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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.
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 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_p2UgDbRHWGKVK
I’d never heard of the brand before, and I always prided myself on having good headphones - but these are amazing.
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.
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.
If you want headphones I’d get the audio technica 50s
Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, Black, Professional Grade, Critically Acclaimed, with Detachable Cable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_A4N09QKZ00H0W39Y7VMN?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
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.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50X-Monitor-Professional-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/
The answer is always M50.
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
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.
- 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: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=twister_B01CUVFRK4?_encoding=UTF8&th=1
That would be right on budget but am open too other suggestions since my return from Amazon is still processing anyway.
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: https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86
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 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVLUR86 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.
I have 6 pairs of the AT ATH-M50X headphones I use exclusively (except Vic Firth for the drummer). Ex ellent headphones.
Got these about 6 months ago. Great for the price.
this is your best bet then. they're low ohms so you don't need an amp to run them and theyre closed back so you have the noise isolation to not mess with audio
You can mix with these headphones:
When you have no monitors (I have Yamaha HS8 monitors) or an audio interface (I have a Focusrite 2i2) then these headphones are a great option. I do all my early mixing with these headphones and then for the final mix I will switch on my monitors.
My monitors cost £300 second-hand and my audio interface £120. It is a lot of money but you can buy the interface and headphones first and that will be enough to take your mixes to the next level.
Inside. But my ears are big so there still ends up being some pressure. I use these guys. Well...the M50 not M50x but I don't see that available anymore. https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=3F7M1VLFSKZ2C&keywords=ath-m50&qid=1643507534&sprefix=ath-m50%2Caps%2C217&sr=8-3
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.
Mtx M50x are a great choice for professional grade headphones. They have a great balance frequency wise and are also comfortable to wear for me anyway.
Audio-technica are good too.
Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, Black, Professional Grade, Critically Acclaimed, with Detachable Cable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_3XN5ZCEZN8NPBFVJ0BRE?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, Black, Professional Grade, Critically Acclaimed, with Detachable Cable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_09BJ9QBQZK81X58FAP7X?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
These have been great for me and are pretty neutral.
I like the ATH-M50X because they have a detachable cable at the earcup, which you may not realize is awesome until you have it. Pretty good quality, not audiophile or anything, and nothing to write home about, but solid, and they do a good job. Comfortable, too. Right at your max budget.
good headphones help. Plus watching bass tab tutorial videos that emphasize the bass lines.
Audio-Technica M50x.
They’re not “all steel” but no headphones are. They do have a padded steel headband though. I’ve only used the wired version, but they do make a Bluetooth version as well.
Very sturdy, collapsible, and they sound great.
Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, Black, Professional Grade, Critically Acclaimed, with Detachable Cable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_XGQVYR0WBJ7XAD7G1NAF
These sound good, are affordable, and are very sturdy:
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, Black, Professional Grade, Critically Acclaimed, With Detachable Cable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_8EMbGbK8JJBG4
If you need it under $100, I’d bet you can find them refurb or used, they’re quite popular.
I have a very small head and I got a pair of the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x in early 2015 after my second pair of Sennheiser HD 280s broke, and they've been going strong every since. Sound great and I don't even need to use the tightest possible fit. Detachable cables and stuff too so you can switch out curly / straight cords depending on what you like. Looks like they're less than $150 on Amazon right now: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HVLUR86/
My first run one has been great and problem free. From what I've heard from people with fixed headsets, is that they have indeed fixed the issues for the pro version from the HP store. I've heard of a person having to return two consumer versions to Amazon, so I don't know if they have the fixed units in yet. I'm glad other people are finally getting the experience I've been having for months. Truly an amazing headset.
I would reccomend people upgrading the headphones. I paired my reverb with this;
and it has made a massive difference in audio quality and immersion.
The ATH-M50X's are also only $102.99 instead of $150. I have been producing music for over 6 years and DJing for 4 and I absolutely LOVE these for both. I highly recommend going with the ATH-M50x's.
Audio Technica ATH-M50x's Amazon Link Here
However if you are looking for a pair of headphones for gaming, I would not recommend any of these series. it can be really difficult to exactly pinpoint sound from certain directions in online games and studio monitors are meant to reflect true sound without much Equalization prebuilt into the drivers.
ATH-M50xThese are good, lower on the budget, closed back. Whatever you get, get wired headphones. Tip: no matter what headphones/speakers you use, check your mix on multiple headphones and speakers
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x is my fav metal headphone pair. ATH-M50xBT is same thing with bluetooth, also fantastic
I use a pair of Audio-Technica ATH-M50x with a Mod Mic attached.
From everything I've read and been told, you should avoid 'gaming' headsets and instead get a good pair of proper headphones - they'll sound better for everything you're doing on your computer, not just gaming, they still have stero if you're worried about that, and the mod mic is going to be better than most the mics that come with the gaming headsets
I like the Audio Technics M50x. I use them regularly and they make my undersized Roland speakers sound like tin cans. So rich but with very flat leveling, perfect for any DP. Tried three others at around 90-100 each before I found these. Really nice studio headset for cheap-ish.
Definitely upgrade to some reference headphones, you don’t even know what you’re missing. It’s like watching a movie on your phone screen vs on a big 4k tv (and maybe in that case a well treated studio is like a movie theater). In cheap ear buds, you get tinny highs, muddy mids and shitty bass/no sub.
Speakers can be good, and decent reference monitors can be pretty reasonably priced, but monitors aren’t very helpful if the space you’re working in hasn’t been treated properly. If you’re in a small room with no sound dampening, the audio can bounce around the room and cancel itself out, making sound design and mixing very difficult or impossible. In my opinion, headphones are the way to go unless you can afford a proper studio monitor setup.
I definitely second the vote for Audio Technica M50X. Best headphones for the money in my opinion. There are a lot of good headphones out there though, search this sub I’m sure there have been discussions about it before
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_GEaNDbSXX7Q0Z
These go on sale to 100 or thereabouts every once in a while, best headphones I've had. Don't buy Beats, they are cheaply made and overpriced. Audio Technica ATH-M50x
Noooo! It's always around 9.5k.
https://www.amazon.in/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Over-Ear-Professional-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86
Lightning deals come up for around 9.8k. During sales, it goes down even more and you'll have 10% discount/cashback on cards.
> The point I'm trying to make is if you remove arbitrary "console generations" and shovelware PC and Console have the same creme de la crop.
League of legends is nowhere on consoles. Same for DOTA 2.
Strategies like total war series, and paradox gaming ones, and I would argue strategies in general are not on consoles.
Console shooters are very different than pc shooters. Counter strike community tends to be very adamant about that.
Best argument you have in this case is that console games tend to come with disc. And that means you can prominently display disk packages. But even then, who does it signal the status? People who generally don't care about games, don't consider large collections much of a status symbol, and a genuine player gets impressed by steam accounts with over 200 games, without ever visiting your house.
Your first argument about compression is not in support of your chosen systems, as portable systems have worse quality audio and video. If you use good quality headphones (if you are an audiophile, would highly recommend audio technica, ATH M 50x), larger audio devices create better, and deeper sound, and pc monitors are objectively better than portable screens.
if you want portable gaming, phone is a more affordable alternative. PC gaming+phone gaming should serve the same purpose and be better in both domains on their own. Why have one world that encompanies both, when you can have two worlds that each do one better?
I really like the Audio-Technica M50-x personally.
I'd see if there's somewhere around you that has a decent selection of headphones you can try on before buying. I don't know if you're head is the same size/width as mine so I can only speak to how they feel on me.
I think you'd probably be happier with closed back headphones. They don't let the sound leak out the back and bass is usually better than open back headphones like the 598s. I've been using Audio-Technica ATH-M50's for years and I love the way they sound. The M50x is the current model but they're essentially the same. I actually just upgraded to the Beyerdynamic DT880's, and while the bass isn't as prevalent in these new ones they're definitely much clearer sounding in my opinion.
Yeah these are it. I almost went with sennheiser but chose audio technica based on looks and reviews. I got the blue and tan color m50x but they don’t sale that color anymore
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Monitor Headphones, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_UjsDAbYEG8P07
I've had B&O and Bower & Wilkins wireless models (ranging $200-$500) and they were a lot more durable than any of Sony's offerings. Also, another thing to throw out there... The Audio Technica m50x is wired, but they released a snap-on bluetooth adapter for another $40ish that I've heard is pretty descent.
What is your budget? And what kind of torture do you plan to submit them to? I'm just an office dweller so my cans don't see a lot of action.
Hey man, thanks for all the info. I really appreciate it. I looked at the BT headphones you linked and the reviews on them pretty much state what you already told me.
I guess what I want to know is, would I be disappointed by a BT headset if the only thing I've ever used are $20 earbuds?
I think I could maybe handle wired headphones as long as they're portable. I don't know if I would be able to deal with cables is the only thing. I'll be walking around a lot and getting on/off crowded buses is the only reason I was thinking BT/wireless. Do you have any input on that aspect?
I looked up some wired headphones and saw these mentioned multiple times on reddit.
Thanks again for all your help with this!
Hey guys. I have zeroed on Audio-Technica ATHy-M50x as my new cans . what are your views on it? is there some other pair I should look at or are they good? getting a deal of USD 140 on amazon India (https://www.amazon.in/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Over-Ear-Professional-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86). we dont get huge choices here in India in headphones. so if u suggest something else, please keep that in mind. also am a little basshead so bass heavy cans preferred
EDIT: Budget USD 150 max
Hey guys. I have zeroed on Audio-Technica ATHy-M50x as my new cans . what are your views on it? is there some other pair I should look at or are they good? getting a deal of USD 140 on amazon India (https://www.amazon.in/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Over-Ear-Professional-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86). we dont get huge choices here in India in headphones. so if u suggest something else, please keep that in mind. also am a little basshead so bass heavy cans preferred
I'm looking into getting an Audio Technica ATH-M50x, and I want to make sure that I get all of the proper gear to maximize audio quality. I've read that getting an amplifier and DAC is recommended to achieve this. Any recommendations?
Well it wouldn’t be true surround sound just virtual. I’ve heard that having virtual surround sound is great if you play mostly Single player games. The thing is at least with multiplayer games such as FPS’s, virtual surround just bunches all the sounds together, and can sometimes throw you off by making footsteps harder to track. It really comes down to the games you play. If you’re not liking the headphones and you don’t play FPS’s somewhat competitively then I would give the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x a try they offer more bass. If you want even deeper bass then maybe some beats or the sony headphones.
I'm seeing it at $149.99 new on Amazon right now. Am I missing something? Link
Camelcamelcamel says the lowest it's been is $111.75 via Amazon in July.
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xs ($150)
https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86
I've used a ton of other headphones and I always find myself going back to these for mixing purposes. Go to your nearest guitar center and ask to try a pair on. They're really good about letting you try before you buy. These headphones are super comfortable too and I'm able to wear them for many hours at a time.
Yo! I just bought my first pair of nice headphones: Audio-Technica M50x's. I absolutely love them, the sound quality is great, I wear them at my work desk for HOURS and get no discomfort. Plus it's got a removable/replaceable cable. Big fan o' these. Worth the investment.
Hello guys I am looking to replace my Philips SHP8000s because i keep breaking the jack off, i already had 4 pairs of them because I find them to be absolutely great cans for their price and my use, (very confortable, and bass-heavy for lots of bass music needs), so I'm looking for headphones with audio cable that comes off like in those ones from Audio Technica : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HVLUR86/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3VFQHLBDX3VLL&psc=1 anyone has had any experience with them and is willing to share ?
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x! They are $149.99, but I was able to get mine during the holiday season last year for like $110 on Amazon, I believe. They aren't specifically made for gaming, but they work well for it imo. They have the removable cable like you were looking for. They come with 3 cables, so you can throw on the short cable if you are just going to keep them at your desk plugged into your keyboard (same as I do). They are also insanely comfortable, especially if you have a larger head or wear glasses. The ear pads are pretty big, which I really like. They are closed back. They don't have any active noise cancellation, but they are pretty decent just naturally due to the large ear pads. The only thing that might be a problem for you is that they will have a lot less bass than Astros, if Astros are like any other gaming headsets I ever used. I know some people like the bass for stuff like FPS's, but I haven't missed it myself.
I use them for gaming as well as music/movies. Granted, I mostly play mobas/mmorpgs, which aren't as demanding in the sound department, but when I have played stuff like Overwatch or CS, I was able to hear footsteps and what not more clearly than I have on any gaming headset I've had in the past. Plus, if you do watch any Netflix or listen to music on your PC, you will 100% notice a difference imo.
Also, I would stay away from the AD700x's since they do not have a detachable cord and are open backed, meaning they will basically have no isolation whatsoever.
These are clones of them as far as I know (someone correct me if I'm wrong).
I actually found a pristine set of V700's in my storage I had forgotten about from almost 20 years ago. Was trip using them again as they were the standard fare in the day.
ATH M50X is on sale for $111 on amaxon along with a few other Audio technica headphones today.
I'm using Audio-Technica ATH-M50x headphones for transcription work, which has a lot of low quality dialogue (garbled words, constant hum in the background, sometimes low volume and sudden high volume, etc). What headphones should I 'improve' to, if any?
Doesn't necessarily need to be more expensive, either, as long as it's a better fit for the type of audio I'm listening to (constant static-y background noise, low volume dialogue, people too far away from mics, generally anything else you can think of for low quality audio files of dialogue...).
This is what I currently have. It seems good https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86 but I was wondering if there was something better out there because I'm still struggling.
Or if there are any other ways to help my problem.
Budget: $150
Ok, so I want to upgrade my mic from a 2007 webcam to one that actually makes my voice sound decent for gaming and talking to people on discord. I want a mic that I can either attach onto a studio headset like this or put on top of my monitor. I don't really like mics that you have to put close to your face. My budget is about $50
I have been thinking about getting these ATH M50x- they seem to have a really good review from CNET as well as from people on amazon. What do you think?
Audio Technica ATH-M50x are great. Comes with 3 cords. 1 Short, 1 long, and 1 coil cord.
I'm thinking of getting these after the Astro headset I was interested in had way too many cords and wires I had to run for my setup: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=twister_B01CUVFRK4?_encoding=UTF8&th=1
Getting this to use with my Xbox One and as I'm not too familiar with headsets for consoles, do I just need to get that Microsoft Xbox One stereo headset adapter for it to work? I know it can be used on it just not sure what is needed.
I use Audio-Technica's ATH-M50x for most of my home listening. They're a flat response headphone designed for monitoring so they give you an incredibly accurate representation of whatever you're listening to. I find them to be the best route for me to go when it comes to listening to albums for reviews and whatnot. Also, Michael Bay movies sound great in them (excluding the dialogue).
For general use, I just use my iPhone earbuds. They sound fairly decent and they're easy to wear without my much physical/listening fatigue.
I saw in your video that your headset can support some headphones, but the pair that you were using looked particularly large. Would it be able to support a pair of ATH-M50x's?
Should I pull the plug on the M50Xs? They have been slowly going down in price so I'm tempted to wait until they drop to their lowest a year ago at 90GBP, but I can't foresee the future so I'm unsure.
If you're just looking for thick headphone cords, but not as stiff, then you'll probably want something like a studio set, like these which will more than get the job done. The cord is thicker, but still able to bounce around! Look for headphones that have a 1/4" input, and will need a 1/8' adapter to work on the phone. Means the cord should be thick. AFAIK.
Hi all. Hopefully you can help me out here. I have some Audio-Technica ATH-M50xs, and I love the sound quality, but does anyone know of anything that gets louder than 99dB, and has more of a bass kick (not sure exactly what to call it)? I can hear tons of bass in my ATH-M50x's but I want to FEEL it a little more if you know what I mean. I don't want anything that sounds worse than my current headphones because they sound amazing. I'm just looking for something that gets louder and has more kick. Doesn't matter if they're over-the-ear, IEMs, whatever. My budget is $150. Thanks in advance.
If the numbers are all over the place, it's quite likely your battery is failing. I've used it for years and never seen the numbers vary, ever, on half a dozen devices. Sorry people are knocking your taste in headphones. Some of the latest Beats are actually not bad, but you can get much better sound quality for the money from something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1477198599&sr=8-3&keywords=audio-technica+ath-m50x
However that doesn't take into account personal preferences for the look of the headphones, which is certainly something being considered if one were to purchase beats.
Buy the Audio Technica MX50 headphones. Save money, get a better quality product. Win/win.
These are on sale constantly and are basically the best price to performance headphones you can find. https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86 May be a bit over budget for you, but they constantly go for less. And are just excellent in every regard.
Get the legendary Audio Technica ATH-50. They're relatively "cheap". Sound amazing. Easy to drive. And close backed so sound won't bleed into your family's ears. Pros use them if you need that kind of validation. Done and done.
