to those who use headphones/headsets

Xaphan · Sep 12, 2005, 08:50 PM

I am seriously thinking about ditching my speakers for some head phones. I tend to like to game at night and it sucks having to keep the vloume very low so i dont wake the demons up, oh i mean wife and kid.

I was wandering what ones you might use and what you might reccomend. Been looking at these:
Sennheiser hd212
Sennheiser PC150's
eDimensional Audio FX Force FeedBack Gaming Headset

jiiteepee · Sep 12, 2005, 09:12 PM

HD212Pro http://graphs.headphone.com/index.ph...iser+HD212+Pro

Other tested on Head-Fi - http://graphs.headphone.com/index.ph...ame=Grado+SR60

Head-Fi Forum - http://www4.head-fi.org/forums/index.php?

**dj_stick** · Sep 12, 2005, 11:58 PM

i don't recommend force feadback headsets - the yhave hte potential to cause damage to the joints in your neck - but sennheiser audio quality is top

Xaphan · Sep 13, 2005, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by dj_stick

i don't recommend force feadback headsets - the yhave hte potential to cause damage to the joints in your neck - but sennheiser audio quality is top

Does that mean that there very heavy or the sound is good and cause you to jump

**dj_stick** · Sep 13, 2005, 12:18 AM

no, the forcefeed back ones i know of have something that goes at the top of your neck where it meets the skull and just vibrates -not a smart thing imo

TJ- · Sep 13, 2005, 01:43 AM

I have the sennheiser 212 pro's

Let me tell you they are they best audio quality you will find in that price range.

Only downside is when you wear them for a long period of time they tend to fel tight and make your ears sore. But then again every set will do this if you wear them long enough.

great overall set

Necrosis · Sep 13, 2005, 03:03 AM

I know squat about good models for headsets. However, if you want a straight out great set of cans, live in the United States, and don't want to pay too much.

Grado SR-60 nuff said.

Lowfat · Sep 13, 2005, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by [zi0n]aXe

I have the sennheiser 212 pro's

Let me tell you they are they best audio quality you will find in that price range.

Only downside is when you wear them for a long period of time they tend to fel tight and make your ears sore. But then again every set will do this if you wear them long enough.

great overall set

Ya My HD497s feel the same way, I can only wear them for a short period of time.

If you are on a slightly lower budget but still want good sounding phones, look @ Koss. There headphones are actually really good, and most are extremely comfortable.

Xaphan · Sep 13, 2005, 03:30 AM

I am willing to spend up to 100 bucks on a decent pair.

Was looking at the SENNHEISER HD 280 Pro but they lack a mic but I could always pick up a cheap mic if this a good headset for gaming.

**dj_stick** · Sep 13, 2005, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Xaphan

I am willing to spend up to 100 bucks on a decent pair.

Was looking at the SENNHEISER HD 280 Pro but they lack a mic but I could always pick up a cheap mic if this a good headset for gaming.

forget about headsets

get a decent set of headphones, then think about a desktop mic or something

Xaphan · Sep 13, 2005, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by dj_stick

forget about headsets

get a decent set of headphones, then think about a desktop mic or something

Is the SENNHEISER HD 280 Pro any good for gaming? Every review says about how awesome they are for music but nothing about gaming.

**dj_stick** · Sep 13, 2005, 04:08 AM

it's not like a soundcard in whether it's good for music or gaming (ie turtlebeach vs creative) it's how clear the sound re-production of the headphones are

Xaphan · Sep 13, 2005, 04:13 AM

So you think the 280's are the way to go or do you have another preference?

**dj_stick** · Sep 13, 2005, 06:43 AM

if you like them and they are in your price-range, go for it

Tipstaff · Sep 14, 2005, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Necrosis

Grado SR-60 nuff said.

These have my vote too. If you can afford them go for the SR-80s as well.

On the lighter side of the wallet you might want to look at the Koss SportaPros ($20US) or PortaPros ($40US). Both headsets don't look it, but they are simply amazing, especially the PortaPros. You can get them directly from Koss, or look on Amazon.

