Value For Money Headphones

[JBD123]

Hi, I am looking for a pair of headphones to replace my Sennheiser HD 202s since they really hurt and don't sound all that great. I'll be using them for music (rock/metal) and playing FPS games such as CS:GO. From What I've read open headphones are best for sound quality and sound stage but they aren't really an option for me. From my searches I've seen that many people recommend the Audio Technica ATH-M50s. Mostly I've only seen them for $200au ish which is more than I'd want to spend. Probably no more than $150au if possible. I'd greatly appreciate any recommendations. Also an inbuilt mic is preferable but I know that most gaming headsets sound rubbish for how they cost so I will get a modmic or a cheap Zalman one if it doesn't have one.Thanks.

 

[dhamm0730]

I don't know any headphone models just sayin you could find some you want on craigslist for a steal

 

[JBD123]

I don't know any headphone models just sayin you could find some you want on craigslist for a steal

In Australia. Probably should've mentioned that. Headphones are something I wouldn't really get secondhand for hygiene reasons...

 

[JBD123]

Been looking at the Audio Technica ATH-PG1 and they look awesome. I'd really like to spend less if possible though.

 

[A_Goat]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0042A68R8/ref=psdc_172541_t1_B000065BPB

Are these available in your area?

 

[JBD123]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0042A68R8/ref=psdc_172541_t1_B000065BPB

Are these available in your area?

Indeed they are, cheapest I can see being $150. Do you think I would be better if the the 518s+ a modmic or the audio technica PG1s? Should end up being around the same price.

 

[A_Goat]

I've never heard audio techs, so I couldn't tell you .
But I know the 518s are phenomenal.

I use something like this, I've never heard of the "mod mic"... looks cool though!
http://www.amazon.com/Generic-3-5mm-Hands-Computer-Microphone/dp/B00PC26F1E/ref=sr_1_13?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1419652801&sr=1-13&keywords=shirt+clip+mic

I got something similar to that at a computer store near my house, cost me like $5.... works great.

 

[BlueFireZ]

For a modmic, the AntLion modmic 4.0 is best, for your headphones the Audio Technica ATH-M50, M40x, Sennheiser HD 518 top the list. The Sennheiser is open ear meaning it will sound different to you and sound will leak out. The Audio Technicas will have a more concentrated sound.

AntLion Modmic 4.0 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVFKbVPTdG8

Hope this helps!

 

[JBD123]

For a modmic, the AntLion modmic 4.0 is best, for your headphones the Audio Technica ATH-M50, M40x, Sennheiser HD 518 top the list. The Sennheiser is open ear meaning it will sound different to you and sound will leak out. The Audio Technicas will have a more concentrated sound.

AntLion Modmic 4.0 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVFKbVPTdG8

Hope this helps!

That is the Mod Mic I was planning to get. Ideally I'd get the m40x,m50 or m50x but as I said they are too expensive for my budget.

 

[JBD123]

Anyone had experience with the Sennheiser HD 280 pros or Sony MDR10RBs? Both are currently on sale and I'd be able to get a pair of either one tomorrow.

 

[BlueFireZ]

In reviews there neck to neck, i havent used the Sennheiser before but i have used the Sony. The Sony one sounded great and the weight was of average headphones (i tried them at the Sony store), from the reviews, the Sennheiser is apparently heavy and bulky, but they sound fantastic.

Preferably id go with the Sonys because of the Sennheisers weight.

Hope this helps!