Headphones for gaming/music/comfort

[Sirdan1013]

I'm looking for some headphones around the $100 budget (However might go up to around 150). I'm really stressing on comfort but good sound would be nice too. Games that i play mostly consist of CS:GO and osu! and then I just listen to music and stuff. I've been looking around and I've found the AKG k553 Pro on massdrop for $120 and the hyperx clouds look nice too (Due to the comfort of them). The problem is I'm pretty sure the akg k553 have way better sound? But I don't know if they're comfortable or not. I'd appreciate any comments on the headsets above as well as any recommendations for any headsets. Also I'm not planning on buying an amp unless there's a good cheap one. I'd also prefer closed headphones as I don't want people to hear my sound (thin walls, living with family). I do not need a mic, I already have a blue yeti, so I'm looking for headphones instead of a headset.

 

[game junky]

For my gaming headset, I use the Logitech G35 and have for a couple of years. I was surprised by the audio quality and the feel - good bass response without sounding like Beats, simple button layout for macros and muting the mic is as easy as pushing the boom up. They are USB which has it's Pros and Cons - it will have to install to playback audio and you'll have to look at your default playback and mic settings and tinker with them a bit for some games. When playing BF, I have played without taking them out for hours without any pressure or pain. They have a wireless option but I like not having to worry about signal interference.

 

[Sirdan1013]

UPDATE: Thinking about the ATH M50X. Anyone own the hyper x cloud and the m50x that could compare them? (Comfort, sound)

 

[Guest]

I'm looking for some headphones around the $100 budget (However might go up to around 150). I'm really stressing on comfort but good sound would be nice too. Games that i play mostly consist of CS:GO and osu! and then I just listen to music and stuff. I've been looking around and I've found the AKG k553 Pro on massdrop for $120 and the hyperx clouds look nice too (Due to the comfort of them). The problem is I'm pretty sure the akg k553 have way better sound? But I don't know if they're comfortable or not. I'd appreciate any comments on the headsets above as well as any recommendations for any headsets. Also I'm not planning on buying an amp unless there's a good cheap one. I'd also prefer closed headphones as I don't want people to hear my sound (thin walls, living with family). I do not need a mic, I already have a blue yeti, so I'm looking for headphones instead of a headset.

Philips SHM 1900/93

 

[Slurpyy]

I think you should go for AKG 553 rather than M50x as they have one of the best soundstage for a closed fully-sealed headphones. This is important especially since you are playing CS:GO. M50x is pretty popular but the soundstage is horrible and the sound is much over-rated. You do not really need to go for Cloud X since you do not need the mic. Other viable options within the price range is the Phillips SHP9500 which are open cans, cost around $85 to $110 and gives other pricey cans like the HD 600/650 a run for their money.

 

[jeysan]

UPDATE: Thinking about the ATH M50X. Anyone own the hyper x cloud and the m50x that could compare them? (Comfort, sound)

My friend owns that and he says it sounds really clear, and also said great bass / hearing.