Xaphan · Sep 14, 2005, 12:13 AM

Thanks Tipstaff, I went with the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro's. Hope they turn out to be ok, they sure got rave reviews on newegg

Sep 12, 2005, 08:50 PM	#1
Xaphan DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 79 Rep Power: 0	to those who use headphones/headsets I am seriously thinking about ditching my speakers for some head phones. I tend to like to game at night and it sucks having to keep the vloume very low so i dont wake the demons up, oh i mean wife and kid. I was wandering what ones you might use and what you might reccomend. Been looking at these: Sennheiser hd212 Sennheiser PC150's eDimensional Audio FX Force FeedBack Gaming Headset __________________ Asus K8NE-Deluxe, [COLOR=Red]AMD 64 3000+[/COLOR], [COLOR=Green]BFG 6800 Ultra[/COLOR], [COLOR=Purple]1 Gig Mushkin PC3200 Ram[/COLOR], [COLOR=Orange]Froutron Source 530 PSU[/COLOR], [COLOR=DarkRed]XP120 Heat Sink[/COLOR], [COLOR=DarkSlateBlue]320 Gigs of HDD[/COLOR], [COLOR=Silver]Antec PC160 Case[/COLOR]

Sep 13, 2005, 03:30 AM	Thread Starter #9
Xaphan DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 79 Rep Power: 0	I am willing to spend up to 100 bucks on a decent pair. Was looking at the SENNHEISER HD 280 Pro but they lack a mic but I could always pick up a cheap mic if this a good headset for gaming. __________________ Asus K8NE-Deluxe, [COLOR=Red]AMD 64 3000+[/COLOR], [COLOR=Green]BFG 6800 Ultra[/COLOR], [COLOR=Purple]1 Gig Mushkin PC3200 Ram[/COLOR], [COLOR=Orange]Froutron Source 530 PSU[/COLOR], [COLOR=DarkRed]XP120 Heat Sink[/COLOR], [COLOR=DarkSlateBlue]320 Gigs of HDD[/COLOR], [COLOR=Silver]Antec PC160 Case[/COLOR]

Sep 13, 2005, 04:13 AM	Thread Starter #13
Xaphan DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 79 Rep Power: 0	So you think the 280's are the way to go or do you have another preference? __________________ Asus K8NE-Deluxe, [COLOR=Red]AMD 64 3000+[/COLOR], [COLOR=Green]BFG 6800 Ultra[/COLOR], [COLOR=Purple]1 Gig Mushkin PC3200 Ram[/COLOR], [COLOR=Orange]Froutron Source 530 PSU[/COLOR], [COLOR=DarkRed]XP120 Heat Sink[/COLOR], [COLOR=DarkSlateBlue]320 Gigs of HDD[/COLOR], [COLOR=Silver]Antec PC160 Case[/COLOR]

Sep 14, 2005, 12:13 AM	Thread Starter #16
Xaphan DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 79 Rep Power: 0	Thanks Tipstaff, I went with the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro's. Hope they turn out to be ok, they sure got rave reviews on newegg __________________ Asus K8NE-Deluxe, [COLOR=Red]AMD 64 3000+[/COLOR], [COLOR=Green]BFG 6800 Ultra[/COLOR], [COLOR=Purple]1 Gig Mushkin PC3200 Ram[/COLOR], [COLOR=Orange]Froutron Source 530 PSU[/COLOR], [COLOR=DarkRed]XP120 Heat Sink[/COLOR], [COLOR=DarkSlateBlue]320 Gigs of HDD[/COLOR], [COLOR=Silver]Antec PC160 Case[/COLOR]

Sep 12, 2005, 09:12 PM	#2
jiiteepee HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: FI Posts: 400 Rep Power: 0	HD212Pro http://graphs.headphone.com/index.ph...iser+HD212+Pro Other tested on Head-Fi - http://graphs.headphone.com/index.ph...ame=Grado+SR60 Head-Fi Forum - http://www4.head-fi.org/forums/index.php?

Sep 13, 2005, 01:43 AM	#6
TJ- DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Infinity Posts: 3,679 Rep Power: 0	I have the sennheiser 212 pro's Let me tell you they are they best audio quality you will find in that price range. Only downside is when you wear them for a long period of time they tend to fel tight and make your ears sore. But then again every set will do this if you wear them long enough. great overall set

Sep 13, 2005, 03:03 AM	#7
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	I know squat about good models for headsets. However, if you want a straight out great set of cans, live in the United States, and don't want to pay too much. Grado SR-60 nuff said.