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[Muffdraul]

My JVC amp/receiver I bought in 1991 finally blew the hell up in 2012. It was time to finally get a modern 7.1 audio system in my living room, but I wasn't quite ready to do all that was needed to prepare and execute that, so I figured in the meantime I'd invest in some good headphones. I bought some Astro A40s. Long story short, I never did get a new audio system, I've been using Astros ever since. I've gone through three sets of headphones and two amps. Got a mid quality soundbar for the rare occasions when I have company.

 

[namenotfound]

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I bought this ten years ago. It's rare I see headphones that aren't detachable cable anymore. Common 3.5mm plug. Been using with a V-Moda M100 for ten years. Just as long with mini-XLR headphones too. Just have a mini XLR to 3.5mm adapter always plugged into the headphones

TV, class D speaker AMP with HDMI ARC and bookshelf speakers. Bookshelf speakers can last decades even without refoaming them if you haven't blown out your hearing and blast the speakers to make them sound audible to yourself. Refoaming if you do it yourself is like $20-40

 

[Tams]

Beyerdynamic MMX 330 Pro Review

Beyerdynamic MMX 330 Pro Review Discover the Beyerdynamic MMX 330 Pro, an open-back gaming headset that offers exceptional sound fidelity and comfort, perfect for immersive gaming experiences. Read our comprehensive review to find out more.

majorhifi.com

I wonder how these stack up the X2HRs? Philips have pretty much given up on the range, with the X3s being overpriced at launch and having split cables. Both have that fragile pjn attachment.

 

[64gigabyteram]

Beyerdynamic MMX 330 Pro Review

Beyerdynamic MMX 330 Pro Review Discover the Beyerdynamic MMX 330 Pro, an open-back gaming headset that offers exceptional sound fidelity and comfort, perfect for immersive gaming experiences. Read our comprehensive review to find out more.

majorhifi.com

Open back gaming headset is a new one, sounds interesting

 

[StueyDuck]

The hardest part of finding a decent gaming headset is finding one that doesn't look like a 12 year old with autism and modern flags in their bio didn't design it.

Not only do the audiophile headsets provide better sound in most cases but they also look fairly normal. Sennheiser, beyer, bose, JBL etc all get the job done, you just might not like the mic quality if their is one (i have a yeti anyway so i will say that isn't an issue for me)

 

[namenotfound]

I just remembered Counter Strike pros who compete in tournaments with prize pools topping a million and getting to the major means getting in game items released that they get a share of revenue from often use IEMs in tournaments. IEMs for in game sound, sound isolating/cancelling headphones on top which may handle the mic or another set of headphones around their neck handling the mic. You do not need open back headphones for competitive multiplayer games

Also audiophile doesn't mean expensive. Moondrop Chu, audiophile approved. ~$20-25 IEM with an inline mic, got to pick the right store listing for the cable with a mic in it. Koss Porta Pro, beloved for decades $30-50. My best headphones are AKG K712, I used it with that V-Moda boompro cable mic. Swap between that, the V-Moda M100, Sony noise cancelling headphones, and Moondrop Chu's. I have no complaints about gaming performance for any. $20-$300.

Also keep in mind I've been using the M100 for ten years. The K712 for 7 years. The K701 I got in 2007 I gifted to a friend and he's still using it. Longevity is a factor of whether something is worth the price. The Moondrops are $20-25 and have removable cables.

Gaming headsets are usually expensive for what you get but at least it looks like the gaming headset have moved away from jamming a bunch of small drivers in each cup and marketing it as surround sound. Like putting 7 trash tier speakers and a trash tier sub right next to each other by the TV and calling it 7.1 surround sound

 

[hinch7]

Can't really go wrong with HyperX ones if going wired > controller or dac/amp. Lots of CS pros still use Cloud/Alpha's.

I'm just using a pair of Philips X2HR's and a separate desktop mic. Connected to headphone amp and DAC. Hasn't let me down. Also have a set of Cloud Alpha's but I rarely play MP on console.

 

[Robot Carnival]

I got these about 2 years ago and had been very happy with them. the batteries last a very long time and can be swap out very easily. and they charge up very fast too. and I can also use them as regular Bluetooth headsets when I'm on a trip. I'm not that picky about audio quality and they are already pretty good as far as I can tell.

 

[FateTrap]

I use Kawai stereo headphones. It's nice for gaming, music and movies, I made two audio recordings.

OpenBSD demo with Kawai stereo headphones.wav

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OpenBSD demo #2 with Kawai stereo headphones.wav

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[Filben]

I use mostly open-back stereo headphones (I have two pairs from Beyerdynamic, the open-back Tygr 300 R and the closed-back Custom Game, and the closed-back SteelSeries Arctis 7 for my wireless needs which I usually use on the couch with the PS5). I don't need to consider other people when I'm playing games so I mainly use open-back headphones (closed-back ones, like the Custom Game or the Arctis 7 are good for commuting when playing on Switch so not to disturb others), but the sound stage is waaay better with open-back ones. Especially when using HRTF like DTS Headphone X, Dolby Atmos for Headphones or other 3D audio in-game solutions it works amazingly well in regards to spatial awareness and localisation.

As a microphone I use a table mic (Auna 900b) that has exceptional sound quality, and responds very well even when far away. So no need for a headset/mic on headphones.

 

[Randall365]

Did you guys not read the OP?

Why Gaming Headsets instead of just "good headsets".

Are you telling me a Razer Muthafucka with all the lights syncing with your ram/fans/aio ain’t gonna bring the ladies to your door!???

No - I didn’t think so.