ebay, etc. and you'll be able to find a wide range of stuff, for example

I bought this for about $45 back in Fall 2015 IIRC.

The stand it comes with sucks and will break very quickly, and barely holds the microphone up. I ended up buying a cheap amazon microphone stand for $20 instead and also a shock mount too for $10

Overall the Microphone quality is decent, I never noticed any issues when I was recording my voice for streaming video games. I'd give it a solid A+ for a $50 microphone.

From what I know, good home studio headphones will cost you at least over $200. If you aren't in the music production business then I can see why you'd be going for a nice pair of budget headphones.

Sennheiser and Audio Technica are 2 brands I really enjoy. I have used the Audio Technica m50x's for over 2 years and they still hold up great. They costed me around 175 CAD but I hear great things from m40x's as well which are going for around $80 USD on amazon ( https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M40x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR54/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=ath+m40x&qid=1554515435&s=gateway&sr=8-3 ). The price on the m40s are practically a steal right now, so they are my top recommendation.

I also know that open-ended headphones are usually best for mixing, which the m40s are not. The only reason I chose closed-ended was to prevent leakage when listening to music in public. Your preference may vary but it's something to take into consideration.

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It's not part of the Amazon Prime Day deals, but the DT 770 Pro 80 ohm is $134.95. Not abnormal, but it's pretty much the lowest that it usually goes for.

I'm a big fan of these Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Professional Studio Monitor Headphones. All my stuff falls into the rock genera, though - not sure how great they are for whatever type of music you're working on.

I would personally recommend getting a microphone arm like this (Amazon). The reason is that dynamic mics cut out a lot more noise (which is why they're way better for 'normal person use cases', and recording if you have any background noise at all) but this means that you'll likely be very quiet with one until you get it closer to your face.

Otherwise, they're indeed easy to set up, and I doubt the Yeti is any more plug & play than the Q2U, which I just plugged in (through USB, although the Q2U also supports XLR). Very nice microphone.

these headphones are dope

https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86

multiple times in the last week I've had to take them off because I thought music was playing out of my speakers, only to realize it was the headphones

You can't do it like that for windows. You would need a soundcard for that. Quality for soundcard varies a lot, from super expensive to very cheap. Cheapest I could find that would ''do the job'' is this ; [link]

You really need to separate the functions into a mixer and a separate audio interface for each computer. This interface will give each computer a stereo input and output. Then use a small mixer to feed both computers. By using the 2-track outputs/inputs for one of the computers you could easily switch back and forth or mix from one to the other.

In The Mix did a video about the cheapest audio interface on Amazon, you can watch it here.

Here's a link to that interface

The Audio-Technica ATH-M50X are fantastic headphones in general, they are cheap enough to get started into some studio level audio equipment. The headphones are super comfy enough to work in and they sound pretty great. They are always on sale for 100-150 so I hope you can find it cheaper than I linked.

Cool, thanks for the tip, that's really useful. I'll check them out if I can find some in the UK. What's the sound quality like for music, can they do decent bass?

There's a pair I have my eye on, but I've no idea if they'll do the death grip without trying them on. I'm assuming the answer is yes.

I went with this guy. It's my first boom arm and proper mic for that matter. Quite cheep, had it for a month. Build ain't great but for under $30 I'm not complaining. [link]

Save up a bit more and grab the Bayer 990's They're just over 100 dollars and they will sound significantly better than any headphones in your original price range. There is no reason to spend money on cheap headphones because it will only guarantee that you will need to upgrade later which will cost you even more in the long run.

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They're 150 usd (I'm assuming you're in the states)

These are widely used and great quality entry level headphones. I would not only recommend that you save up and spend the extra cash but I would actually advise against purchasing anything that is cheaper. Cheap headphones can actually make your mixes worse as you will make mixing decisions in order to compensate for the sound of the headphones. This will cause issues when you play your music through other sound systems as the song will only sound good on your headphones.

Of course, this is all to be taken with a grain of salt. Professional mixing engineers will be able to mix on lesser quality headphones because they know what proper levelling looks like and sounds like. But if you're not experienced, then it is easy to be tricked by headphones that aren't giving you a proper flat response.

