Best headphones (preferably closed back) for gaming and music around AU$200/US$150

[cpolak]

Hi all,

I’m currently in the market to buy a pair of headphones for gaming, as my current ones have become quite worn out. I’ve read that it is generally a better idea to buy a separate set of studio headphones and a microphone for the best possible sound quality and microphone performance respectively, so that is what I have decided to do now.

I will be using the headphones for both gaming and listening to music, mainly classic rock, with musicians and bands such as Pink Floyd, Dire Straits, Eric Clapton, Rolling Stones, Santana and Queen, as well as many others in the 70s and 80s time period. I may want to use these headphones whilst commuting, so a closed back pair may be preferable.

My budget for the headphones themselves will be approximately AU$200/US$150.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!

 

[SirT_1]

I have the Audio Technica ATH-M50x and I love it. I use it to listen to high fidelity audio all the time and couldn't be happier. Costs around $150 Canadian so you also save a little money unless you want to opt for a more expensive model but I love these ones.