Reddit reviews beyerdynamic DT 990 Premium Edition 250 Ohm Over-Ear-Stereo Headphones. Open design, wired, high-end, for the stereo system
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The famous DT 990 Premium, 250 ohm version; Stereo Headphone excellent open ear design, true sound reproduction. Connectivity Technology: WiredMade in Germany, innovative "Bass reflex" system for excellent audio performanceOpen design, includes carry case, 11 oz light weightGold vaporized stereo 3.5 mm mini-jack & 6.35 mm adapter included2 year manufacturer warranty only when purchased from an authorized beyerdynamic dealer.Frequency Response - 15 - 24,000 Hz and Impedance - 40 ohms
Thanks for all the replies!! My OCD took over, and I compiled a list of every single pair mentioned by someone who uses them to sleep in. In this thread and the one I posted on r/AudioEngineering Check 'em out.
Acoustic Sheep SleepPhones - $40 for standard, $100 for wireless.
Pillow Sonic Pillow Speaker - $15
BedPhones - $54
Koss SparkPlug - $16
Senn HD280 - $100
PSC Softies Headphone Cover - $18
Beyer 770 - $230
Beyer 990 - $265
Bose QC15 - $270
Bose QC20 - $300
Shure SE215-K - $97
Shure SE315-K - $200
Shure SE535 - $440
Aurisonics Rockets - $100ish
Vsonic GR07BE - $130
Klipsch S4 - $120
HIFI Man RE-400 - $100
RHA MA750 - $120
sony 7506 - $85
Philips SHE3590GY/28 - $10
Koss KSC75 - $15
Ear Hero - $150
Sensaphonics 2max - $850
http://smile.amazon.com/beyerdynamic-990-Premium-250-Ohm/dp/B00193FT26/ref=smi_www_rcolv2_go_smi?_encoding=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0
Get those if your budget is still $150+. They are by and far the best you're gonna get at that price (and anything much better can't just be played straight through a phone anyways).
Select the 2nd option though, not the $270 option.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826138190
https://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-BoomPro-Microphone-Gaming-Communication/dp/B00BJ17WKK
Easily the best value headphone + mic combo period. I own two sets just so I can take loan one to people who haven't tried good headphones.
If you want to spend quite a bit more but get a bump in sound quality here what is I would consider mid-range recommendations. Even serious audiophiles don't need anything above this level. The DAC is not needed, and won't provide much of a bump in quality if you have a modern high-end motherboard.
http://www.schiit.com/products/magni-3
https://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynamic-990-Premium-250-Ohm/dp/B00193FT26
https://www.amazon.com/Antlion-Audio-ModMic-Attachable-Microphone/dp/B00R98O6R4
http://www.schiit.com/products/modi-2
> Is this the lowest you have seen these?
No -
32 and 250 ohm: are pretty regularly as low as $229 on Amazon over the few months.
600 ohm: are currently $299 on Amazon and places like razordog (i.e. only $5 more and faster delivery), regularly go under $280 over the last few months, and can often be found even cheaper elsewhere.
I personally use Beyerdynamic DT 990's Premiums 250 Ohm and a ModMic 4.0. ModMic lets you attach a high quality mic to any headphones and is detachable via a magnet. Mine has been replaced by version 5.
I would check with your motherboard to see if there is any onboard amplification for the audio. If you don't have enough power to drive these you will know if you can't get the volume loud enough. My Z270F had just enough to get by. If not you would want an external amp (drives the headphones) and I would also suggest a dac.
I recently picked up a Schiit Magni 3 and a Modi 2 amp/dac and I am in heaven. I really feel it breathed new life into these that have been driven off my motherboard for sometime now.
DT990's are open back headphones meaning that you can wear them and still hear everything around you fairly well. You could for example very easily hold a conversation with someone while wearing them.
I would also check out the ATH-M50X. These are around $150 currently.