Sales tax only in NY and NJ.

Rebate form: [link]

Amazon link for reference/reviews: [link]

I got this during an amazon prime sale a while back and use it for gaming, streaming and talking to friends. FYI Just going to warn you, this mic is pretty big. I use a swivel arm mount to keep it above my monitor and to minimize desk space. Also USE HEADPHONES or this may pickup your speaker noise (Depending on distance and gain settings)

 

I would suggest anyone interested in a swivel mount mic stand to go for the PSA1 Mic Arm , it is a bit more expensive when put in comparison to a NEEWER Brand. But it is solid as hell and will fit your mic perfectly. Also you will NOT need a shock mount with the PSA1, it has a foam pad that seems to cancel out my restless legs hitting my desk and my frequent desk raging.

 

I tried a NEEWER at first, however it could not hold my mic up and dropped it a few times.

 

I also have a Foam Wind Screen for it and it nullifies any sharp "P" "F" or "B" noises.

 

I like it alot and it has been serving me well. Your voice will be clear as crystal with this.

Here, grab these instead

I'm not a person who is intelligent with over-ear headphones, but I heard Audio Technicas are good.

Amazon @ $133

Audio technica m40x + boom mic is a solid combo. Will run you $97 + tax on amazon prime. Boom mic lists m50x but the connectors for the m40x and m50x are identical.

m40x

Boom Mic

I think it all depends on your current setup concerning desk real estate and how you use your mic. I picked up a very cheap boom arm (~$20 CAD on amazon) just to clear up some space for my mouse/keyboard. That being said, it did help filter out some vibration sounds and the convenience of being able to easily move my mic to and from is really nice.

I'd happily recommend a boom. If not for the removal of vibration sound, than definitely for the convenience of mobility and added desk space. Note: I also use a Blue Yeti.

You can buy a decent enough audio interface on Amazon for about $30.

Drop 5 more pounds and get Beyerdynamic 990Pro's:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/beyerdynamic-990-PRO-Studio-Headphones/dp/B0011UB9CQ/ref=sr_1_14?crid=GH9MF6CS4RDS&dchild=1&keywords=grado+sr325e&qid=1598651999&sprefix=grado+%2Caps%2C328&sr=8-14

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Edit: Theyre absolutely amazing for gaming, but check your soundcard specs, cause these are 250ohms and might sound quiet if your sound system isnt powerful enough

I've used a lot of headphones over the years and bought a set of these a little while ago https://www.amazon.com.au/Beyerdynamic-DT-770-PRO-32-Monitoring-Applications-Headphones/dp/B0016MNAAI

Depending on your perspective you might think they're too expensive I guess, but they've got a great flat sound and really comfy.

I have this mic with a mounting arm and shock mount. The mic is definitely hefty, but I've had no issues with either the mounting arm or shock mount holding the mic in any position.

I have this mounting arm: Rode PSA1 [link]

And I have this shock mount: Samson SP01 [link]

Happy to answer any other questions you might have. Would definitely recommend this mic, especially if you play an instrument that could be plugged into the quarter inch jack in the back.

Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro (80 ohms)

It would be best to get the DT770's for now, while it is true that open-back headphones have (generally) excellent soundstage and imaging (directional audio) - the DT770's is an exception. Somehow Beyerdynamics worked some magic and made these sound similar to open back headphones, without the usual drawbacks.

A good open back headphones to try, if you want to, is the Sennheiser HD58X. The HD560S (someone else's suggestion)sound slightly better than them, but the HD58X cost $129 here meanwhile the HD560S cost $199.

A lot of people demo headphones from amazon and send them back virtually untouched. Ive got quite a few pairs from amazon warehouse, decent savings on new. I picked some of these up last year for a chunky discount.

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Why do they have to be wireless? There will be a significant drop in the sound quality compared to wired headphones of even mid-level quality.

I would recommend these headphones from personal experience, assuming that he will occasionally use these headphones in class where open-backed headphones would leak too much. If he doesn’t have one the rest of the budget could go to a small audio interface like the Audient iD4, which is very good for the price.

