Reddit Reddit reviews Sennheiser HD 518 Headphones (Black)

We found 108 Reddit comments about Sennheiser HD 518 Headphones (Black). Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.

Audio Headphones
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Over-Ear Headphones
Sennheiser HD 518 Headphones (Black)
Open, circumaural headphonesE.A.R. Technology ensures accurate channeling of Audio signalsDuofol diaphragms reduce unwanted resonances to a minimumPadded ear pads & headband cushion provide outstanding wearing comfortHighly optimized, field-strengthened neodymium Ferrous Magnet systems for excellent dynamic response
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108 Reddit comments about Sennheiser HD 518 Headphones (Black):

u/gravyenema · 20 pointsr/buildapcsales

The standard price of these is $79.99 USD for years. So still a deal, just not 50% off.

u/Archlicht · 8 pointsr/Vive

I've done a fair amount of research on this lately, and the Sennheiser HD 518 headphones seem perfect for me. Expensive enough that you know you aren't getting crap, but not too pricey at $68, either. Open-ear design for positional audio. They also have a detachable 2.5mm to 3.5mm cord, so you can get a shorter one for Vive.

www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-518-Headphones-Black/dp/B0042A68R8/

u/c0ldsh0w3r · 6 pointsr/Unexpected

You're welcome. This is the set I bought recently. Leagues better than the cheap ass 15$ chinese headset I had been using previously.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0042A68R8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

EDIT: They were on sale when I bought them for about 80 bucks.

u/aspburgers · 6 pointsr/headphones

get the HD 518 has a better soundstage(what you want in gaming) and smoother bass than the m50 and only $105 http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-518-Headphones-Black/dp/B0042A68R8/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1IBG3SEKR4SFO&coliid=INUVAPYN63IXA

u/dtwhitecp · 5 pointsr/pics

You are right, and you also sound like you haven't used "open" headphones before. That's essentially exactly what they are, and they sound amazing for it. It's mostly for listening by yourself in a quiet room, not for anything actually portable.

Try anything "open" from Audio Technica or these as a classic intro to the genre.

u/steamwhistler · 5 pointsr/headphones

To expand a little bit on what ImKrimzen is getting at...

This community is really, really hardcore about headphones. I say this in an affectionate but matter-of-fact way: we are a bunch of elitists who mostly look down our noses at products like the one you're asking about. Most gamers here prefer to use an awesome pair of headphones with a regular 3.5mm audio hookup, and then attach something like this mic to it. This tends to give you better value for your money than buying an overpriced gaming headset. Now, playing on console is a little more complicated...I've never even used a mic when console gaming, but if you can find a way to set that up via a bluetooth mic or something, then you can always just use the PS4 controller's headphone jack to plug in a regular pair of headphones and then go to town. (Or alternatively, your TV's aux out if it has one, or optical digital out through a DAC.) Here are a couple of relatively inexpensive headphones that have an absolutely stellar reputation around here for gaming. (And will also bring your movies and music to another level.)

Less expensive

More expensive

Most expensive (or actually not, because they're on sale)

Edit: Oh, just one important thing to note: this is /r/headphones 101, but since you're new, I'm just going to assume you may not realize that all those options I linked are open-back headphones, which means that they do not isolate sound well and they leak your sound out. In other words, other people around you can hear your stuff and you can probably hear noises in your environment, so if you need sound isolation, get a closed-back pair like this. But the advantage of open-back is that you generally get better-quality sound for your dollar, and the sound stage is always better, meaning the locations of sounds in your 3D headspace are very detailed and precise. This is really awesome for immersive gaming and movie-watching, so people love open-back headphones for those uses.

u/blizzsucks · 5 pointsr/skyrim

I will be playing this game the day it comes out, wearing these. Can't wait.

u/Wikkiwikki420 · 4 pointsr/ExpectationVsReality

Are you looking for $50 $75 $100 $150? Whats your price range? The last one is $169 shipped and I just picked it up three weeks ago. Holy balls. Just do this.

u/SweetButtsHellaBab · 3 pointsr/buildapc

The Sennheiser HD598's are very comfortable for wearing hours at a time and can be had for £75 whenever Amazon does a lightning deal for them (has happened a few times now), but they're an open design so may not be the best for streaming depending on whether you think your microphone might pick up the loop or not (most good microphones shouldn't).

If you don't want to wait for a sale, you can pick up a pair of Sennheiser HD518's for only £50 at the moment:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0042A68R8/

They have a similar design to the HD598's and sound very similar too. Of course they're not the same quality, but buying a pair of HD598's at their regular price simply isn't worth it considering the value of the HD518's. I have the Sennheiser HD558's which is the product between these two and couldn't recommend it highly enough, though it's at a terrible price-point right now.

u/tow66 · 3 pointsr/buildapcsales

Agreed, according to /u/PriceZombie, these are usually closer to $80.
Amazon Link

u/bassmaster22 · 3 pointsr/buildapcsales

How convenient, I've been looking for a good pair of headphones all week! I've been looking at the M50, M30, and the Sennheiser 518.

I wouldn't call myself an audiophile, but I play bass and listen to music a lot, so I will appreciate good sound quality. That said, the music I listen to is all in mp3 format and has a 320kbps quality at most. I very rarely listen to FLACs or any other higher quality format. Any recommendation is appreciated. Thanks!

u/sepulker · 3 pointsr/headphones
u/Kennertron · 3 pointsr/rocksmith

You would probably want something like this RCA to headphone adapter then you can use any headphones you like.

I have a crappy pair of Behringer headphones I got with a practice amp kit I had bought early on in my guitar learnings, but here's some Sennheisers that look pretty nice.