Well the higher the impedance the harder to drive the headphones, thats the basics of it. In DT990s case the 600ohm is the best sounding one, but not by much. The DT990 250ohm premium is almost as good. The DT990 32ohms is also pretty good. You will only be able to tell the differences when listening to all three of them at the same time. But i think the one you were considering must have been the Pro 250ohm model, which is quite a bit different compared to its premium counterparts. It is more uncomfortable, has a smaller soundstage with muddier bass. It is also the cheapest at 200$. If I were you I'd go with the Premium 250ohm or 32ohm models. They both cost around 300$ new and run around 200$-250$ used(on Amazon via Amazon warehouse). If you get the 32ohm model you CAN skip getting an amp, as it wont be necessary, it will certainly improve the sound but wont be necessary. With the 250ohm premium an amp becomes a necessity. If you're going with a brand new 250Ohm premium then just get that along with a AMP+DAC like the E17 or if you want to go cheaper get the E11(it is the same amp as the E17 but without a DAC). You can skip getting a E9 as it wont give as much benefits and would unnecessarily push you overbudget. This should cost you about 440$ if you buy from Amazon(New DT990 Premium 250ohm + Fiio E17 or E11, with the E11 you'll be in budget but will loose on getting a DAC. Or you can get a used DT990 Premium 250 ohm(check out the 4th listing that lists it as like new, if Amazon says it is like new it means it will impossible to differentiate it from a brand new one) with a E17 to stay within budget
Where are you getting those prices from?
Here they are on Amazon:
DT990 - $379.00: http://www.amazon.com/beyerdynamic-990-Premium-250-Ohm/dp/B00193FT26/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1369023953&sr=8-2&keywords=beyerdynamic+dt+990
DT880 - $349.00: http://www.amazon.com/beyerdynamic-DT-880-Premium-250/dp/B000F2BLTM/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1369024028&sr=1-1&keywords=beyerdynamic+dt+880
In terms of comfort, they barely fit my ears and mine are proportionally sized to my over 6' tall body. They also make my ears sweat. They're okay but you can find other brands that are similar for a little less.
I'll save the story of my adventure in headphones and just say the ATH-AD700X are probably my personal pick for headphones for people with big ears but I've heard pretty much any of the Audiotechnica headphones are about the same comfort.
https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-AD700X-Audiophile-Open-Air-Headphones/dp/B009S332TQ
I bought the ATH-AD700 (no longer sold) for their accurate sound quality and high quality comfort. They're not exactly portable, so I don't get to wear them as much as I'd like to but they've been my favorite headphones for a decade now. I spent a stupid amount of time reading head-fi.org forum threads about headphone recommendations before picking the ATH-AD700 out and they did not lie about the pros and cons related to them.
My second choice but I never bought them because of price were the DT 990 headphones. I knew I'd have to buy an amp for them and the price isn't exactly cheap either.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00193FT26/?coliid=I2F1YZCSXF66N7&colid=1BOTIPM7PEEBD&psc=0
Of course, their cheaper line, the DT 770, is probably just about as good and don't require such a powerful amp.
https://www.amazon.com/beyerdynamic-770-PRO-Studio-Headphone/dp/B0016MNAAI
If you're looking for something cheaper with a mic attached, try the HyperX Cloud Stinger.
https://www.amazon.com/HyperX-Cloud-Stinger-Core-Playstation/dp/B07BB3PYD8
Alternatively, just google "headsets for big ears" and see what looks good to you. This list actually seems to do a decent job explaining the advantages from a gamer perspective.
https://headphonesaddict.com/best-gaming-headset-gaming-headphones/
DT 990 Pro
If you value comfort and also have a DAC + amp setup, why not try for something from Beyerdynamic? I only suggest Beyerdynamic as I know they are extremely comfortable, and can very easily benefit from that DAC + amp whereas the Sennheiser HD598s won't necessary see any benefit.
Since you don't need to worry about bothering others, the Beyerdynamic DT 990 pro is an open design headphone. Here's a link - the 250 Ohm pro is $165, seems well within your budget.
I only suggest these headphones as they will easily benefit from your Magni + Modi stack, as well as being open design, give you a larger soundstage for more accurate gaming. The Sennheisers are an excellent choice as well, I just feel like you could probably do better for the money and with a source like that.
Grados have a very love or hate sound signature, I really suggest you try before you buy. Or purchase from some place with a really good return policy.
DT990 might be a good option too.
Usually unless you have the volume at ungodly levels you should be fine to not have it pick up. Mess around with the gain on the mic and such :) I tried closed back for 3 days and nearly lost my mind. I NEED open back to hear the room around me. Settled for a pair of https://www.amazon.ca/Beyerdynamic-990-Premium-250-Ohm/dp/B00193FT26 never looked back :)
Glad other tech subs do these dailies as well
Budget $300, flexible-ish, but budget is for both amp + headphones, or headphones that can be adequately driven by a desktop computer
Location USA
Source Desktop. no sound card yet. When does it make sense to get one?