For sims, on the Mac/PC, try S-Gear, Revalver 4 and Bias FX. For ipad/iphone, try Tonestack and Ampkit+.
So you're looking for the best headphones (no mic) for ~400$? I haven't used these myself, but i've heard only good things about ATH M50x's and they are only 140$ + shipping.
I've finally decided to invest in a pair of decent headphones. I'm a bit new to all of this, so I'd appreciate any help you can give me.
I'm thinking about buying the Audio Technica ATH-M50X head phones because they seem to have a decent price and some very good reviews online. Do you guys think this a good pair of headphones who is just starting to take audio seriously?
wow those look nice. That price though. I used to only listen through cheap earphones before I finally went and bought a pair of these a couple of years ago. They're fantastic, if not the flashiest looking things in the world.
I'm a long time Audio-Technica fan, so if you liked your M30-X i would just stick with Audio-Technica.
Jump up a couple models to the ATH-M50x. It is a very highly praised closed back headphone with a definite bump in the bass region. It's also the cheapest in the Audio-Technica lineup that feature a removable 3.5mm jack at the earcup, that way you can use short cables, or coil cables. It fits very similar to the ATH-M30x with similar earpads, so it should be easy for you to adjust to.
Check it out here on amazon, there's reviews all over the internet for these
https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86
For under $200 honestly I'd suggest Audio Technica ATH-M50x. These have been praised by many for having superb sound quality for a sub $200 pair of headphones. New on amazon they are like $145 but you can get them certified refurbished for under $120.
I don't even own the M50x since at the time I bought new headphones they were out of budget. But even the M30x (got for like $60 or something) that I bought instead was miles ahead in sound quality and reproduction than any "gaming" headset I have ever bought. Only real downside is there's no mic and if you have an older PC you might need a sound card to make them run well as they are higher end headphones.
I used to think my pair of $200 Razer Tiamats with "real" 7.1 was a good headset. That's my fault for buying into razer but really any "gaming" branded headset is junk. Even with being a stereo headset my M30x reproduces surround better than the Tiamat that actually had all the distinct separate drivers. It's too bad they are over $100 but well worth it in my opinion.
Amazon link for reference: https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86
I would go for the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x They are a little over your budget but I think it is worth it for the quality. I've had them for 3 years and they are a top notch headset.
That's pretty good. I actually bought a pair of ATH-M50x on Amazon last weekend but have already returned them. I have this weird issue where I can't stand headphones that are too tight on my head (and no, my head is not oversized). I realize they would probably "break in" over a period, but decided to return regardless.
I'm currently using these and really like them.
They come with 3 different cables that you can change anytime you want and I think they're pretty good for portable use as well, since you can fold them and put them in the bag that comes with them. Plus they aren't too bass heavy imo.
I thought you said you wanted GOOD headphones... :p I'd recommend these, although I haven't tested out how great they'll stick to your head while moving around. I just know they're great all-around headphones. They're a bit more expensive than $100 but so worth it.
Not sure where you are shopping, but you can get some pretty good Sennheiser or Audio Technica headphones between $100-$150. M50s are pretty amazing for their price.
Trying on those other brands, I can see why you didn't like them. Beats are more of a fashion accessory, and Skullcandy is the cheaper fashion accessory. Can't speak much for Sony because I stay away as most of their products are way overpriced. I've never heard anything decent from JBL.
There's no vendetta. I just don't buy products from companies that spend their money trying to convince you their products are good rather than actually making their products good. Beats and Bose are the worst offenders in that category.
I've been wearing my Audio Technica ATH-M50x headphones every day, several hours a day for over 2 years now. I recently replaced the pads but other than that they are still in brand new condition. They've been dropped, stepped on and tossed down more than a few times in anger but still work great!
I don't know if this is a common sale or not but 50% off doesn't sound bad at all. ATH M50X for $119
Hi all! Pretty new to good headphones as I still use Apple stock headphones. I am going on a few plane trips over the next month totaling over 80 hours on a plane in a month! I am fine with the sound quality I have now but I can't hear at all over the engine noise. I also have another problem - if I wear noise cancelling headphones I instantly get dick, I mean instantly! If I wear earbuds that totally enclose the year canal I will also feel sick but at least I won't throw up. I have g35 gaming headphones for the computer and feel fine wearing those so I think I want over ear. Have any recommendations for around $200? Thanks!!!
Sorry ... I should learn to read...
Budget - Flexible at 200 Source - iPhone and laptop headphone jack Requirements for Isolation - Use on plane - need some but don't mind if I still hear some engine noise Will you be using these Headphones in Public? Yes Preferred Type of Headphone - Not in ear Preferred tonal balance - Balanced would be nice Past headphones - Apple in ear - they are fine but not loud enough on the plane Preferred Music - 90s alt and video gaming What would you like to improve on from your set-up - volume on airplane. Also, should I go wireless?
I think I'm going to go with these - Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_hDi3wbXW9HXRT
ATH-M50X are hands-down the best over-ear headphones I have ever used. I wear them every single day on the bus and they do a great job isolating noise. You could buy two pairs for the price of Bose QC25.
They image excellently – even better than cans two or three times their price, such as AudioQuest Nighthawks, Bowers & Wilkins P7, or Sennheiser HD700. ATH-M50X are high-efficiency, too, so they don't need a preamp to make the magic happen (although they do sound better with one).
Their build is quite nice. They don't interfere with my glasses and don't feel heavy. They're at least as comfortable as Bose QC25.
For quality, isolation, and price, ATH-M50X are unbeatable. They're so good they make me want to upgrade to the new M70X.
these are great, you don't have to take my word for it just do a quick google search about the brand and that particular model.
Just here to throw in a vote for the AudioTechnica m50x They are highly regarded as one of the best sub $200 headphones by many in the audiophile community. They offer a pretty flat sound signature giving you the sound that is closer to the source, are super lightweight and comfortable and pretty durable aswell.
http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86
Take your BF out. I heard Paradise Scramble on Fates is pretty good
Okay in all seriousness, if you're into music then I recommend buying these headphones. They are the best headphones I ever had
I've very happy my ATH-M50x. They're very well reviewed and currently less than $120 on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1459440863&sr=8-3&keywords=ath+m50x
The new version is even better, as you can remove the headphone cable for easier storage replacement. While I own the model lower than them, I've used the M50x before and they sounded incredible (mine are a very slight step down from them)
The biggest thing is you'll need a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). This is where the magic happens. I could go into plugins for it, but that would be a wall of text. There's a bunch of different DAWs to choose from such as Logic Pro, FL Studio, Ableton, Cubase, Reaper...it goes on and on. As far as hardware goes, a MIDI keyboard is helpful, but not needed right at the beginning as you're still learning how to use your DAW. The best piece of hardware to invest in would be either some studio monitors, or monitor headphones. These allow you to hear everything very clearly with a very even EQ, and hear every little detail. Check out these Audio Technicas. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_tceLwbZK0ZE3E They're generally regarded as the best monitor headphones for beginners. I have a pair and I love them. I'd also recommend checking out the r/edmproduction subreddit and check out their FAQ. A lot of good info on that subreddit for just all about all levels of producers.
Late to this topic but in case anyone else is in the same boat, a lot of people recommend the Audio Technica ATH-M50x's. It's the headset that I'm going to buy for myself soon to upgrade from my G930's.
If anyone has personal experience with ATH-M50x, let me know!
edit - forgot you already have a mic.
Yes, a lot can be changed: replace titan Z with SLI GTX 980Ti OR Titan X (or wait for new HBM/Pascal cards)
Dual-SLI 980ti>Titan X>Titan Z
Replace Raxer headset and mic for an M50x and Blue Yeti for 267 (price of mic on Newegg)
And as others have mentioned that MOBO doesnt support that CPU
get DDR4 Memory instead of DDR3
Get an SSD and a 7000 RPM HDD
these meet you requirments They're quite balanced (A little bit bassy but it sounds clear and nice) and should work well with your devices
Over ear, closed and lots of Bass?. Consider the ATH-M50x. In order to fit it in your budget of course you'd have to either wait for it to drop price( was $120 new two weeks ago) or get it off Amazon warehouse deals(what I did).
EDIT: I take that back, it can be had at $150 now.
<strong>Here</strong> is a link to the item, it's currently sold out.
I like to only buy from sellers with thousands of reviews and a good rating as well. This price for the headphones was such a good deal I purchased it before I had a chance to do research on the seller. The combination of only 15 reviews and the fact that they were being sold for about 40 bucks under what they usually are is what got me worried.
Anyone could recommend closed headphones for gaming, youtube, movies and general use, I know absolutely nothing about audio, I know my corsair vegence 1500 had equaliser and it made it sound cooler with more bass in games. How will I do it with simple analogue connector?
I was thinking about these: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50X-Monitor-Professional-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1448926650&sr=8-1&keywords=audio+technica+ath-m50x
I like how they look (yes, I am willing to pay extra for brown colour). But it feels like I wouldn't know hot to set em up. I have Maximus 5 Gene which is supposed to have some fancy sound card built in, I'd like to finally take advantage of it.
M50x are a good bet. These are often recommended here on this subreddit and for good reason, they sound great at the price. They also happen to be on sale often, the blacks being 140$ right now on amazon (link above)
Budget - Up to 200 dollars if buyable through Amazon, 100 or less if not
Source - Ipod touch 5th generation
Requirements for Isolation - Main use is walking on university campus and at home with large/loud fan on
Preferred Type of Headphone- Full Sized/circumaural
Preferred tonal balance - Honestly not sure so balanced is probably best
Past headphones - Been using Bose OE2s which I've been overall happy with but my dog chewed them to crap so I decided I investigate what else is out there since they were given to me as a gift.
Preferred Music - Both Rock music (along the lines of Queens of the Stone Age) and indie music (modest mouse) as well as some lighter music.
What would you like to improve on from your set-up - I Spend a decent amount of time with them on so comfort is important in addition to sound quality. Also I have a dog and I occasionally slip up and he gets at them for a second, so headphones with replaceable cords/pads is a plus so I can only replace what he messes up.
I'm definitely looking for headphones that can stand on their own, and I'm pretty inexperienced with buying headphones. A friend recommended these http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=dp_ob_title_ce . Would that be a good fit for what I'm looking for?
Hi! First time posting in this subreddit, so sorry in advance if I break any rules. I recently purchased a pair of these: http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1448247350&sr=8-1&keywords=m50x , so excited for them to show up! But anyways, I think I need a sound card for my PC to get the full experience with them. What do you guys recommend? I don't really want to spend to much, but still want decent sound for a pair of cans like that. Thanks!
Here are some headphones around your budget that are incredibly popular: http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1448141190&sr=8-1&keywords=audio+technica+headphones
Yes definitely never going back to beats after this experience. I'll probably get a pair of sennheisers or these: http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1448352101&sr=8-3&keywords=audio-technica+headphones which are quality according to Amazon.
Some good stuff mentioned already, but if you prefer closed driver headphones (better for listening around people and closer to what you are likely used to) the Audio Technica M50x is a great over the ear headphone in that price range. I've seen them used in all types of applications from audio engineering to gaming and everybody I've talked to loves them. Plus this year's limited edition color is a gorgeous hunter green.
Another company to check out is Grado (www.gradolabs.com) The SR-80 is consistently praised by audiophiles and comes in right at $100
I have these headphones, and i would totally recommend them to trippers who are in search of headphones. this song sounds crazy good on it!
I'm putting this here because I don't want to flood the main sub with what I'm able to find. So here goes:
| Headphones | Price |
|---|---|
| ATH-M50x Headphones | $150 in cart. $250-$300 everywhere else I check |
| Sennhieser HD 598 SR Headphones | $109 Record low |
| Audio-Technica ATH-M40x Headphones | $180 - $38 = $141 |
| August EP650-Bluetooth headphones | Was $99, now $58 |
| August EP640 Bluetooth Headphones | was $80, now $37 |
| Prime Day Bluedio T2S Headphones | Was $20, $21 in cart no tax |
| Prime Day Bluedio V Headphones | was $200, $140 in cart no tax |
| <strong>AUSDOM ANC 7 Bluetooth noise cancelling</strong> | was $100, now $50. Well reviewed! |
| <strong>Sony Extra bass bluetooth headphones</strong> | was $200, now $99 |
| Earbuds | Price |
|---|---|
| <strong>Aukey Arcs Bluetooth Sport</strong> | was $24, now $14 |
| 1MORE Triple Driver earbuds | Was $131, $106 in cart |
| Bluetooth misc | Price |
|---|---|
| Anker Premium Stereo Bluetooth 4.0 Speaker | was $130, now $60 |
| Trond bluetooth receiver | Was $25, now $20. I have one its awesome |
| <strong>Altman Bluetooth Transmitter/receiver</strong> | was $43, now $26 |
| CPU Coolers | Price |
|---|---|
| CORSAIR Hydro Series H100i v2 Extreme | $110. Historic all time low |
| Corsair Hydro Series H115i Extreme Performance | $155 (temporarily out of stock) |
| MasterLiquid Pro 240 All-In-One | was $140, now $95 Historic low |
| PSU | Price |
|---|---|
| Corsair CS650M | $110. Not the lowest but okay |
| EVGA SuperNOVA 550 G3 | Was $130, now $99 historic low |
| Cases | Price |
|---|---|
| Corsair 780T full atx case | $189 in cart. Not an all time low but not bad |
| Corsair Carbide 400C white | $105 in cart |
| HDD | Price |
|---|---|
| Seagate Backup Plus Hub 8TB | $270 - 51 = $219 |
| Seagate 4TB BarraCuda Pro | $245-75 = $170 Historic low! |
| Seagate Backup Plus 4TB Portable | Was $160, now $135 all time low |
| Seagate Firecuda 2TB | was $126, now $85 Historic low |
| Seagate Firecuda 1TB | was $83, now $60 Historic low |
| Input Devices | Price |
|---|---|
| Logitech G13 input pad | Was $75, now $55 Historic Low |
| Corsair Gaming K70 LUX RGB MX Brown | was $180, now $160 Historic low |
| Networking | Price |
|---|---|
| NETGEAR Nighthawk X8 AC5300 Router | was $499, now $290 |
| TP-Link AC3200 Tri band router | Was $249, now $175 |
| Netgear 16-Port Gigabit Switch | Was $106, now $75 in cart |
| MISC | Price |
|---|---|
| Logitech C922x Webcam | was $130, now $89. All time low |
| Acer KG251Q 1080p Freesync monitor | Was $230, now $170 |
| M9S PRO android tv box | Was $130, $98 in cart |
| <strong>Cyberpower 600w UPS</strong> | was $224, now $125 |
I'll try to keep tabs on everything but let me know if there are any errors or price updates. And as a side note, I'm actually getting downvotes for this? I can't see how there could possibly be a sane explanation for that.
EDIT: Updated 7:00pm EST!! Let me know if there's anything you see and I'll put it in here!
EDIT: I've put everything new as of Jan 11, 4:00pm in **bold. Also, check this post on RedFlagDeals for a great big list of deal
EDIT: Its all over everyhone. Hope you snagged something cool beyond bitter disappointment this year!
This Jcrew Sweater in Hthr Grey and Black
$50 amazon gift card which I used on pre-ordering Bloodborne.
And books from my BF, whom I got a Jcew gift card for. Overall I'm satisfied.
Kísildalur hefur öfugt orðspor. Aftur á móti hef ég öfuga reynslu af báðum fyrirtækjum. Ég bara keypt góðar vörur hjá Tölvutek. Aftur á móti finnst mér eins og Kísildalur hafi reynt að pranga upp á mig drasli þegar ég vissi ekki betur.
Mig grunar samt að hvorugt fyrirtækjanna verðskuldi þetta álit.
Þegar ég hef farið í tölvutek veit ég nákvæmlega hvað ég vil kaupa og ráðfæri mig ekkert við starfsfólkið (góðar mýs/lyklaborð/hljóðnemi/músamotta/heyrnatól/skjár).
Þegar ég hef farið í kísildal fór ég þangað vegna þess að ég vissi ekkert um málið og þurfti ráðleggingu. Vandamálið reyndist mér það að Kísildalur valdi oft ódýrari (og no-name) íhluti en ég hefði valið (eftirá að hyggja).
Kannski er það evil plot hjá þeim, til að tölvan mín bili fyrr og þeir fái meiri viðskipti. En miðað við fáránlega solid orðspor - og ótrúlegan metnað í þjónustu sem ég hef persónulega fengið pro bono, er ekki sennilegra að þeir hafi bara verið að hugsa (of mikið fyrir minn smekk) um sparnaðinn minn?
Mér finnst reyndar úrval Kísildals á jaðarbúnaði með endæmum furðulegt. Kann einhver skýringu á því?
Sharkoon mýs? Bloody mýs? AIM E-Sports leikjamús? Wut?
Somic hljóðnemar og heyrnatól? Sharkoon? Thunder? Sades?
