Looking for some good headphones to use for listening to music, and gaming. Could do wireless… but I feel like USB or 3.5 mm connection would be best. Seems like a lot of the big brands have stuff locked into their windows apps.
What are you all using?
Sony WH-1000XM4
First couple days I actually got dizzy from the noise canceling, now I can’t live without it.
I can’t stand wired headphones anymore. They always seem to break somewhere along the cable or connection to the cable, no matter how careful you handle them. I can now also easily listen to music or whatever while doing stuff in the kitchen.Just a regular Sennheiser HD 569. I don’t like gaming headphones.
Try to avoid gaming-specific headsets. I use Beyerdynamic DT880
Nice I’m not the only Beyerdynamics user, DT770 here. I love the soft velour ear cups, so comfortable for long term wear and great sound.
There’s dozens of us. Beyerdynamic DT1990 here with a Modmic and connected to a behringer UMC404HD.
Nice. I have a modmic on mine too. I don’t have anything as fancy as the UMC404HD but I use a fiio E10K for the headphones.
Sennheiser HD 599 Have had em for a couple years, they were my first proper open back headphones and I’ve fallen in love with them
deleted by creator
AKG K371 + Qudelix 5k (for when I want BT support) with PEQ using pipewire built in eq (although this model doesn’t require it).
I may get a pair of Audeze Maxwell down the line, although I’m not sure if the 2.4Ghz wireless is supported on Linux.
I’m using the Moondrop Aria Snow. Not to expensive, and they sound pretty good if you ask me.
Good old Sony MDR-7506 I found in e-waste, replaced the pads and they are golden (light and comfy over ear)! Before that I was using a modified David Clark H10 headset (heavy but naturally isolated with loads of insulation) with MDR-CD999 drivers (can’t believe these were a perfect fit) a Shure boom but it’s only for when the environmental noise is particularly hostile.
Gaming headphones are pretty bad, generally. I use Beyerdynamic DT-880s.
I’m using beyerdynamic dt700prox and they’re pretty good (with glasses on too)
When I need a microphone I use my Cloud Alpha S, but most of the time I use my Letshuoer S12 with a CX-31993 and in the future I plan on getting an Audio Technica ATH-R70x.
If you want wireless, you could always get a good pair of headphones and pair them with either the FiiO BTR5 or the Qudelix5k.
I have a pair of Senheiser HD6xx from Drop.com. It’s basically a pair of HD600s with slightly cheaper plastic and bare bones packaging. They have the exact same drivers as the 600s. These cans have been famous for decades with good reason, as they give the perfect balance of low, mid, and high end.
They’re a bit pricey at around $230, and you’ll also need a great amplifier to power it. You can always go with a decent $99 desktop amp or you can shell out $300 on a high quality DAC+AMP. I have the Audient ID14, and everything sounds FANTASTIC. I can turn up the music super loud and still have head room.
TLDR; Drop.com Senheiser HD6xx with an Audient i14 to power them. Overkill for casual listening, perfect value for audiophiles.
I use the drop/sennheiser HD 58X which are very similar, but do not need any special equipment to drive. While I prefer the hd600 sounds, for just gaming the 58X are very similar for a little less and without need for an amp
Sony MDR-7506 wired into a Focusrite dac; the tried and true pair that radio stations across the world have used for years and years.
