New headphones advice please

netwalker · 28th July 2009, 11:35 PM

Buget, say $400
To go with Auzentech X-FI Forte 7.1 PCI Express Low Profile Sound Card

Pretty much just gaming only.

Thoughts and suggestions welcome.

Thanks...

K.I.L.E.R · 28th July 2009, 11:36 PM

Audio Technica AD900.

More info as to why the AD900 over all else in the rough price range.

http://headphones.com.au/forums/view...php?f=2&t=3191

The headphones closer to the bottom of the list are in your price range.

Snufkin · 29th July 2009, 1:07 AM

Gaming is far less demanding than music, so you're extremely unlikely to notice much of a difference between a $200 pair of headphones and a $400 pair if they're just for games, except in soundtracks. Highly compressed "pewpew, kaboom!" sounds aren't exactly high fidelity.

With that said, the AD900 would be a great choice, unless you want a primarily "doof doof" headphone

Drubbing · 29th July 2009, 1:13 AM

If it's gaming only, then a $400 budget is probably overkill, as you can only extract so much positional audio from game files - it maxes out at a certain point, and no amount of extra money on phones can create more.

The AD700 is likely going to give you exactly the same performance for gaming. The difference between the two comes in using them for music.

shiny1 · 29th July 2009, 2:15 AM

How much different is the 700 compared to the 900?
I've got an audigy 2 zs (not that great), and I'm thinking of upgrading either the 700 or the sound card.

The AD700 is comfy and great sounding. Just want to know how much better the 900 is.

Snufkin · 29th July 2009, 10:33 AM

Comfort and build is identical.
For games there won't be a significant audible difference, but for music there's a big difference, assuming you're listening to decent source material.

netwalker · 29th July 2009, 1:58 PM

I take it these headphones make a mockery of any Razer product???

Snufkin · 29th July 2009, 2:14 PM

That's not difficult.

Mongolian · 29th July 2009, 6:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snufkin

For games there won't be a significant audible difference, but for music there's a big difference, assuming you're listening to decent source material.

From reading and the fact I had money to burn I wasn't anticipating much upgrading from the 700's to 900's. What a nice suprise

netwalker · 29th July 2009, 7:18 PM

Thanks guys, just ordered the 900's. Now to see how long the wait will be...

Paul...

smiddi · 29th July 2009, 7:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by netwalker

Thanks guys, just ordered the 900's. Now to see how long the wait will be...

Paul...

nice choice - well done.

Now to replace the OPAMPS with some OPA627's in the Forte and your set.

Snufkin · 29th July 2009, 7:30 PM

If you ordered them from us we have stock arriving any day, our supplier shipped us the wrong product, otherwise we would have had them late last week

netwalker · 29th July 2009, 7:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smiddi

nice choice - well done.

Now to replace the OPAMPS with some OPA627's in the Forte and your set.

How do and how much does that cost?

netwalker · 29th July 2009, 7:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snufkin

If you ordered them from us we have stock arriving any day, our supplier shipped us the wrong product, otherwise we would have had them late last week

Who else would I order from...lol

smiddi · 29th July 2009, 8:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by netwalker

How do and how much does that cost?

you can get them (2) and a dual to mono adapter for about $50 all up.

28th July 2009, 11:35 PM	#1
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Snufkin OCAU Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Surrounded by headphones Posts: 6,273	Gaming is far less demanding than music, so you're extremely unlikely to notice much of a difference between a $200 pair of headphones and a $400 pair if they're just for games, except in soundtracks. Highly compressed "pewpew, kaboom!" sounds aren't exactly high fidelity. With that said, the AD900 would be a great choice, unless you want a primarily "doof doof" headphone __________________ Got Headphones? We do! Australia's #1 headphone destination since 2002. www.headphones.com.au

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29th July 2009, 1:13 AM	#4
Drubbing Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Perth Posts: 1,494	If it's gaming only, then a $400 budget is probably overkill, as you can only extract so much positional audio from game files - it maxes out at a certain point, and no amount of extra money on phones can create more. The AD700 is likely going to give you exactly the same performance for gaming. The difference between the two comes in using them for music.

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netwalker Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Canberra Posts: 122	I take it these headphones make a mockery of any Razer product???

29th July 2009, 7:18 PM	#10
netwalker Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Canberra Posts: 122	Thanks guys, just ordered the 900's. Now to see how long the wait will be... Paul...