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Headset/-phone questions/recommendations (29 comments)

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Posted by zanes_ @ 10:32 CST, 1 January 2016 - iMsg

I've been using cheap in-ears until now, but lately I've been toying with the idea to get a good headset. What are your thoughts on this? Thinking of Quake Live, are normal headphones better than in-ears? Does quality really make any difference concerning Quake Live? I am a noob on this matter (naively using old, cheap in-ears for many years), so I'd be happy to have these questions answered. Also, if you have recommendations for a good headset (I thought 'Hell, if I buy new headphones, why not a headset!?'), please let me know.

EDIT:

Thank you all for the great answers :)

I'm not sure yet with what I'll go, but all of your input will guide my decision <3

Edited by zanes_ at 16:13 CST, 3 January 2016 - 6340 Hits

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<< Comment #1 @ 00:29 CST, 2 January 2016 >>

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Hookinsu

Hyperx Cloud (version 1) is a very decent headset and alot of people like it. But usually ppl will tell you to get that Superluxx bullshit and a crappy microphone which in fact sounds like shit if you dont have a 60�+ soundcard.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/HyperX-Cloud-Gaming-H...perx+cloud

But In-Ears are usually also pretty good choices for gaming, I also used to like mine every now and then, they spot targets really well. Seen people like Strenx and others playing with In Ears only at times too.

Edited by Hookinsu at 00:31 CST, 2 January 2016

<< Comment #2 @ 05:34 CST, 2 January 2016 >>

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kapca - Reply to #1

Recommended it here some time ago to somebody:
http://www.esreality.com/post/2732565/gaming-headphones/#pid2732650

It's disappointing they don't make the first version anymore.

<< Comment #3 @ 05:51 CST, 2 January 2016 >>

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nvc

Sennheiser HD558, HD598, HD600, HD650 or HD700 + AntLion Audio ModMic 4.0 Uni or Omni.

<< Comment #6 @ 07:10 CST, 2 January 2016 >>

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thuNDa - Reply to #3

modmic 4.0 sounds kinda bad for the price tho.

<< Comment #8 @ 10:33 CST, 2 January 2016 >>

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Rothaarig3 - Reply to #3

abouve HD600 is high def headphones, too expensive for games :)
How are they ?
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro black
http://skinflint.co.uk/sennheiser-hd-280-pro-...49452.html
http://en-de.sennheiser.com/professional-dj-h...hd-280-pro

Edited by Rothaarig3 at 10:40 CST, 2 January 2016

<< Comment #12 @ 17:32 CST, 2 January 2016 >>

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qtip - Reply to #8

I have these, but a version from 10 years ago. They are pretty good - but according to recent reviews they dont make them like they used to, apparently they are way worse nowadays. So if you read glowing reviews from back in the day - its not the same anymore.

Edited by qtip at 17:36 CST, 2 January 2016

<< Comment #14 @ 04:22 CST, 3 January 2016 >>

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Rothaarig3 - Reply to #12

I had once HD565 ovation they where made in Ireland, nowdays maybe in China :D

<< Comment #18 @ 08:25 CST, 3 January 2016 >>

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qtip - Reply to #14

But whats nice about Sennheiser is that i can still get spare parts for them even after 10 years - i.e. ear paddings and head padding.

<< Comment #24 @ 13:34 CST, 4 January 2016 >>

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eburbeck ' - Reply to #3

even HD 280 Pro - high quality sound, durable, inexpensive (relatively - 99USD). i've had a pair for years and they're still like new...

<< Comment #4 @ 06:24 CST, 2 January 2016 >>

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[eXodus]

If you want great value check out the Beyerdynamics DT 770 Pro 80 Ohm. ~130 euros.

<< Comment #7 @ 07:12 CST, 2 January 2016 >>

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Rothaarig3 - Reply to #4

They are in the pricerange of mine :)

AKG K272HD
QPAD QH-1339 Pro Gaming Headset
MMX300 based

Edited by Rothaarig3 at 07:14 CST, 2 January 2016

<< Comment #9 @ 12:56 CST, 2 January 2016 >>

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lyijyt�ytekyn� - Reply to #7

I own a QPAD 1339 and can highly recommend it to others.

