Need some open-air circumaural headphones for gaming.

[Boge42]

Hi. Back in the day, I had a pair of Sony MDR-CD180 headphones. I enjoyed them quite a bit. Not too much base, comfortable, not expensive, and open air, so I could hear what's happening around me. Those have since broken and I've not yet been satisfied with any replacements. I got a pair of Panasonic X900s, and they sound good, but they're not as comfortable and they're closed.

What I'd like is a pair of circumaural headphones (completely cover my ear, not resting on my ear at all), open-air (so I can hear my friends talking around me while I have my phones on, and for under $50.

What can I get? What are the goods these days?

 

[cjl]

Well, as far as open headphones go, I've always liked Grado. You should be able to get the SR-60 or SR-80 for around that price.

 

[Boge42]

Those are not circumaural.

 

[cjl]

True. They beat any circumaural though in that price range by a significant margin, at least in my opinion.

 

[Boge42]

Comfort as well?

 

[cjl]

Depends. I find them comfortable, but I know some who disagree. That's really a matter of personal opinion. They sound amazing though.

 

[MEgamer]

well ifs its for gaming, wouldnt u consider a mic as well?
or are u gonna have seperate.

 

[Boge42]

No Mic. don't play online, just LAN with friends in the same room.