Closed back headphones for gaming, music and sales calls

Headphones Headphone Discussion / Help
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Hey all :slight_smile:

My first decent set of headphones just fell apart (Cooler Master MH751) and so I’ve decided to get a well built pair of headphones but they have to be suitable for gaming, music and have a great mic.

The MH751 hit all these but I think there’s a design flaw in there, fix that and I’d be right back again!

So after a lot of research I’m looking at the following -

Wired
Audio-Technica ATH-G1
Sennheiser GSP300 or GSP600

Wireless
Audio-Technica ATH-G1WL
Sennheiser GSP370

Damn, just heard the VModa BoomPro review - any suggestions for closed back headphones that will accept a BoomPro and are good for my needs?

PS. I’m in Australia so Massdrop isn’t an option for me.

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Perhaps a beyerdynamic MMX 300? The mh751 is pretty great, but the design could be a concern although I have not had an issue with mine

Something else might be the sennheiser game zero, as it has a good mic an pretty good sound

Audio-Technica BPHS1 or Audio-Technica BPHS2 would be a good option

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The Beyerdynamic Custom Game has a good mic that works just like the V-Moda. Sound quality is very nice, maybe a little bassy (the mic, that is).

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I thought the custom game was alright for mic, but the headphones are pretty nice

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That’s a good thing! It’ll make you sound hyper masculine like a cross between Thanos and Tony Robbins.

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MMX300 looks amazing but it’s AU$399! A bit out of my price range (which I realise I didn’t mention), also I didn’t realise the Sennheiser GSP 600 are the same price.

There’s so much choice when it comes to headphones, it’s easy to get paralysed with choice!

Other options include -
DT770 + VModa
ATH-M40x + VModa
Senn GSP 300

I’d mostly use them at home so not too bothered about the looks of the GSP.

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The DT770 and a modmic might be nice, along with something like a m40x with a modmic

The gsp 300 is pretty good mic wise but a bit lacking for sound quality

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While I love my m40X (assuming AudioTechnica?) for their bass, I find them a bit uncomfortable after long sessions.
I never had DT770’s on for >4 hours, but when I had them on, they were more comfortable (mostly because the headband).

Edit: Maybe someone here has DT-770, 880 or 990’s and M40X and can test if the headband cushion fits the M40Xs.

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This is my dedicated gaming headset. Not the same level of sound quality required for calls, but it works very well for me

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Thanks for all your advice! I went shopping today and I decided to grab the GSP 300 at a special price!

I figure that I can get something more special for music/TV when I save more money.

Question -

Syba Sonic amp
https://www.amazon.com.au/Syba-Sonic-SD-DAC63057-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B009WN7QT4

or

FX-Audio/Fosi/Dilvpoetry DAC/Amp


https://www.amazon.com.au/Dilvpoetry-Digital-Headphone-Amplifier-Optical/dp/B07KPXH8YN/ref=asc_df_B07KPXH8YN/

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I would say go with the syba sonic because it has a mic in which might be helpful if you have a noisy mic in on your PC

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One last question - I’m plugged into the back of the motherboard which seems to sound a lot better than the front socket.

I looked at the spec and it says it has SupremeFX S1220A with Sonic Studio III and found this spec page - https://www.asus.com/microsite/mb/ROG-supremefx-gaming-audio/#supremefx

Some have said this board is pretty good but what are your thoughts? Is this just marketing bullshit?

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I mean, it’s probably fine, but I think something like a fiio k5 pro would be a step up

I would say wait on the dac/amp to see if you really need it before pulling the trigger because your motherboard audio could be just fine

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Thank you M0N :slight_smile: You’ve been a great help!

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No problem, if you have any questions just ask