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Default Gaming Headphone. Thread n°24.2 Gigabillion
Hi,

I am going to buy new headphones for my future PC. I can't decide between HD595 and AD700... Please help me !
Criterias : - Sounds POSITIONING
- Sound quality
- soundstage
-comfort

Thanks guys.

( I am afraid to ask at Head Fi... I'll probably end buying AD2000 or HD650 if I go there... these guys are crazy )
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I bought my AD700's for FPS gaming and let me tell you, they were worth every penny.

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AD700s for gaming, no question about it.

They have amazing soundstage.
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How is the sound quality between the AD700 and HD595?
Also everyone agree to say that AD700 has a huuuuuuge soundstage but is it precise?
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Um, Proline 2500 headphones will kick those thigns ass! Not many people have heard of them, but they have great sound quality and also have positional audio

http://www.ultrasone.com/index_en.ph...&artikel_id=18

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Um, Proline 2500 headphones will kick those thigns ass! Not many people have heard of them, but they have great sound quality and also have positional audio

http://www.ultrasone.com/index_en.ph...&artikel_id=18
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