Works with anything that has RCA audio out.

u/Mlthelasher · 3 pointsr/headphones

Sennheiser HD-518 are great. And if he does want a mic, the ModMic by AntLion is a solid choice.

u/PixelPhoenix · 3 pointsr/battlestations

I personally use Beyerdynamic DT990s 250hm along with a FIIO E10k amplifier but if you're looking for something a little cheaper then I would recommend that you look at Sennheisers HD series such as the 518s or the 558s. Check out /r/headphones they will also have some more recommendations over there.

u/unixbrained · 3 pointsr/Vive

They're at the high end of your price range, but I'd seriously recommend checking out a pair of Sennheiser HD 518s - they are a very solid pair of headphones for the price (without going too far into audiophile snake-oil territory) and will stay cool and SUPER comfortable for as long as you wear them. ~$65 on amazon right now, a great price.

Only thing to bear in mind is they are open-air headphones, so you will be able to hear stuff "through" them. Some really like that, some really don't.

Edit: everyone else is linking theirs, so... Link

u/Efflux · 3 pointsr/gaming

If you want a nice USB surround sound one, get this one Logitech G35. I personally vouch for it, others do as well.

If you want one with a 3.5 mm headphone jack, these are nice Steel Series Siberia.

A lot of people will tell you to go with a non-gamer headphone and a clip mic. As you get a bit more bang for your buck.

This is all according to preference though. My preference is in the order I listed, the surround sound is quite impressive. Hope this helps.

u/snarkfish · 3 pointsr/gadgets

see that link clark-kent posted

i own the following open:sennheiser hd 518 and closed: sennheiser hd 280 pro and can recommend both

both are circumaural (earcups surround the ear and rests on the skull) and very comfortable and sound great

i don't own these, but this is a great pair of headphones (near legendary) for an awesome price audio technica ath-m50

u/thesouthpaw · 3 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Headsets (phones + mic together) pretty much always suck.

Get some 518's and shop around for a decent usb mic.

u/Ca31um · 2 pointsr/Twitch

Hopefully it isn't i don't post often but here. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0042A68R8

u/Mad_Economist · 2 pointsr/headphones

If your budget is flexible, you might consider stretching up a bit to get an [HD518] (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-HD-518-Circumaural-Headphones-Noir/dp/B0042A68R8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426812217&sr=8-1&keywords=hd518). The HD5x8s have quite wide soundstages, and are generally agreed to be exceptionally solid gaming headphones, and the higher bass on the HD518 may well suit your preferred genres.

Failing that, the [Creative Aurvana Live!] (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Creative-51EF0060AA001-Aurvana-Live-Headphones/dp/B000W6Y0JY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426812361&sr=8-1&keywords=creative+aurvana) is pretty much bang-on for your budget, and [MadLustEnvy's guide rates it as above average for competitive usage] (http://www.head-fi.org/t/534479/mad-lust-envys-headphone-gaming-guide-2-17-2015). It's also quite a popular headphone with folks who like hip hop, to my understanding.

u/OsamaBeenModdin · 2 pointsr/battlestations

The speakers are passive (unpowered), so they need much more power than the aux port on your motherboard can offer. Many PC speakers are powered on their own, so they don't need a separate amp. If you go with passive speakers you need either an amp or a receiver.

For less than $300 on all of that you might want to go with powered PC speakers instead of passive+amp which would give you some money to throw at a better set of headphones. This might be controversial around here, but I would highly advise against a gaming headset. For the same amount of money as a gaming headset you can get much better audio quality with a good set of headphones and a separate mic. You have lots of mic options, some can even connect right to the headphones.

If you want to go with passive speakers plus an amp, here is a quick setup I threw together:

u/Hopehellsucks · 2 pointsr/buildapcsales

take a look at the sennheiser 518's and a clip-on mic from Zalman instead For 6 dollars more you will be much better off.

u/SelfAmbition · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Yes it will be an upgrade, but as u/Camper1995 has said, don't just buy the m50x's because they are popular. And its always reccomended to get OPEN BACK headphones so long as your environment is suited to it (AKA you are in your own room, or a quiet basement. Somewhere where blenders going off and people talking wont bother you, as open back's let alot of the surrounding sound to get to your ears).

Here are a few of my suggestions:

$80 Sennheiser HD 518 amp not necessary. My friend on a budget picked these up and absolutely loves them.

$150 Sennheiser HD 598 amp not necessary. These are the ones that you see lots of streamers and youtubers use. For good reason too, they are amazing headphones, and the price isn't too bad either

$170 Beyerdynamic DT-990 amp required for the 250 ohm version that i linked, but it is also available in 32 ohm. These are known for being a bit fatiguing. They have strong bass, but also have very strong treble, meaning that it can be quite hard to listen to these for very long times. Depends on the person tho.

$200 AKG K7XX amp not necessary, but highly recommended. This is what I personally use. They have a very flat response curve, with a little bump in bass, which I really appreciate. These go for 200$ on Massdrop, so you will need to wait for them to come back into stock before picking them up. Usually once a month or more they have them on drop. There is also a black and red version that comes on at different times, so keep an eye out.

$43 TOPPING NX2 Amp + DAC Imo this is a great cheap amp + dac that will power all of the headphones listed here very well. Very small and portable, but I wouldn't buy this for a desktop AMP, its more of a portable amp for using with your phone

$120 Magni 2 Amp No DAC This is considered "The only amp you will ever need" by many. Lots also pickup the Schiit DAC to go with it

$250 Mayflower O2 Amp + DAC This is what I use personally. Its a bit pricey, but its compact, simple, and will power most pairs of headphones you throw at it, even big beefy 600+ ohm ones like the DT-990 Premium editions

If you have any questions, lemme know :)

u/CrzyJek · 2 pointsr/DestinyTheGame

I picked up some new headphones a couple weeks ago and holy hell it is a totally new game.

u/nyda · 2 pointsr/headphones

If you want quality headphones, avoid anything branded as "gaming" headphones. Their build and sound quality is totally sub-par. I'd also avoid wireless completely as it affects sound quality a lot.