Af hverju ekki BenQ XL 2546 / 2540 (240 hz) skjáina?
Zowie mýs eða Logitech G Pro Wireless?
Fyrst þeir eru svona mikið í sjaldgæfum vörumerkjum mættu þeir a.m.k. tileinka sér söluréttinn á Modmic sem enginn á Íslandi er með. Og e.t.v. skella 1 eða 2 tegundum af alvöru budget audiophile heyrnatólum eins og Audio-Technica. 50x betra en hvaða overpriced headset combo sem er.
Those M50x headphones would be slightly cheaper new on Amazon right now
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.
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
[Amazon] Audio-Technica ATH-M50x only $129.99
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_bR0Zvb3J57CF7
Amazon Links
- Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
- Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro 80 ohm
- SMS Audio Street
- Ultrasone HFI-850: not available on Amazon
- Skullcandy Roc Nation Aviator
I'm not a person who is intelligent with over-ear headphones, but I heard Audio Technicas are good.
- Creative Stage 2.1 Soundbar ₹4863, really enjoying blasting Doom Eternal music through it
- Audio-Technica ATH M50X ~ ₹10500 - This is for more "pleasant" listening. Nothing beats the M50X in a similar price range.
- Google Nest Mini - Charcoal ₹2499 So that the lazy me can switch to movie mode just with voice commands.
- Seagate 4TB External HDD ~ ₹7283 HDD with decent speeds for storing game backups and music.
- Resonate RouterUPS - ₹1999 Keeps my WiFi going for half a day without power.
What is your budget?
EDIT: If you want to get into audiophile stuff, i have heard to stay away from bose....
I have enjoyed shure earbuds and my wife has always liked ultimate ears. But i think theres quite a few to choose from as far as earbuds.
One thing that Ive always done though is get comply foam tips to use for the earbuds..
~~I have a pair of audio technica ath-m50x headphones that are great. They are know to be one of the best headphones under the $200 budget. Even though you can get them for closer to $100.~~
~~Here are a few links..~~
~~- $130 - Ebay - Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Professional Studio Headphones & Fiio A3 Amp Bundle~~
~~- $110 - Groupon - Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones~~
~~- ~$120 - Amazon - Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones~~
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!
Check out the Audio Technica M50X. They are currently $167. If you wait, you can probably get them on sale for around $120 or even cheaper sometimes. They are closed back, but you should be able to hear your surroundings well enough. They will also work just fine without an AMP or a DAC.
Another option could be the Sennheiser HD598. They are currently $144.93. These headphones don't seem to go on sale too often, but I think Amazon puts them on sale for around $100 every Black Friday or Cyber Monday. I don't think you want to wait that long though. Unlike the other headphones I recommended, these are open back. So you will be able to hear your surroundings perfectly. As for sound bleeding, you really do not need to worry about that unless you put your headphones on full volume (literally full volume). Otherwise, people will have to be really close to you (3 ft or closer) to hear anything come out of them and right next to your ear to be able to understand what you are listening to. These also work just fine without an amp or dac. As for sound clarity, these should be on par with the M50X. However, they will have a better sound stage (because of the open back design) and the bass is probably stronger on these (not overpowering though).
Both of these headphones are probably the most popular when it comes to that price range. I strongly suggest starting out with one of those pairs of headphones. They should suit your needs for almost anything you need.
Hey there, thanks for the great review!
I randomly saw these headphones on the amazon black friday sale and immediately went to look them up because I really need some quality headphones. Looks like it's between those and the Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Studio Monitor headphones which are just £30 more at £119... You also mentioned that they're great for the sale price but not quite the best option based on their RRP so I get the feeling the RRP is inflated, especially here in the UK (£200 vs $200).
Can anyone weigh in on which of the two would be best - mostly for indoor usage with a wide range of music as well as gaming?
And if anyone knows how they compare to my current headphones (August EP650) or the Sony MDR-V55 ones it would be really helpful.
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.
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.
Budget - £100 to £200 (UK).
Source - Desktop PC, possibly a laptop too.
Requirements for Isolation - Not much, will be using at home which is a quiet environment, won't want much leakage either.
Will you be using these Headphones in Public? - No.
Preferred Type of Headphone - Full sized over ear (I have largish ears so would like the phones to rest on my skull rather than the ears themselves).
Preferred tonal balance - Neutral/Balanced.
Past headphones - Haven't had a 'proper' pair of headphones before, currently using the Logitech G430.
Preferred Music - Diverse tastes, however I'm particularly a fan of classic rock (Led Zeppelin/Pink Floyd etc).
I have noticed that the Audio-Technica ATH-M50X is widely recommended as a first step on the serious headphone user ladder, and seems to match my requirements. They are available for £125 on amazon here.
However, the AKG K702 (which I understand is a few tiers higher than the M50X) is also available on amazon here for £129, which seems like a very small price to pay for such an upgrade. I would have to get an amp to run these to their full potential of course, but would I be stupid to get the M50X instead?
As a side note, I have also been interested by the Sennheiser RS165, which is available on amazon here for £149. Are these at all comparable in terms of quality to the two headphones above?
Thanks in advance for any help, sorry if I'm so obviously a n00b!
I have these and enjoy them. Was recommended to me by the drummer of Isis.
The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x, normally $169, are currently $129 on Amazon.
The ATH-M50X is widely considered to be one of the absolute best bang for the buck closed back headphones out there. Diminishing returns typically starts to kick in pretty hard once you start looking past this tier of product.
The DT-770 Pro tends to be their strongest competition and it's mostly a matter of opinion and personal tastes on which one is better between these 2.
This is a pretty great comparison of the 2: https://www.rtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/audio-technica-ath-m50x-vs-beyerdynamic-dt-770-pro/295/440?usage=19&threshold=0.10
Note that both are just headphones and don't have mics, so if you'd like a mic, you'd have to pick up a separate one. But both leave enough in your budget you should be able to pick up a ModMic to add to them.
You should 100% get a pair of ATH-M50x's. I've had mine for 10 years and I bought a second pair last year. First pair is still kicking, I just wanted two.
These are my favorite headphones in the world. Not only are they perfect for listening to music, they are perfect for performing, recording, and especially for mixing. So if you ever want to get into music as a hobby these will be a great asset.
My sister has informed me they now have a sick-ass bluetooth version version now with an insanely-long 72 hour battery life and an app for EQing music on your phone.
Don't think. Do it. If you must think, demo the headphones at the store until you come to your senses and buy them like you should have a long time ago.
I have Audio Technica ATH-M50X and they changed the way I listened to music. You pick up on nuances you’ve never heard. Really amazing headphones. Great for stuff like Tool, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin.
Hello, I would like to convert my Audio Technica ATH-M50X headphones into a wireless headset to be paired with my PC. I don't want to outright buy a whole new headset as these headphones were expensive and still work great.
I did a little research and found the FiiO BTA10 Bluetooth Adapter and Amplifier which is reasonably priced and seems to have a built in microphone, I'm not a whizz with audio so I'm wondering if this mic would be any good for speaking on discord and in game with.
Any suggestions would be appreciated greatly :)
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.
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| Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Professional Studio Monit… | $149.00 | $149.00 | 4.6/5.0 |
| beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO 80 Ohm Over-Ear Studio He… | $149.00 | $139.00 | 4.6/5.0 |
| FX-Audio DAC-X6 Mini HiFi 2.0 Digital Audio Decod… | $64.98 | $64.98 | 4.3/5.0 |
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Thanks for the album recommendations. I have some listening to do.
Here are a few over ear wired head phone recommendations:
Audio-Technica m50x : I own these closed back cans and they are great.
Beyerdynamic DT-770 : Almost got these closed back cans. They are so comfortable and sound great.
Sennheiser HD 600 or the Sennheiser HD 650très tastyamo
Decent and affordable Headphone AMP/DAC. FX-Audio DAC/AMP
Drop.com is a great place for good audiophile sales.
The search for the perfect headphone can be an endless journey which is ultimately why I went with the Audio Technica's.
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I regularly wear my AudioTechnica M50x headphones all day. They're closed back, have a removable cable, are great headphones, and are currently $150 on amazon
Check out the M50x
If you want wireless the AKG Pro Audio K361BT
For the mic, checkout the Blue Snowball
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Gaming headphones arent really recommendable.
Surround is less accurate, why? Because is like resizing an image to make it bigger. You lose a lot of quality, and games are made for stereo, everythig is made for stereo, games have a system for making directional sounds. Oh and, if youre headphones have an USB, youre losing A LOT of sound quality. Surround is bad, its an unnecessary thing for headphones, for speakers is great but not for headphones.
With that price you can hae some really good headphones that sound amazing.
Id recommend or Sony MDR-7506, or ATH-50x, ATH are good for all in general. Im not the best recommendator but i just try to help. I think there are better but those are general 0-150 dollar recommendation.
ATH-M50x
https://www.amazon.com.au/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=sr\_1\_1?dchild=1&keywords=ath+m50x&qid=1632649247&sr=8-1
Sony's
https://www.amazon.com.au/Sony-MDR7506-Professional-Diaphragm-Headphone/dp/B000AJIF4E/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2AD0TWVWM8BYC&dchild=1&keywords=sony+mdr+7506+headphones&qid=1632649161&sprefix=sony+mdr+7%2Caps%2C401&sr=8-1
(if u really want gamer headphones)
https://www.amazon.com.au/Corsair-Wireless-Premium-Headset-Surround/dp/B07X8SJ8HM/ref=sr\_1\_13?dchild=1&keywords=corsair&qid=1632649311&sr=8-13
Get a really nice pair of studio headphones and add a mic attachment like this one
Headphone:
AUX mic:
You are welcome! Here, hopefully this link works!
might get some hate for this one… but the ATH M50X’s are a solid choice in your price range. You won’t be disappointed with the sound and they even have a wireless version now. If you want to spend a bit more though and have a kick-ass all around headset, get the sony WH-1000XM4. Yes, they are mainly advertised as wireless, but you can also use a normal cable if you want. The sound on these is truly amazing.
If you are willing to spend a little more, get these audio technica ath-m50x
Yeah, several other people have linked to an Audio Technica model that seems spot on.
More info needed. Do you want earbuds, over-ear, on-ear, open-back, closed-back? BT wireless? Noise-cancelling?
Without more info, I would suggest the closed-back over-ear ATH-M50x. These are the most versatile, jack-of-all-trades headphones. I have these and I love them, they sound great.
Other notable models in your price range include Beyerdynamic DT-770 (closed-back) or DT-990 (open-back). Sennheiser is also a great brand but I am unfamiliar with the models in your price range. Looks like they have a noise-cancelling wireless model that looks pretty nice.
I'd also suggest posting in r/headphones and check out the sidebar for more info.
Oof, you'd have to add even 100 CAD on top of it to get this best-sounding closed headphones:
https://www.amazon.ca/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Headphones-Black/dp/B00HVLUR86
If you had 150 USD, ok sure, just not with the actual 30¢ CAD per USD... 👎
There are other closed headphones way below your 150 and the tested-badly sound quality could suffer IF you have a discerning ear. I would probably not hear any difference best vs average, personally.
- Monoprice Premium Hi-Fi DJ Style ← had those, pretty good, very isolating and extremely fragile plastic headband that will break over time from wearing them 🙄, damn shame
- Skullcandy Riff
- beats by dre Beats EP ← bad sound
- Monoprice Hi-Fi Lightweight On-Ear headphone 13191 ← bad sound
- UrbanEars Plattan 2 ← bad sound
If you want ok sound, no need for top anything, I replaced the fragile Monoprice with these 25$ Sony bought at The Source:
I'm sure it would be reviewed average to under-average sound quality but hey, it does the job for now and is sturdier. Should've gotten the Skull Riff instead.
BUT if you're willing to get open headphones, with your 150, get either Grado SR60 (that I got for 7 years until the cables twisted beyond repair and then got the equally doomed Monoprice) or the one on top of my materialistic list, Grado SR80, that is truly top-tier 🎧. Recabling, while expensive, will be worth it for either.
Good enough? 😎
> You are looking for a unicorn. And an expensive one at that.
https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86
get a better pair of headphones. i've had a similar problem and unfortunately the solution is better audio devices. i recomend these https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=asc_df_B00HVLUR86/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198057541178&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15882226260845859171&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1014462&hvtargid=pla-381707139357&psc=1
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=twister_B08Q623R9P?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Audio Technica Ath M50, with some new white wicked cushion earpads
Reposting an older comment, sorry for the spam.
Hey all,
I consume a lot of media on my PC, music, movies, games and I really want to start recording music.
My current setup is ATH M50X's with a Blue Snowball, no amp, no dac.
I'm looking to get something that could run my MXL V900 and something that I could plug my guitar into to record/play. I'm willing to consider selling the mxl and buy something else if it better fits what I'm trying to do.
Hey all,
I consume a lot of media on my PC, music, movies, games and I really want to start recording music.
My current setup is [ATH M50X's](https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86) with a [Blue Snowball](https://www.amazon.com/Renewed-Blue-Snowball-USB-Microphone/dp/B08LTT77FZ/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=blue+snowball&qid=1607247855&s=musical-instruments&sr=1-6), no amp, no dac.
I'm looking to get something that could run my [MXL V900](https://www.amazon.com/MXL-Stage-Studio-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B000P5JUNI) and something that I could plug my guitar into to record/play. I'm willing to consider selling the mxl and buy something else if it better fits what I'm trying to do.
Try checking out audiotechnica, my husband bought some recently and he loves them
Link below vvv
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabt1_nx8VFbS4WJ8PD
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I've used these for five years and don't regret a single second. Gaming, editing, listening to vinyls. You name it.
- Budget - $150-$200
- Source - desktop PC/iPod
- Requirements for Isolation - Isolation is important. Home use with 3 family members in close proximity and frequent use in school library and public transit
- Preferred Type of Headphone - Fullsize
- Preferred tonal balance - somewhere in between neutral and bassheavy
- Past headphones - mostly shit headphones, apple buds, skullcandy Icon 2, turtle beach z11s and x12s
- Preferred Music - anything and everything. from electronic to pop to rap to jazz (i have all of these songs in my library)
Right now I'm between the M50x and HD598 as they are within 10$.
from what I've read the sennheiser is the superior set in terms of audio quality but I'm by no means an audiophile and want to know if the sound neutrality and comfort outshine the portable-ness and tougher build of the M50s.
This was a very helpful thread and if anyone has any comments about it they're welcome.
also if these two headphones are not the best and someone has a better recommendation in my price range I'm all ears.
sorry one more thing I like about the m50x is that there is a bundle on amazon that includes an amp. whether it's a good amp i don't know as I've never used one before but free is free.
Also on Amazon for same price: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_N8PjCb0ANAX5N
I bought a pair of Audio Technica ATH-M50xyears ago and still love them. I think they’re a great starting point for people who want to get into higher end headphones without breaking the bank (~$140) and want something you can just plug into your computer/phone headphone jack and get reasonably good sound.
I think the real sweet spot for price/performance starts at $400-$500. Audio quality is determined by the weakest link in your audio chain e.g. you can have a really nice pair of headphones that don’t end up sounding that great because your laptop or phone has a low quality DAC/headphone amp.
What I bought/recommend after spending dozens of hours doing research on /r/headphones and /r/audiophile is:
Schiit Modi 3 ($99) - This is the Digital Analog Converter or DAC. This converts digital music stored as 1s and 0s into an analog sound wave we can hear.
Schiit Magni 3 ($99) - This is a headphone amp that takes the analog sound wave from the DAC and amplifies it to your desired volume.
Sennheiser HD6xx ($220) - These are a stunningly good deal for headphones. They are a version of Sennheisers legendary HD600/HD650 series of studio monitors made in partnership with MassDrop for $120 less than a regular pair of HD650s on Amazon.
This is a really respectible setup for $420. All the components are very popular entry-level audiophile components and I’m sure there are thousands of people with this exact setup.
It’s important to note that this is not a portable setup at all and has to be plugged into a wall to work. This doesnt do much good if you do most of your listening on the go while traveling/commuting. I think you the Sony WH-1000MX3you said you tried are the best bang for your buck if you want wireless headphones to use with your phone on the go. I do not own these (yet) but plan to buy them next time I have a long flight, and I think they are currently the best noise-cancelling headphones on the market.
There are lots of good options out there, although I’d avoid the trendy brands like Bose and especially Beats.
I just grabbed the m50x for $102, lowest price ever on amazon according to camelcamelcamel
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HVLUR86/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Getting three years of use out of a pair of ~$50 headphones is actually pretty good - headphones in this price range are more likely to break or suffer from faulty wiring before the sound goes out.
Audio-Technica does have a repair center if you want to go that route. If you're really feeling up it you could try replacing the main cable - it shouldn't be too difficult and a 3.5mm cable and soldering gun kit should only set you back about $20. Any repairs beyond that would probably be best left to a technician...
