Choosing Headphones for my STX

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Sheira

Discussion Starter · Dec 4, 2009

So i bought Xonar Essence STX soundcard and i been using with with Koss SB 40 Live headphones, which isnt bad product, but really old.

I was thinking my sound card would deserve something better. I have tried to do some research, but problem was most of the headphones are either focused on music/movies or games. I do both, gaming and heavy listening. I'd say 65% is music and movies, rest 35% is gaming.

Price isnt that important. I expect it to be comfortable (i spend lots of hours a day with my headphones on), durable (i mean the leather dont rip of too easily or something). I dont need microphone.

Any tips would be appreciated

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Varjo

· #2 · Dec 4, 2009

Sennheiser hd550 would be a good place to start, the 595s also by Sennheiser are good too (more expensive as well)

The other thing to look at would be the ATH-AD700 from audio-technica.

RallyMaster

· #3 · Dec 4, 2009

What type of music?

Lord Xeb

· #4 · Dec 4, 2009

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Sennheiser hd550 would be a good place to start, the 595s also by Sennheiser are good too (more expensive as well)

The other thing to look at would be the ATH-AD700 from audio-technica.

I got the AD700s and they are freaking awesome! Clearest damn sound I ever heard from cans!

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Sheira

Discussion Starter · #5 · Dec 4, 2009

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What type of music?

Hip-hop (most of the time), Electronic, Metal..

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RallyMaster

· #6 · Dec 4, 2009

Now that we've established that fact, we can throw out the HD555 and the ATH-AD700 recommendations because they are not hip-hop oriented headphones.

Now I ask you, what is your budget?

Sheira

Discussion Starter · #7 · Dec 4, 2009

Dont really have budget, my current headphones lasted for like 5 years, so i am expecting the same from new ones.

BTW. What are the styles, where HD555 and AD700 shine?

chinesekiwi

· #8 · Dec 4, 2009

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Dont really have budget, my current headphones lasted for like 5 years, so i am expecting the same from new ones.

BTW. What are the styles, where HD555 and AD700 shine?

Classical. Anyway, you'd need a budget eh as there's headphones for any budget.

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Sheira

Discussion Starter · #9 · Dec 5, 2009

Yeah well, that depends... i am willing to spend a lot. Perhaps around 250-300$ would be max, maybe a bit more if neccessary.

thecheeseofmanynames

· #10 · Dec 5, 2009

Look into the beyerdynamic dt770s, denon d2000s, and the ultrasone HFI 780s.

Sheira

Discussion Starter · #11 · Dec 5, 2009

What about 595s?

thecheeseofmanynames

· #12 · Dec 5, 2009

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What about 595s?

The 595s use the same drivers as the 555s, neither of which does well with the genres you listed.

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RallyMaster

· #13 · Dec 5, 2009

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Look into the beyerdynamic dt770s, denon d2000s, and the ultrasone HFI 780s.

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The 595s use the same drivers as the 555s, neither of which does well with the genres you listed.

Listen to this man.

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Sheira

Discussion Starter · #14 · Dec 6, 2009

Cool thanks for recommmendation. Are they good for gaming/movies too? Are they comfortable for longterm usage? I like the design of the first 2 mentoined (beyerdynamic dt770s, denon d2000s)

Sheira

Discussion Starter · #15 · Dec 7, 2009

BUMP. I'v read on various reviews, that dt700s are getting uncomfortable after few hours of usage. Anyone experienced the same?

Sheira

Discussion Starter · #16 · Dec 8, 2009

Anyone knows whats the difference between 770 and 770 pro? Also dt 860 - they seem to be priced exactly same.

Crooksy

· #17 · Dec 8, 2009

I've just ordered the Audio Technica ATH AD700's... heard they are pretty good for gaming and good for music, but could have improved bass.

Sheira

Discussion Starter · #18 · Dec 8, 2009

I like it bassy. I mostly listen to hip-hop or heavy metal music, so let the banging of my head begin.

LTC

· #19 · Dec 8, 2009

The DT770's are the most comfortable headphones on the planet... Don't know where you heard that they where uncomfortable...

Sheira

Discussion Starter · #20 · Dec 8, 2009

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The DT770's are the most comfortable headphones on the planet... Don't know where you heard that they where uncomfortable...

Reviews. I guess it differs depending on head shape or so

Any idea whats the difference between regular DT770's ad DT770 Pro?

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