Now, for ~$100 and that works on PS4 too, I'd recommend the following:

Headphones: Sennheiser HD 518

Microphone: Zalman

And this to join the 2 (to use on PS4): Headset Buddy

Now don't expect good sound quality from the PS4 because it's going to be bluetooth from the dualshock but you'll have great sound quality on PC.

u/hofnbricl · 2 pointsr/headphones

Budget - ~$80, I'd prefer to get it from amazon, since I have credit there

Source - Galaxy S3 > my desktop (onboard audio) > 2012 Nexus 7

Requirements for Isolation - I'd love as much as I can get, I like headphones that can make me feel like I'm in my own space.

Preferred Type of Headphone - I'm looking for on/over ear

Preferred tonal balance - This is where I'm not sure, I've owned a pair of Sony MDR-NC7's and liked their sound, but I want something better

Past headphones - Sony MDR-NC7, I'm also currently using a pair of Meelectronics sport fi in ears and I like them

Preferred Music -I listen to rock mostly, and a fair amount of Daft Punk/Deadmau5. I'll also use them to play games

A couple of the things I found while looking: Sony MDRX05, Sennheiser 518 (I'm worried about sound leaking and it not isolating enough), The HD 439's, Philips Citi scape (not sure about that one).

So thats what I've come up with so far. I dont have an amp, so I'll be just using the source, maybe I'll consider one in the future when I have more money. Any advice?

u/SecretSpiral72 · 2 pointsr/buildapc

>I need a headset that will fully cover my ears or Circumaural that does not have leather pads and is not that abrasive or rough on the skin

Personally, I use the entry-level Sennheiser HD 518s with a Zalman clip mic. I prefer music headphones to 'gamer' stuff, the only catch being that the microphone is omni-directional so it is prone to picking up surrounding noise, though it's perfectly clear.

The Sapphire 390 Nitro is a popular one, the only really not-so-good one is the dual-fan Gigabyte(quality is fine, fans just aren't enough). Since you're water cooling, it might not make all that much of a difference anyway, but the Nitro does come with a nice backplate which might help with the voltage heat dissipation(if it's actually more than cosmetic) since you're sticking an AIO on there.

Oh, the Sapphire card is LONG. I'm not sure if the PCB itself is any larger than usual, but that's worth checking out before you put it in a mITX case.

u/jeromyrb · 2 pointsr/audiophile

A question to consider when buying is what do you want your headphones to sound like? Some headphones focus on creating a very accurate sound, while others may give a bass boost or other equalization. I recently got some Sennheiser hd518 over-ear headphones and I find them pretty nice. They are open dynamic, which means they don't block out outside noise well but they give the sound a nice realistic tone to it. I've heard warmer headphones, but for $130 I think they are a pretty good deal.

Read some stuff on the sidebar and look at a few different brands and see what looks good to you.

u/[deleted] · 2 pointsr/AdviceAnimals

I bought the 518's recently. They sound amazing and they are sturdy.

u/BJLurch · 2 pointsr/headphones

Location - UK

Budget - ~£60, flexible on price. Lower is also perfectly fine.

Source - Will be using them for Console gaming mostly but with a chunk of films and music also. So a bit of everything but mostly gaming.

Requirements for Isolation - Will be using them at home so no preference here, open or closed is fine.

Preferred Type of Headphone - Over Ear / Circumaural. I have a large head and fairly large ears and will be wearing them for fairly long periods of time for gaming so large cans would also be preferable.

Preferred tonal balance - Not too sure, whatever is best for the things which I will be doing. Maybe a bit more on the Bass side.

Past headphones - I am new to the world of decent headphones so my past consists of the bog standard apple and in ear Samsung earphones etc.

Preferred Music - Fairly general taste in music, little bit of everything but probably favour R&b/Rap and dance/ electro a bit more.

Notes - I have spent the past week looking into getting a pair of headphones but I am still fairly lost as to what to get with such a huge variety. The AD700s and Senn 558s and other models above those are widely recommended but they seem to cost almost twice as much in the UK as they do in the US and so they are out of my price range which is disappointing.
Audio Technica M50s and Senn HD 518s can be had for around £80 but they are really pushing it price wise for me unless they are definitely worth it. Found some cheaper Senns like the 419s or the 429s but what is their quality like? Sony MDR-V6s are also another pair i have seen recommended.

Obviously for gaming I would pair these with a clip on mic of some description. something like the Zalman clip on or similar and a 2 to 1 splitter to plug into the DS4 controller. The dislike of gaming headsets is well known but never the less I have seen a couple recommended here and there and they are reasonably priced so it's not a total loss if they are useless: [The Logitech G430] (http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00CJ5FPUE/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2LHKRQNKZ0EPX&coliid=I1XWGCGB108WMV) and the Plantronics GameCom 780.

PS4 will likely be my console of choice that I will be using these for if that makes any difference. I have seen lots of talk about surround sound in relation to gaming headphones but a lot of it seems to be for PC, will it function properly on consoles too? does anyone know if the sound would be impacted if I was to plug into the controller jack or the USB slot on the console?

Thanks in advance.

u/Miyelsh · 2 pointsr/GlobalOffensive

This is the same price and leagues ahead though.

u/Zafarium · 2 pointsr/buildapc

sennheiser makes good headsets.

u/Kawrt · 2 pointsr/todayilearned

Here are some from different brands that are incredible:

Sennheiser:

HD 518 (Cheap and effective)

HD 558

HD 598

Grado:

SR80i (Great bang for buck, but Grado's cup style may be uncomfortable)

SR125i

SR325i (Closed)

Beyerdynamic:

DT770 (Pretty standard audiophile pair here, also they are closed)

There are plenty more, more than I can list, I just focused on affordable and great sounding headphones, there are also plenty more affordable headphones from brands like AudioTechnica, Shure, Koss, and many others.

u/osaw · 2 pointsr/headphones

I would recommend a pair of Sennheiser HD 518's. I own the HD 558's which are really similar and they're insanely comfortable. They also sound amazing.

u/__PETTYOFFICER117__ · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

I'm currently using the AKG K7XXs and love them, but those are pretty pricy.