I recommend just getting a new pair and upgrading to the ATH-M50x's. Though they are three times the price you'll be able to hear and feel the difference.
Budget: Under $150
Soruce: Into PC
Requirements for Isolation: Don't need too much isolation. Will be using at home.
Public? Nope
Preferred Type: Full-Sized
Preferred Tone: Overall balanced (maybe slight favor towards bass)
Past Headphones: Logitech G366
Preferred Music: HipHop/EDM. (However, will mostly use for gaming)
Details: Hey, I've been doing a fair amount of headphone research and I see many positive reviews and many negative reviews for each headphone I consider. These are the options I'm looking at right now and I wanted some opinions based on what I'm looking for. However, if you have other options, feel free to suggest.
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x, Creative Aurvana Live, AKG M220, AKG Pro Audio K361, ATH-AD500X, Phillips SHP9500S.
I have been blown away by the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x's. They're super comfy and closed back, giving you pretty good passive noise isolation.
You need a USB DAC, and an amp. You could get the Schiit Hel which would meet all your needs in one piece.
https://www.schiit.com/products/hel
The problem is, if your after quality sound in headphones they usually don't come with a microphone. So if you're after the best sound possible it would be better to get a Schiit Modi DAC and Schiit Magni headphone amp but these don't have a mic function
https://www.schiit.com/products/magni-1
https://www.schiit.com/products/modi-1
A lot of people, me included, use and love the Audio Technica ATH-M50x headphones.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_.MlkFbSVQQXVK
Those three things are 350.
M50X have a replaceable cable: https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/ See the photos that Amazon has for the product.
There may be some options in your budget range with a detachable cable. Not sure. I don't keep up with <$100 headphones myself.
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Looks like I’m buying new headphones.
Some stuff that I've had delivered from USA:
Audio technica headphones: Really comfortable and affordable headphones. The ear pad fits comfortably outside the ear so you don't get that annoying ear cartilage pain after using it for a couple of hours.
Powerbanks: I got one a long time ago from New Trent but I don't see that one on amazon any more. Anker usually makes great power banks and this one seems like a good model.
High capacity micro sd cards (128GB etc) are also much cheaper in the US.
Oh yeah no they don't have those. Here they are, but they're cheaper on Amazon.
The DT770s have some bass emphasis. Is that what you are looking for?
For today, the M50X are $103 on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVLUR86/r. Amazon has free returns listed, which means free shipping on returns. So I would recommend you try them as you have nothing to lose by doing so.
Audio Technica M50X are on sale for today for $103: https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/
HD58X has a well-balanced sound and is easy to drive. It will have a bigger soundstage than the closed headphones you have selected, which is a plus for gaming.
However, M50X are currently on sale right now for $103 on Amazon, with free returns, which means free shipping both ways: http://amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/ . Might be worth giving them a try at that price. And if you don't like them, send them back.
I think the M50X are a better headphone than MDR-7506.
Audio Technica M50X have a balanced sound and look to be a good deal on Amazon UK at the moment: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50X-Monitor-Professional-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/
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Hey if you are looking for good headphones I always recommend the Audio Technica ATH m50x's. They have to be the best bang for your buck when it comes to all around sound quality and comfort. I have not found anywhere where there is a sale on those though. How ever because they are such a good price already you can grab them off this link for $179
OR if those dont tickle your fancy here is two really good options from Sennheiser
Closed back
Open back
Hope this helped!!!!!
I had a pair of audio technica ath-m50x and they were amazing. great highs punchy bass and decent mids. I cant speak for the m40x's but if i had to do it again i would grab the m50x. they are baout $40 more expensive than the m40. I used them for the same listening, mostly metal and some edm. never had a gripe with them.
Here's a link for them on amazon. they are on sale right now actually. https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=audio+technica+m50x&qid=1564764183&s=gateway&sr=8-3
ATH-M50x with a FiiO Q5 amp is the best portable sound I've heard and is my go-to for MiniDisc listening. I also use them at home with my NAD reciever for vinyl and MiniDisc deck listening. Sounds great.
However, it's a lot of stuff to carry around for portable listening. I'm swimming in a mess of wires. Also, the M50x sound pretty empty without an amp - I'd never recommend them without one.
IMO Sennheiser headphones sound good without amps - particularly the wired Momentums. The over ear ones are comfortable, offer nice bass (but don't sound good with amps). Because they're cushioned, they're a little bit noise blocking (no active tech though). The wireless ones have noise cancelling which I believe can be used wired as well, but they're super expensive.
Honestly my reaction was really no better.
My reaction was honestly a little more harsh.
Yeah, this sucks pretty bad, but that's OK. As Jake the Dog says, sucking at something is the first step to being sorta good at something.
Here's what I'd recommend you do. Go pick up "Mixing Secrets for the Small Studio" and study the shit out of it. Some of the most basic lessons from it are:
- Fix your audio monitoring situation
- Get good monitoring equipment
- Mix on multiple audio systems (car, cheap headphones, cellphone speakers, etc)
- Use reference tracks for your mix
- Get criticism from trusted people early and often
There are many more lessons that you will learn from this book. He's great! Definitely worth the money.
Get some decent studio monitors if you don't have some (I use Yamaha HS5).
Pick up some good monitoring headphones. I'd recommend either ATH-M50x (what I use now)
or Sennheiser 280s (what I used to use), I vastly prefer the Audio Technica ones though.
I limited my feedback to mixing stuff. In my opinion you have composition issues too, but that can be a little more subjective.
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_aBPXCb169GMCQ
Brainwavz Replacement Memory Foam Earpads for Large Over the Ear Headphones, Red Velour https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PGMY2VK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3BPXCbVT36Z4X
In ear and on ear are not good options, as you said. In ear will work fine (without the hearing aids), but then of course your dad won't have his hearing aids in. On ear headphones tend to be of not great quality anyway. The bone conductive headphones are interesting, I've never tried them. They have to be pretty tight to work, though, so your dad may or may not like them.
Personally, I'd recommend over the ear headphones (commonly called "cans"). If you get the right size, they will fit over the hearing aids as well as the ears. I have three different headphones like this, and none of them make my hearing aids feedback or anything.
- AudioTechnica ATH-M50X: These headphones are legendary. There are far better headphones out there, but you can't get better than these for $150. Build quality is solid. They have a reputation as the best sub-$200 headphones you can buy, and that reputation is deserved. They're just big enough to get over my hearing aids and have never caused me any feedback issues. AT makes a Bluetooth version of these headphones for $200 (which I want now; just found out making this comment that the BT ones exist). I highly recommend these headphones for general use.
- Bose QuietComfort 35 II: I actually have the previous version, but the only difference is integration with Alexa and Siri. These have active noise cancellation, which the M50X does not. I think they also sound better, but not everyone agrees; certainly the bass response is better on the QC35. Wearing these is like wearing a theater of sound. Purists will complain that the response isn't flat, but it sounds great to me. My old hearing aids did a bit of feedback with these, but my new ones are fine. They do fit over the ears more fully than the M50X, but aren't quite as tight against the head.
- Turtle Beach PX3: There's no link here because these are fairly old headphones and you can't get them new anywhere. They go used for pretty cheap. There's no doubt that they're lower quality headphones than the other two I linked to, but the sound range is still very good. The benefit of a gaming headset like this is that it's designed to work with home theater systems/game consoles. Latency (which can be a problem with Bluetooth) is very low and the box that sends the data to the headphones is designed to work with common audio connectors like RCA and 3.5 mm. This might be the recommended way to go, as it will almost certainly be easier and cheaper to get audio from your system to the headphones for your dad with something like this. You can move the microphone so it's out of the way. I'm not sure what to recommend for today's lineup, but if you do research on gaming headsets I think you may find something that works well.
If you're set on Bluetooth, you'll need something that can receive audio and pair up to the headphones. Remember that you may get some lag with this kind of setup, so make sure both the headphones and the transmitter support the latest low-latency formats like APTX and APTXII. The QC35 does at least APTX, not sure about the M50X-BT.
Good luck! I'm happy to answer other questions if you have them.
I agree with /u/darkworldaudio
If you want a standard recco which is a bit cheaper you could look at this - https://www.amazon.in/dp/B00HVLUR86
Prinzipiell sollte onboard reichen, kann aber sein, dass du beim onboard Störgeräusche hörst. So ist es jedenfalls bei mir. Einen Verstärker brauchst du nicht.
Ich benutze das mit dem. Sound einwandfrei, keine Störgeräusche wahrnehmbar.
Über deine Kopfhörer kann ich nicht viel sagen. Sind offen, d.h. dein Umfeld wird sie mithören drüfen. Das Design find ich furchtbar, aber jeder wie er mag.
I use these and I love them. I also read they were rated the #1 headphones for music production. Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ZpX7BbQX60KQH
https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86 no mic its a studio headset meant for producing/recording music
you can always pick up a non-"gaming" pair of headphones (for eaample the Audio-Technica m50x (these are going to be about 150 as is, but they're gonna sound a lot better then most "gaming" headphones in that price range
and then you can pair it with the mod mic(there are mutiple interations of these the one i linked is ~$50) so for this instacne the total is ~$200 with better audio, and the mic isn't to bad either.
Since you need them to be closed-back for isolation, I would suggest these (in ascending cost order):
Audio Technica mx50 ($150)
V-MODA Crossfade M-100 ($250)
Meze 99 Classics ($300)
The Audio Technicas are a good all-rounder, which a slight emphasis on the bass. The even cheaper mx40s are more neutral. The V-Moda Crossfades are the most "exciting" in that the frequency response is going to be more v-shaped with emphasized bass and sparkly treble. The Meze 99s are, honestly, a big step up and are some of the most universally-acclaimed closed-back cans around. But I know they're a bit out of your price range. Just read the reviews of these models and see which one you think is the best fit.
I can't comment on noise suppressing headphones as I haven't used them, but ultimately, it will be up to your preference. Do you want in ear, or over the ear? Noise suppressing? Wireless? Budget? etc. I have Audio-Technica ATH-M50h's and they're amazing headphones (although the fabric came off after a couple years :/ , they're great for the bus. No noise cancelling needed. If you want something cheap, just get an in ear headphone with the suction cup insert as that will block out outside noise.
You don't need to spend a lot of money on headphones just to hear your music on the bus. Don't forget that wireless and noise suppressing headphones both require power and will have to be charged. Therefore, they have a built in expiry date (battery life).
Check out Headfonia Buyer's Guide for some good headphone recommendations.
Don't get wireless in ears. They basically all suck right now except for Apple's Airpods, and those won't help you on the bus at all. Overall, keep the the volume down with over the ear or in ear and save your ears for life!
It’s around $50 above your budget but if you get a pair of ATH-M50x from Audio-Technica they’re perfect and they’ll last you forever. No mic but they’re seriously good, MKBHD uses them daily!
review: https://youtu.be/y5DyEYuvF3o
He says in this review that they are $189 but the price has dropped significantly since then, they are $149.99 now :)
amzn: Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ehWeBbDH8W6GB
> Your first argument about compression is not in support of your chosen systems, as portable systems have worse quality audio and video. If you use good quality headphones (if you are an audiophile, would highly recommend audio technica, ATH M 50x), larger audio devices create better, and deeper sound, and pc monitors are objectively better than portable screens.
Usually I do hate compromises. Handheld consoles I make the sole exception for because it has been, and most likely always will be impossible for them to compete in terms of quality. If something is just physically impossible then it would be stupid of me to be intolerant of it. I just have to choose which flaws on which systems I'm willing to tolerate. I'm not willing to tolerate PC's flaws.
> if you want portable gaming, phone is a more affordable alternative. PC gaming+phone gaming should serve the same purpose and be better in both domains on their own. Why have one world that encompanies both, when you can have two worlds that each do one better?
Mobile gaming has never, and if current anticonsumer business practices continue, will never be better than gaming on a handheld console. I hate the flaws and weaknesses of mobile gaming more than PC gaming. PC may be better than home console. But handheld console is better and mobile.
> Best argument you have in this case is that console games tend to come with disc. And that means you can prominently display disk packages. But even then, who does it signal the status? People who generally don't care about games, don't consider large collections much of a status symbol, and a genuine player gets impressed by steam accounts with over 200 games, without ever visiting your house.
I am an archivist and a preservationist. It is my self-cursed burden to preserve media so that it may one day become history. We are all over the lost media wiki and we have found more physical media and converted it to digital than we have found lost digital media and just uploaded it to the internet. One day video games will be universally recognized as art and retro game collectors will be look up to by historians as heroes who preserved and protected the rare obscure and valuable when others found it worthless. I'm trying to impress no one but the historians of the future and the objective fact is that you can't collect digital games because you don't own them making them worthless.
Hi, so I recently got a PS4 Pro and I want to take my PC audio output and my PS4 audio output and get them into the same set of headphones.
I current have audio technica m50x and an audiobox usb that I use for my PC audio. I aso use the DAC for my mic input so I would like to keep it.
MY problem is that the PS4 only has optical output.
So my plan was to get another DAC that has optical input and connect my first DAC to output to my headphones.
I think it would something like this
| PC | PS4 |
|---|---|
| PC Audio | PS4 Pro Audio |
| Digital to Analog | Optical to Analog |
| First DAC(audiobox usb) | |
| Analog to Analog | Second DAC |
| Second DAC | |
| Analog | Analog( same cable) |
| Headphones | Headphones |
Does this make sense with using what I currently own?
If so what second DAC would you guys recommend?
Thanks
Yes, I tried using the 1st party Xbox One over-ear headset+mic first. Then, I plugged my AudioTechnica ATH-M50xs and Sony ECM CS3 clip-on mic into an aux splitter and then into the controller. Same issue.
Hi, so I recently got a PS4 Pro and I want to take my PC audio output and my PS4 audio output and get them into the same set of headphones.
I current have audio technica m50x and an audiobox usb that I use for my PC audio. I aso use the DAC for my mic input so I would like to keep it.
MY problem is that the PS4 only has optical output.
So my plan was to get another DAC that has optical input and connect my first DAC to output to my headphones.
I think it would something like this
| PC | PS4 |
|---|---|
| PC Audio | PS4 Pro Audio |
| Digital to Analog | Optical to Analog |
| First DAC(audiobox usb) | |
| Analog to Analog | Second DAC |
| Second DAC | |
| Analog | Analog( same cable) |
| Headphones | Headphones |
Does this make sense with using what I currently own?
If so what second DAC would you guys recommend?
Thanks
I bought the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x last year after reading many excellent reviews on Reddit and elsewhere. They're great, and they come with three or four different connector cables.
If you're in the market for new headphones, I would definitely check out r/headphones and r/audiophile; both have great suggestions for headphones and other audio gear in any price range.
Edit: u/koalaroo also uses the ATH-M50s.
- Issues with current set-up
- The cable on the K553s for ~1-2ft from the ears has been hard as a rock and annoying me with its scratching over my desk for a while now, and now I think some internal solder point finally gave a couple days ago too
- I'm no audiophile but the sound output from my monitor (Philips 242G5) feels muddy, no noise but something feels off in terms of crispness relative to connecting directly to the mobo (may or may not simply be nocebo)
- Budget - Ideally <$400CAD, flexible
- Source - Now from a monitor (1080ti through HDMI into Philips 242G5, which has a 3.5mm port); previously directly through the 3.5mm port on my Gigabyte Z77X UD3H mobo (it was fine for years but I guess some filter caps failed or something because now I hear noise whenever my video card is really pulling juice)
- Requirements for Isolation - For home use only, but its a tiny apartment and there's always some mildly annoying sound from some combination of the central air, the refrigerator compressor, or the HDD/fan noises from the PC right next to me
- Using in public - No
- Preferred type - I assume that full-sized over-ear headphones would be the best to block out outside noises and not disturb my neighbors
- Preferred Balance - I guess something bassier might be nice, but I don't have any real issues with the balance on the K553s
- Past headphones - AKG K553 for ~3yrs now
- Preferred music - Metal, alternative, electronic, pop
- Location - Toronto, Canada
- What I'm currently considering - From looking through the resources provided here on this sub (well, the purchase assistants anyway) I think that buying the ATH-M50x to replace my K553 and the E10K Olympus to provide an output other than my borked motherboard or my shitty monitor would be reasonable.
Is there a combination that'd be significantly better just a little higher (say, <$500CAD), or perhaps other options that I should consider? Would moving from the K553 to the M50x sound at least different enough to provide some novelty value to justify the move or should I just stop being a lazy fuck and instead open up my K553s to replace the shitty cable and resolder whatever shook loose?
Any thoughts at all would be appreciated, even if you just want to reassure me that buying those two things would be a decent enough idea. Or if you think that me doing more research past just looking through the purchase assistants would be a good idea.
