Questions about headphones

Well, i'm thinking about buying headphones (mostly to not disturb other people and i had to switch my computer's position and now my speakers are in a horrible place). I want to know what you think about headphones over speakers for gaming (singleplayer and multiplayer) and i have some questions about surround headphones.

How is that made? Do they really have all those different channels (like home theathers)? Do i need a sound card for a surround headphone or a standard on-board sound card can do it? Are they worth the extra price in comparison to stereo? What's a good brand?

Asus Xonar DG soundcard

Sennheiser HD555 or Audio Technica AD700 headphones

Random desk mic or clip-on mic.

Total cost about $120 or $130.

Worth it? Without a doubt.

http://www.logitech.com/en-us/gaming/headsets/devices/7248Logitech G930, even better. I love mine.

http://www.logitech.com/en-us/gaming/headsets/devices/7248Logitech G930, even better. I love mine.

Obiwan_1O

Asus Xonar DG soundcard

Sennheiser HD555 or Audio Technica AD700 headphones

Random desk mic or clip-on mic.

Total cost about $120 or $130.

Worth it? Without a doubt.

tequilasunriser

Dont buy a surround headphone, my sincere advice. You will get surround through dolby headphone on stereo headphones and the sound quality of stereo headphone is much better than surround.

You will be amazed by the combination recommended by tequilasunriser. I also initially got headphones because of the problem of not disturbing others and now I prefer headphones even when there is no one around. the detail you get with quality headphones is just amazing.:)

[QUOTE="Obiwan_1O"]

http://www.logitech.com/en-us/gaming/headsets/devices/7248Logitech G930, even better. I love mine.

tequilasunriser

it's marketed towards those who want mics and macros all over the place

in other words, mmo gamers. i think audio quality is not even on their priority list

Do i need a sound card for a surround headphone or a standard on-board sound card can do it? Are they worth the extra price in comparison to stereo? What's a good brand?Lox_Cropek

"But OP what kind of music do you listen to? If you listen to classical, acoustic, vocals, then maybe the HD 555 is better. But if you listen to rap, hip hop, rock, r&b, or anything that needs more bass (gaming), then the [Sony MDR] 7506 would be a good choice."

This...

Don't just jump for the HD555 because everyone here recommends them. They are good, but they are certinly not perfect. Remember, most people on the forums will have only used the one pair of headphones, so they can only really recommend the one pair...

Go into a store and listen to a couple of pairs. Also make sure they are comfortable...

Thanks, but should i buy a stereo headphone or surround?

Also, my main priority is audio quality. And another thing, i would like one without a microphone (or simply just one that the mic won't get in the way)

Thanks, but should i buy a stereo headphone or surround?

Also, my main priority is audio quality.

Lox_Cropek

Definitly stereo... Im fairly sure there isn't a TRUE surround sound pair of headphones... They are all emulate surround...

Well don't go for the logitech headset then....

Thanks, but should i buy a stereo headphone or surround?

Also, my main priority is audio quality. And another thing, i would like one without a microphone

Lox_Cropek

[QUOTE="Lox_Cropek"]

Thanks, but should i buy a stereo headphone or surround?

Also, my main priority is audio quality. And another thing, i would like one without a microphone

tequilasunriser

"But OP what kind of music do you listen to? If you listen to classical, acoustic, vocals, then maybe the HD 555 is better. But if you listen to rap, hip hop, rock, r&b, or anything that needs more bass (gaming), then the [Sony MDR] 7506 would be a good choice."

This...

Don't just jump for the HD555 because everyone here recommends them. They are good, but they are certinly not perfect. Remember, most people on the forums will have only used the one pair of headphones, so they can only really recommend the one pair...

Go into a store and listen to a couple of pairs. Also make sure they are comfortable...

Urworstnhtmare

I'm having trouble finding the listed headphones at a reasonable price (all of them were for at least U$200). I'm gonna search a little on my own, but what specifications should i look at to measure it's quality? (or is hearing it the only way to know?)

Things i forgot: does it make any difference if it's wired or wireless?

And how much would you say that sound quality is improved by buying a sound card?

I'm having trouble finding the listed headphones at a reasonable price (all of them were for at least U$200). I'm gonna search a little on my own, but what specifications should i look at to measure it's quality? (or is hearing it the only way to know?)

Things i forgot: does it make any difference if it's wired or wireless?

And how much would you say that sound quality is improved by buying a sound card?

[QUOTE="Lox_Cropek"]

I'm having trouble finding the listed headphones at a reasonable price (all of them were for at least U$200). I'm gonna search a little on my own, but what specifications should i look at to measure it's quality? (or is hearing it the only way to know?)

Things i forgot: does it make any difference if it's wired or wireless?

And how much would you say that sound quality is improved by buying a sound card?

NVIDIATI

Asus Xonar DG soundcard

Sennheiser HD555 or Audio Technica AD700 headphones

Random desk mic or clip-on mic.

Total cost about $120 or $130.

Worth it? Without a doubt.

tequilasunriser

[QUOTE="Lox_Cropek"]

Thanks, but should i buy a stereo headphone or surround?

Also, my main priority is audio quality.

Urworstnhtmare

Definitly stereo... Im fairly sure there isn't a TRUE surround sound pair of headphones... They are all emulate surround...

Well don't go for the logitech headset then....

[QUOTE="Urworstnhtmare"]

"But OP what kind of music do you listen to? If you listen to classical, acoustic, vocals, then maybe the HD 555 is better. But if you listen to rap, hip hop, rock, r&b, or anything that needs more bass (gaming), then the [Sony MDR] 7506 would be a good choice."

This...

Don't just jump for the HD555 because everyone here recommends them. They are good, but they are certinly not perfect. Remember, most people on the forums will have only used the one pair of headphones, so they can only really recommend the one pair...

Go into a store and listen to a couple of pairs. Also make sure they are comfortable...

NVIDIATI

[QUOTE="NVIDIATI"]

[QUOTE="Urworstnhtmare"]

"But OP what kind of music do you listen to? If you listen to classical, acoustic, vocals, then maybe the HD 555 is better. But if you listen to rap, hip hop, rock, r&b, or anything that needs more bass (gaming), then the [Sony MDR] 7506 would be a good choice."

This...

Don't just jump for the HD555 because everyone here recommends them. They are good, but they are certinly not perfect. Remember, most people on the forums will have only used the one pair of headphones, so they can only really recommend the one pair...

Go into a store and listen to a couple of pairs. Also make sure they are comfortable...

tequilasunriser

These ones, $99 on Amazon. Semi-open back, detachable cable, overall pretty good value.

http://www.amazon.com/AKG-Acoustics-K-240-Studio-Headphones/dp/B0001ARCFA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1300753109&sr=1-1