The Sennheiser HD518s are great. I've owned a couple of the HD5xx models, can't remember which exactly, but they were excellent headphones and EXTREMELY comfortable for hours on end. Very good sound. Absolutely a great line.

You could then throw on something like this and you're still close to your original budget...

u/DZCreeper · 2 pointsr/buildapc
  1. Razer Chroma is a piece of shit. I wouldn't trade my Mionix NAOS 7000 for 10 of them.

  2. No. You can adjust muscle memory to any surface, just get them large enough to have room for your preferred inches per 360.

  3. Like most gaming headsets you should avoid buying it. Get a ModMic and some regular cans.

    http://www.modmic.com/products/modmic-4-0

    https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-518-Headphones-Black/dp/B0042A68R8

  4. The standard set of peripherals is fine. Keep a USB stick and a can of compressed air around for OS installation and cleaning your rig.

  5. Gaming posture = Slouched as fuck. Break that habit and go watch some Youtube videos on how to improve posture. Don't use the term "gaming" when doing so, look for fitness orientated videos.
u/mhoke63 · 2 pointsr/CFBOffTopic

I second this. There are a handful of brands that I am loyal to. Sennheiser is one of them. I own 2 of their over the hear headphones and a pair of their earbuds. Their products are fantastic and by far the best quality I've ever experienced. I don't even have any of their super expensive stuff.

HD485

HD518

CX300II

Whatever you do, don't get Beats.

u/yammer13 · 1 pointr/buildapcsales

Thoughts on these compared to the Sennheiser HD 518 Headphones?

Linked here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0042A68R8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/boatspodcast · 1 pointr/podcasting

Second on the MDR-7506. Although I happen to have a range of headphones, so I like to use different ones for different purposes. Mostly out of convenience because I record on my laptop, edit on my desktop and try to give the episode a listen before release on a different computer or from my phone.

So I use the MDR-7506 for monitoring while recording, a pair of Sennheiser HD518's for editing and the ATH-M50x for QA later.

u/shadyinternets · 1 pointr/GlobalOffensive


$80 for headphones, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0042A68R8/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=

and $20 for mic you can stick on any headset, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DLKX7BK/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=

both prime eligible, ready to go.


or these are the next step up for sennheiser for $100. the 558's vs 518's above. not exactly sure what all the differences are. think they are supposed to be a little clearer sounding, bigger range maybe. for me i would definitely spend the extra $20, but i dont know if it is really worth the $20 extra. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004FEEY9A/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=


either of those would be multitudes better than anything from steel series or whatever random mouse company that decided to sell gaming headsets.

u/-Sobes- · 1 pointr/headphones

Looking at these two pair for gaming purposes, anything better? // also looking for amp

***** Willing to pay up to $300; these were just suggested by a friend

518s

558s

u/DerJawsh · 1 pointr/todayilearned

Sennheiser HD 518s, geared for more electronic music, far better than Beats, Open Ear for beautiful sound

~$70

Sennheiser HD 558s, balanced all around, improvement over the 518s but less geared for electronic music. Open ear

~$100

Sennheiser 598s, practically similar to the 558, just further improved for more accurate sound reproduction

~$150

Sennheiser HD 380 PRO, closed back, extremely good sound reproduction

~$100

Audio-Technica M50x, closed back, one of the most popular Audiophile headphones on the market

~$150

2 Closed Back, 3 Open Back. As you can see, I strongly prefer open for the much cleaner and natural sound, but closed back is still an option.

I mean, if your looking for, "audio tuned to only emphasize the very highs and the very lows", then yeah, maybe beats are for you, however, that doesn't make them of higher quality at all, they are literally doing the opposite of what you would want in a headphone, it's just that you would apparently prefer it. If you had a headphone that was completely flat, then you could hear the exact amount of bass the artist was intending. For example, I have Dual-Subs in the back of my car inside a ported box. If I listen to a deadmau5 song on those with the bass settings tuned way up, I'll get an overpowering bass that basically shakes the car and drowns out the rest of the music. However, when I go home and listen to the song on say my HD518s, I'll get to listen to the song as a whole, and the bass is represented exactly at the level it should be for the song, where you can feel it, you can hear it, but it doesn't drown out the rest of the song.

u/only-tomorrow · 1 pointr/tipofmytongue

Probably HD518, though it is not Bluetooth. Their Bluetooth models (Momentum & Urbanite) do not have a grill.

The Beyerdynamic DT990 Premium have a similar style grill as well.

u/flyco · 1 pointr/headphones

The HD518 are supposedly more "bassy".

I've never got one myself, though.

u/benjanini61 · 1 pointr/headphones

I just found the Sennheiser 518s for £75, should i go for it? They seem like great headphones for that price and have the same drivers as 598.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-Circumaural-Headphones-E-A-R-Technology/dp/B0042A68R8/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1381020849&sr=1-1&keywords=518

u/StopThatShitNOW · 1 pointr/headphones

Looking for over-ear noise cancelling headphones.

I'm currently using a pair of Senheiser HD 518's. When listening to a lot of music (lossless) I get a lot of crackling, so I think my cousin probably blew them out or something.

