Extreeeeeme budget headphones

The Joe · 14th June 2009, 3:54 PM

Hey guys,

Im looking for a new pair of headphones, as mine died, and have a strict budget of $50 for a new pair.

I mainly play competitive gaming, but also listen to music. With the GameArena COD4 finals coming up I really need to get some decent headphons.

So I am looking for best possible directional audio, and audio quality in this budget range.

So far I've been looking at the Sennheiser HD 201, Sennheiser HD 201 Gaming (whats the difference?) and the Plantronics Gamecom 367.

Having a mic doesnt affect my judgement as I use a clip-on zalman microphone.

Any suggestions? Also, where should I buy from? Headphonic seem great, but of the 3 I posted above they only have the HD 201 for $46. Pccasegear have the other two.

All help appreciated guys

Benno1988 · 14th June 2009, 4:45 PM

HD201 are great for the price. Get them.

chrispychipS · 14th June 2009, 5:03 PM

For audio quality in that range i can recommend Koss ksc-75 definitely worth its money.
Had a pair, broke it, moved on but definitely worth its money.
Bought some off ebay for ~$30 bucks, back in the days when dollar was high.
There's some for $20 + $10 delivered.

Depends on what you need, open headphones in same price range
definitely will always sound better. So unless you need a closed one (say for if
the people you live with gets annoyed) else I'd go with an open one.

Benno1988 · 14th June 2009, 5:09 PM

HD201's are fine. I bought a pair for my guitar amp, but tried them for music.

They are clear, not over the top bassy like most, reasonable comforts levels which would only improve. Decent build quality. Get them.

smiddi · 14th June 2009, 7:08 PM

http://www.headphones.com.au/psingle?productID=203
46 bucks

Benno1988 · 14th June 2009, 8:09 PM

I just got em from Tandy, just because it was quicker and warranty is any Tandy or DSE store. Buy other headphone shit from Marcus though.

14th June 2009, 3:54 PM	#1
The Joe Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Nunawading 3131 Posts: 292	Extreeeeeme budget headphones Hey guys, Im looking for a new pair of headphones, as mine died, and have a strict budget of $50 for a new pair. I mainly play competitive gaming, but also listen to music. With the GameArena COD4 finals coming up I really need to get some decent headphons. So I am looking for best possible directional audio, and audio quality in this budget range. So far I've been looking at the Sennheiser HD 201, Sennheiser HD 201 Gaming (whats the difference?) and the Plantronics Gamecom 367. Having a mic doesnt affect my judgement as I use a clip-on zalman microphone. Any suggestions? Also, where should I buy from? Headphonic seem great, but of the 3 I posted above they only have the HD 201 for $46. Pccasegear have the other two. All help appreciated guys

14th June 2009, 7:08 PM	#5
smiddi Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: W'gong Posts: 1,058	http://www.headphones.com.au/psingle?productID=203 46 bucks __________________ George W Bush Deserves a Fair Trial. Folding Score: 70,000 Got game? www.deathinc.com.au

14th June 2009, 4:45 PM	#2
Benno1988 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 2,703	HD201 are great for the price. Get them.

14th June 2009, 5:03 PM	#3
chrispychipS Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 2165 Posts: 128	For audio quality in that range i can recommend Koss ksc-75 definitely worth its money. Had a pair, broke it, moved on but definitely worth its money. Bought some off ebay for ~$30 bucks, back in the days when dollar was high. There's some for $20 + $10 delivered. Depends on what you need, open headphones in same price range definitely will always sound better. So unless you need a closed one (say for if the people you live with gets annoyed) else I'd go with an open one.

14th June 2009, 5:09 PM	#4
Benno1988 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 2,703	HD201's are fine. I bought a pair for my guitar amp, but tried them for music. They are clear, not over the top bassy like most, reasonable comforts levels which would only improve. Decent build quality. Get them.

14th June 2009, 8:09 PM	#6
Benno1988 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 2,703	I just got em from Tandy, just because it was quicker and warranty is any Tandy or DSE store. Buy other headphone shit from Marcus though.