Question A good headphone for pc?

Endyamon

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Jan 9, 2015
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Hi all :)
I would like to know if someone can reccomend me a good pair of headphone. I would like them to have a microphone since I speak online with friends. It should also uses jack as I have a sound blasterx g6. I'm more interested in getting a good sound overall rather than having "shiny things" for gaming. Oh I forgot the price! I don't want to spend more than 150-160 €
A big thanks for all your help :)
 
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popatim

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I went with Philips Fidelio X2HR on a recommendation from an Audiophile friend as a good starting point.
https://www.amazon.com/Philips-X2HR-Over-Ear-Open-Air-Headphone/dp/B01N5VHLUG

With V-Moda plug in mic. It replaces the existing headset cable so there isn't any extra cable dangling like with a modmic.
https://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-BoomPro-Microphone-Gaming-Communication/dp/B00BJ17WKK

I'm not sure what pricing will be over there but I am pleases with them. I've had them for about 2 months and just starting to listen to some higher end flac music.

I had also tried the Astro A40TR headset without Mixamp amp but they didn't sound quite right and then I read up on them and you basically need an amp to get the best sound from them; which explains why they didn't work on my phone that has a built in DAC.
 

DSzymborski

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Other headphones worth listening to if there's an audio place near you (and at your price level) are the Audio Technica m50x (closed back) and the Beyerdynamic DT 990. Though note that I tend to be biased in favor of clean, neutral headphones (part of my job is doing live radio, so I like to make sure I know exactly how I'm sounding).