Anything that's closed and sealed, like an over-ear/circumaural headphone or a well-fitting in-ear headphone is usually fine. I personally use either CIEMs (these ones) that are really good at isolating noise, or my trusty over-ear Fostex TH-X00 Ebony which are also pretty good at isolating. But there are a lot of good options out there, depending on what you like. These are a favorite among tech workers because they balance noice isolation, cost, and decent sound quality.
Some people go for active noise-canceling headphones, but I honestly can't stand them and they usually aren't good anyway for cutting out the types of sounds that are frequent in an office (sporadic dynamic pitch/volume talking, your co-worker's Cherry MX Green keyboard, etc.). I find they are much better for consist and low outside noise, like the sound of a jet engine.
Hello, friend. In these threads, there are usually about two types of answers, so I'll summarize them for you.
Get the ATH-M50x if you want to pop more. What I mean by that is that with some music, it will sound more energized, lively, and carry a greater presence. The keyword, however, is that it is with some genres of music. With other kinds, the tuning toward bass-heavy, instrumental music might become a little obvious. Still, if that is the type of music you listen to, all the better!
But if you prefer something with a little more harmony, then you might consider getting the Sennheiser HD 598 Cs. These are a bit more balanced throughout, and are more fitting to a relatively dynamic sense of music, focusing on the relative balance throughout. The sound has been tamed on all ends pretty well, so you get a better sense of what to expect from them.
As a final note, these headphones can be additionally tuned through the use of an equalizer on your phone or computer, so I encourage you to look into that; they can turn decent headphones in to the sound you need!
Ah I gotcha. In that case, I recommend you just do buy-n-try from Amazon. Sorry I don't know how far you'd need to schedule or if he'd have anything closed back in stock around your price point. I guess it depends on his schedule. They're a pretty high-end shop.
Here are a few suggestions all at around the same price point:
ATH-M50x https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVLUR86
HD 598 Cs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JP436TS
HD 569 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01L1IIF1A Innerfidelity review of HD 569 (Directly compares to M50x) https://www.innerfidelity.com/content/sennheiser-hd569-around-ear-sealed-headphones
Honestly, I own the M50x and like them, especially with the Brainwavz pads even though they change the sound a bit. The comfort is worth it. But, if you were to ask me today, I'd probably go with one of the Senns. I LOVE my HD 598 open-back cans. They are insanely comfortable. The closed back version should be pretty similar. Unfortunately, I can't find any direct head to head reviews of the 598 Cs vs 569, but that's where you demoing comes in.
Also, I'll remind you that Sennheisers usually go on sale at Black Friday and you can probably get one of the two for around $99 so it may be in your best interest to wait a week and see. That way you come in way under budget and can just return to Amazon if you don't like.
Let us know what you end up with and how you like them!
how would you compare these to the 518's or similair drivers?
Thanks for the advice, just to check you mean these ones? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50X-Monitor-Professional-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1511796437&sr=8-1&keywords=Audio-Technica+ATH-M50
For that price range I'd recommend headphones, They will be more accurate and have deeper bass. Something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86
or
I’ve decided to go with these: https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86?th=1&psc=1. Downside is that there is no mic with these ones.
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Budget - Maximum of £150($200), I don't mind only spending £20 if the quality is good enough, but I am willing to spend more if I will notice a difference in the sound quality or comfort. All about value for money here.
Source - Android phone, PC, stereo.
Requirements for Isolation - Using at home, need only slight isolation, but don't mind more in case I use them at the gym or outdoors more, not sure of the disadvantage to more isolation other than price.
Preferred Type of Headphone - Full sized only. In ear are uncomfortable, and over ear hurts my ears, I have a large head - 65cm, I get headaches, and too hot if the headphones don't fit loosely. I would prefer something that can be used with and without a pre-amp, but obviously sound quality will be better pre-amped.
Preferred tonal balance - Prefer highs, but require something balanced.
Past headphones - Koss K6, Koss 727B (50 year old headphones). The audio quality was good, however the headphones were too small and uncomfortable, they are the old 1/4 inch large jack. The ear cups are plastic, and uncomfortable, sweaty, and not good for long sessions. Also I have to use a 1/4 to 3.5 adaptor which isn't compatible with a lot of devices, and can be dangerous and too quiet.
Preferred Music/Usage - I play guitar, and drums, would like headphones I could use with my Boss GT-8 if possible, I also do amateur audio editing on PC with Reason, etc. Although jack may need an adapter and amp. I listen to metal mostly, rock, electronic (IDM), jazz, classical, some Reggae and hip hop. I also play games, so something which suits CSGO, etc would be nice. I think I need something that's well rounded, and balanced.
From this, to this, this, and so on
What would you like to improve on from your set-up - Better quality, and comfort. I'm currently using a Logitech headset with mic which I picked up from eBay for $10, that should say enough.
What are you looking for going into your next headphone? Better quality, comfort. ^
If you live outside of the US, please also provide:
Location - UK, EU.
Other options
Hoping to find a store where I can try things out first, because I don't like the idea of buying 'deaf' (blind).
I was looking at these, as my favorite so far, but only seen online Hoping to find a store where I can try things out first, because I don't like the idea of buying 'deaf' (blind).
Budget 160$~ looking at https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/
But if I do lean towards the Sennheiser, should I get the open backed HD-598 or closed HD-598's?
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Budget - Maximum of £150($200), I don't mind only spending £20 if the quality is good enough, but I am willing to spend more if I will notice a difference in the sound quality or comfort. All about value for money here.
Source - Android phone, PC, stereo.
Requirements for Isolation - Using at home, need only slight isolation, but don't mind more in case I use them at the gym or outdoors more, not sure of the disadvantage to more isolation other than price.
Preferred Type of Headphone - Full sized only. In ear are uncomfortable, and over ear hurts my ears, I have a large head - 65cm, I get headaches, and too hot if the headphones don't fit loosely. I would prefer something that can be used with and without a pre-amp, but obviously sound quality will be better pre-amped.
Preferred tonal balance - Prefer highs, but require something balanced.
Past headphones - Koss K6, Koss 727B (50 year old headphones). The audio quality was good, however the headphones were too small and uncomfortable, they are the old 1/4 inch large jack. The ear cups are plastic, and uncomfortable, sweaty, and not good for long sessions. Also I have to use a 1/4 to 3.5 adaptor which isn't compatible with a lot of devices, and can be dangerous and too quiet.
Preferred Music/Usage - I play guitar, and drums, would like headphones I could use with my Boss GT-8 if possible, I also do amateur audio editing on PC with Reason, etc. Although jack may need an adapter and amp. I listen to metal mostly, rock, electronic (IDM), jazz, classical, some Reggae and hip hop. I also play games, so something which suits CSGO, etc would be nice. I think I need something that's well rounded, and balanced.
From this, to this, this, and so on
What would you like to improve on from your set-up - Better quality, and comfort. I'm currently using a Logitech headset with mic which I picked up from eBay for $10, that should say enough.
What are you looking for going into your next headphone? Better quality, comfort. ^
If you live outside of the US, please also provide:
Location - UK, EU.
Other options
Hoping to find a store where I can try things out first, because I don't like the idea of buying 'deaf' (blind).
I was looking at these, as my favorite so far, but only seen online Hoping to find a store where I can try things out first, because I don't like the idea of buying 'deaf' (blind).
Budget - Up too 200 usd. Source - PC Requirements for Isolation - Some, will be using them at home. Will you be using these Headphones in Public? No Preferred Type of Headphone - Full Sized Preferred tonal balance - Balanced Past headphones - Logitech G430, They are alright, don't know what I don't like about them in particular but I want something better sounding for both games and music. Preferred Music - Metal, Punk, Rock, Alternative What would you like to improve on from your set-up - More detail and more bass
Thanks so much for the help! I figured I may point out some headphones I have been looking at to give you better detail of what I want. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HVLUR86/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F2BLTM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/Technica-ATH-AD900X-Open-Back-Audiophile-Headphones/dp/B009S331VU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1508978208&sr=8-1&keywords=ad900x https://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Lag-Free-Wireless-Headset-Headphone/dp/B01LYNEIEI/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1508978980&sr=1-1&keywords=arctic+7
Well, it's important to distinguish between headphone types and headphone brands. There are many brands that offer earbud style headphones similar in style to the ones that Apple offers with better sound quality. For example: https://www.whathifi.com/sennheiser/momentum-m2-iei/review
Personally, I prefer closed back over ear style cans. I've had a pair of Audio technica ATHM50's for years and love them - they sound amazing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVLUR86
Headphones have been making a big comeback, there are lots of choices. But, if you are listening to the Apple buds that came with your phone, your upgrade money is best spent on a better sounding pair berfore spending on a DAC.
That's really interesting. I could have sword I read that you should keep the surround disabled on that game or something. I went with this pair:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HVLUR86/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I doubt there's a definitive best setup for headphones, but I really really like my AudioTechnica ATH-M50x plus an Antlion Modmic 5. The headphones come with many cables of different lengths, so I never have any problems with it being wired.
I have m50x's + blue snowball and the combination is amazing. The m50x's have sound quality better than any gaming headphones and has good surround sound. https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86
Looks good! Get these headphones
https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86
2nd monitor would be cool too. Also get a mechanical keyboard.
Hyper x clouds are probably the best bang for buck when it comes to being able to use them on all systems.
Alternatively you could pick up something along the lines of the audiotechnica m50x with an Antlion Mod Mic this will give you top notch audio quality with superb recording for chat usage and you can use this setup with all three platforms as well.
The cloud is about $100
The m50x/modmic setup is about $200
This is where things get slightly complicated.
I feel that when it comes to having a reliable pair of headphones, not keeping in mind any other aspects of a headphone, you come to an interesting crossroad: durability vs. replacability.
For example:
While the m50x are rather durable, you're screwed out of luck if the headband brakes. You'd then be looking towards headphone repair which not only takes money, but time.
The customizable AIAIAI introduce a level of modularity uncommon in any other headphone. I wouldn't say these are as durable as the m50, but the parts on this headphone are REPLACEABLE and EASILY so. If a part brakes, just buy a new one at not that steep of a price point.
Overall thoughts/TL;DR: M50s are built tougher and will last longer but only the cable is replaceable. However, they also fold for easy storage when not in use. The AIAIAI don't fold and aren't built as well, but the build quality is pretty good and all of the parts are easily replaceable. Look at both (links provided at end of post), make the decision.
My Opinion:
In terms of sound, I don't really like either of these headphones. I prefer the m50, but it's picking between two different rotten apples. Also, I'm jaded. Every YouTuber loves the m50 (SO: MKBHD). If I had to pick, I'd go with the M50, but I also take care of them sorta well. I will use them in the rain to listen to podcasts and they work fine. I will throw them in my bag casually and carelessly (usually folded) and they work fine. I've not owned the AIAIAI but a close friend has. They felt cheaper, but of still good quality. Probs better if you're concerned about braking shit often.
Links:
Best Price sold from Audio Technica: https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500005034&sr=8-1&keywords=audio+technica+m50
Make your headphone at AIAIAI: https://aiaiai.dk/
Budget - £100 to £200 (UK).
Source - Desktop PC, possibly a laptop too.
Requirements for Isolation - Not much, will be using at home which is a quiet environment, won't want much leakage either.
Will you be using these Headphones in Public? - No.
Preferred Type of Headphone - Full sized over ear.
Preferred tonal balance - Neutral/Balanced.
Past headphones - Haven't had a 'proper' pair of headphones before, currently using the Logitech G430.
Preferred Music - Diverse tastes, however I'm particularly a fan of classic rock (Led Zeppelin/Pink Floyd etc).
I have noticed that the Audio-Technica ATH-M50X is widely recommended as a first step on the serious headphone user ladder, and seems to match my requirements. They are available for £125 on amazon here.
However, the AKG K702 (which I understand is a few tiers higher than the M50X) is also available on amazon here for £129, which seems like a very small price to pay for such an upgrade. I would have to get an amp to run these to their full potential of course, but would I be stupid to get the M50X instead?
As a side note, I have also been interested by the Sennheiser RS165, which is available on amazon here for £149. Are these at all comparable in terms of quality to the two headphones above?
Thanks in advance for any help, sorry if I'm so obviously a n00b!
budget- 150-210$ usd (flexible). source- a gaming/software design computer. isolation- yes please. Only for desk use. over ear headphones, full size. midrange to balance. i listen to edm, trance, classic rock, old rock, and some heavy bass. plus i play osu (mania) a lot so the typical genre of music on there. i need a mic. i herd the v-boom mic is good. so something that can use a mic. this will be my first real pair of headphones. Ive been looking at https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1500003956&sr=1-5&keywords=m40x https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PK2LJ4E/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AXCB29L39I26U&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WTQDV5E/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A3WKWYCX4FKU4&psc=1
i need help deciding or an even better recommendation please. i have a hard time picking since i will be using these until they break.. so hopefully a few years.
Ah, that's different then. I'm very happy with my ATH-M50x's, but I'm also more focused on overall audio, since I'm listening to music all the time.
I can tell you the AD-700x is often recommended for gaming, as it's comfortable and has a good soundstage for gaming purposes. I have no personal experience with it though.
> I'm not that much into audio quality to go buy another pair when I already have a perfectly fine pair of ear buds.
airpods... which are bluetooth and have nothing to do with the DAC/amp/aux setup :/
Do you even own a pair of headphones or are the Bose earbuds too?
These will blow you away if you've never had a pair of decent over-ear headphones and the passive noise cancellation is plenty good for most scenarios.
$120 is a small investment to make if you listen to music even semi-frequently. Bose earbuds retail for $99-300 and will sound like garbage in comparison. I strongly encourage you to give them a shot.
Here's a video on Beats headphones and why they're overpriced, it applies to Bose/Skullcandy/airpods and other well known headphones as well (although Beats is by far the worst offender). Just buying expensive earbuds/headphones doesn't mean you "gave it a shot"
I use ATH-M50x's with Brainwavz earpads
Literally the most comfortable you can get IMO, I mean it just feels like two pillows on your ears. It's amazing, completely wraps around your ears with more cushion than you could ever need
Here are pics of my headset (dBrand skin + Better earpads)
Spend $25 more. You will not regret it. https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86
Try https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86 excellent quality, surprisingly good bass, replaceable cord, foldable I had those after my Bose broke and I'm extremely happy!
Yea that's why, I always suggest staying away from turtle beach/gaming headphones but if you enjoy them then there's no reason to not get them. I always suggest a headphone +modmic combo. I always suggest Ath M50x plus the modmic, and if you do end up getting them it's always good to get this Sabrent if you don't have a sound card, it's needed for the mod mic to reduce the interference from your mobo, and has a chance to make headphones sound even better. In the end it's up to you, but I have a feeling you will enjoy this combo. And if you ever do end up playing on console, you can pick up an Astro mix amp and listen to console and PC at the same time.
While these are more bassy than another popular choice at this price point, the HD598 cs, it should be suited for listening to hip hop. But if you want a more neutral experience, I hear the HD598 cs is a better choice. From my personal experience, you can always make the HD598 cs a bit more bassy with some equalizer changes, so it might be the safe bet for your genres.
What's your total budget? These are a good deal: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/beyerdynamic-dt880-premium
these are a classic choice: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVLUR86 so are these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JP436TS
pair them with this guy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HERNVFM
Audio Technica's M50x These are what i used for competitive FPS for a couple years, sound great on media and awesome in game. I personally favored the AD700 for long sessions and for FPS as i found the positional accuracy even better than the M50x.
if you dislike the stock earpads on the m50x These velour ones are marvelous.
I'm using ATHM50x headphones and a shitty Logitech Z150 speaker..
Using the headphones thru my PC audio jack but the cord positioning is inconvenient. Is there a difference in sound quality if I run my headphones through the speaker's audio jack? I've tested it and I feel it the bass is less clear through the speakers jack. I can't tell if it is a settings problem or an audio jack thing
I have these from Audio Technica:. https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86
Best headphones I've ever owned.
But the thing is, as high of audio quality cannot be achieved with wireless headphones.
I would recommend Audio Technica ATH-50X Headphones and a Mod Mic. Together it will run about $210. However You can always get those headphones in combo deals with a case/headphone amp. I have this combo. It is the headphones with a Fiio EK11(A3) headphone amp that has on board bass boost.
Yes there will be wires, but that setup would sound better than any gaming headset could dream of.
I'd buy them separately. https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86 these headphones with this https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00T6XUL8S/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493392848&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=modmic+4.0&dpPl=1&dpID=41JnOtLdwiL&ref=plSrch Mic. It's not as clean as a headset but the best bang for the buck. You won't come close to sound quality of headphone and Mic.
As another user stated ath-x50's are basically the best value for your buck headphones you can get. Although they are wired the cable is very long and the build quality is amazing mine has lasted me 3 years of constant wear and tear with only having to replace the little ear muff things once which costs like $10. And that's with like 5 hours a use a day every day for most of those 3 years.
