As the title implies I am looking for headphones that would be both great for music and games like FPS shooters where audio cues are important.
I’d like to upgrade from the typical gaming marketed headsets. It seems the audio quality is not typically worth the price, and I am in belief that a standalone microphone paired with a wired micless headset would be much better in terms of overall quality. My price range is up to $400. One suggestion I’ve heard frequently is the beyerdynamic DT 770s. I love the look and comfortability of these. Any suggestions?
UPDATE: I ended up buying the beyerdynamic DT1770 pro MKIIs and they have been everything I was hoping for. I won't say blown away because these were quite expensive compared to a lot of alternatives which I imagine would do just as great.
To start they are extremely comfortable and sit perfectly on my slightly above average sized head. I love the appearance and build quality of these.
Music: These absolutely blew me away coming from my old $100 Steeleseries Arctis 1 gaming headset. The quality is just on a completely different level, and I am rediscovering love for old songs just by listening to them on these. After a bit of EQ tweaking, the bass is great, and not overwhelming. Everything sounds so clear and separated, but also smooth. Don't want to go too in depth on it because I am no audiophile.
Gaming: Exactly what I was hoping for in these headphones. The sounds in a first person shooter are all very distinct, and I feel that I can very clearly know what is happening around me.
Overall I am very pleased and this is exactly what I needed for a gaming/music combo. I imagine the $200/$400 cheaper version of this headphone would give you a very similar experience, and I likely overspent. However for my needs these ticked every single box. Hope this helps someone find what they are looking for.
Recommendations on Headphones (headset with no mic)
Good headphones for gaming with no mic? Just about a €/£200 budget
I'm recommending open backs since you're okay with them.
HD560S - PC38x with better sound stage.
PC38x if you want one with mic.
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Man, they are all good cans. If you want accuracy the 560s win hands down. I personally found that they sound great but they can come across as harsh and sibilant at times. They were awesome for normal volume listening, but at loud volumes they got fatiguing quickly. They also have stronger clamp force than the others. If you want “fun” sounding cans, the 599 and the x2hr would be my preference. If you want pure comfort, the 700x is a clear winner (imo) Not to confuse you too much, but the Tygr 300r and Hifiman he400i/se are also solid contenders.
Buy from Amazon if you can. Then if you don’t like the sound you can make easy(ish) returns. Good luck. Let us know what you decide on 🤘
Edit: also, what is the major iii mic that you are talking about? Is that just the inline mic from the Marshall Major headphones?
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What Is The Best Gaming Headset?
How good is the microphone?
The microphone has very good noise rejection and will dampen or eliminate most background noises. These headphones are perfectly suitable for phone calls and remote work meetings online. Take a listen for yourself:
Alienware Pro Wireless Gaming Headset microphone demo (Ideal conditions):
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Is 7.1 sound better for gaming?
Not always. While 7.1 virtual surround sound can enhance immersion in some games, it’s not inherently better than stereo. A well-tuned stereo headset with good imaging (like the Audeze Maxwell or Drop + EPOS PC38X) often delivers more accurate positional audio. Plus, most games handle spatial sound processing internally now, so the headset doesn’t need to do the heavy lifting.
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Hi everyone!
I want to buy the best Closed-Back headphones as a gift for my significant other. He mainly plays Apex Legends, and I want to make sure I can purchase something that'll help him hear better in the game. I don't have a specific budget in mind. I appreciate everyone's input/opinions on what kind of headphones you guys will recommend! Have fun gaming, and thank you for taking the time to help me out.