Recommend headphones under $500 for gaming

anton2014lev · Sep 19, 2024

Hello everyone! Recommend a good headset for gaming.
I often play with friends and listen to music.

Budget up to $500-600.

Connects to the Realtek ALC1220 chip built into the motherboard.

I am currently using the Razer BlackShark V2 X USB. But, with prolonged use, there may be discomfort, since my head is not small.

I would be grateful for advice! Have a great day everyone!

leeamtheone · Sep 19, 2024

The small head addition made me laugh! I get the need for comfort/budget balance. I've been using the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless and it's working just fine for me. It's even way under your budget (I just checked), so I'm sure others will chip in with more high-end suggestions.

bug · Sep 19, 2024

If you're plugging them into your onboard audio, then there's no point in spending $500 on the headsets. Hell, it's probably not worth spending $200...

kurosagi01 · Sep 19, 2024

Earphones or IEM + dedicated microphone.

anton2014lev · Sep 19, 2024

bug said:
Если вы подключаете их к встроенному аудио, то нет смысла тратить 500 долларов на гарнитуру. Черт, да, наверное, не стоит тратить 200 долларов...

The goal is to be able to buy something excellent in its class. If something great costs 200 dollars, then we’ll buy it for 200) and if we need more, then we’ll spend more. There is simply no desire to buy and be upset.

dont whant to set it"' · Sep 19, 2024

Get something really good at ~ 1/5 the budget , X2 with latter kept mint in box for when the 1st drivers dry an wear out?

anton2014lev · Sep 19, 2024

dont whant to set it' said:
Get something really good at ~ 1/5 the budget , X2 with latter kept mint in box for when the 1st drivers dry an wear out?

I didn’t quite understand what you wanted to say.

docnorth · Sep 19, 2024

Since you also hear music, you could check Technics or Yamaha. Newer models work wired or wireless and have a built-in microphone. I don't play games, my (very) old Technics is only for music, BUT my sons prefer my headset and a cheapo standing microphone from the covid days. And I have to mention that the younger has the same Razer headset with yours, the older something better. At least my daughter is fine (for now) with her earbuds...
The only positive is that some Technics headsets can be found for less than 200€ :banghead:

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Ferather · Sep 19, 2024

bug said:
If you're plugging them into your onboard audio, then there's no point in spending $500 on the headsets. Hell, it's probably not worth spending $200...

Could be true, could also not be true. It depends on the OEM and hardware used, ALC1220 is used even by Creative (Creative Sound Blaster Audigy FX V2, for example).
The OEM can use whatever DAC and parts at the end of the day, same as my S1220A, its DAC and parts are called 'Crystal Sound 3'.

Personally I don't use analogue out. I would guess the OP is looking more for 'spatial' headphones (games)?

jak_2456 · Sep 19, 2024

If I were to buy a headset, I'd probably buy the Drop PC37x or PC38x because they are very decent headsets that are well-reviewed and provide a great overall experience for only about $120 US. I don't think you need to spend $500 to get good sound. Either those or the Beyerdynamic MMX 300s for $220 US.

Dr. Dro · Sep 19, 2024

Buy a Sony MDR-CD900ST from Japan and spend the rest on a USB DAC+amp combo device. Or an Audio-Technica M60X

anton2014lev · Sep 19, 2024

Guys, thank you all! I will definitely look through everything! I really don't have a goal to spend "a lot of money", I just don't want to buy something and regret it. If anyone has any other options, be sure to send them!

anton2014lev · Sep 20, 2024

Hello everyone !
I take

Beyerdynamic MMX 200 Wireless

remixedcat · Sep 21, 2024

just go w beyerdynamic they are a solid choice!

dgianstefani · Sep 21, 2024

Audeze Maxwell

BlaezaLite · Sep 21, 2024

anton2014lev said:
Hello everyone !
I take

Beyerdynamic MMX 200 Wireless

Looking forward to seeing what you say about these. Need to replace my Corsair Voids as they seem to literally jump off my head.

anton2014lev · Sep 24, 2024

A short summary of the headphones
1 - good noise isolation
2 - sit comfortably (do not press during prolonged use)
3 - pleasant materials
4 - Since I am not a musician I cannot evaluate the sound quality, but it suits me quite well.
5 - good microphone
6 - good battery life

jak_2456 · Sep 24, 2024

anton2014lev said:
A short summary of the headphones
1 - good noise isolation
2 - sit comfortably (do not press during prolonged use)
3 - pleasant materials
4 - Since I am not a musician I cannot evaluate the sound quality, but it suits me quite well.
5 - good microphone
6 - good battery life

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Glad to hear that you like them! I love my DT 770s so I know that Beyerdynamic makes quality stuff. They've been in business since 1924 and they still make all their stuff in Germany!

anton2014lev · Sep 24, 2024

jak_2456 said:
Glad to hear that you like them! I love my DT 770s so I know that Beyerdynamic makes quality stuff. They've been in business since 1924 and they still make all their stuff in Germany!

yes! a good solution for those who like everything to work out of the box)

bug · Sep 24, 2024

jak_2456 said:
Glad to hear that you like them! I love my DT 770s so I know that Beyerdynamic makes quality stuff. They've been in business since 1924 and they still make all their stuff in Germany!

I have the semi-open version, love them too. But they're not directly comparable to a wireless, cans+mic design.

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Beyerdynamic MMX 200 Wireless​

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Beyerdynamic MMX 200 Wireless​

Beyerdynamic MMX 200 Wireless

Beyerdynamic MMX 200 Wireless