Headphone suggestions?

#1

Citric

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Hi, I'm looking to buy a good pair of headphones.

I plan to use them for anything and everything attached to my computer. Gaming, music, movies, etc. Pretty good sound quality for music is a must. I'll be attaching a modmic to them, so I'd prefer one with no built in mic. Any suggestions?

edit: budget around $100 usd. If I can't get a decent pair for that I'll go above it, just a ballpark estimate. ty saam
edit 2: I'd prefer open backed, over ear headphones. I listen to electronic music, plus a lot of classic rock and some alternative. I don't care whether it has a detachable cable or not

Hi, I'm looking to buy a good pair of headphones.

I plan to use them for anything and everything attached to my computer. Gaming, music, movies, etc. Pretty good sound quality for music is a must. I'll be attaching a modmic to them, so I'd prefer one with no built in mic. Any suggestions?

edit: budget around $100 usd. If I can't get a decent pair for that I'll go above it, just a ballpark estimate. ty saam
edit 2: I'd prefer open backed, over ear headphones. I listen to electronic music, plus a lot of classic rock and some alternative. I don't care whether it has a detachable cable or not

#2

crackbabydumpster

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budget is probably worth posting

#3

viper

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sennheiser hd 598 or 558 are really good for their prices

#4

quintosh

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types of music you mostly listen to?
open/closed?
on-ear/over-ear?
detachable cable y/n?

#5

skeez

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open - https://www.amazon.com/Philips-SHP9500-Precision-Over-ear-Headphones/dp/B00ENMK1DW/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1478399222&sr=1-1&keywords=philips+shp9500

closed - https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M40x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR54/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478399230&sr=8-1&keywords=ath+m40x

edit - the sony 7506's that disengage are really good as well, but I'm fairly confident in saying that the SHP9500 and the M40x are the best you can get <$100

open - https://www.amazon.com/Philips-SHP9500-Precision-Over-ear-Headphones/dp/B00ENMK1DW/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1478399222&sr=1-1&keywords=philips+shp9500&tag=teamfortresst-20

closed - https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M40x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR54/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478399230&sr=8-1&keywords=ath+m40x&tag=teamfortresst-20

edit - the sony 7506's that disengage are really good as well, but I'm fairly confident in saying that the SHP9500 and the M40x are the best you can get <$100

#6

disengage

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Here's a few I have saved that I've heard were solid:
Sony MDR7506
Sennheiser HD 558
AKG K 240
Grado SR80e

These are pretty old suggestions, so I'm sure there's newer, better ones out there.

Here's a few I have saved that I've heard were solid:
[url=https://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR7506-Professional-Diaphragm-Headphone/dp/B000AJIF4E/ref=sr_1_5?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1432668361&sr=1-5&keywords=sennheiser&tag=teamfortresst-20]Sony MDR7506[/url]
[url=https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-558-Headphones/dp/B004FEEY9A?tag=teamfortresst-20]Sennheiser HD 558[/url]
[url=https://www.amazon.com/AKG-240-Semi-Open-Studio-Headphones/dp/B0001ARCFA?tag=teamfortresst-20]AKG K 240[/url]
[url=https://www.amazon.com/Grado-Prestige-Series-SR80e-Headphones/dp/B00L1LXOWS/ref=dp_ob_title_ce?tag=teamfortresst-20]Grado SR80e[/url]

These are pretty old suggestions, so I'm sure there's newer, better ones out there.

#7

Thoughtcrime

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Vipersennheiser hd 598 or 558 are really good for their prices

I have the 558s and they're incredible. Definitely need to get an amp for them though or else you won't be able to hear some of the lower frequencies. I got mine when they were on sale on amazon for $90.

[quote=Viper]sennheiser hd 598 or 558 are really good for their prices[/quote]
I have the 558s and they're incredible. Definitely need to get an amp for them though or else you won't be able to hear some of the lower frequencies. I got mine when they were on sale on amazon for $90.

#8

-sq

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ThoughtcrimeVipersennheiser hd 598 or 558 are really good for their pricesI have the 558s and they're incredible. Definitely need to get an amp for them though or else you won't be able to hear some of the lower frequencies. I got mine when they were on sale on amazon for $90.

I agree. Managed to get my HD598s for $98 during last year's black friday sale on Amazon. I think there'd be a similar sale this year, so I'd recommend waiting for it! :)

[quote=Thoughtcrime][quote=Viper]sennheiser hd 598 or 558 are really good for their prices[/quote]
I have the 558s and they're incredible. Definitely need to get an amp for them though or else you won't be able to hear some of the lower frequencies. I got mine when they were on sale on amazon for $90.[/quote]

I agree. Managed to get my HD598s for $98 during last year's black friday sale on Amazon. I think there'd be a similar sale this year, so I'd recommend waiting for it! :)

#9

viper

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-sqI agree. Managed to get my HD598s for $98 during last year's black friday sale on Amazon. I think there'd be a similar sale this year, so I'd recommend waiting for it! :)

yeah, i copped 598s during a black friday sale (i think) and they were only like $105 or something

[quote=-sq]I agree. Managed to get my HD598s for $98 during last year's black friday sale on Amazon. I think there'd be a similar sale this year, so I'd recommend waiting for it! :)[/quote]
yeah, i copped 598s during a black friday sale (i think) and they were only like $105 or something

#10

skeez

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I preferred the Philips SHP9500 over the HD598, my 2 cents

Edit - they're both pretty flat in terms of sound, and build quality is similar

I preferred the Philips SHP9500 over the HD598, my 2 cents

Edit - they're both pretty flat in terms of sound, and build quality is similar

#11

ShdSteel

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Any of the high fidelity ones from audio technica any good?