Out of these Headsets, what should I get?

[Akimurai]

So, i'm intending to buy a headset. Any is fine. As long as it has good quality, and I can sound-whore, etc etc in-game.

Now I been thinking of getting either of these:

-- Audio Technica ATHADG1 Open-Back Gaming Headset

-- Audio Technica ATH-AD900x Open-Back Headset.

-- SHP9500 Philips.

-- Sennheiser GAME ZERO PC Gaming

Anyone mind recommending either of these or any others? My Price Range is 200$ or less.

 

[PsyKhiqZero]

I would go with the ATHADG1. It's basically the same as the AD900 but has a mic and comes with a detachable USB DAC. Otherwise you will probably need to buy a separate DAC to use the AD900x to it's full potential. Open back headphones also tend to have a larger "sound stage" which is better for game immersion. But on the flip side they will leak noise in and out of the cups.

 

[Akimurai]

I would go with the ATHADG1. It's basically the same as the AD900 but has a mic and comes with a detachable USB DAC. Otherwise you will probably need to buy a separate DAC to use the AD900x to it's full potential. Open back headphones also tend to have a larger "sound stage" which is better for game immersion. But on the flip side they will leak noise in and out of the cups.

I don't mind about the sound leak. If I were to go with thee 900x, and just buy a mic for like 10$ would that probably be a better route? Otherwise, if the ATHADG1 has tweaks in it or whatnot that offers better sound for gaming, and such. Then I suppose I'll go for that. .

 

[Akimurai]

I would go with the ATHADG1. It's basically the same as the AD900 but has a mic and comes with a detachable USB DAC. Otherwise you will probably need to buy a separate DAC to use the AD900x to it's full potential. Open back headphones also tend to have a larger "sound stage" which is better for game immersion. But on the flip side they will leak noise in and out of the cups.

@PsyKhiqZero
By the way. If I were to get a Astro Mixamp with the ATHADG1. Will there be any improvements?

 

[PsyKhiqZero]

I really can't help you with the Astro Mixamp. But just going with some quick research. The Audio Technicas have a impedance of 42ohms, and a max power input of 2amps. The Astro Mixamp Pro does 32ohms to .7amps. It would be my guess that it would help, but not be strong enough. Since I'm not a real audio expert my recommendation would be the Audio Technica ATH ADG1. It's the complete package and you wouldn't have to worry about driving the headphones properly.

 

[RazerZ]

I don't mind about the sound leak. If I were to go with thee 900x, and just buy a mic for like 10$ would that probably be a better route?

Do that. What motherboard are you using? You may not need a DAC or amp.

As far as positional audio goes the AD series take it bar none in that price range. They do have a neutral tuning and are not bass heavy either...if you consider your self a bass head look elsewhere.