Requirements for isolation 0, it's my house
Preferred type of headphone over the ear
Past headphones Bose
Preferred music technical death metal, brutal death metal, dubstep, complextro.
Been looking at the BeyerDynamic DT line, as they apparently have a good low end and my friend had a pair before and they were comfy as hell. the DT990 pros (edit: the black ones, 145.00 or so) are like 200 dollars less than every other model though and I'm wondering why, since I could easily find an amp for less than the difference in price of the 32 ohm model
Interesting. I can never listen to my iems on full volume with the V10 because it hurts how loud it gets. Anyways, I still think what I mentioned works in this scenario.
As for headphones, it depends. I used the DT 770 because they came to mind only haha they are good, and probably a good pair to test things with. They'd be fairly close to the V-Modas in sound signature, but unless you're very curious on amping the small difference in sound probably won't justify spending $150-$200. You could try a pair of DT 990 instead to test. They are open and have more treble than the M100, so it could be interesting for you.
I own a pair of HD 650 that can be picky with amping, but they might be too pricey (along with the HD 600). The V10 doesn't get them running at 100%, but it does a very great job compared to pretty much every other portable I've tested.
Couple choices you need to make. Do you care about isolation? Are you gonna be listening to grindcore on them during class? If so you want closed backs.
If you don't care about isolation, open or semi open backs may be preferable, as they will generally give you a better soundstage. The reasons for that and the exceptions are manifold, but it's a pretty good general statement.
You say you want over-ear? I have these and these and I recommend both. The second link, make sure you select the style (under the price) to be 250 Ohm Pro. Just an older model that didn't get the refresh the others did. nbd. Still awesome cans.
How much money do you WANT to spend on headphones? I mean, you said you could spend up to $250, but wouldn't you rather spend $30 on headphones and $220 on something else like more music or concert tickets? If you spend $250 on cans, you're gonna hold them to a standard that will result in wanting to spend even more to see how much better they are. In /r/headphones there are no survivors, only junkies with good really advice. (Mine: Don't get hard into the headphone hobby. Buy a pair that is really good and love them and use them a ton, but for fucks sake stop there.)
Or don't. Whatever. Your money.
Hi flecko,
I know you can't bring any PC parts, but I was wondering if you could bring a set of headphones instead?
I'd really like the headphones the [4th listing down] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00193FT26/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used) which is $258 & "Used like new".
I'd be terribly happy if you could bring it to Australia with you. I'm willing to pay via Paypal immediately, as I'm worried that someone might snatch it up before I get a chance, so if you'd be happy to do it, please state what account I'll be making a payment to.
Thanks so much flecko!
Hello I just got my FiiO E10K and my new headphones, sound is awesome. I'm not really sure how to handle the volume best. For example if I'm listening to a track, should I max the volume out (to 100%) in the player and only adjust volume via Fio or does it not matter which way I do it?
My father recently tried my Beyerdynamic DT990 Premium headphones with some tunes from his iphone, and loved it.
I pretty much want headphones as close to these, but for $100 instead of $230.
Things he seemed to like in particular:
Any suggestions?
As a youngster, I was always a fan of bass heavy music and installed subs into my shitty car many years ago. Fast forward many years, I'm looking for something to match that silly rattling again.
I've searched and searched and searched and have found the following choices, in order: Beyerdynamic DT 990 Premium 250 Ohm Headphones, Sennheiser HD 600 Open Back Professional Headphones and HIFIMAN HE400S Over Ear Full-Size Planar Magnetic Headphone
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00193FT26/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004SY4H/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Y2EOI94/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2763VQ7SN6URD
Problem is I don't think these are meant for gym use.
I do have a pair of the Shure SE215s but not a fan of the IEMs at the gym, it's too good at blocking outside noise. I also have a pair of Portapros but they broke and am looking for something with better build quality.
I wouldn't use these for running, just for lifting
Open to any and all suggestions!
Could not recommend them more! I have the DT 990 Editions, which are just like the Pro's except the headband isn't as tight and the cord is straight instead of coiled. Basically the Editions are marketed towards home use/comfort, whereas the Pro's are more for studio use, but function identically. Can't go wrong with either and the soundstage and imaging are fantastic when gaming.