Will mainly be used at my PC. Trying to keep it under ~$200. I'm not an audiophile, just looking for nice, clear sound, with some decent noise isolation.

u/whoshiighpitch · 1 pointr/PS4

I've been doing research on this lately and came to the conclusion that "gaming" headsets are generally overpriced for the quality. Best bet would be buy some good quality headphones and attach a mic if you want to. The 2 pairs that I am looking at now for under $100:


Philips SHP9500


Sennheiser HD 518


They are both open back so they are not noise canceling, just FYI.


u/buginwater · 1 pointr/hiphopheads

I wear Sennheiser HD 518s. I've had them for coming up to a year and I have had no qualms with them.

u/tbone13billion · 1 pointr/southafrica

At that price range you can't go wrong with these that I own:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-HD-518-Circumaural-Headphones-Black/dp/B0042A68R8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1504274576&sr=8-1&keywords=Sennheiser+518

However, with regards to your ears, I understand why you would want to try them on first. I can guarantee good sound, but I don't know how it will feel on your head. I've owned 2 pairs of HD 202's though and I find the HD518's more comfortable, they are definitely higher quality.

u/Vayce · 1 pointr/buildapcforme

Beats and skullcandy are pretty bad tbh. This is a really good site for comparing the actually frequency response that different headphones have. If you add your pair of headphones along with the Audio Technica ATH M50x, Sennheiser HD 518, and the Sennheiser HD 558's you can get a clear visual representation of your headphones sound signature compared to others and you can see that the bass on the Shure SRH440's is extremely low compared to the others. Along with the headphones I mentioned you should also look at the Phillips SHP9500 which are very highly reviewed as you can see here. The Takstar HI 2050's are also great and a bit cheaper than the others, here is a review for those. Unfortunately headphone.com doesn't have every pair headphones for their graph so you can't actually see the curve for the Phillips SHP9500's and the Takstar HI 2050's. Those should all be much more comfortable as well.

u/Mimical · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

A own a few:

Sennheiser HD518 Amazon.com Link

Amazing headphones for games. Not costly at all but have fantastic range and are incredibly comfortable to wear. I have yet to see any headphones near the HD518's that are equally as good. I have worn these for hours on end day after day.

Sennheiser PC330 Amazon.com Lniky-poo

Tried to get into the whole "Headset" deal. Was not impressed, the earcups on the 330's are aweful compared to the HD series. I really should have gotten the next level up for the better earcups. The microphone is decent quality and comes through clear without any interference. So that's a plus.

AKG K40's McLINKATHON! - (amazon link)

Probably my oldest pair of headphones. Got these guys when they were hip. They are a fantastic set and are excellent to listen to all day, Although the earcups are kinda "flat" compared to the others. So I can feel the earcups against me. It creates a better listening environment but after long sessions you may get irratation on the sides of your ears


After Boxing day I will probably be hunting for another sale. The Sennhieser Game Ones use the same HD series earcup, The new corsairs Voids are out which I would love to try. Of course Audio-technica's are always really pretty.

u/Taraidaictyl · 1 pointr/buildapcsales

I play a lot of rocket league whilst listening to music. They're originally 300 and I think they're going for 160 on amazon but if you're on a tighter budget the Sennheiser 518 are a great choice.

u/Grummond · 1 pointr/audio
u/hennersmcquack · 1 pointr/headphones

Searching for my first pair of not-shit headphones because I've always been an audiophile but I've also always just been poor.

Choices are LINDY HF-100s or Sennheiser HD518s.

LINDY's

Sennheiser's

I will almost exclusively be using them with a phone and laptop but my musical preference is very varied.


(I'm impatient and if I order soon I get next-day delivery so quick replies would be thoroughly appreciated)

u/AtomsAndVoid · 1 pointr/Games

The best recommendation is to go to a store where you can listen to some headphones first-hand.

However, to provide at least a little guidance, you might want to check out the well reviewed Sennheiser 518 headphones. (I'd probably get these myself if I was looking for a good set of headphones under $150).

Also, the Grado SR80i headphones get a lot of recommendations and are in your price range, though some people complain that they're "too bright" (which is an unclear, metaphorical description, but it usually means that there is an emphasis in the high frequencies that can induce auditory fatigue, but others think it's a mark of precision).

Neither of these have microphones. So, you might want to pair them with a Zalman Zm-Mic1, which is cheap and gets pretty good reviews. As an added benefit, using a separate mic will also increase the options you have when considering headphones.

u/WenisInVietnam · 1 pointr/LogitechG

I've had the Sennheiser HD 439 headset for more than a year. It managed to stay in mint condition due to its robustness. It's discontinued so it's a lot more expensive. I now have the Sennheiser HD 518 headset and it has been holding up. Similar build design and quality and both have WAY better sound quality than the G35s. Only downside is the microphone, which you don't get. However I picked up a separate one called the Neewer NW-700 Kit and people online that I know and don't know say it sounds like a Blue Yeti... One of the people actually had a Yeti. I've had it for a year and it also still works flawlessly.

u/EnglishTimelord · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

HD558, HD518, DT770, used K550, on ear SR-80e, K240.

At this time of year keep an eye on eBay for anything that would normally be outside of your budget. Also try posting in the /r/headphones daily advice thread too.

u/Hunter_behindthelens · 1 pointr/AskBattlestations

Are you firm at $60? I would wait just a few weeks when you can afford something just a bit more.

 

My minimum requirement for Good sound would be: This Behringer DAC - $30 + This Lepy Amp - $33 + These Micca Speakers - $58 for a total around $120. And everything will be upgradable as you want, if you wanted to add a Schiit Stack with a good pair of headphones later. My headphone recommendation for under $50 is the Sennheiser HD 518's when they occassionally go on sale for less than $50, I paid $46 for mine new.

 

  • Edit: To save money, you can use a 3.5mm to RCA and ditch the Behringer DAC to save $30 if you want. But a separate DAC will tend to get better quality being isolated outside your computer vs. Onboard sound. This would put your total about $30 more than your budget, and be a LOT better than dedicated "computer speaker systems".
u/21stPilot · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

You'll have better luck at /r/headphones.

I'd advise against getting a headset. Buy something like the HD 558, or the HD 518, then clip a cheap mic onto the cable.

Whatever you do, don't buy a gaming headset. You'll end up overpaying for a crappy set of headphones with a build in mic.

If you're super cheap, a set of headphones plugged into your mic input will work, in a pinch. They'll sound terrible, adn you'll have to boost your mic output under recording devices, but it'll work.

