Need a new headset/headphones. Thinking about these seen a lot of streamer wearing them. Anyone have any options on them or anything else? also do you think this bundle is worth it? Thanks in advance!
Need a new headset/headphones. Thinking about these seen a lot of streamer wearing them. Anyone have any options on them or anything else? also do you think this bundle is worth it? Thanks in advance!
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If you into real audiophile audio, they are fantastic and you can’t go wrong.
Only downside is it will make all your wireless garbage sound like **** in comparison.
I’ve been gaming with the Sennheiser HD560S, and they have been an amazing set of headphones. No DAC/Amp needed, but you can use one if you want. Just another option to consider.
I use the DT 770 pro (80 Ohm) and DT880 (32 Ohm).
The DT 880 has better sound overall, with bit less bass, but extremly comfortable to wear, doesn’t press so much on your ears. Though it is a open build, it doesn’t reduce other sounds much from outside.
That’s why I also have the 770, seals more, what gives him also more bass, but high tones are a bit worse, not as crystal clear as the 880. Very minimal though. But my go to when neighbour is mowing grass or any other loud noise is bothering. But also not as comfy for long time cause more pressure on the ears, what is of course cause of the nature of the headphones, needs better seal on ears.
Both are great head phones, great for music and games, with (software) 3D-imitation sound is very good locatable in shooter. Also the ear pads are replacable/washable.
In question of your combi, can’t say a lot about the soundcard, I use a “Creative Sound BlasterX G6” and a “Samson Meteor” table micro. I just hate mics in front of my face all the time tbh, so that’s a me-solution.
I have them with the scarlett solo gen 4 they are amazing👌🏽👌🏽
For gaming and hearing foot steps the dt 990 pro is the best. It also has amazing sound stage so it sounds like the audio is around you, and not just in your head. It’s also great for music.
990 is the way to go if you need open back so you can hear your surroundings.
I have that set of headphones with a soundblaster g6 and love it.
I’ve owned the same set of beyerdynamic 990s for going on 8 years. If sound bleed isn’t an issue for you they are great quality and comfortable.
They are top tier if you are playing mostly FPS games.
80 ohm will be better for casual stuff. You’ll find it has more bass.
250 ohm is more studio monitor style or audio editing and mastering and such. The sound is going to have less bass because it’s more for all around fidelity and very careful listening.
Fantastic headset, but I prefer my DT770 80 ohm closed back for things like gaming and movies and just generally listening to music.
I use the DT990 250 ohm when editing recordings or “quiet” jamming with my band, as we all have them and can hear each other talk better with the open backs.
I have the dt900 pro x and they’re fucking amazing. I use iems for more intense sound whoring games, but for overall effect you cant go wrong with them.
I have the 770 pro’s which are very similar and I’ve got only one minor complaint. They squeeze a little hard on my ears but not to the point where it hurts. They are actually SUPER comfortable accept for that. If that’s not an issue then they sound great and feel great.
When im not playing a game like fps that needs a sound stage ive been way more into IEMs more confortable for long hours imo.
Im using the 770 pro, 80 Ohm for a few years now and honestly i can never go back to anything worse in quality, they are amazing. I changed the ear pads multiple times already and they basically cost nothing. Same with the leather strap on top. The only downside is you might need an amplifyer. Get closed ones and for casual stuff/gaming don’t get any more than 80 Ohm.
I’ve heard great things about them. Worth keeping in mind they are open back headphones which means there is no isolation. You will be able to hear everything in your room. Also everyone around you can hear what you’re listening to which makes them bad to use out in public.
Open back headphones tend to give the best soundstage though. It is really easy to locate enemies positions. Personally I game with some open back HD555s and they’ve been great.
Philips shp9600s are nice to game with as well. Though you will need to get the vmoda boom pro inline mic, but it does sound good.
Had my DT990 Pros for about 3 years now. They’re fantastic
Have em. LOVE em.
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Throwing my hat in the ring and suggesting the Creative SXFi Gamer. Incredible sound, it connects to everything (USB, Bluetooth, 3.5mm, microSD), and it’s only $80. I’ve been rocking an older model for several years and I can’t go back.
One thing to note with Beyerdynamic, altough I don’t know about other producer like Sennheiser, they sell replacement parts for pretty much everything.
the plastic things on the headstrap broke and I glued them myself and had it like that for like 3 years before I checked their store. Got myself new cushions as well at the same time and MAN that was a different(after using it for like 7 years already at that point).
I love my DT 770s 250 ohm. Definitely get the amp with them.
Im using DT990 Pro for over 10 Years now. Currently my second pair. I replaced my old ones because they looked really used I could’ve replaced some parts but I thought: f*** it!. They sound amazing for the price, are really reliable and they are the most comfortable headphones you’ll find. Highly recommended!
I’m mentally crying looking at this. FR graph
https://preview.redd.it/2qsq7rqr628d1.jpeg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9a4e0b5c39092d2d48f24a14bebcbb8c20869972
I personally prefer NEVER going above the dotted line above 1 khz. Especially on an open back.