<< Comment #5 @ 07:05 CST, 2 January 2016 >>

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prefer clear, non bass headphones, for home use you don't need closed ones ...

PC-Audio � Headphones & Headsets with Manufacturer: audio-Technica, Type: Headphones, Design: Headphones (Over-Ear)

Those morons here made a review of low priced headphones :)
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=...headphones
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNy78JwDzMA

Edited by Rothaarig3 at 07:18 CST, 2 January 2016

<< Comment #10 @ 13:16 CST, 2 January 2016 >>

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Best budget flat tuned headphones, for the price are way better than anything else suggested so far.

Audio Technica ATH M40x
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00HVLUR54

Comparison of sound with similar monitoring models such as Sony MDR7506 and Sennheiser HD280

https://youtu.be/udLoAV7YmjA?t=1m14s

<< Comment #15 @ 04:27 CST, 3 January 2016 >>

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Rothaarig3 - Reply to #10

I have one over ear & on ear from AKG, they are very diff in base & resolution.

The other one is a DJ headphone on ear ...

AKG K618DJ, the Sennheiser ones for Studio use chould be better.

<< Comment #11 @ 14:43 CST, 2 January 2016 >>

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p0rt

these are the best headphones

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-MDR-V150-Headpho...y+mdr-v150

for under �300 pro dj stuff, all they lack is isolation

which these have

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-MDR-V55-DJ-Stere...ny+mdr-v55

easily mix bass music with either, touching 20hz loud and clear along with clear top ends, and can handle 200watts with a headphone amp before they burn

Edited by p0rt at 14:46 CST, 2 January 2016

<< Comment #13 @ 23:47 CST, 2 January 2016 >>

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qlimo

Honestly, I've used cheap ass on-ear headphones, and they worked just fine for QL. You are fine as long as they're stereo headphones and are comfortable, convenient, and durable.

About three years ago, my old $170 DT-990's cable broke after only a year. I stole my mom's $20 Sony MDR-ZX300s, and I still use them to this day, and they have been through far more abuse than my DT-990s, because their short ass cable snags on everything.

Edited by cuadicles at 15:22 CST, 3 January 2016

<< Comment #16 @ 04:31 CST, 3 January 2016 >>

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Rothaarig3 - Reply to #13

*Thinking of Quake Live, are normal headphones better than in-ears?*

Yes he asked for gaming headphones, and i just say, don't buy bass DJ headphones, my AKG K272 are high resolution and you can hear footsteps and shit around the corner very clear.

<< Comment #17 @ 07:03 CST, 3 January 2016 >>

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ardor

For QL I would say a semi-decent pair of in ears like some �30 sennheiser cx300 or something is perfectly fine. You don't need expensive headphones for QL. The sound engine is ancient and won't utilize anything more.

If you need some headphones for music then you need to choose between open or closed dependent on where you'll be listening. of course you could use these for Quake but Quake isnt gonna sound any better with �300 studio headphones and an amplifier.

<< Comment #19 @ 16:12 CST, 3 January 2016 >>

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zanes_

Thank you all for the great answers :)

I'm not sure yet with what I'll go, but all of your input will guide my decision <3

<< Comment #20 @ 04:02 CST, 4 January 2016 >>

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Rothaarig3 - Reply to #19

depends on the music choice, and if the headphones are for *dry* *deepblack* playblack, i know the Bayerdynamic DT ones & my AKG is *dry* too.

The others are cheap ones from Sony & Ars Technica, look for some Sony MDR-ZX300s in a hifi store to test hearings.

<< Comment #21 @ 04:10 CST, 4 January 2016 >>

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p0rt - Reply to #20

looking the same means nothing, there are different magnets, different power input, the curve for the rear of the driver audio to bounce back and give you sub bass

cut off the jack and connect them to a amp with speaker wire, and they can really handle 200watts before they burn

look into either pair of sony and all the comments will praise them over beat by dre and most other headphones under �300

Edited by p0rt at 04:14 CST, 4 January 2016

<< Comment #22 @ 11:12 CST, 4 January 2016 >>

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Rothaarig3 - Reply to #21

I never really get mine connected to a headphone amp, should be interesting how they sound like :)

This will be the next thing i would buy ...

