The Fallout Studio headphones thread!
ΓΛPTΘΓ 31 Oct 2010
The amount of recommendation people asking prompted me to open a centralized thread to deal with all of it. Thanks Alias for reminding me.
So anything about headphones, post here!
So anything about headphones, post here!
Alias 31 Oct 2010
Raptor or myself should be able to help. I am more focussed on mid-end and entry level whereas Raptor is more accustomed to higher end equipment.
Our opinions may differ but we do agree on most things.
Our opinions may differ but we do agree on most things.
BeefJeRKy 31 Oct 2010
Since the question was lost in LPTPW, I thought I'd ask it here as well. I'm considering the Jays v-JAYS or perhaps the c-JAYS if I wanna spend a little more. I like that they seem very light yet robust. I wonder if you've had the chance to try them or read about them.
ΓΛPTΘΓ 31 Oct 2010
I have not heard them myself but from what I read they are mostly mediocre reviews. Most are saying does the job ok, sounds decent for the price, etc. Nothing exception. It is opened as well, so be prepared lots of noise coming in and you music going out. I recommend you get something else IMO.
Alias 01 Nov 2010
Eh, we mentioned it before. You do not want to use an open headphone for portable use. You're going to get a lot of leakage out (everyone can year you) and a lot of leakage in (you can't hear anything).
For portable use you should be using a closed headphone or IEMs.
For portable use you should be using a closed headphone or IEMs.
Wizard 01 Nov 2010
Alias 01 Nov 2010
AD700 is generally the holy grail of entry-level computer audio. It should be under 100 quid as it can be found here for about $140-$150 (£90 or so). If you can't find it cheap locally I'd advise you to look for a US site, because it retails at about $80US there so even with $50 shipping (which is probably the most obscene it'd be) you should be able to get it cheaper. Here's what a quick search got me. $90US + $35US (~£80) postage to France (I couldn't check UK because your postcodes are bloody weird).
Same for Deltaepsilon, if you plan on using the headphones for indoor/computer use there isn't much competition against the AD700 in that regard. You can get them for $151AU delivered from PCCasegear.
Also please note: in the future for requests please state what you plan to use them for, there are many different types of headphones which all suit different purposes. When you go further up there's certain headphones better for certain genres as well, but if you're spending under $250/£150 I wouldn't bother about that.
Edited by Megatron, 01 November 2010 - 09:26.
Same for Deltaepsilon, if you plan on using the headphones for indoor/computer use there isn't much competition against the AD700 in that regard. You can get them for $151AU delivered from PCCasegear.
Also please note: in the future for requests please state what you plan to use them for, there are many different types of headphones which all suit different purposes. When you go further up there's certain headphones better for certain genres as well, but if you're spending under $250/£150 I wouldn't bother about that.
Edited by Megatron, 01 November 2010 - 09:26.
Wizard 01 Nov 2010
Sorry, I had assumed from the "ingame banter" that it was obvious that I wanted headphones + [inbuilt]microphone. I don't really want two peripherals for one job. My fault for not explaining correctly.
ΓΛPTΘΓ 01 Nov 2010
I have not heard a good pair of headset myself, the Sennheiser PC360 is not terrible but compare to headphones they are pretty overprice for it's sound.
Wizard 01 Nov 2010
Ok, any suggestions for an external microphone to accompany the AD700's then?
ΓΛPTΘΓ 01 Nov 2010
The Zalman clip on mic is what most people uses with it, I only uses a cheap Tesco desktop mic currently.
http://www.overclock.co.uk/product/Zalman-...phone_1295.html
http://www.overclock.co.uk/product/Zalman-...phone_1295.html
deltaepsilon 01 Nov 2010
ΓΛΡΤΘ&#, on 1 Nov 2010, 20:51, said:
I have not heard a good pair of headset myself, the Sennheiser PC360 is not terrible but compare to headphones they are pretty overprice for it's sound.
I looked them up - they are quite steep.
Also, I'm in a similar boat to Wizard, in that I want a good headset combo, but I'm happy to settle for a good pair of headphones sans mic if it means my budget is not completely done away with.