The answer is always M50.

>Community

DT990 250 Ohm price in canada

DT 880 Premium 250 Ohm price in Canada

$200 (USD) is around C$240 which is the minimum price they usually go for here in Canada.

I have these Audio Technica ATH-m50x's and they're amazing for the price. I think most would agree they're one of the gold standards for entry-level reference headphones

I've had mine for years and they haven't shown a single sign of wear or tear and sound fantastic

The absolute cheapest unit I'd recommend is the Behringer UM2 for $45: [link]

You may also want to look at the Samson Q2U ($60-$70), which has USB and XLR out, unless there's a specific reason you want the XM1800S. USB is a lot easier for most folks and sounds like it would work just fine for your needs.

Here is the link to the arm! I do have a little spacing between the wall and my desk, but the arm works well for me!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DY1F2CS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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I linked my favorite audio monitoring headphones from Beyerdynamic They are closed back, but the cans are big and really comfortable for me and they sound amazing. Hope this helps :)

Tried to disagree this but... yeah this guy’s definitely right. I’ve used a couple of “Gaming” headphones from the company also sells mouse and keyboard, they are all not as good as what I’m using.

My recommendation/current headphones : Audio Technica M50X

It’s made for a monitoring music purpose tho I see A lot of streamers(Gamers) use these.

The 770's are definitely a good choice for what you're looking for. They do have a decent amount of bass emphasis that does take a bit away from their ability to produce detailed mids and highs, but you're used to beats stuff, so you'd probably like that sort of sound anyway.

As you say you listen to a large variety of stuff, if you're looking for a more balanced and detailed presentation, you might want to look at the mad dogs. They are closed, so they isolate, and don't leak very much, and are often cited as the best closed headphones you can find for $300.

I'm also fairly certain the dt770 can be found for a lot less than $300. at least the pro version anyway, which i'm pretty sure is sonically identical to the premium. $220 on amazon right now

Is it just damage from falling, or does the child also destroy things the way many children do? (Yanking on cords, pounding with hammers, etc.)

This is going to sound utterly ridiculous, but I'll mention it anyway because it happens to fit your request and they're a good BIFL item for others: I own a pair of Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro headphones. I chose the 80 ohm version because they still sound great but can be driven by something as small as a phone. (i.e. no amplifier needed, unlike the 250 ohm version.) These aren't cheap (Amazon currently has them for $166.39, which is the cheapest I've ever seen as they're usually over $200), but they are built like tanks and will last forever, not to mention sound worlds better than anything you'll find in a big box store by far. Solid plastic cups and solid metal pivots mean the will take a ton of abuse, and the closed construction means a] no one else in the room will hear the music and b] the child will be somewhat isolated from external noise. They are also the most comfortable headphones I've ever worn, and the felt covers are replaceable if they're ever damaged.

I know it's overkill for a child, but you asked for headphones that can tolerate abuse, and these can. (Except for abuse of the cord - all headphones are susceptible to that.)

Edit: malformed link.

Audio Technica ATH-M50 series. Apparently discontinued now but I'm sure there are similar/sister products available.

They aren't all too expensive for the level of quality they give. Good alternative to brands like Sennheiser and Bose of which can break the bank!

Edit: amazon link [link]

Not sure exactly what you're looking for, but these go on sale under $150 often and they're quite good for the price. Paid $125 for mine on Amazon.

Audio-Technica-ATH-M40x are $115 on Amazon right now. I didn't want to make a thread because they're usually like $130 but now they're $115. [link]

No, dt990's are black for pro and silver for premium. I was mistaken though because i glanced at the amazon listing. The lighting makes it look grey, but i guess its the same weird black texturing

I lost three OK headphones sets because the cable crimped or broke, and though the phones themselves were fine, repairing the cable just isn't practical. I tried and failed. If you want durability, the cable will usually be the least durable part, so get headphones with a replaceable cord! The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x is widely recommended, and for good reason. I've had mine around 5 years ago, and haven't even had to replace any of the three cables it came with (long, short, curly long) despite daily use (including exposure to -20°C temperatures for at least 30 minutes per day for the last month walking to/from work). I've worn them for 8 hours+ without any discomfort. $139 on Amazon, or you could pick up the M40x for $77. Either way, you won't be dissapointed.