Here's a video in which it's mentioned and given flying colors and what got me to buy them personally and I haven't regretted it in the slightest. Also there are two versions now one with detachable cable and one without. I would get one with the detachable cable so that if it breaks you aren't buying a new pair of headphones.
Here's a link to the amazon page of the new version which has the detachable cables. https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=dp_ob_title_ce
I use Audio Technica ATH-M50Xs. Get them from Guitar Center. They do price matching (just find a cheap pair on Amazon, Ebay etc) and a one year full replacement warranty. My headphones "break" once a year so I've had a pair for 4 years and only paid once.
Pay the little extra and have something that you won't feel the need to replace in a year
On my personal rig I use the audiotechnica ATH M50Xs and they sound amazing, I also use a blue yeti mic and it comes out clear crisp and clean. To keep my desk from lots of chaos I use a boom arm. ( I don't use that boom arm personally, but for someone who wants a good quality boom arm, that's the one.)
Now all this stuff will give you the best experience for a separate mic and headphone combo (well best experience that won't cost thousands of dollars) but if you don't want to use the yeti on a boom arm and just want a headset, get the M50Xs and get an attachment microphone instead. This mic has better quality than pretty much any mic built into headsets since the mic tends to be where they cut corners.
As a person who owns dozens of pairs of gaming headphones, I would choose my audiotechnicas with an external mic over them all. I have used Sades GW, Corsair Voids, Turtle Beaches 800Xs, Astro a40s, Logitech g930s, Tritton 720+s and many cheap headsets as well. Get the m50Xs, I would also recommend sennheiser hd598 headphones. The truth about all those gaming features (and this is my opinion, as an owner of all the aforementioned headphones) is that high quality sound is better than fake 7.1 surround.
Can't upvote this enough.
I use the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x studio headphones for my PC and PS4 with a portable DAC and gaming headsets can't compare.
I highly recommend the ATH-M50x headphones to anyone in the market for a $125-150 headset.
Audio-Technica M50x. Doesn't break the bank, has great sound, and they go all the way over even my relatively large ears. Plus they have replaceable cables if you run over one with your chair.
If you need a microphone, just grab a Modmic. Even with the $70 version, you're not breaking $200 combined.
Lol "keep the levels reasonable" I think an xmas present to myself i'm gonna buy myself:
or:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CPUVPEM/ref=psdc_13880161_t1_B0189EVGAG
I have these 3 that all sound great in their own ways: ATH-M50x (closed), Sennheiser 598 SE (open) and Bowers & Wilkins C5 Series 2 (in ear). I'm no audiophile but definitely appreciate the improved sound with any of these headphones and the V20.
I also have the free promo B&O PLAY earphones on their way. I'm curious to compare them to the Bowers & Wilkins.
kinda over-budget in canada-land
Granted I probably spent more than most people are willing to, but these headphones and a cheap mic will destroy any "gaming" headset.
I'm stuck between the Audio Technica M50X's and the new Sony h.ear Premium Wired Headphones.
I perfer a relatively neutral response with a slight edge towards the lows (bass). By this I mean that if a song has bass, it'll pop out but not distort the mids and highs.
Both of these headphones do seem to advertise this but I'm still split on the other qualities such as build quality and portability, etc.
Can anyone help me choose a winner?
hi, i'm looking to potentially buy a new headset / mic combination, mostly for gaming and just listening to music. my mates are complaining about crackling sound / voice quality all the time when we're on teamspeak / discord. i've read through this thread but still need some guidance
i currently have a xonar d1 soundcard and an old steelseries gaming headset. yea yea i know, gaming headsets suck. but that's why i'm here looking for an alternative.
do I just need a decent headset (was thinking of an Audio Technica ATH-M50x) + mic (maybe AntLion Audio ModMic V4 or is there a cheaper alternative?) or do i also need a DAC & Amp?
any input is appreciated. thanks.
Allllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllrighty. "Gaming headphones" are a dangerous field to mess around with. So called gaming headphones are usually low quality and don't sound all that great. It is easier to pick up a set of gaming headphones if ease is more important than audio fidelity. For this see: http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-audio/razer-kraken
However, Razer stuff is hit or miss, and can be, you know, a piece of crap.
I would recommend regular headphones and a microphone. I recommend these: https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86
And a little cheaper here: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/audio-technica-ath-m50x-headphones
The massdrop link might go out of stock soon.
The Audio Technica headphones I linked are LOVED by headphone enthusiasts, I've heard nothing but good marks. I know it's a little overbudget, but it will save you money when they DON'T break within the next years.
As for a microphone, I personally use this: https://www.amazon.com/Floureon-Condenser-Recording-Broadcasting-Microphone/dp/B00Q4RGQHY
This mic is okay, but needs to be close to your mouth for passable audio to come through, right on your mouth. A mic for gaming is not too important, shop around, make sure the reviews say the mic is good for gaming. Don't get these: https://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ
Good Luck!
Oh no problem man.
As far as I know with monitors, don't worry too much about that 120/144Hz stuff, brands like Samsung, BenQ and Asus are safe bets.
I actually work/study in audio engineering, so speakers are my bread and butter. Personally though, a good pair of headphones while using my computer suffice for me, if he's talking to his friends online, consider maybe getting him a gaming headset? Only really saying this, as speakers are usually really low quality until you get into the upper £100 price range, and can take up a lot of desk space.
Usually I would recommend buying a standard pair of headphones, and buying an attachable microphone separate but it's only really worth doing if you're really into your sound.
Here's a 'gaming headset' reccomendation
Here's a desktop speaker reccomendation
Wi-Fi adapters you usually need to buy if you're building your own PC, but usually come in all Pre-built computers, so I wouldn't worry about that, however it is recommended even these days to use a wired connection if you can.
Maybe a mouse mat? Can pick any up from brands like 'Steelseries' for cheap-ish and last absolute years, he will need a Keyboard, but unless you want to splash out on a mechanical keyboard, the standard Microsoft keyboards are great.
I think that's everything? haha.
Some decent headphones and you are ok. If in doubt get the Audio Technica ATH M50.
I take it you are not in the US? The ATH-M50x is $129.95 at Amazon right now.
I've done some research and it's coming down to a two different headphones. Comparing them is becoming tough and would like a second opinion. Any recommendations are welcome as well. I am using this mostly for gaming and I have used the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones. They are not bad, but, I have heard there are better. A nice quality sound is what I am going for as well as positional audio tracking so I can determine where enemies might be.
These are the best two I have found that are butting heads.
Sennheiser HD 598 Special Edition Over-Ear Headphones
AKG Pro Audio K712 PRO Over-Ear Open Reference Studio Headphones
Absolutely this. Don't listen to anybody who suggests the Modmic, it's not worth the money or time spent realizing how fiddly, inconvenient and mediocre it is.
I modified my Audio Technica M50x headphones to take the Boompro (tutorial here) and swapped out the stock earpads for these and they're pretty much the best sounding, most comfortable gaming headset with the best mic I've ever used.
Don't compromise.
If you don't need a mic on the headset (you mentioned a blue yeti) then I would go with a decent pair of studio headphones. Personally I am using some superlux HD668Bs (around $40 USD), but I have heard great things about various audio technica headphones or Sennheiser headphones.
For some closed-back headphones I would reccomend the ATH m50Xs, or the M40Xs.
For open backed headphones I would reccomend the Superlux HD668Bs with the replacement pads, the AD700Xs, or the AD900Xs
I only really have experience with audio technica and my superlux's, but even for the same price plus a mod mic these absolutely shred any gaming headphones in sound quality, at least that I have tested.
https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86
Those are some of the most highly regarded headphones for your price range. I own a pair and love them, a little tight at first but they break in
How much did you get them for? If it's within ~$150 then you should get a ATH-M50x & Antlion Modmic 4.0
I'd call that a blessing in disguise. Now its time for some quality and affordable pair of headsets.
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x plus a Blue Yeti microphone on a stand.
She has the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x.
This is the DAC/AMP setup we were considering but figured if we could get good enough onboard sound we wouldn't need it at all and would be happy enough, and it'd cost less overall. Her favorite kind of music is D&B and she has the headphones volume set to about 10% for the sake of physical comfort.
Wireless for under $120? Good luck!
My current headphones just broke, and I've been looking at a couple of different new ones. I don't really know so much about headphones, and what brands to buy.
Is the Audio Technica ATH M50x good for the price? Or is there another set I can get for that price, that is better?
Budget - 140 €, a bit flexible
Source - I'll mainly use them at home, so I'll just plug them into my motherboard. Asus Sabertooth Z97 Mark 1
Will you be using these Headphones in Public? No
Preferred Type of Headphone - Full-sized, over ear.
Preferred tonal balance - I would prefer a balanced headset
Past headphones - Roccat Kave, which has broken 3 times now. It's also way to heavy for me.
Preferred Music - Mainly rock, grunge, heavy metal (Black Sabbath stuff, not speed metal)
What would you like to improve on from your set-up - A lot lighter, maybe more comfortable, and just overall good sound quality.
Location - Denmark, https://www.thomann.de/gb/headphones.html or https://www.amazon.co.uk/
I'm guessing these?
As /u/username1615 said, M50x.
Even better, currently on sale! https://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/4srky5/ath_m50x_for_9999_on_amazon_right_now/
Amazon has the newer version (M50x) for $124
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_bTyzxbE821PCF
I would prefer not to set up the amp and DAC, these headphones are a good replacement?
This rather unknown pair should fit your needs perfectly . The only one out the ones mentioned I have heard myself though.
If he offered 120 he'll go for 130. I would take that deal, and get these https://www.amazon.co.uk/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50X-Monitor-Professional-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467297662&sr=8-1&keywords=audio+technica+ath-m50x
I'm in the states so I found the UK link. These will blow the Beats away.
If you're willing to shell out a bit of pocket cash, go with these https://www.amazon.co.uk/V-Moda-Crossfade-Over-Ear-Noise-Isolating-Headphones/dp/B00A39PPDK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1467297817&sr=8-2&keywords=V-moda
They're what I have and they are beyond belief. Though, I can assure you the Audio Technica's are a huge quality upgrade over the Beats by every standard.
Most beginners are going to be recommended Audio-Technica's ATH-M50x. Fantastic headphones for the price. From there, I'd explore r/headphones and try not to spend too much money.
I have the Gold Headset is as well (after my Pulse Elite cracked at the hinge). Sometimes, I'll forget to charge and a nice alternative is my work set-up!
Keep in mind, you'll need a splitter to combine the two and have it function with your DualShock 4 but it's definitely a worthwhile option to consider as you get a kickass pair of headphones!
^^^10 times better. Seriously
I'm sorry, here they are. http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86
Budget - $150 and below
Source - MacBook Pro 13-inch, Mid 2012 (Laptop) and LG Escape 2 (Android phone), maybe LG G Pad F 8.0 (Android tablet) as well
Isolation - At home, some isolation
Will you be using these Headphones in Public? - No
Preferred Type of Headphone - Over the ear I guess? Not too knowledgeable of the different types of headphones.
Preferred tonal balance - Overall balance
Past headphones - Apple earpods
Preferred Music - I listen to varying genres, but headphones that can make https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jgpp6xnqMg0 sound even more orgasmic would be great
What would you like to improve on from your set-up - Comfort. Something I can wear for extended periods of time and not be irritated.
I've looked around a little and so far I've been told by friends that http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86?ie=UTF8&ref_=cm_sw_su_dp would be alright for me.
Could always shop used, the M-100 can be found for well below its MSRP. Can't say I've used the SR5. I'd probably go with the M50X, as it's more of a known quantity, and you can easily get it plus a cable for less than $150, though if you're outside the US that might be a problem:
http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/ http://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Technica-ATH-M50x-ATH-M40x-headphones/dp/B00NUJ4MLQ
I'm just going to copy/paste my reply from another thread.
So...here are a few suggestions at this price range:
Audio Technica ATH-M50x: $120 (Probably the most recommended headphone ever. Somewhat boomy bass at times). http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86
Ultrasone HFI-580 S-Logic: $132.98 (Tighter bass than the M50x, typical Ultrasone v-curve, and pretty fun). http://www.amazon.com/Ultrasone-HFI-580-Professional-Closed-back-Headphones/dp/B00101UHS8
Beyerdynamic DT770: $137.58 (Another classic. Built like a tank. Probably the second "brightest" pair of cans on this list next to the Ultrasone 780). http://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynamic-770-PRO-250-ohms/dp/B0006NL5SM/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1463101103&sr=1-2&keywords=dt+770
AKG K553 Pro: $172.99 (My office cans. These are fairly flat with slightly accentuated bass. Their mids are a bit veiled. They can be had for $120 on Massdrop sometimes and are probably worth closer to that amount than the $170+ they usually go for).
Ultrasone HFI-780 S-Logic: $173.85 (Currently wearing these right now while while listening to Hotel California. These headphones have a strong v-curve and can be fatiguing due to how bright their treble is. However, with the right music, they can be really, really fun). http://www.amazon.com/Ultrasone-HFI-780-Professional-Closed-back-Headphones/dp/B00101XVH2
I almost always suggest Audio Technica M50x at this price range. That's not because I think they're the most fun or balanced. It's because they're a great entry level headphone for someone that doesn't know exactly what they want from their daily driver. If someone is sure that they like a nice v-curve, I'm not afraid to suggest Ultrasones or Beyerdynamics.
Add in a cheap desktop mic and you're good to go.
Im currently contemplating https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_JasixbT8SKA8W and http://www.bestbuy.com/site/beats-by-dr-dre-beats-studio-over-the-ear-headphones-glossy-black/1504478.p?id=1219052963540&amp;skuId=1504478&amp;productCategoryId=pcmcat331200050001#
My friends aren't the biggest audiophiles so they were not very helpful in weighing the pros and cons of each. Thanks for the help!
I know it's a classic choice unfortunatly they are at 170€ in europe...and only in black.
https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_Chaexb4071AQZ
In this price range do i have more options avalaible in Europe ?
"Fun" but not bass boost.
In that case, just buy a good set of audio headphones. These are very well-regarded
The headphones in this meme look almost exactly like mine. Neat.
I have the Audio Technica M50x. Cable is 1.2m but I'm thinking I can find a shorter one.
Budget: ~$150, maybe $200 maximum.
Source: This is tricky. I recently broke the headphone jack on my phone, so I'm possibly looking into a budget-oriented DAC to use with my Nexus 6, or using an old Galaxy S3 as an mp3 player. Might also try to fix the N6.
Isolation: More would be preferred. I ride the bus a lot.
Type: Around-ear, closed headphones would be best.
Current: Nothing to speak of.
Balance: I definitely enjoy a good amount of bass, and I like a V-shaped response.
Preferred music: I listen to a good variety of music. I'm into a lot of house, but also enjoy some hard rock/punk stuff.
Basically I'm looking for a comfortable fitting headphone with good bass response. I'm not sure if springing for a DAC is worth it, especially as I'll be using these on the bus/on the go and I can't carry around a big DAC, but I'm very open to options (must work with Android).
So far I've looked into ATH-M50x's which seem to be a good fit for what I'm looking for. I tried on a pair recently and they didn't quite have the bass I'm looking for but I'm hoping to boost that a bit with an EQ or DAC.
As for a DAC, the Fiio K1 seems like a good idea but there's mixed responses on Android compatibility.
Thanks in advance!!
$117 on Jet and $119 on Amazon
(tfw bought my m50x's for $180)
If you're looking for a flat, neutral sound signature, I would say get the ATH-M50x. Currently $120 on Amazon. If the sale ends before you buy them, you could go for their smaller cousin, the ATH-M40x. These are about $90. Both are closed-back, fairly neutral, monitor headphones. They lean towards V-shaped, but they're flatter than many headphones.
Amazon has them at $120
E: The groupon listing has them at $99!
/r/Headphones will be instrumental to your search.
That being said, I would recommend any of the following:
AT-M50X ($129) – I have these and they're excellent. They whip cans two or three times their price. They're so good they make me want to upgrade to
AT-M70X ($229) – AT's new flagship monitors, or
ATH-MSR7 ($249), or
anything by AT. They have killer offerings at any price.
But outside AT, take a look at:
Oppo PM3 ($399)
Sony MDR1A ($299)
HiFiMan HE400i ($449)
Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 ($299)
Sennheiser HD600 ($399) (if open back is your thing)
NAD Viso HP50 ($249)
For deciding between headphones, you might find this useful. With that being said, some immediate differences that jump out to me are, the 280 are stereo while the 558 are surround, the 280 have slightly higher impedance, and the 280 are closed-back while the 558 are open-back.
The last difference will be the biggest. I tend to prefer closed-back since it has better noise isolation and keeps your bass in, but at your price range (~$99), I would spring a little extra for Audio-Technica AT-M50X ($129).
