Looking for Headphones

[tcG]

Hi,

I am looking for some headphones in the $150 range... I will be using them primarily for music and Counter-Strike. They will be plugged into a receiver I have, which is plugged into my AUZENTECH XMISTIQUE.

The phones that have really caught my eye are the HD580... they seem to have balanced sound and a high level of comfort.

Any other suggestions? Comments?

 

[tcG]

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[Slugbait]

There's a customer review at Amazon who says the sound of the HD580 is about equal to the MDR-V6, but the Sony cans are more comfortable. Opinions like this are subjective, of course. But you'll save over 50% compared to the HD580.

I personally own two pairs of the Sony, one for home, one for work. The pair I bought 17 years ago needed the earpads replaced about four years ago, but otherwise they still sound just like the newer pair.

 

[billyc]

I like my Sennheiser HD-555 Audiophile Headphones alot and they have a great deal at Newegg right now.

 

[Soccerman06]

I am in love with my Sennheiser HD-595 ($190), effing awsome respons quality, I think the 580s would probably do you well.

 

[yosuke188]

Originally posted by: Soccerman06
I am in love with my Sennheiser HD-595 ($190), effing awsome respons quality, I think the 580s would probably do you well.

Another advantage of HD595 is that it could be used without an amp.

HD580 will not sound that good without an amp.

 

[Imyourzero]

Senn HD-555s or HD-580s. I've used the 580s without an amp and they were OK. They do shine with an amp, but I really preferred their overall sound signature for music over the 555s & 595s. The 555/595s are great gaming/all around cans, though!