If you wanna buy a set of good headphones, I can help you with that. I just finished a bunch of reseach that ended up with me getting a pair of HD 558s for ~$80 refurbished.

u/Gwyn07 · 1 pointr/Briggs

what do you think of these rocko? Someone recommended them in this thread:

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-518-Headphones-Black/dp/B0042A68R8

u/rjmana · 1 pointr/headphones

could be an allergic reaction to the leather? looking at a picture of the hd280 (never had em) they seem to have pads that are slightly plasticky. the type found on lower end headphones that end up flaking easily (seem to be the same material as the pads on my old hd201).

as i mentioned in my original reply, there are some lines of headphones you might want to look at that have velour pads (cloth. look at bottom pad in image http://cdn.head-fi.org/c/c0/c0e779be_KNlpF.png ).

beyerdynamics premium line has that and doesnt clamp hard, so its very comfortable. thing is, their low impedance versions (dont need an amp) are expensive. sennheiser has a few that might work for you unless you also have a reaction to cloth pads.

Sennheiser HD518

Sennheiser HD558

Sennheiser HD598

another alternative you have (if you still have the other headphones you bought) is to try out different pads on them if theyre detachable

u/gibs · 1 pointr/rocksmith

Sennheiser HD518 are fantastic bang for buck, $80 on amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-518-Headphones-Black/dp/B0042A68R8/

u/camicazi · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

for mic get the zalman zm-mic1, for the headphone here are a few suggestions, go look them up and choose one that you think is best for you:

ath m40x

sennheiser hd 518

superlux HD668B

california headphone over ear

akg k240

Sony MDRV6

(these are all better than gaming headsets for the same money)

u/jaeger_meister · 1 pointr/headphones

Sennheiser HD518 Sub $100. Great sound quality. Lots of bass. Well built. User-replaceable cable. Comfortable. Open-backed (kinda). What's not to love?

u/PlusFiveIntangibles · 1 pointr/headphones

I was thinking of the SR60 I guess. They will sound nuts for the Smiths, but are the leakiest, most open 'phones I've ever tried, so not good for in public I guess. Maybe that's more of a future, home use suggestion.

I think the HD518 would be a savvy choice. I think they look great, and they are closed so you can use them on the bus or wherever.

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-518-Headphones-Black/dp/B0042A68R8/ref=pd_sim_sbs_e_6?ie=UTF8&refRID=18FAFHFRAJ3G8YYF5YQE

u/rombointhebongo · 1 pointr/GlobalOffensive

please include a budget when asking something like this

$0-$50

Philips SHP2500

Sennheiser HD201

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-Lightweight-Over-Ear-Binaural-Headphones/dp/B0007XJSQC

Superlux HD668B

http://www.amazon.com/Superlux-HD668B-Dynamic-Semi-Open-Headphones/dp/B003JOETX8

50-100

Nuforce HP-800

https://www.nuforce.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=311:nh-800&Itemid=194

Superlux HD668B(with beyerdynamic velour pads)

http://www.amazon.com/Superlux-HD668B-Dynamic-Semi-Open-Headphones/dp/B003JOETX8

Sennheiser HD 518

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-518-Headphones-Black/dp/B0042A68R8/ref=sr_1_13?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1417694957&sr=1-13&keywords=sennheiser

100-150

ATH-AD700/x (get these if you can, legendary soundstage)

http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-AD700X-Audiophile-Open-Air-Headphones/dp/B009S332TQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1385979471&sr=1-2&keywords=ad700

sennheiser hd558

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-558-Headphones/dp/B004FEEY9A/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1417694957&sr=1-5&keywords=sennheiser

150-300

k701/k702/q701/k7xx (similar but not the same, check around. similar soundstage to ad700s)

http://www.amazon.com/AKG-Signature-Reference-Class-Headphones-White/dp/B004444OFK/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1346743142&sr=1-3&keywords=q701

Beyerdynamic DT880

http://www.amazon.com/Beyer-Dynamic-Premium-32-Headphones/dp/B0024NK358/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1346743451&sr=1-4&keywords=dt+880

Sennheiser HD598

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-598-Headphones-Accents/dp/B0042A8CW2/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1346744483&sr=1-1&keywords=hd+598


and dont get an internal soundcard, get an external dac/amp combo.

something cheap:
http://www.amazon.com/FiiO-E10K-Headphone-Amplifier-Black/dp/B00LP3AMC2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417695224&sr=8-1&keywords=dac+amp

more expensive - schiit stack(modi/magni)
http://schiit.com/products

CHECK MASSDROP FOR A DAC/AMP TO DROP SOON, VERY GOOD PRICES ON AUDIO EQUIPMENT THE DT880s ARE ON THERE RIGHT NOW (https://www.massdrop.com/buy/beyerdynamic-dt880-premium).

u/fremenator · 1 pointr/buildapc

Dunno if anyone is still around this thread but my MVP are my Sennheisers:

https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-518-Headphones-Black/dp/B0042A68R8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1491783518&sr=8-2&keywords=sennheiser+hd518

I found them on sale in this sub for around $40.

u/LauriCular · 1 pointr/headphones

It's the quality - you'll have an easier time finding a better sound for $100 or less if you opt for on-ear, those two leapt into my head and I couldn't think of a really good full size. If you can add a few more dollars you can look at the SoundMAGIC HP100 (they have been superseded by the HP150 but are still on Amazon.com for nearly $200 - outrageous!)