XLR and TRS are functionally the same, with different connectors. TRS have smaller connectors which means lower profile and more cables in a smaller space. XLR, on the other hand, is usually latched, which makes the connection more secure. It just depends what you want.
Got a sweet pair of headphones for less than the sale price thanks to Amazon credit.
The Team GFB Play date was super AWESOME!!! Really enjoyed myself and enjoyed playing with friends. I was ElcaminoColt in game and feel free to add me on Xbox or PSN (same name).
Working on my back log of games before I get new ones. So Tomb Raider and SFV for me.
Had a fun time with getting set up for the play date. Had a Blue Yeti mic from a year ago but I didn't notice it didn't have XLR input so the mixer I got in was worthless. So instead I bought a AT2020 mic and received it that Tuesday. Well my stand I got for Christmas was for a small neck mic so off to the store I go. Got a new stand and put the mic on it and plug in the XLR to the mic and mixer but wasn't getting audio. Research showed that I was a idiot and I needed another cable and a power supply to supply phantom power to it. So went to guitar center picked it up and was good to go, thank goodness for tax return.
Was totally worth it. I am okay with it as I'm setting up my studio in my living room, I'll do light streaming but going in on Video and Audio Production, with heavy push in game programming.
Hope you all have a great weekend! -Colton
Noise cancelling kind of sucks the life out of headphone quality:
I'd get this: audio technica ath-m50x
With this: FiiO E10K USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier
What like a buy link?
Well, I'm considering getting my first real pair of headphones and I can't decide between a couple. Comfort is a big one for me and I want something that is pretty balanced. Not too heavy on the bass, but able to deliver if needed. I also somewhat lean toward closed headphones.
And I know that a DAC would probably be unnecessary for most people with these headphones I listed, but my soundcard is kinda fucked in my computer and has been acting up lately so what would a really good budget desktop usb DAC be? I know people mentioned the Fiio E10 in old threads, but it looks like they discontinued it.
Hi,
I currently have a pair of Astro A40s (gaming headset) connected to their MixAmp Pro. The MixAmp Pro takes in AUX from a PC, USB from my computer and outputs AUX into the Astro A40 headphones. I'd like to purchase the Audio Technica ATH-M50x but I would need to purchase a new Mix Amp. The optimal setup would be a mix amp that allows me to input from USB, AUX and combine the two into an output of AUX for the ATH-M50x.
Any ideas of a MixAmp that could suit these needs? Thanks
EDIT: I should add why I want a new MixAmp: occasionally the headphones will get all static from my computer, and the solution is to switch inputs to speakers then back to MixAmp or restart the MixAmp.
The Audio Technica M50x might be a good fit for you. They have great bass, but not over the top. You would probably want to swap out the stock pads for Brainwavz HM 5 pads though, as they can get a little uncomfortable after long usage with stock pads. If you wait a bit you should be able to get a good price on the M50x's. I got mine for $134 or so. http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453618541&sr=8-1&keywords=AT+m50x and the pads: http://www.amazon.com/Brainwavz-Velor-Memory-Replacements-Earpads/dp/B00MFDX4YO
whats the difference between and amp and dac? or should I get these? http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452124652&sr=8-1&keywords=at50x
Get these with a V-moda boom mic. It's a much better setup than using a gaming headset.
A little late but I have these and they're dope
http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86
Headphones: Audio Technica ATH-M50x — Nothing too special. Wish I knew about open-backed headphones back when I bought them.
Keyboard: Pok3r white w/ Cherry MX Browns with thick blank keycaps by GeekKeys — Really enjoying this, and a lot quiter than my previous keyboard.
Pen: Lamy Safari Clear Demonstrator with fine nib — Again, nothing too special. Gonna replace it with a Namiki Falcon at some point.
Watch: Void V01 MkI, sadly no longer available.
god daim, i need to get new headphones. i thought about buying the audio technica. * though i think i have a good stereo system
Beats and skullcandy are pretty bad tbh. This is a really good site for comparing the actually frequency response that different headphones have. If you add your pair of headphones along with the Audio Technica ATH M50x, Sennheiser HD 518, and the Sennheiser HD 558's you can get a clear visual representation of your headphones sound signature compared to others and you can see that the bass on the Shure SRH440's is extremely low compared to the others. Along with the headphones I mentioned you should also look at the Phillips SHP9500 which are very highly reviewed as you can see here. The Takstar HI 2050's are also great and a bit cheaper than the others, here is a review for those. Unfortunately headphone.com doesn't have every pair headphones for their graph so you can't actually see the curve for the Phillips SHP9500's and the Takstar HI 2050's. Those should all be much more comfortable as well.
Get separate headphones and mic. That way you aren't sacrificing quality on anything just for the convenience of it being in one package. Great sound and build quality, probably has a bad mic. Great build quality and in your budget, bad sound/mic. I bought a gaming headset (333D 179.00 USD) phenomenal sound and quality mic, but the build quality and comfort is sub par. It's plastic and it feels like I'll break it if I'm too rough with it, plus after 2.5 years the mic is failing and the sound card has stopped working. Plus if the mic fails on a headset you need to replace the whole thing.
Onto specifics, if I have persuaded you on separate headphones and mic, I'd suggest the Mod mic from Antlion . As for the headphones, I am a slave to Sennheiser sound. But build quality sub 200 is plasticy, good plastic, but still plastic. I'd suggest nothing less than the 558 and nothing above the 598 for your price point (amazon has prices that better reflect how long they've been around). If you care more about heavy bass I'd suggest the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x look into each of those for what you're looking for and it's okay to let your wallet decide for you, they are all great headphones.
If you still desire an all in one the Sennheiser GAME ONE is 180 on Amazon and it is a very fantastic headset.
Also the M50X bring the bass pretty well. They've been on sale for around $120 almost weekly for the last month or so.
They're $140 now http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86
I am looking for headphones I can use for gaming, watching TV, movies, video editing. Really everything. Budget $100-$150. I was looking at the Audio Technica ATH-M50x, but they are closed. I haven't really ever used closed headphones before. I have worn Bose Quiet Comforts before, and besides the fact they are not super comfortable, I don't know if it was them being closed, or the noise canceling, but they gave me headaches. I work, game, ect in a pretty quit room. I have fans running, and a computer next to me that can get loud too though, but generally it isn't too bad. I currently wear very old Astro A40 That are not particularly good, but they were given to me from a friend and I have never thought to upgrade. If anyone has recommendations for me that are like the A40s, just maybe in better quality, or better sound, that would be great. It dosen't have to be a gaming headset or anything like that, If I ever need a microphone I can use a Mod Mic 4.0.
Edit: If someone could clarify if the difference between closed and open is what I had with the Bose, or if that was the noise canceling...
Hi Folks, looking for advice on my possible purchase choices, bare in mind, I'm not loaded-loaded.
a little disclaimer on this one, I am aware bookshelf speakers are better, I am aware an amp is considered better, and I am aware open headphones have better positional audio than closed. Those things considered my choices are based on my location - the living room, my desk is in the living room, and the desk speakers don't have to be amazing since they won't be the primary source.
Sound Card
Strix Raid Pro 7.1 PCIe https://www.overclockers.co.uk/asus-strix-raid-pro-7.1-pci-e-sound-card-sc-032-as.html
Built in headphone amp, can switch between headphones/speakers with the controller, raid feature, I like their take on simulated surround) Honestly, not looking to budge on the soundcard front, everything else needs to work around it.
Speakers
Creative GigaWorks T40 Series II https://www.overclockers.co.uk/creative-gigaworks-t40-series-ii-2.0-speaker-system-51mf1615aa003-sp-116-cl.html
Reasons - Space, sounds decent, mostly for casual music/tv/gaming use when others are around, not a big deal, but other similar level suggestions would be appreciated (Also, can these plug into that soundcard? am I missing something?... along with the headphones).
Headphones
**Audio-Technica ATH-M50X http://www.amazon.co.uk/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50X-Monitor-Professional-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1450298700&sr=1-1&keywords=audio+technica+ath
I imagine I could go abit higher on the headphones, need to closed otherwise the mrs would go nuts, and I would hear the TV too much anyway.
Microphone
Not sure what to do here, mod mic? sounds abit poor... can you get desktop ones (with a stand holding it up) that have noise cancellation? I have a mechanical keyboard sooo ;).
Anyways, are these decent choices on a budget? many thanks
Hi Folks, looking for advice on my possible purchase choices, bare in mind, I'm not loaded-loaded.
a little disclaimer on this one, I am aware bookshelf speakers are better, I am aware an amp is considered better, and I am aware open headphones have better positional audio than closed. Those things considered my choices are based on my location - the living room, my desk is in the living room, and the desk speakers don't have to be amazing since they won't be the primary source.
Sound Card
**Strix Raid Pro 7.1 PCIe https://www.overclockers.co.uk/asus-strix-raid-pro-7.1-pci-e-sound-card-sc-032-as.html
Built in headphone amp, can switch between headphones/speakers with the controller, raid feature, I like their take on simulated surround) Honestly, not looking to budge on the soundcard front, everything else needs to work around it.
Speakers
**Creative GigaWorks T40 Series II https://www.overclockers.co.uk/creative-gigaworks-t40-series-ii-2.0-speaker-system-51mf1615aa003-sp-116-cl.html
Reasons - Space, sounds decent, mostly for casual music/tv/gaming use when others are around, not a big deal, but other similar level suggestions would be appreciated (Also, can these plug into that soundcard? am I missing something?... along with the headphones).
Headphones
**Audio-Technica ATH-M50X http://www.amazon.co.uk/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50X-Monitor-Professional-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1450298700&sr=1-1&keywords=audio+technica+ath
I imagine I could go abit higher on the headphones, need to closed otherwise the mrs would go nuts, and I would hear the TV too much anyway.
Microphone
Not sure what to do here, mod mic? sounds abit poor... can you get desktop ones (with a stand holding it up) that have noise cancellation? I have a mechanical keyboard sooo ;).
Anyways, are these decent choices on a budget? many thanks
I use a Ath-m50x headphones with a modmic and it's fantastic. There are alternatives to the m50x but it's down to personal preference at that point
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Budget-$150 /£100
Source- 90% Nexus 5 phone, 10% Gaming PC
Requirements for Isolation- Good isolation, Block out the London tube noise which can get quite loud. Also would like to lower the volume of my listening a little so I can enjoy music without damaging my ears. Also please note: Wear glasses
What they will be used for: 40% of the time on the tube, 40% of the time in the gym, 20% of the time at home
Preferred Type- Based off of what they will be used for, I feel IEM's would be the way to go. However I am completely open to any type of headphones. I was very pleased with my last set of On ear headphones (AKG K451)
Preferred Music- 60% top Forty music, 20% Dubstep, 20% Rap music, 10% Classical/ 50's music.
Past headphones:
Sannheiser HD 202- Great noise isolation from what I remember and the sound in general was good. Hated the long ass cord. Not good for using in the gym
AKG K451- Loved the portability and sound. They hurt a little after extended use though. Died after year and a half. Had no trouble using in the gym as they mostly stayed on my head which was a big plus.
Plantronics BackBeat GO 2- They were alright, however I have a tendency to lose wireless IEM's, would be willing to consider any wireless bluetooth ones, as long as they have aptx. Good for using in the gym, but fell out sometimes which was frustrating.
Preferred tonal balance- Neutral I suppose, I am not an expert on this kinda stuff
Location- UK
Headphones I have considered:
Audio-Technica ATH-M50X, after reading this sub. It seems like they are the best choice for most people. However I feel like they are not a good choice for the gym, especially treadmill running, since they might move about a bit. However that would only make up maybe 10% of the total use of these headphones. Would like someone with experience with this headset to give me their view.
Betron RK300- On the other end of the spectrum, Have a ridiculous amount of great reviews on amazon. Cheap and will do the job for the gym definetly.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HVLUR86?ref_=cm_sw_r_awd_-nl5ub1CFZE4Q and like i said i can get the QC15s for 150
I've heard good things about ATH M50s and they're like $120 right now.
Hey OP, get:-
Some nice budget headphones [£89] / Or these, slightly better [£98]
A basic amp [£18]
[Antlion Modmic](
) [£35]
All in all, less than £150 and far superior sound quality, both headphone and microphone wise.
Get a good quality headphones for music then get a modmic to make it for gaming. You can take it further and get a DAC for it to improve the sound and have high quality sound on the go
I personally got this as it suits my needs the best: http://www.amazon.ca/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86
Got this for the mic and it works really well and hooks onto my headphones with a small magenet: http://www.amazon.com/AntLion-Audio-ModMic-Attachable-Microphone/dp/B00T6XUL8S
This part is optional but works wonders as it makes my music just that much more better :http://www.amazon.com/Creative-High-Resolution-Headphone-Amplifier-Bluetooth/dp/B00MXJYDUO/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1446231893&sr=1-1&keywords=e5
Edit: No computer headset can come close to a good headphone plain and simple. You would be way better off getting a better headphones than 2. the ATH-m50x is one of a few choices at the $200 price range you should look at, there are others but i can't recall off the top of my head.
Update: Purchased a pair of Logitech headphones :D
- Budget - 100$(now) to 200$(in a few weeks)
- Source - Laptop, occasionally phone, maybe TV or something once in a while
- Requirements for Isolation - Don't think it matters, whatever is best for audio quality
- Preferred Type of Headphone - Full-sized/over the ear. Maybe on-ear if it's comfortable for extended periods of time
- Preferred tonal balance - Not sure, I think I lean towards bass... see preferred music
- Past headphones - Currently using the Monoprice 8323s, love them, but the build quality could be improved (had to buy a replacement after about 1.4 years), and I think I'm ready to go a step up. They're acceptably comfortable, but there's room for improvement. Before that I was using Monoprice 8320 IEMs, which were amazing for the price but didn't have as good sound quality or comfort. Before that, I had just gotten into music and used some old apple earbuds and a pair of cheap drugstore headphones. Both were crap compared to the Monoprice IEMs
- Preferred Music - EDM (especially with lyrics) (EX:1 2 3 4 5), Vocaloid... pop, rock, and EDM I think? (EX:1 2 3 4), Electroswing (EX:1 2), [Soft] Rock/Alternative (EX:Muse, The White Stripes, Imagine Dragons, Green Day)
- What would you like to improve on from your set-up - Detail and a little more bass I think, but without sacrificing the highs and mids.
~~I'm thinking closed headphones because I want to listen privately a lot, and I don't know if there's an advantage to using open headphones over speakers~~
I've been looking at Audio-Technica ATH-M50x as a possibility
I would recommend the Beyerdynamics Custom One Pro but they're a little over your budget. Great sound, great comfort, good isolation, low impedance for use with phones/mobile devices. They have a bass port slider that allows you to adjust the amount of bass to your liking.
Otherwise, there are the infamous ATH-M50X, very famous for the quality/price ratio but less comfortable and cheaper build quality. The low end is also less proeminent than COPs.
Headphone quality and the quality of the source both play a big part, but listening to badly mastered/mixed music on good headphones does make a big difference.
I use around a $400-$500 audio setup. DT880 premiums with an E17k amp, and I listen to a lot of black metal. If you think that Structures Divided By is mixed bad you should hear some of the black metal I listen to, it is horribly mixed/mastered.
If you're looking to get a nice entry level pair of headphones, that don't need an amp I would suggest:
I swear you will notice a massive difference.
Also, if that is too much to spend pop on by /r/headphones and feel free to post in our daily purchase thread. Someone will happily recommend a headphone for your budget and style. In ear, over ear, etc. We love pulling people down the road of high quality audio!
i did these ones specifically http://www.amazon.co.uk/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50X-Monitor-Professional-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86
Consider Audio Technica's ATH M50x
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ATHM50x
Endorsements:
http://www.wired.com/2015/07/review-audio-technica-ath-m50x/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5DyEYuvF3o
They're pretty much perfect for your use case, are similar to the example pair you mentioned, and most people (myself included) consider them to outperform cans that are much more expensive. I've had mine for 5 years and love them.
Good headphones like these (with high impedence) do benefit from a dedicated headphone amp such as this but such a thing isn't really required unless you need more volume.
They are considerable less money but if you're looking for heaphones to use in public that are easily portable and sound good, I've heard nothing but good things about the ATH-M50x. I plan on buying them myself at some point.
The Audio Technica M50x is about what you are after, it is just over budget however, it could be brought cheaper off ebay if you fancy that risk. The M40x is cheaper but will likely have a sound not as close to what you describe.
There are likely other options, try /r/headphones daily advice thread.
EDIT: A good headset is the Qpad QH90 which is a massive rebrand but good quality, same the Hyper XCloud.
Headphones:
Mic:
Edit: Sry I hadn't noticed your price request. And why do your speakers just have to work? If you're playing CS:GO good speakers (good headphones) are essential
Budget - ~$150
Source - My PC and my Nexus 5
Requirements for Isolation - none
Preferred Type of Headphone - over-ear, closed
Preferred tonal balance - Overall Balanced, having good bass is a must
Past headphones - Skullcandy Crusher
Preferred Music -Rock, Rap, Hip-Hop, bass heavy music
What would you like to improve on from your set-up - Something that is comfortable. I will be using these for gaming and music.