Here is what I have:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00193FT26/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Nope, the 32-ohm should definitely be the less expensive model, and it is on Amazon.com at least.
32-ohm vs. 250-ohm
Hadn't seen this mentioned yet, so figured I'd point it out since they are so popular around here.
$239.99 right now, you can go commit at $229.99 or $219.99...
Camelcamelcamel says $220 would be a decent deal
i meant the dt990 pros
> Beyer DT990
There looks to be 2 versions of the Beyer DT990?
http://www.amazon.com/beyerdynamic-990-Premium-250-Ohm/dp/B00193FT26
Probably HD518, though it is not Bluetooth. Their Bluetooth models (Momentum & Urbanite) do not have a grill.
The Beyerdynamic DT990 Premium have a similar style grill as well.
Looking on Amazon, I found a "pro" version of it, would you happen to know the difference? How would the Amps affect these headphones?
Edit: Link to the headphones.. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00193FT26
Second Edit: I found a comparison between the two on an old thread, it seems that the O2/ODAC established a stronger hold on the community.
http://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/18pcnb/any_reason_why_i_shouldnt_get_the_schiit_magnimodi/
yea the Q701s lack a little in bass department. If you do want bass, I would change my recommendation of the open ear headphones from the DT880 to the DT990 because they boost the bass in DT990. The DT880s are much more neutral compared to DT990 but both are fantastic headphones.
Hey guys,
I'm looking to purchase the beyerdynamic DT990 but they have 2 versions on amazon. Can anyone help me out and tell me what the difference is between the 2 and if the more expensive one is worth it?
Beyerdynamic DT990 PRO Headphones - 250 OHM https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0011UB9CQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_OJuYzb3WF39YS
DT 990 Edition 250 ohm HiFi headphones https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00193FT26/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_xSuYzb2K7KEET
Thank you.
I'm looking to get some headphones rather than a gaming headset but I know next to nothing when it comes to looking for headphones, from researched I think I should be getting open back headphones(?)
I've been looking at Audio-Technica AH500x but not too keep on the headbars going over the top
Also looked at Beyerdynamic DT 990 which look like they'd be comfy but not sure how they'd be for gaming
Lastly looked at the Audio-Technica M50s now these are closed back so don't know if that would be good or bad for gaming?
Anyone with some experiences for these?
These are all round my rough budget and will be getting plugged into my Audio-Technica mic (may get an amp at some point)
Hi Everyone,
I'm looking to get the DT-990 ( https://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynamic-990-Premium-HiFi-headphones/dp/B00193FT26 ) for mainly gaming use and I was wondering If I should invest in a DAC or and AMP.
Frankly, I'm not really educated in subject of headphones so maybe someone could explain for me?
Lastly, I will be using it with the Aorus K7 motherboard ( https://www.gigabyte.com/us/Motherboard/GA-AX370-Gaming-K7-rev-10#kf )
It states the following under it's features - I'm not sure if this is an alternative:
DT990 Premium 250ohm is 170$ on amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynamic-990-Premium-250-Ohm/dp/B00193FT26 I know it's 30$ over but the build is much better. I've had issues with the pro's adjustment brackets. Anyways they're really good for movies and games.
For an amp, you could start out small with an FioE10k or MiccaOrigin+. Or buy a magni and run it off your computers' DAC for awhile and buy a modi later on. Up to you.
edit: Also dont get the 32ohm 990. I heard they aren't as fast as the higher ohm.
What's the big difference between this: http://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynamic-Open-Studio-Headphones-Ohms/dp/B0011UB9CQ/ref=pd_cp_e_0
And this: http://www.amazon.com/beyerdynamic-990-Premium-250-Ohm/dp/B00193FT26
You can get very high quality headphones for that price yeah. I have these from Beyerdynamic and I love them. Super flat response so they don't color the sound like some Bose would. You can also get some good Sennheisers at that price that would basically be professional quality studio headphones.
Beyerdynamic DT 990
ok so i found this
It's even cheaper than the m50x I found (here).
What do you think?