Am I missing some underlying principle of FR like resonances of something here? Why do people rec this? Logitech gaming headsets have cleaner FR with less bloated bass?
In my OPINION (see: not fact), I see gamers using open backs and missing audio queues then getting upset. My fav setup for GAMING and music are earbuds rn, currently the Aful magicones.
The Beyer MMX200 have, to my knowledge, the best gaming mic and a tuning thats close to the headphones I’ve found yo have best proprioception (?) for footsteps.
This one is excellent, why better than those “extra bass” bullshit garbage. This one or the AKGs.
Personally, I think they’re amazing. I’m extremely happy with mine (also 250Ohm version.)
I’m not a professional audiophile tho.
Had those exact headphones along with fiio k5 pro, can’t complain.
I have these, they’re really good.
Been using the 990 pro for years now. Absolutely love them!
990s are severely outdated and overrated/overpriced for what you get, which is great clarity but also high treble peaks and harsh sibilance. You can get the same quality sound without the harsh peaks nowadays.
I have 1990 Pro ones. They are fantastic
The 200 dollar price range has a LOT of options don’t go by what streamers use. Try auditioning some sets yourself if u can at a headphone shop or CanJam. You could go lower and get Philips x2hr or the sennheiser hd560s, a lower end planar magnetic like the m1060 or the literal Godzilla tier $199 sennheiser hd6xx by massdrop which is very highly regarded
I got 80ohm version 2 weeks ago. They are very very comfotrable and light on ears. Closed back headphones feel claustrofobic for me so these are perfect. Also music quality is amazing.
As someone who purchased these (DT 990 Pro’s [250 ohm]) along with an inexpensive dedicated DAC (FX-Audio DAC-x6 mini), I wasn’t overly impressed given the cost (these were still $170 in 2021). I’m not an audiophile or anything, and I’m sure they’re light-years ahead of many other products, but they just sound tinny and flat. Open back means you hear your surroundings (jet engine of a computer and a clicky keyboard? You’ll hear it) and you really have to crank them up to hear those footsteps and such.
I’d wager most streamers either don’t care about their hearing or are using a sound compression software. I have tinnitus and these will absolutely fuck your day up if you have them too loud just to hear footsteps. Don’t get me wrong, they’re good, but I’d go for something from Audiotechnica or maybe Sennheiser if the price is right. I have ATH M50x’s and those sound really nice, but have a similar issue of needing to be cranked uncomfortably loud for footsteps, however, they don’t blast my ears like the 990’s. If this is the ONLY pair of headphones you have, I’d recommend a brand that offers a more well rounded listening experience and a closed back. If these are an additional pair, then they’ll do fine, but don’t expect magic like I did.
For reference, I use my Galaxy buds at least 4 hours a day for music. I use my 990’s for gaming or music when my Galaxy buds die (don’t game with anything else currently). I use Rokit 6’s for when I don’t want to wear headphones and want a really nice listening experience (“really nice” for $400). I have NC700’s from Bose that I rarely use anymore, but those are really nice (noise cancellation feels weird for me during long stints). And then my ATH M50x’s come out only in the winters because, although they’re comfortable, they can be a bit warm here in the desert. If I had to give them all up and strictly only got one option, it’d be a toss up between the Galaxy buds and the M50x’s. Probably the M50x’s because the latency of BT headphones is awful, so I need hardwire. Keeping in mind that I listen to music and watch videos for 5-6 hours a day, so comfort and a good sound stage are crucial. Maybe I haven’t given the 990’s enough attention over the past 3 years, but I was never blown away. My gaming has gotten a bit better, but mostly because I’ve started to learn to slow down and listen more rather than playing the run and gun.
I came from a Sennheiser and tried some of the beyerdynamic headphones, sadly I must admit I, my ears do not like round chushions, so I got another senneheiser / EPos one because of their more oval cushions.
I have Bayer dynamics headphones for like 8 years now. Custom One Pro is the model I think.
I had to replace the cushions like 2 years ago because of wear but the headphones still sound Amazon, fit perfectly and look like new.
So in short I can’t recommend them enough.
You want actual advice? ask r/HeadphoneAdvice. These headphones are alright if you like the tuning. All Beyerdynamic headphones are sibilant and have a huge peak in the treble region, it’s best to try out headphones before buying them.
Personally i’d recommend something like the HD560s, PC38x, or Audeze Maxwell. IEM’s are also pretty good, Truthear Hexa, Zero/Zero RED, Simgot EM6L to name a few.
If you do buy these headphones, try it out for a week atleast to get a “feel” for the tuning before returning it.
Price seems good to me. I’ve gotbthe DT 990 600 ohm.
Get the 250 ohm my suggestion. Also BEWARE these phones have a flaw in the design of the little plastic connectors that slide the drivers updown. As in they suck! I’ve RMA’d them once. Got a cool employee who just sent replacements out rather then sending whole set in but…they broke! Others have same problem. Great headset for games and music but they need that part be made with metal instead or a re-design.
link with the dac please?