Best headphones for a gaming / music setup?

[nguyenantho123]

Hi, I was just curious to find a good pair of headphones that I can use for some medium / light gaming as well as for listening to music.

I have browsed around at the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x, as well as the Sennheiser HD 598SE's.
I don't mind any amount of bass, but I have no idea how to make my decision. I listen to majorily EDM and indie music, if that helps.

 

[basroil]

Before, when I researched multiple 558 vs 598 threads, almost everyone said to opt for the 598's as they are much more improved and are worth the price difference.

They are basically the same thing, but 598 are full metal construction, and SE version adds two optional cable lengths (standard 3m 6mm plug type and 1.2m 3.5mm plug type). You probably were reading stuff about the HD595 vs 598 rather than 558 vs 598

 

[nguyenantho123]

So, in the end, going with the 558's and a ModMic sounds like a good idea now. I've seen that the 558's output with a 1/4 and have a separate 3.5mm jack you can connect to it. Would it be worth my time getting a 2.5 to 3.5 cable if I plan on using this for my computer?

 

[basroil]

So, in the end, going with the 558's and a ModMic sounds like a good idea now. I've seen that the 558's output with a 1/4 and have a separate 3.5mm jack you can connect to it. Would it be worth my time getting a 2.5 to 3.5 cable if I plan on using this for my computer?

Sure, but I suggest getting cables meant for the set. BH sells them for fairly cheap

 

[nguyenantho123]

So, in the end, going with the 558's and a ModMic sounds like a good idea now. I've seen that the 558's output with a 1/4 and have a separate 3.5mm jack you can connect to it. Would it be worth my time getting a 2.5 to 3.5 cable if I plan on using this for my computer?

Sure, but I suggest getting cables meant for the set. BH sells them for fairly cheap

I was looking at this.

 

[basroil]

I was looking at this.

That should work, it has the sennheiser plug