Hey! I’ve looked around for a few hours at different options but I figured I may as well get opinions from people who are really into this stuff. I’m recently in the market for new headphones as my current ones are starting to fall apart. I’m looking for something more professional than just the cheap gaming headphones as I’ve recently purchased a dedicated microphone so I don’t need one on my headset and I’d like to get a pair that will last for quite some time. I’ve seen a lot of people mention the Sennheiser HD560S which I’ve tried them in stores and I like them decently well but I’d really prefer closed-back headphones. Here’s some stuff about what I’m looking for:

  • My previous headset is a Corsair HS60 Pro Wired Headset. This headset fits me decently well with it only getting a little uncomfortable after a very long time of wearing them. Id like something with a similar-ish fit that can be worn for very long periods of time without feeling uncomfortable
  • Budget - Under $250 USD would be nice but a hard ceiling would probably be around $350 USD, especially since I’m looking for something medium/higher ranged
  • Source - I’d prefer to just have a single 3.5mm output. I don’t want to have to use an amp or anything, just something I can plug into my desktop computer
  • Preferences:
    • No active noise cancellation
    • Closed back
    • Over ear
    • Wired
    • Surround sound
    • No attached microphone (this isn’t an extremely hard no but avoid if at all possible)
  • This headset will just be used in my house at my desktop
  • I don’t have a hard preference when it comes to timbre but I do listen to a very wide variety of music. This headset will be used for gaming, consuming media (videos and audio), and for calling

Thank you for any help and let me know if I can provide any more information

  • lemmyng@lemmy.caEnglish
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    4 months ago

    I was going to mention the Sennheiser ones since they’re closer in form factor to what you’re used to, but you already stated that they don’t match your preference. AKG perhaps then? The band on some models can be tight and press the cans over the ears more which is not the most comfortable at the beginning, but over time I’ve come to appreciate that they don’t wiggle around, and actually prefer them nowadays for longer sessions.