ΓΛPTΘΓ 01 Nov 2010
I totally recommend a pair of AD700 with mic over any headsets I have heard by a longshot. It is overall cheaper as well. Unless you really hate the design, there is no reason to not get them, they have excellent sound for the price.
SquigPie 01 Nov 2010
I used to have a headset, but the first one stopped working on one ear and the other gave me a terrible ear pain. Possibly tinnitus as well.
ΓΛPTΘΓ 01 Nov 2010
Well, it is important to watch the volume. it's too easy to keep turning it up to unhealthy level. What I do is start from 0 then turn it up so that it is enough to hear clearly. Leave it at that level so that I don't have the urge to turn it up.
It's all about self control afterall.
It's all about self control afterall.
Alias 01 Nov 2010
deltaepsilon, on 1 Nov 2010, 21:08, said:
ΓΛΡΤΘ&#, on 1 Nov 2010, 20:51, said:
I have not heard a good pair of headset myself, the Sennheiser PC360 is not terrible but compare to headphones they are pretty overprice for it's sound.
I looked them up - they are quite steep.
Also, I'm in a similar boat to Wizard, in that I want a good headset combo, but I'm happy to settle for a good pair of headphones sans mic if it means my budget is not completely done away with.
A cheap $5 microphone will substitute any headset mic fine, you're not recording songs or anything with it and VOIP traffic is usually highly compressed anyway. On the other hand, the headphones do matter. The AD700 is very well suited to gaming as it has a huge soundstage (aka how 'wide' it sounds) so the positional audio used by games actually works as it should.
In the price range you two specified there really isn't any competition to them for computer-based audio.
Edited by Megatron, 01 November 2010 - 11:07.
BeefJeRKy 15 Nov 2010
For the price of $35, I think the ATH-FC700A should perform nicely
I know the ES7 or ESW9 would sound better but I doubt the difference would be worth the extra $65 and $150 respectively. Plus they are lighter
I know the ES7 or ESW9 would sound better but I doubt the difference would be worth the extra $65 and $150 respectively. Plus they are lighter
ΓΛPTΘΓ 21 Nov 2010
Just used the Zalman clip-on mic for a while with my AD1000PRM, its rather nice. Doesn't pick up all my typing noise anymore and its much clearer, recommended.
Crazykenny 22 Nov 2010
What do you think about the Logitech G35 7.1 Gaming Headset? I dont really care about music quality, its used primarily for games so I can hear where everyone is.
Alias 22 Nov 2010
Headphone surround sound is a gimmick.
Headphones are ALREADY surround sound and do binaural audio perfectly fine (go to Youtube and go to the barber shop demo, it sounds perfect on 2 channels).
If you want the ability to hear locations better get a headphone with a large soundstage, like the aforementioned AD700.
Headphones are ALREADY surround sound and do binaural audio perfectly fine (go to Youtube and go to the barber shop demo, it sounds perfect on 2 channels).
If you want the ability to hear locations better get a headphone with a large soundstage, like the aforementioned AD700.
ΓΛPTΘΓ 22 Nov 2010
I have heard all those "7.1" headset, I must say my setup is by far better then them in terms of soundstage, pin-point accuracy and sound quality.
For gaming, I suggest you get a good sound card and a pair of AD700 with Zalman mic, that is rather unbeatable for the price.
For gaming, I suggest you get a good sound card and a pair of AD700 with Zalman mic, that is rather unbeatable for the price.
Crazykenny 22 Nov 2010
ΓΛΡΤΘ&#, on 22 Nov 2010, 17:39, said:
I have heard all those "7.1" headset, I must say my setup is by far better then them in terms of soundstage, pin-point accuracy and sound quality.
For gaming, I suggest you get a good sound card and a pair of AD700 with Zalman mic, that is rather unbeatable for the price.
For gaming, I suggest you get a good sound card and a pair of AD700 with Zalman mic, that is rather unbeatable for the price.
Thanks for the info, I'll see if they are available in the Netherlands