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    Good qualtiy headphone.

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by haquocdung, Feb 13, 2009.

  1. haquocdung

    haquocdung Notebook Virtuoso

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    Hi,
    I am looking for a good over-ear headphone around 50$~70$. This headphone will be mostly used for music and watching movies @ my desktop (I am using on board sound card Asus P5Q. I am using G15 speakers and very very happy with it) - . Sometimes, I also played games (Crysis WH, Devil May Cry, etc. - I dont need 5.1 headphone, though)
    What I concern is:
    1/Sound Quality
    2/Durable
    3/Brand name
    5/Price

    Currently, what in my list is:
    -HD 205
    -HD 485
    -SteelSeries Siberia
    I am open to new suggestions.

    Should I also buy a sound card for my headphone?

    Thank you to your suggestions.
     
    haquocdung, Feb 13, 2009
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  2. ahl395

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    Either the Sennheiser HD 205 or HD 485.

    Im assuming 485 is better...?


    I highly recommend any Sennheisers. ;)
     
    ahl395, Feb 13, 2009
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  3. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Getting a soundcard is definitely a good idea if you want better sound.

    If its only for headphones (or 2.1 speakers via heaphone jack), a Sounblaster X-Fi Go is a good idea - I have one.

    If you need more, like 5.1 or even 7.1 support, have a good look at the Creative website.
     
    DetlevCM, Feb 13, 2009
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  4. haquocdung

    haquocdung Notebook Virtuoso

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    I am statisfied with the output from my G15 speaker without sound card.
    But every headphones (cheap & low quality) I have tried without sound card completely disappoint me.
     
    haquocdung, Feb 14, 2009
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    HD205 is closed so can get sweaty after some time ....for movies.. HD485 is better.
     
    Nocturnal310, Feb 14, 2009
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  6. haquocdung

    haquocdung Notebook Virtuoso

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    Is thera a special reason for them to make a difference?
    My friend have a Sennheiser HD-595, and I am really disappoint with it. Dont know if they have the same quality?
     
    haquocdung, Feb 14, 2009
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    Sony MDR-V500, Sony MDR-7505
     
    NJoy, Feb 14, 2009
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  8. coolguy

    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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    I have V-moda Vibe and they rock.
     
    coolguy, Feb 14, 2009
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    Sony MDR-V6
     
    showboatfp, Feb 14, 2009
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  10. miscolobo

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    Sennheiser HD 555 is better than the ones u already have on your "wishlist"
     
    miscolobo, Feb 14, 2009
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  11. saintalfonzo

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    I would get an external DAC and amp to avoid interference from the internals of your laptop. I have no personal experience with any headphones in your stated price range, so I can't offer an informed opinion there. Headfi would be a better place to research this... man I feel like a broken record.
     
    saintalfonzo, Feb 14, 2009
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  12. Ch28Kid

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    Another vote for HD 555.
     
    Ch28Kid, Feb 15, 2009
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  13. haquocdung

    haquocdung Notebook Virtuoso

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    Is there a difference between 555 and 595?
     
    haquocdung, Feb 15, 2009
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  14. Syndrome

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    Yes there is, I can't say because I haven't owned either of them. But I personally use the Ultrasone HFI-780's which are out of the price range, but I think they're very fun to listen to. I used to use the HD580's and I'd rather listen to the HFI-780's.
     
    Syndrome, Feb 16, 2009
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  15. Ch28Kid

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    HD555 is the highest "mid" end headphone line and HD 595 is their lowest "high" end headphone line up.

    If you plan to buy a amp, then get HD 595.
    If you don't plan to buy a amp, get the HD 555.
     
    Ch28Kid, Feb 16, 2009
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