I am interested in the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x's. Would these be good?
I'm actually planning on buying headphones within the coming weeks. I'll be spending around $150-$180 and I'm mainly looking at the Audio Technica M50X's. The other ones I'm looking at are the Sennheiser HD598's. I think I'll be going with the M50X's for their noise isolation and portability. Let me know if you have any other suggestions. :)
Also, Magix isn't free but I just wanted to get a feel for making music so I'm currently on the 30 day trial.
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x headphones are generally considered the best sounding headphones for under $200, and they're currently sitting on Amazon for $159.
I own a pair, and they're the best sound experience I've ever had. Definitely worth a look.
DJ Controller is used last. You'll load your tracks onto the controller after they are mixed down most likely. You can DJ with a controller with audio coming from Ableton but I'm not very experienced in that department.
If your budget limits spending 600-700 dollars on monitors buy some monitoring headphones. Like these.
Monitor speakers are to be used for production ONLY. They are near-field speakers which means they do not work very well at long-range distance. If you go to a venue or club you'll see that they have line-array speakers which are far-field (long-throw) speakers. i.e. effective at long range.
Monitor speakers are not powerful enough or effective at long range to be used for performing. I wouldn't recommend moving your monitors from your studio unless you absolutely have to. They're not designed to be dropped/hit/kicked like line-arrays are.
The ATH-M50X from Audio-Technica. $154 http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86 By far best sound for the price, it also comes in bundles with a Bluetooth speaker or a Headphone amp. If you need a mic, buy the Antlion Modmic 4.0. $49.95 http://www.modmic.com/collections/frontpage/products/modmic-4-0 Together they are less than the $250 budget. Gaming headsets are usually pretty bass heavy and dont have good mics.
A chair with built-in Speakers will never replace a headset - i hope you know that.
But since you asked for it:
You can spend way less money on Headphones / Headsets
Pretty much. I have a pair of AT M50X's and needed a mic. I was looking at cheapy clippy mics but came upon that so :D.
Any reason you chose these vs Audio-Technica M50x? I'm in the exact situation as you and looking for some headphones for work.
Along with the other suggestions I also would recommend the Audio-Technica ATH-M50X. They barely touch your ears, sound great and are probably the best headphones you can get for under $200. The ear foam is incredibly soft. I'm a bit bias because I'm an AT fanboy. I use the AT2020 and M50X for my stream.
Keep in mind these are open back headphones. So if you're in a noisy environment or you want to take these out of the house, these may not be the best for you.
If you're looking for closed headphones the popular Audio Techina ATH-M50X will be better suited towards you.
Another vote from me. Looks like they're on sale, too. I think they're normally around $189.
>the headset cable regulary gets run over by the wheels of my chair, but this shouldn't ruin anything.
I disagree. Rolling over it with your chair can cause the wires inside the cable to break, causing the problem you desciribe. In any case, you should look into buying a pair of headphones and using a modmic, a much better quality solution than using a headset. If you tell me your location I can point you to the right shops, but here's a pair of headphones to consider, and here's a modmic
these the ones you talking about?
just asking since it says the prize is down from 240, thanks for the help tho.
Those are both great choices, have a look at the ATH-M50xs: http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1433687769&sr=8-1&keywords=m50
Take a look at the Audio-Technica ATH-M50xs, they have bass that while muddy at times, provides great sub bass: http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1435016497&sr=8-1&keywords=ath
The Sennheisers will definitely be better than the Bower & Wilkins, also take a look at the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x, which is great for bassier music: http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1434758629&sr=8-1&keywords=ath
Search for "ATH M50x" and "ATH M50" on Reddit and see how much positive results you have.
/r/headphones
Amazon will have a lightning sale on these tomorrow. Notice they have almost 2000 reviews and average 5.5/6.
You forgot these
Audio Technica ATH-M50x are comfortable, have great sound, and have held up pretty well for me for the last year.
I spent a while before boxing day on headphone forums and the subreddit, this is what I'd get once it goes down in price again.
Looking for some advice... I previously owned a pair of generic Sony wireless headphones which I really enjoyed listening to with a glass of wine. I don't remember falling asleep in them, but the left bin is totally bust now :/ My budget for replacement is £100. Are these Audio Technica a good buy or could you point me in the direction of a better pair?
I sit 3 metres from the PC with a soundblaster card.
Hi all.
I am looking to buy new headphones for around the £100 ($150) mark. I'm looking at the Audio-Technica M50X which I've heard is good. What do you folks have to say about it? I currently use a Sony MDR-XB700, so would this be an improvement or not worth it?
In general I use either my PC or Smartphone as a source, and use headphones for games, movies and music (predominantly classic and radio shows).
Failing this, are there any good alternatives for between £100-150 that are a similar style?
Thanks!
ATH-M50x plus a Zalman clip-on.
http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86
You wont find a better price on really really good headphones. They aren't the most aesthetically pleasing cans on the market, but the sound is spectacular. You won't regret buying these at all.
I currently own a set of Audio Technica ATH-M50x. They're extremely comfortable and they audio quality is top notch, I often plug them into my laptop and I don't need a DAC or a ferrite bead to help alleviate any interferences.
Fuck those Beats by Dr. Durr they're garbage.
The ATH series is a great line up for the price on any of your games, the frequency response is great and I have the Sounds of Skyrim Mod installed on my own set up and getting lost in the wilderness is really really immersive.
the M50x's are obviously a little more expensive for what you get, but if you're not big on it the regular M50's are more than adequate aswell.
You'll still want to stick with closed headphones if you'll be wearing them out of the house. This buying guide is a good place to start. The ATH-M50x are a popular neutral-ish closed headphone around $150.
I hate to recommend them but the Audio Technica ATH-M50x might be a good choice for you. Sound is good, if a bit bottom heavy, decent isolation so you won't be bothering other people in the library or have street noise bug you while you're walking around. I find the band to be a little uncomfortable for long term use but I think I'm the odd one out there. Bang for buck I'm not sure you can do better for your purpose. I think you would be unhappy with open back for the situations you're describing, but I think there are some decent options there for under/around $200.
Don't buy refurbished, get the new mind blowingly sexy Dark Green edition :D
I have an Audio Technica ATH m50x for my home headset
and M-Audio AV40's
Work headset i use V-MODA Crossfade LP Over-Ear Noise-Isolating Metal Headphone
Using a Create Sound Blaster Zx as my sound card and mic at home. Humoring the idea of getting an Amp and or a DAC, but i dont know if it would end up making any difference or just be a placebo/waste of money..
Thanks man. The headphones are Audio-Technica ATH-M50x.
They're really very comfortable. Super high quality. I can wear them for hours and not feel any discomfort.
Amazone is selling them for $160.
If you look hard though, you could probably cop them for $140, which is how much I paid.
I've been peeping these for a while, I think they might be an alright investment.
Why is this cheaper then just the headphones? I just ordered from this listing http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86
What are the chances of these not being the genuine thing? I read some the reviews/answers to questions that they only came with one cord even though they're supposed to come with three.
/r/pcmasterrace/wiki/headphoneguide <--- Created by our very own /u/SKiring
My recommendation, if your rig is loud like mine, is the ATH-M50Xs
If your rig is quite, then look into the open back headphones, they make a better overall sound but do note that everybody in the room will be able to hear the music being played.
And grab yourself a Modmic to go with it.
You can get AudioTechnica ATH-M50x or Sennheiser HD 598s, which I own and love, along with a Blue Snowball Microphone for like $200ish dollars all together.
If at some point she wants to return those, if the sound isnt working out for her, these are a good place to start and they will still have strong bass which is what people look for with beats:
With the adapter, you can turn virtually any pair of headphones into a headset. I personally use my Audio Technica ATH-M50x's with a Zalman mic hooked up. Works very well. If you have a comfy pair of headphones that you already own, go with those.
These are by far the best headphones in their price range
Also, let me know if you need any other rap-album suggestions, it's a great genre to explore while lifted :)
Budget : Around 150$ CAN, lower is always appreciated.
Source : PC, TV to watch Blu-Ray or playing console.
Isolation : The most isolation possible. I have noisy neighbors.
Preferred type : Full-sized.
Preferred tonal balance : I don't really know. I'd think I would prefer balanced headphones.
Past headphone : Logitech G35. Broke on me two times. I need well-built headphones, I'm sick of replacing my headphones every 6 months.
Headphone Usage : I will use the headphones a little bit for music (mostly video game/movie soundtrack and older rock-ish music like Beatles, Queen, Styx, etc...), but mostly for movies (action, sci-fi, fantasy), video games (mostly Nintendo stuff, sometimes games like Batman : Arkham City or Dishonored), and video editing.
Location : Canada.
Headphones I've looked at : The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x They look strong-ish and they advertise it as having good isolation. Is this a good choice? Can I have something similar for cheaper?
I tried to include as much info as possible. I use my headphones for pretty much anything, I don't have a specific use for them, it's hard to pin point a specific headphone I suppose... The most important for me is isolation and built quality.
Thank you very much! :D
I'm looking to get my sister a pair of headphones, and I've been looking at the ATH-M50x. These look perfect except ... She'd rather have on-ear headphones instead of over-ear ones. But if nothing else at this price range ($200ish) is nearly as good, I think this is a very good option anyway, so ... thoughts?
Her requirements:
- She plays violin in various orchestras, and when she's not listening to classical music, she's usually listening to K-Pop. She also plays guitar and piano. That said, they don't have to be amazing--she doesn't own any professional audio equipment and they'll usually be plugged into her phone or laptop.
- They need to be portable and durable. They won't be sitting in a studio for their lifetime--they'll be take out every day and spend most of their time either on her head or in her bag. It would be a shame if a pair of $150-200 headphones decided to crap out on her.
- Sound isolation is somewhat important. We both agree leaky headphones that let everyone in the area know what you're listening to are obnoxious.
The most recommended headphone of all time, the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x. For your budget they do well enough as a starting point into good headphones.
Many other options here.
Are the Audio Technica ATH-M50xBL any good? I'm thinking about picking up a pair... Also why are the Blue ones $40 more on Amazon? Is there any difference other than the color that I don't know about?
I have them. One of the best purchases I have made, If you get them you won't regret it. Link
The most recommended headphones in the universe, the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x. Closed, neutral, and will survive abuse.
They seem like theyre decent, but I usually try to avoid things marketed as "gaming".
I use Audio Technica MH50x and theyre amazing.
Amazon Canada Audio-Technica ATH-M50x: 145CAD (27% off) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00HVLUR86/
Unfortunately I can't give you a personal review, but if you want a suggestion check out these: https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86
If your budget is only 100 get a pair of headphones instead.
Audio Technica ATH-M50x are the cans for you
Best mid-range headphones right now?
$150 Budget not including amp/dac I listen to all kinds of music. I also might use them for mixing/dj. So a balanced one, maybe? Any recommendations?
What would you say about Audio Technica ATH-M50x?
Depends on what you're willing to spend. For all around good bang for your buck go with Audio Technica ATH M50, really solid for the price.
I am planing to use this method.
Currently I have a pair of Audio Technica M50x's paired with a Schiit Audio Magni 2 amp and will be getting the Modi 2 DAC soon to go with it. Although honestly I may hold off on the DAC because those cans with that amp already sound amazing.
I also own a pair of Audio Technica M40x's and can vouch for them as well. They are cheaper than the 50's and don't have as rich of a bass response but still sound great.
I am also planing to get a modmic to complete it all.
You do know that the Rift has M50x's integrated, nicely adjustable and not uncomfortable or sliding around?
I have a separate set and they are probably the nicest headphones I know, especially for that price. It's great for mixing too, so that's a huge boon in my book, but still: being able to cater to your audience so confidently, i.e. knowing exactly what the user is going to hear, that's a pretty overlooked aspect as well. People keep ignoring sound, but VR especially depends on it so badly.
Besides, I keep forgetting where I put my phones with the Vive. It's such a bitch to develop with sound if you have to separately put on the headphones. Rift? Slap on the headset. That's it.
Which is also true for its setup. You don't have to tell any of us that the Vive "isn't that difficult" to install, but it's still way more difficult to setup compared to the Rift that doesn't require you to leverage three additional outlets. Also something we will laugh about in the near future, but hey.
See if you can find these on sale/refurb: https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86
Otherwise these: https://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR7506-Professional-Diaphragm-Headphone/dp/B000AJIF4E
Edit: wrong thread completely, my bad.
To answer OP's question: yes you can use the sansamp and skip having an amp. Monitoring is the problem then, but both wedges and inears can work out well. I don't own an amp and use my sansamp exclusively.
I know this is technically out of your price range but the ath m50s are some of the best all-around headphones you can buy. If you can get another $40 or so, these are some of the best reviewed headphones ever. They are referred to as the starting place for audiophile grade. I used these to play games like Bioshock infinite, etc and the guns in those games sound almost real with the volume up around 30 or so. Also these headphones don't need a amplifier.
http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86
[edit] as per the people below, sennhesiers are nice too. But I vastly prefer my m50s to the sennhesiers I used to own. For music they can't be beat. Truly a nice eq'd set that is not too bass heavy or trebly. Just my honest opinion. You may even be able to find the non-x versions on eBay or so for around $80-90. They just lack exchangeable cords. I have the non x version in white.
Might wanna drop that a big since Amazon has it for 120ish for new. Most folks would want new pads anyhow so it'd be an extra $20-60 depending on quality also.
I'm also looking for a budget-sensitive pair cause the ones I got with my controller are pure shit...
I saw these with good reviews:
I will say that these aren't exactly the best option for on-the-go for reasons other than the noise leaking (which does happen). I'd point you to the Audio Technica m50 if you're going to travel a lot.
However, the 598s do technically sound a little better (especially in the highs, but the Audio Technicas sound very good). And the 598s feel very comfortable even when worn for 4-5 hours at a time.
I always had a soft spot for these http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86
Ive got a pair of ATs of a different model, planning to upgrade to them.
>looks good [and]... sounds great
You can't have both? You're very welcome.
Audio Technica ATH-M50/M50X are widely regarded as arguably the best sub $200 headphones on the market. You can sometimes grab them on sale for around $150. If you want a mic with them you can grab yourself a modmic. I have them myself and I love them. Very clean, crisp, balanced sound.
just tagging on some top results from google:
http://www.headphonesunboxed.com/best-headphones-under-200/
http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/best-headphones-200/
http://classicalmusicheadphones.audio/best-headphones-under-200/
these are the top results.
also a #1 best seller on amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HVLUR86?ref_=cm_sw_r_awd_-nl5ub1CFZE4Q
Regarding not using M50s for gaming. I don't see why not. They don't punch bass as loud but its still very deep and present. Explosions don't muffle everything around you but they still feel 'real' and present (regarding FPSs). I've been using M50s for gaming for a couple years now and wouldn't recommend anything else.
My $0.02.
i have no experience with those headphones, but you might want to check out the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones if you have not already. They are considered the best headphones for the sub $200 price point. I know a couple of people who wear them for fps like csgo and love them. They are very highly regarded.
DT-770s I would put in a close 2nd, but they're a little more expensive and possibly require a headphone amp depending on if you get the 250 ohms model, so gets pretty hefty.
The Audio-Technica M50xs are great for EDM, and have a pretty decent sound stage for closed headphones: http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1436834020&sr=8-1&keywords=m50x
ATH M50's maybe? Pretty good, all around closed headphones. Not sure whether they'd be a huge improvement above the HD 215's but they're very well recieved. Fun sound, v-shaped, but it's pretty solid I'd think.
I am looking for a good amp that is portable (hopefully durable as well, though I keep good care of my stuff). I will be buying the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x unless you have any better solutions, as I am always open to criticism.
I am looking at the FiiO E6 Portable Headphone Amp. The wiki states the headphones will do better with an amp, but not as significantly compared to the higher-tier headphones. That is why I picked this amp. I do not need a portable amp to power $400 headphones, as I would not travel with those.
http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86
http://www.adorama.com/ATATHM50X.html
Ya ok, grats on paying $100 extra for your pair of $100 headphones.
Yeah I am getting Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, Black, Professional Grade, Critically Acclaimed, with Detachable Cable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_1ZZ6MXBBJJGCRDW409AZ
What the fck?
I can not only pinpoint specials around me, I can hear specials ABOVE me all fine.
Buy better headphones, dude. I recommend the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x and a Focusrite Scarlett Solo 2nd Gen to use them properly.
As these headphones don't have a mic included, I use a simple Shure SM58.
Yes, it's professional equipment, but it's a completely new feeling to play games with this setup.
I would skip the monitors for now and buy these and be done with it.
https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86
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