For the last year I've been perfectly fine with my Audio Technica ATH-Ad900's+Labtec LVA 7330 Mic- and Wireless Astro Mixamp combo for both my PS3 and Xbox 360.On my PC it isn't to amazing, I don't have a good/great sound card(or any for that matter) so I just have my Bravo V2 Amp connected to the PC.It's not amazing, but it's better than my on-board sound. So far, I haven't been bothered with using the Bravo V2, but If I switched from PC to Xbox360/PS3 I would have to switch my headphones over. A minor inconvenience. Now with Diablo 3 literally a day away I know I will be spending a huge amount of time on my PC, as well as console. So I've decided to pick up a pair of new headphones, reasons being I can use another(^_^) and two I feel I can do better than the Audio Technica's. I've been looking at a few different headphones/headsets and was hoping maybe you guys can give me some input or add-in any others I may have over-looked. I know you're thinking headset? Many swear that an audiophile headphone with a standard Pc mic is the way to go, so why would I bother. It's mostly cause of this,I bought a set of five Labtec LVA mics but I have already burned through three of them. Not sure why but they seemed to have just died on me without much exertion, which is real a bummer. I currently have one hooked up to the PC and one last one left to modify. It's not much of a mod, I just cut off the plastic headband and affix the headset to one of the cups with velcro tape. I'd rather not use glue or some other tried and true method cause I'd screw it up. I don't mind doing this, but I have to hunt for more mics it seems if my last two Labtec mics die on me. I've tried clip-on mics but they suck, they pick up all outside sound. My room is too noisy, and I gotta stick with a noise-canceling boom mic for the time being I've looked into a couple of headsets, and the two that seem to garner such high reviews and praise are the: -Sennheiser PC360 Retails for $250 -Beyerdynamic MMX300: retails for $350 (Note:I shop around...I never pay retail prices. ;) ) Both pretty much solve the mic issues I seem to be having. Plus I wouldn't need to keep replacing the velcro, since I live in Florida, and due to the heat, the sticky side of the tape looses it's adherence in about 2 weeks. Like I stated before though, Minor inconveniences. The Beyers have been said to have a much better mic and overall sound than the PC360's . I wouldn't know for fact, this is what I've read. And as far as headphones are concerned, there are so many I'm not sure which to look into. Obviously the headphones I am looking for has to be primarily for gaming and movies(80/20 ratio) my price range is between $250-$350. Any thoughts/recommended models please feel free to comment :) Also no headset with impedence over 50 ohms. The astro Mixamp will not do them justice, and I'd rather not purchase a DAC adapter($90 extra) for the time being :) Any thoughts on the two headsets I mentioned above would be greatly appreciated. The only sound store I have near me is about 25 minutes away and they only sell headphones $120 and lower, so trying before I buy isn't really an option. Thank god for return policies, I guess. Thanks in advance.
It looks like you've already done your homework, so it sounds like you might benefit more from perspective than specific recommendations. It sounds like you've got some mic issues. I can only imagine this is because you keep your mic open, so that eliminates the Zalman (clip-on) and Labtec (boom) mics. Have you considered instead a desktop microphone like the Blue Yeti? Or maybe just using push-to-talk instead of leaving the mic open? I am of the opinion that our fellow gamers just need to hear us, not have crystal-clear sound. As for the headphones, I love the DT770's, which the MMX300's use. However, the PC360 will sound closer to your AD700's. The MMX300's are great headphones, but coming from an AD700 the soundstage will be a bit more cramped. The bass will sound very deep and smooth by comparison, though, so there's that. Ultimately it's about your preferences. Good luck, Boz
[QUOTE="Bozanimal"]It looks like you've already done your homework, so it sounds like you might benefit more from perspective than specific recommendations. It sounds like you've got some mic issues. I can only imagine this is because you keep your mic open, so that eliminates the Zalman (clip-on) and Labtec (boom) mics. Have you considered instead a desktop microphone like the Blue Yeti? Or maybe just using push-to-talk instead of leaving the mic open? I am of the opinion that our fellow gamers just need to hear us, not have crystal-clear sound. As for the headphones, I love the DT770's, which the MMX300's use. However, the PC360 will sound closer to your AD700's. The MMX300's are great headphones, but coming from an AD700 the soundstage will be a bit more cramped. The bass will sound very deep and smooth by comparison, though, so there's that. Ultimately it's about your preferences. Good luck, Boz Man it's a bummer I have nowhere to try them out. Are the MMX300's closed, semi-open, or open? I forget. I was looking at the Beyerdynamic DT 770's 880's and 990's but not sure which will give me exactly what I am looking for. Also I plan to have one headset dedicated to PC and one for console hence the search. I agree on the whole mic front. I will look into the Blue yeti. Push to talk is good to, but whenever I need to mute, I can also just unplug the chat cable ;) (not making fun, but its what I do lol) Thanks for the input guys and how in the heck did you snag a pair of HD600's for $220?!? O_o That's Awesome, but I'd need a DAC/amp to give these the right amount of juice. Shoot If I find it that cheap I'd go for it to :)
Man it's a bummer I have nowhere to try them out. Are the MMX300's closed, semi-open, or open? I forget. I was looking at the Beyerdynamic DT 770's 880's and 990's but not sure which will give me exactly what I am looking for. Also I plan to have one headset dedicated to PC and one for console hence the search. I agree on the whole mic front. I will look into the Blue yeti. Push to talk is good to, but whenever I need to mute, I can also just unplug the chat cable ;) (not making fun, but its what I do lol) Thanks for the input guys and how in the heck did you snag a pair of HD600's for $220?!? O_o That's Awesome, but I'd need a DAC/amp to give these the right amount of juice. Shoot If I find it that cheap I'd go for it to :)Steel_Rain777
I'm not sure how much more I have to offer. Beyond what I've provided you can take a look in the Head-Fi forums on specific model details. I know the DT770s are closed-back, and sound wonderfully rich with deep but not overpowering bass. The DT770 earpads are among the most comfortable I've used (remember the MMX300 are basically the DT770's with a mic). The DT990s are open-back, if I'm not mistaken.
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