I can only speak for my headphones, to rely on reviews on the internet is a risky, they have to earn money :D

One is dry and sounds deep, the other one is a DJ warm but not quite so high on resolution.

Both good for Rock & Metal

AKG K272HD dry, deep,closed & clear base good for music & gaming too, high resolution
AKG K618DJ warm,deep,closed base not good for gaming and wearing for a long time

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TekSyndicate#AudioTechnica ATH-AD500X
Geizhals#AudioTechnica ATH-AD500X

Edited by Rothaarig3 at 12:31 CST, 4 January 2016

<< Comment #25 @ 13:39 CST, 4 January 2016 >>

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p0rt - Reply to #22

headphone amp`s are only needed if you are going to use them in a club, otherwise the best of the best pro dj headphones are still abit wack for isolation

and normally 100% useless at a festival where you have a few 12" 2 feet away you use for monitors

<< Comment #26 @ 04:31 CST, 5 January 2016 >>

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Rothaarig3 - Reply to #25

It is simply a matter of Ohm's law

U : R x I the ohm's triangle :D (headphones use not DC stable current it is a waveform)

If you use higher Ohm Headphones, you will need more juice to power them !

48Ohm are less loud then power efficiant 32Ohm Headphones on a Motherboard without any heaphone amp on it.

An USB Headphone Amp could do the trick for older Motherboards.

Nowdays, Mainboards like mine have an Amp on it sitting there ...

Waisting money on a 250Ohm Headphone without Amp is less efficiant.

The recommanded Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X had 48Ohms, so they need some power ...

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Tools � Accessories with Type: ear defender + PC-Audio � Headphones & Headsets with Design: earphones (in-ear), Microphone: without :D

H8M3 > MOSCOW QUAKE LAN PARTY #19 > evil playing

Edited by Rothaarig3 at 04:40 CST, 5 January 2016

<< Comment #27 @ 01:18 CST, 6 January 2016 >>

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p0rt - Reply to #26

it depends, if you have a gaming monitor, then it will probably have a headphone socket to go with the built in porn speakers

so you soundcard amp`s + monitors amp`s, is normally loud enough for any everyday headphones

you will probably have to buy a good cable to go from sound card to monitor, the cable you get with your monitor is probably 2mm thick and will distort with ease

Edited by p0rt at 01:20 CST, 6 January 2016

<< Comment #28 @ 05:49 CST, 6 January 2016 >>

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Rothaarig3 - Reply to #27

gaming keyboards have sound & usb hosts !

it is DIGITAL, you are talking of analog kables out of the PC with even more noise on the cable ...

I think e are talking apples and oranges here :D

<< Comment #23 @ 11:54 CST, 4 January 2016 >>

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Here are sound samples for download and playback on phone in the store, you can grab them with YouTubeDL

All videos here have some kind of echo:
https://www.youtube.com/user/decebal01US/videos

These are for sound reference:

1) Socrates Triple Rail OT Win over Cooller! p2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq1tFcn1m-k

2) QuakeLive Demo: Tox playing on CampgroundsIntel dm6 4k 1080p
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJINu-wiug4

3) Quake Live: Maido Air Rocket demo - squadMeta
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jKdPAOCOBo

1)
youtube-dl --list-formats https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq1tFcn1m-k

Download Format 22

youtube-dl -f 22 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq1tFcn1m-k

2)
youtube-dl -f 22 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJINu-wiug4

3)
youtube-dl -f 22 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jKdPAOCOBo

Edited by Rothaarig3 at 11:57 CST, 4 January 2016

<< Comment #29 @ 05:51 CST, 6 January 2016 >>

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QUOTE:*The render server has Realtek HD Audio hardware in it, although not sure how 'high quality' that is. I updated the drivers for it yesterday so the most recent renders may sound slightly different due to that.*

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