I just looked on Amazon. Guess I should have looked on other sites as well.

• Budget: $150 or less
• Source: Xbox One
• Type: Full-size
• Purpose: Recording
• Other: Would prefer something that can be used with the Xbox stereo adapter that makes it essentially a plug n' play kinda setup. I didn't do research and got an Astro which was nice but required entirely too many wires and shit for it to be compatible with the Xbox.

I kinda asked this in the tech support thread here but will ask here too. I'm going to start recording games on my One and will need to a headset to hear the game audio since the TV itself will be muted so my external mic doesn't pick it up. Comfort is what I'm looking for. I don't want absolute garbage audio either but comfort is the main priority. Something that I can put on and wear for at least 2-3 hours without ever taking it off and not get irritated. Like the ear pads getting too hot, headaches, etc. So yeah, looking for more comfort than actual audio quality as when I'm not recording I never use headsets at all.

I heard from a few here and outside the site that this could likely fill my need: [link]

That would be right on budget but am open too other suggestions since my return from Amazon is still processing anyway.

I don't know man. I've had my stand for more than three months now and I don't have any issues with it. All I did was tighten the bolts a little and it holds the Yeti just like any other expensive stand does, I did however buy an aluminum shock mount for it. All in all, it is heavy, but this baby is holding it together just like the left and the right butt cheek.

PS: depending on when you bought your Yeti, the shockmount might not fight because Yeti screwed up the sizing of the hole on the mic. They will however refund you if it doesn't fit. AAND you can always return it, cause its on amazon.

I have a Blue Yeti Blackout on a microphone arm (cheapy $20 version like this one ([link]) but without the black adapter at the end of it, and it has worked beautifully for the last three years, I can even invert my microphone to where it's hanging upside-down over my monitors and it's still steady as a rock. The arm can extend for about two and a half to three feet in every direction and is very easily adjustable.

I would definitely recommend checking to make sure whatever arm you buy is compatible with the microphone though, as some aren't. There's plenty of cheap versions on Amazon that can clip to your desk and easily support the weight of the microphone.

It's cleared up a lot of my desk space, made it easier to cable manage and use my microphone, and you don't get any of the infamous desk vibrations coming through your mic that the Blue Yeti is so well-known for.

TL:DR; A cheap Blue-yeti compatible mic stand can be found on Amazon, and it's a much better recording experience on a mic stand than on the desk stand that comes with the Blue Yeti.

I'll throw my recommendation in: I use the Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 80Ohm version and they're great.

Currently £103 on Amazon.

Guys, the m50x's from Audio Technica are great entry level studio monitors. With these, I never have to turn up the switch sound up higher then like, 50%. They're collapsable, come with a pouch, 3 different audio cables, and can be converted to a wireless bluetooth set of studio monitors with a specific cable mod. They cost around $140 USD, I bought them for 70~ during a sale on Amazon but they're well worth it. Bought them 6 months ago and they still feel just as new. Here's a link for those interested: [link]

Really can't recommend the ATH-M50x enough. I know they're a bit over your budget, but they are top tier introductory level headphones, just like a fine wine, the longer you have these the better they get.

After ~40-60 hours of burn-in time these things are going to sound ammmmaazzzzinng. I used mine for nearly 3 years before I upgraded to something more enthusiast grade in the $400 range. And even then I still use my M50s every day for listening to music at work.

Edit: Op, my bad, I read right over the fact you're looking for surround sound capable headphones. I have several friends who bought this pair of headphones together when they had a sale going, and all three of them swear by how great the overall sound stage is. And apparently they are non-virtualized, multi speaker driven surround sound. The reviews on amazon don't look promising, but my buddies insist that they've never had a run in with the series of complaints people have on amazon. So your mileage may very.

Thank you so much! I was looking at a similar bundle on amazon that retails for only $99, but includes the mini version of the keyboard and the Ableton Bundle.