Hold it, I found a full size bargain - http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-518-Headphones-Black/dp/B0042A68R8/ref=sr_1_7?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1415206580&sr=1-7&keywords=ad700

u/reddit_user_2017 · 1 pointr/headphones

Budget: - >GBP100

Source: - iPhone 6s Plus, MacBook Pro

Requirements for Isolation: None

Preferred Types of Headphone: Over-ear

Preferred tonal balance: Flat, with good separation

Past Headphones: Audio Technica ATHM50x, Bose QC35

Preferred Music: All Genres, Want to use these ones for orchestra and classical music listening to experience the sound stage

What would you like to improve?: Just venturing into something new here, never owned a pair of open-back headphones, and am not willing to spend on an amp at the moment, so want a good listening experience at a budget with good sound separation

I was looking at buying the Sennheiser HD 518 Open Circumaural Headphones with E.A.R. Technology--Any suggestions there?

u/brianf408 · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

Headphones you really can't go wrong with these Sennheisers

or these Audio Technicas

I'd pair those with a microphone, I recommend:

Mod mic

Zalman

Samson Go Mic

u/samfishersam · 1 pointr/Overwatch

Yes, you can just turn it off in the Logitech SetPoint settings. This is an older model however so I'm unsure what options there are but turning off surround will definitely be one of them, no doubt about that.

If you don't need a mic, and if you can get a refund, this would provide much better audio quality :

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-518-Headphones-Black/dp/B0042A68R8/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1459036821&sr=1-6&keywords=sennheiser+hd

But if you can't, they are perfectly fine. Mic isn't great tho but at least there is one :D OW is much better when you can communicate with a mic.

u/TheAbstractAnt · 1 pointr/headphones

Hi! I recently saw that the Sennheiser HD518, HD558, and the HD 598 are all on sale on amazon at a pretty good price. I've been wanting a pair of open headphones for a while and I'd like to know if it's worth getting the 598 over the 558 or even the 518. I've been leaning towards the 558 as a nice middle ground, but I'm not sure I should choose the cheaper ones to save money if they are still great, or get something that's worth the extra cash. Thanks in advance!

u/MrWald0 · 1 pointr/headphones

Budget - 100-150$

Source - PC Gaming/GS3

Requirements for Isolation - Mostly just PC Gaming, would like to be able to use them with my phone as well. I don't really listen to music much on my phone, but would like that option.

Preferred Type of Headphone - Open Over the Head (I think that's what it's called, What ever style the HD-518 are)

Preferred tonal balance - No clue, new to the whole "Audiophile" thing

Past headphones - I've mostly just owned cheap crap. Like 9$ headphones and 30$ gaming headsets.

Preferred Music - Mostly classic rock, but some house and indie/folk. I'll be using them to watch a lot of TV Shows and movies and playing games on the PC.


I've been looking at these and thinking about getting them
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-518-Headphones-Black/dp/B0042A68R8

I just want to make sure there isn't anything better for the price range.

u/BradMkek · 1 pointr/headphones

Hey guys. I made a post yesterday and after some research i found these they seem to be a really good price. I will be using with a Gaming PC mainly for Itunes, listening to Alternative Music. I will also be playing some Rocket League when i am bored. Are these suitable? Pairing with a Blue Yeti and later on an amp.

u/lolmagic1 · 1 pointr/headphones

Earphones

Impedance 32 ohms
Sensitivity 96 +/- 3 dB / 1mW (S.P. L at 1 k Hz)

Headphones

Sound pressure level (SPL): 108 dB
Impedance: 50 Ohms

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-518-Headphones-Black/dp/B0042A68R8


https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=8320

u/Strelock · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

Because Razor is shit? Buy Audio Technica or Sennheisser headphones for example and just get a desk mic.

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-518-Headphones-Black/dp/B0042A68R8

Great price, replaceable cable, and awesome sound.

u/LightBlanco · 1 pointr/Vive

I am in a similar situation and price range I think. I have engineered audio in the past and sound is very important to me, but I also am not going to spend a lot of money on headphones. If you make an educated purchase, you will usually get what you pay for with headphones. That being said, my personal opinion would be AKG K240. This is based on the fact that the semi open back design provide a great balance of open soundstage vs isolation from outside noise. In VR, sound design is very important and there is a decent amount of research you can do regarding SDKs and binaural audio. But to keep it simple, you really only need stereo headphones bc you only have two ears, and as long as the audio is designed with 3D space in mind, you shouldn't need more than two sound sources. My second choice for affordability would be Sennheiser HD 518. Sennheiser is probably my favorite brand and you get what you pay for, but I believe the AKG option is a little better value.

u/Actionjax1 · 1 pointr/Music

I know you want under $50, but if you are looking for quality and great sound at that price point, splurge on yourself and get some Sennheiser HD-280 PRO. Less than $100 and they are awesome. Don't think there are better headphones at that price range (I'd wouldnt argue if someone said Sennheiser HD 518's, though).

u/thesmallestpizza · 1 pointr/makemychoice
u/animationLand · 1 pointr/audiophile

I would recommend some Sennheisers...I''ve got the hd 555's. A cool note about these is that they are the same as the 595's and all you have to do is remove a pad on the inside of the outer wall. This is sennheisers way of dampening the "breath" for the bass and sale them as a lower model...also I just purchased the Koss MV1's which are awesome, but I feel they require a simple amp and they also seem to need some burn in time. Then there's the marshall majors, which I actually really like.


Sens 555's

Sens 518's

AT M50's

Marshall Majors

Koss MV1

Koss Pro4AAAT

A great headphone resource I use is headphone.com

Good Luck!

u/diodos · 1 pointr/GlobalOffensive

If you like to listen to music at all I suggest you buy a real pair of headphones as they usually have much better sound quality and build quality than these gaming headsets.

Go and have a look at the /r/headphones subreddit as they have a weekly buying advice thread.