EDIT: I see now that the DT990's need an amp to reach full potential.
seems like, overall, open-backs have less bass response than closed
however the DT-990 is showing as $187 for me (US) right now and they're supposed to have decent bass http://www.amazon.com/beyerdynamic-990-Premium-250-Ohm/dp/B00193FT26
I've used these in the shop, very nice but expensive.
are they one of these models?
http://www.amazon.com/beyerdynamic-990-Premium-250-Ohm/dp/B00193FT26
Also, what price is fair?
Beyerdynamic 990s
What's soundcard in your PC?
Generally premium edition is best suit for listening at home (250 ohms), https://www.amazon.com/beyerdynamic-Premium-Over-Ear-Stereo-Headphones-high-end/dp/B00193FT26
Yes they’re 250ohm, Here’s their store page
beyerdynamic DT 990 Premium Edition 250 Ohm Over-Ear-Stereo Headphones. Open design, wired, high-end, for the stereo system https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00193FT26/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_IZyDCb67KK6FZ
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Some more expensive headphones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dj5G0isn9Y
Some less budget friendly options: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fD-M1F6L4g
What I'd recommend for open headphones is DT-990 Pros http://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynamic-990-Premium-250-Ohm/dp/B00193FT26 and Modmic 4.0 http://www.modmic.com/products/modmic-4-0. Beats ANY gaming headphones, period. Now for headphones here is another alternative for open backed too http://www.amazon.com/AKG-Signature-Reference-Class-Premium-Headphones/dp/B004444O3W/ref=pd_sim_23_6?ie=UTF8&dpID=419PS-VvbRL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR86%2C160_&refRID=07TPVYEVH56PG7ZMY9Y9 great headphones. On www.massdrop.com these are in red/black right now for a limited time so I'd get those if you want them. Now for closed back http://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynamic-770-PRO-250-ohms/dp/B0006NL5SM/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1457542572&sr=1-1&keywords=DT+770 these are great, a bit more expensive and less of a sound stage but still great.
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Pretty much. A high amount of bass "hides" mids and highs therefore reducing clarity and soundstage/imaging.
You can still have good bass as in tight, defined etc. but yes, if you enjoy a good amount of bass, you'll have to trade off clarity and soundstage.
There's the Beyerdynamic DT 990 250ohms who's shaped in 'V' (good bass, neutral mids and bright highs) that are known to have a wide soundstage but that's the only one I can think about.
They might need an amp though (O2 will do).
Hello!
I've picked up an O2+ODAC. I want to get the Beyerdynamic DT990 Premiums 250 or 600 ohms. The 600 ohms version is currently cheaper on amazon than the 250 ohm version. Is there any reason I shouldn't get the 600 version to use with an O2+ODAC?
EDIT: For what its worth. I grabbed this: https://www.mayflowerelectronics.com/shop/digital-to-analog-converters/desktop-objective2-with-odac/
I'm kind of new to the world of quality headphones, but I have always appreciated the art. The most I have had are a random pair of cheap headphones from my local store, and the crappy apple earpods. So its time for a change. I've spent quite a few weeks learning and researching about headphones in general, I have visited the /r/headphones' Purchase Assistant which was not only very helpful but also helped me understand what I want. After it all, I have narrowed down the selection to a handful of potential headphones which I think are suitable for my specific needs. I have included my list below, after some useful information for you guys to understand me better..about my headphone needs:
So that's basically what I have deduced for myself, at least what I think I want. Based on the above, below is a list of headphones I think fits my needs. However, a few are included in the list simply because of their songs of praise all over the internet.
First off for a comparison between your G933, it's a massive difference. I've heard a fair amount of headphones as well as the G933. The G933 is in no way bad for what it is, it actually surprised me with the audio quality. With that said, though, I still wouldn't take it over a similarly priced pair of headphones. When you get down to the technical aspects of headphones like imaging, soundstage, clarity, detail, general tonal balance and sound presentation then any gaming headset just can't compare. $400 is easily enough for incredible sound as well. A lot of people stick with headphones in that price range over TOTL (top of the line) headphones in the $1k range, it's definitely enough especially coming from the two pairs you listed. That doesn't mean there's not room for improvement, though.
As for recommendations, these are my go to recommendations for headphones in your price range. It can be kind of hard to tell what exactly you want in a headphone since 3 different $400 headphones can sound vastly different from one another but the ones listed below are pretty highly regarded for the most part. I gave some extra detail about each headphone that will hopefully help you narrow it down. Another thing worth thinking about is an amp/dac. It won't be necessary for any of the listed headphones but that doesn't mean it won't help. Usually the difference is insignificant or inaudible in this price range but there are exceptions.