I would also need to pick up an audio hub for the mic and headphones, and I have no clue how much those go for. A quick search brought up this device, would that do the trick?

Every condenser microphone picks up a lot of unwanted noise, because condenser capsule is very sensitive and designed for work in studios, closed recording room with acoustic foam everywhere.

If you are really concerned about extraneous noise, look for good dynamic microphone. Most of them would require some audio interface with it, but there is a good exception like Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB. [link]

Just keep in mind you MUST keep it close to your mouth for effectiveness. Why? Well, that goes because of your issue - you want lower sensitivity (because of babies), so you should provide mic with stronger signal from your voice. (There is a nice bundle on Amazon with boom arm and pop-filter included [link] )

Just fyi, the ATH-M40x is currently on sale on amazon. I think they've gone lower once(?) but this is a pretty good sale.

Link

This stand I got off amazon, cheapest one I could find. If you meant what the arm was attached to, then this.

I would start on the lower end of things to warm up to the entire hobby. I can give you a recommendation though, DT 770 Pro 80 Ohms, and a Fiio e10k. This is the setup that I started out with, and it's brought me into the whole thing very nicely. The 770s have really solid bass and decent high end, but some people don't like the 'V' shape that the sound has (aka missing mids). As your just getting into this, I doubt you'd care too much about that. You can get the 770s used on ebay much cheaper than the $180 amazon pricetag, and I would recommend going that way, headphones are something that are easy to pass around. The e10k will give you a nice introduction to DACs and Amps while being very affordable. Make sure to get the 80 ohm version of the 770s though, or possibly even the 250 ohms, but I personally wouldn't try the 32 or 16 ohm versions.

The Neewer extendable arms on Amazon are pretty darn sturdy for the price (even better price if you get the condenser mic package). I've seen video reviews of people putting Blue Snowball mics on them, but not the Blue Yeti.

Also available same price Amazon Prime

How much experience do you have with headphones? Usually if you're just going for music listening it's good to have a little color to the headphones, maybe a little more bass or treble depending on your preferences. Also what kind of music do you listen to? A lot of people prefer a more flat sound, though, so it entirely depends.

The M50x can be a good starter pair. It has kind of boosted highs and pretty significantly boosted bass, not a lot of sounstage but solid detail and clarity. They're also closed back and provide a lot of isolation.

There's also the a few good AKG headphones like the K240 and K92 but they're pretty flat and AKG is known for not having a ton of bass.

I don't know how massdrop handles customs or if they ship to europe but the HE 4XX is basically a steal at ~$140 USD if you're able to put a little more money in. It's also open back, though.

You may love the HM5, though. They're not a bad headphone at all they just don't align with my preferences so I usually use them for their flat response rather than their musical capability. If something doesn't have enough bass you can also EQ it if nothing else. If you don't have a lot of headphone experience it can be hard to recommend headphones since I don't know what you like. My best advice is take advantage of the refund policy with amazon or something. Try out a pair or two and just send them back if you don't think you like them, just make sure you give it at least a few days if not a week to see if they grow on you.

Edit: I know it's not technically under 100 euro but the DT 770 is 114 on amazon which might be your best bet. Just prepare for pretty amped up high frequencies haha.

Good call. Also, the M40x alone is currently $79 at Amazon as well, but believe there was already another post on that recently.

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Right now they are going for $80 brand new

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$86 shipped my point is for an extra $16 you get a brand new pair (no scratches), one day shipping, and if you end up not liking them you have amazon prime's return policy as well and the manufacturer warranty if something does break. IMO that's well worth the $16

So I would recommend the Audio Technica ATH-M40Xs (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Audio-Technica-ATH-M40X-Professional-Headphones-Black/dp/B00HVLUR54) They are on sale for 79 pounds right now on Amazon. They are pretty neutral headphones that will be just fine for Netflix and some music while commuting. I have them and I can personally testify that the only time somebody could hear what I was listening to was when I was listening to music at almost full volume on my phone in a silent classroom so they should be just fine for commuting. They are pretty comfortable and come with two detachable cables. One is 3 meters long and the other is around 1.5m long, but it's a coiled cable that stretches to 3 meters so that would be the ideal one for portability. It won't require you to have an amp or a DAC to avoid getting yelled at by audio enthusiasts about how you're not using it to it's full potential or something. Pretty simply it's a well built, cheap, and semi-casual pair of headphones that sound like they are perfect for you, without maxing out your budget.