I'm currently rocking the Sennheisers HD518 and I love em :)

u/jimmy895 · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

The headphones and microphone route is always better than the headset route, so:
I'd recommend an AntLion ModMic for $50, here's a good review of it from Tek Syndicate.
For headphones, I'd recommend $79 Sennheiser HD 518s, $99 Audio-Technica ATH-M40x, or you can look through these filtered Amazon results.
You can have 7.1 with any headphones using Razer's Surround software.

u/artiikz · 1 pointr/razer

Well if you're going to spend $100 on a headphone mic combo get AKG k240's and a Zalman clip-on mic. You're wasting your money buying "gaming" headphones. "Gaming" and "surround" are marketing gimics. Larger drivers emulating surround sound will always sound better than smaller drivers producing surround sound, there is 0 reason to have that many speakers that close to your ears. Razer sells these headphones like Beats do, it's all just a name attached to them. If you want to waste your money then buy the Razer headphones and have them break in the next 6 months, or you could buy Akg K240s or Sennheiser Hd518s and a [Zalman Mic] (http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ/ref=pd_bxgy_e_text_y) for cheaper and they will perform better. This is the frequency response chart of both of those headphones, the k240s will sound a bit brighter but the difference is really negligible because the Senns produce sound very well also.

u/djrealtalk · 1 pointr/headphones

HD 558s vs HD 518s. Should I spend the extra $40ish to upgrade from the 518s to 558s? Keep in mind, I'm using a gaming headset so anythings an upgrade at this point, haha.

u/Herculefreezystar · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

The Sennheiser 518s are only $45 right now. Get some of those and a clip on mic and you are golden.

Philips SHP9500s are also $75 on amazon right now and from what I hear are outstanding for their price point and very comfortable even for people with big heads, which I have. When I get some extra bank I am heavily considering getting a pair and moving on my from Corsair Voids. You will also need a mic to go along with these though.

u/maltawind · 1 pointr/headphones

I'd take the SHP9500 over all those.

In that price range I might also consider the Sennheiser HD518, or if you're willing to spend say another $20, the HD558.


u/Flintfall · 1 pointr/buildapc

https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-518-Headphones-Black/dp/B0042A68R8

A good pair of cans for the pricepoint, USB mic can be cheap too.

u/dramahitler · 1 pointr/buildapc
u/Andsc2 · 1 pointr/headphones

It's probably not worth it just for the 7.1. Tho i have heard the 780 is more comfortable. A pair of headphones and a clipon mic would give 3x sound quality tho. Go for it if you want, just seems stupid imo.

http://www.amazon.com/Superlux-681-Dynamic-Semi-Open-Headphones/dp/B002GHIPYI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1372477796&sr=8-2&keywords=superflux

http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1372477826&sr=1-1&keywords=zalman+mic

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003JOETX8/ref=s9_simh_gw_p267_d0_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-

http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-108323-Premium-Hi-Fi-Headphone/dp/B007SP2CO2/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1372480848&sr=1-2&keywords=monoprice

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD201-Lightweight-Over-Ear-Headphones/dp/B0007XJSQC/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1372478683&sr=8-14&keywords=Headphones

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-202-Professional-Headphones/dp/B003LPTAYI/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1372478683&sr=8-11&keywords=Headphones

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013OWPV4/ref=s9_simh_gw_p23_d0_i6?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-5&pf_rd_r=18Q5QKCBHMV5Q21JT9WK&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938731&pf_rd_i=507846

You could also look after used headphones. I found a pair of [Sennheiser 518] (http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-518-Headphones-Black/dp/B0042A68R8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1372478808&sr=8-1&keywords=518) for about 50$~

Finding a used pair of 555 or 558and doing the [foam mod] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvQ8PzBrHXE) is by FAAAR the best value ~~

u/novel__ · 1 pointr/GlobalOffensive

I'd suggest saving up, to be honest. The next step down is the 518s but those cost £99. In the US, 518s and the Siberias would be the same price.

If you absolutely need headphones for under 80 euro, I'd probably suggest either the

  • Grado SR60is

  • Sony V6

    Both should have better soundstage than Siberias, but are just a little out of your price range. Grados are open, so they should have good soundstage. They're apparently amazing for more acoustic type music. V6's have been around for a very long time and are very, very, very accurate. They won't color your music, but you'll get very high levels of detail.

    Anything below that, and I'd say Siberias. 558>518>Grado/V6>Siberia

    Zalman's a pretty good choice. Clear sound, but don't expect it to block out background noise.
u/TorokFremen · 1 pointr/PS2Ceres

Yeah I'm looking into these ones
http://www.amazon.it/Sennheiser-504628-HD518-Cuffie-tradizionali/dp/B0042A68R8/

but they don't have microphone, do you by any chance know any Sennheiser with a Mic included?
I really have little time to order them as Serverjerk is coming up Saturday and I need to order a couple ASAP.

u/heartcall · 1 pointr/Vive

Personally I'm using open headphones so that I CAN hear if someone is nearby, and possibly avoid blindly punching them in the face. It also lets you mirror audio to a decent set of speakers and only leave the subwoofer on, for extra bass. Definitely a must for Audioshield. Open headphones also have much less of a tendency to make your ears sweat.

Other people hearing shouldn't be too much of an issue either. You have to be within 5-10 feet to hear very much, unless the volume is set to something completely ridiculous. It would only be an issue in a crowded library or something.

There's a pretty good deal on Senn 518s right now. You definitely need the extra short cable though, the long cable it comes with would just be ridiculous to deal with for VR. http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-518-Headphones-Black/dp/B0042A68R8

Senn 598s are a significant upgrade, but cost $145 (but that includes the short cable if you buy the black special edition). Those are what I'm using. http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-598-Over-Ear-Headphones/dp/B0126HISOO/

(and with pricing right now, skip the 558s, since they would come to $110 with the short cable. Might as well skip straight to the 598s at that point)

I think the 518s plus a desktop mic might be your best bet, while keeping under $100 total.

u/KyleRob07 · 1 pointr/headphones

Sennheiser HD518 are $79. Do you have a mic already?

u/MrBrightside1009 · -1 pointsr/consoledeals

Don't worry about the Gold headphones. They're okay, but basically sound like $30 headphone. And Bluetooth degrades sound quality because if the bandwidth.

Your best bet would be these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0042A68R8/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1415822118&sr=8-3&pi=SY200_QL40

Sennheiser makes some of the very best headphones and these will sound good with anything. Music, movies, gaming. They're audiophile grade. Plus, they have extremely comfortable velour padding so not to cause fatigue or ear sweat.