Sorry for the wall of text, there's just a lot to consider here if you want an accurate recommendation. My personal recommendation based on the playlist you posted would be the M1060. They're planar magnetics so the bass goes reaaal damn low and they also have a decent boost to the bass and mid range as well so you'd get that nice rumble and forward vocals with the mids.
If you have any more questions feel free to hit me up.
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The Sennheiser HD 600 -~$300- is basically the crown jewel of /r/headphones. I personally haven't heard it but it's considered one of the best headphones of all times for the past ~20 years. It's mostly neutral so it may not be as exciting but has excellent detail retrieval. The only potential negative other than that I can think of is the soundstage, how wide the sound is. Some headphones sound like music comes from outside the headphone, some sound like earbuds where the sound is right against your head. These have a pretty narrow soundstage so they're more towards the latter.
The Sennheiser HD 6XX(Massdrop exclusive, needs account, long ship times) -$199- These are similar to the HD 600 but are less neutral. They have a little bit more bass but they have recessed highs which gives them a dark signature so things like cymbals, some guitar tones, orchestral instruments etc will sound less detailed and forward. Still a very solid headphones, especially for the price. They're normally ~$350.
Monoprice M1060 -~$300- is a bit of a polarizing headphone, people either love or hate it. Some people claim it sounds as good as a $1k pair of headphones, others find it underwhelming and/or hear a high pitch ringing. I've used them and demo'd them to ~5 people, none of which heard the ringing. I love them but don't agree with the "= to $1k headphones" sentiment. Some like them more than my $600 headphones though, so, yeah. These headphones have a lot of bass, boosted mids so vocals are very present and the highs are mostly neutral. The soundstage on these is pretty damn wide.
The Beyerdynamic DT 990 -~$220- is a very highly regarded headphone here. The only downside really is the high frequencies are boosted significantly and a decent amount of people find them unlistenable. If you have sensitive ears then skip these. They're quite V shaped (meaning bass and treble/highs are boosted). They have a decent sound stage, nothing too extreme either way.
AKG K7XX(Massdrop exclusive) -$199- These are great. I own them and are probably some of the best ~$200 headphones you can buy. They can also be pretty love/hate, though, but most people who don't like them seem to have a lot of experience with a wide variety of headphones. Out of all my headphones most people I demo mine to prefer the K7XX, even over my $600 pair. They're mostly neutral with slightly boosted mids and slightly lowered highs and a massive soundstage.
DT 990 Premium Ed
Have a pair of Beyerdynamics DT990 looking for a DAC + AMP recommendation.
Used primarily for PC music & Gaming.
Need the DAC + AMP to support two TOSLink inputs
Budget 1K and under.
Not hd600's, but the DT990 premiums are only £130 on amazon
https://www.amazon.co.uk/990-250-ohm-HiFi-headphones/dp/B00193FT26/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1511271186&sr=8-3&keywords=beyerdynamic+dt990
The Beyerdynamic DT-990-Pro-250 can be purchased at $150 which is nice. What kind of amp is required to drive those headphones?
That's double my budget
Ditch 'gaming' headsets forever. Gaming is just an advertising word used by companies towards people who play video games (gamers) and their families. You don't want to buy something from Logitech, a company who also makes mice, keyboards, webcams, 'gaming' headsets and so on.
What you want are headphones built for music by a real music company that would also be great for video games. I can tell you that you'll probably want something 'open' that will leak some sound but in exchange, you get great 'soundstage' which is great for music/gaming. I don't know your specific music tastes, so I'm just going to give you some basic recommendations:
Audio Technica ATH-AD900X
Sennheiser HD598
Beyerdynamic DT 990, these you would need a sound card or DAC/AMP for.
Go check out /r/headphones and their Daily Headphone Purchase thread. You won't regret it. :)
beyerdynamic DT-990-Pro 250ohm
Bass and Treble emphasis, Open back with a large soundstage. Very rugged, durable design and extremely comfortable velour earpads.
Are you retarded? A 300$ headphone is going to sound much better than a crappy gaming headset at any price point. Logitech is terrible and so is all the other gaming companies making headsets.
Beyerdynamic-990
Hifiman 400i
Fidelio x2
Here are 3 headphones that are really good for their price