Congrats on your first vid! It takes guts to put yourself out on YouTube, especially with a camera, and you did it! My recommendation is to buy a good mic. It makes a world of difference. Check out the ATR 2100 USB on Amazon. It's crazy good for the price. Second, show us some code! We only need to see you (and your awesome tats) for a few seconds, then you can cut away to your screen and show us what you got. Or just show the websites you're plugging, etc. Keep up the great work man!

I won't ship it because It's $13 on amazon (exact model) and would be a pain to try and make it fit in the box.

[Some $12 one off amazon 😅.](https://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Microphone-Suspension-Broadcasting-Voice-Over/dp/B00DY1F2CS)

Unfortunately, the mic I use is not as good as yours so I can't recommend anything. That being said, the mic I have was better than my HyperX Cloud Alpha's mic by a mile so I'd imagine your snowball is even better. You can add a noise suppression filter for your mic in obs or slobs, whichever one you use, to remove background noise from your mic. That's what I did. The mic stand I use is a cheap one from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Microphone-Suspension-Broadcasting-Voice-Over/dp/B00DY1F2CS/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=neewer+microphone+stand&qid=1562338696&s=gateway&sr=8-3 The mic stand is great because when you're done, you can move it to the side so it's not in the way. As for Restream.io, it merges your DLive chat and Twitch into one chatbox, that way you can interact with followers from both platforms at the same time without having to switch between the 2

Here is an Amazon link to the model I got. I got mine off of eBay. I actually found a listing for four of these for $6.99. It is a Neewer Adjustable Microphone Suspension Boom Scissor Arm.

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My buddy just sent me a link to 250 ohm 990 PROs that are on sale for $157 at the moment if that’s your thing. I’m looking at getting a pair for my wife. I’m rockin the HD6XX Senns and I just picked up a couple of 4th gen iPod monos to fix up and enjoy.

If you can, get these: https://www.amazon.com/beyerdynamic-770-PRO-Studio-Headphone/dp/B0016MNAAI?th=1

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In whatever Ohm resistance suits you best. So damn good, comfortable. Really a standard now, you see them everywhere.

I have a different model of headphone but same brand. LOVE THEM.

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I drive them with this little USB powered guy. [link]

I suggest getting an external sound card usb for the mod mic to plug into as well. 10$. This will save you from shortcuts your MOBO could have taken that lead to a unclean audio environment(static, hum, buzzing) for your mic to be plugged into.

You’re going to have to decide if you want open back or closed headphones too. They both have their place.

I have that mic, got it with the 2i2 studio. It's a condenser and while i think it sounds better than a yeti, it still picks up noise like crazy. The headphones are pretty good as well, but you'd probably be better off with something like a scarlett solo, a $120 dynamic like a shure beta 58a or a sennheiser e835, and a pair decent cans.

As for the boom, pop filter, etc, you can get the whole lot for less than 50 bucks - [link]

Electrostatic is dope, but expensive.

If you want closed ones, the Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro are a fantastic choice - great sound and really comfortable to wear even over longer periods of time.

I’d recommend one. Truthfully, anything from the DT line will be better because of comfort and focus on sound. For instance, the 990 and JDS Labs atom would be roughly the same. Or you can go for the 80 ohm version and skip the amp.

If I’m not using platinum-md over usb I have one of these...

Behringer UCA202 U-Control Ultra low-latency 2 In/2 Out USB/Audio Interface

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Turns out it’s the ideal MD accessory 🥰

some cheapo off amazon, https://www.amazon.ca/Neewer%C2%AE-Support-Suspension-Microphone-Comprend/dp/B00DY1F2CS/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=mic+arm+stand&qid=1595169750&sr=8-5

I still recommend those two. Check out the stand-alone reviews at amazon for the M50X and M40x

I know someone who still uses his M40X since it was released in 2014

If you don't have a lot of desk space just get an arm microphone mount.

Just attaches to the very edge of your desk, you can stop putting the condenser mic away, and it's easily movable.

Going to need a better stand than that one I linked for the real heavy mics however.

anyone know if you can mount this on something like a NEEWER Scizzor Arm Stand?

I was looking into microphone holders like this. Assuming your hose is long enough. I ended up using an old clamp I had lying around.

Before I let you go... I assume you want a microphone with the headset, right? If you're just after a headphones, you can't go wrong with [link] as they're regarded as the best all around headphones.

Also note what /u/EdChute_ said about headphones/sets not working properly with the newer controllers.

Found them for quite a bit cheaper without the headphone amp included.

You should upgrade. I bought the Audio-Technica ATH-M40X headphones ($67) a few months ago. I've been listening to my entire music collection over again because there is such a huge difference between those and the standard iPhone buds that it feels like I'm hearing the songs for the first time again

I had them for 1.5 years. Upgraded to Beyerdynamic DT-770-PRO-32 a couple months back. Added velour ear pads. Fuller bass and way more comfortable than the ATH M50s. Highly recommended.

DT 770 PRO 80 Ohm l [link]

I've had these for 3 years and they still sound as good as new. The sound quality is amazing. After years of buying gaming headsets I realized how trash the quality is.

It’s annoying when they remove ports. Fortunately it’s not that expensive. I’d recommend you step up to Focusrite, but this will work:

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hey, try going for the audio technica m40x. they are worth the price. altho they are monitoring headphones they are great for gaming and music as well. they arent bluetooth but they have removable wires. approx cost is 9k

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I like to stay away from "gaming" headsets because I get the feeling you're paying more and getting less in terms of build and sound quality.

Personally, I'd recommend either the ATH-M50X, or the Sony MDR7506. The Sony MDR7506's are built like a tank being full-metal construction with an absurdly long cord. The ATH-M50X's are a little lighter due to being plastic and has a removable cord. Both have great sound quality and both have lasted me literally over 10,000+ hours each (7+ years of daily use each) with basically no issues because they're very well constructed :)

If you need a mic too I usually just go with the cheap 2$ Amazon lapel mics that come in packs of like 6. Sound quality is fine and if you somehow manage to break one you've got 5 more lol.

That's pretty much all you need. Get an audio interface that allows you to get your guitar sound to your computer then find an amp modeling program you like.

You can find really cheap audio interfaces online if your only goal is to plug in your guitar. The interface that guy in the video is using is top of the line, costs $500+, and has a bunch of bells and whistles, but you don't really need all that.

[[link] is an inexpensive interface that has tons of good reviews. Behringer is a legit brand sold worldwide and very trusted quality-wise.)

After that, start looking for software to experiment with. I don't really use amp modeling software that much, but I do occasionally use Guitar Rig 5. It's old as fuck at this point, but Guitar Rig 6 came out recently. I can't speak to quality of it though.

Let me know if you have any questions. I've been making music on computers and recording at home for over 15 years now, so I have a good idea of what you need to get up and running.

Hi, I am 1 year into this hobby and I want with some time to go professional. I am starting to improve/buy hardware and I am looking for some advice about headphones.

What is important:

1) they should be comfortable for hours-long editing

2) They should be suited for editing (if I understand correctly it means more sound-neutral)

3) They should be under 130$ (or 114,57 euro).

I am on a budget but can be flexible if needed The Audio Technika ATH-M50x was recommended to me as a good cheap example of a good studio headset BUT I am worried about how long can I wear them. They are very durable, but they tend to give too much pressure on the ears. And, frankly, I am worried that "studio" ones may not be suitable for one reason or another for video editing.

I want to invest in my future work and not change these headphones after a year just coz they lose their quality too quickly. I also don't really know if I need an open or closed one. My room is not super noisy.

TL:DR: Maybe you have recommendations, or have headphones that you like and want to recommend, which, ideally, fits in 3 criteria described above.

Is this the right one?