Before I begin this isn't another "Which headphone is best" thread, so please lets not turn it into such. I already own a pair of Sennheiser HD555's, the right earcup has been rattling the last few days (i suspect something is loose). And am scared to open it up and void the warranty until i clarify with sennheiser. That being said, ever since I saw the pc350's they were a headset that I eventually wanted to invest in, im curious if someone can translate the specs into more lamens terms (i.e., what I will hear better or worse, in music games (ie high or low ranges), that type of stuff).
For the record, I use a Creative XMOD USB Soundcard and dont plan on switching anytime soon. **Also note, Im in no way a huge audiophile, my headphones are used primarily for gaming, listenign to music/movies second.
I think that the PC350 is the most competent so-called "gaming grade" headset design available on the market due to the fact that it is a repackaged HD595 with a mic, in an elegant design to boot. If you liked your HD555's, you should like that headset, I would think.
I have tried both HD555's and HD595's, and I found the difference to be slight in terms of sound quality, highs and lows, directional sound/soundstage, etc., but I did like the HD595's better. Then again, I have tried the Audio Technica AD700 and 900's, and found them a bit better then either of the the Sennheisers I tried. All of the above are easy to drive on computer sound cards, which is also a plus.
And like I've mentioned 8 million times but will continue to do so, just one more thing to consider, as far as I'm concerned I like my Edge GX400's better than any open/closed headphone I've tried. The sound is amazing, for movies and music, when I try my HD595's again, it feels like it colors everything (bright, adding base), while the GX400's make the source sound accurate. And positional sound is amazing, for COD4, I hear footsteps, directions of shots, etc., very very well.
#2 some people don't enjoy neutral sounding headphones. grado headphones have a very distinct sound that many people enjoy. Neutral sounding headphones are a bit boring imo which is why I stay away from them.
This comment was edited at 07/03/2008 9:30 PM
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Specs don't say much about the quality of headphones, you can't translate them into sound quality even more whe you compare closed (PC 350) with open (HD 555) Headphones
PS: Beyerdynamic MMX300 should beat the PC 350
#2
unfortunately the GX400 are only available in the US but I should get mine soon from a friend
frequency response basically means how high and low the range in freq's is.. generally the lower the frequency response the better(more bass).. most ppl cant hear below 20hz and 20khz, but imo the difference between a can with 8hz-28khz and one with 20hz-2khz is huge.
impedence is the amount of power you need to drive the can properly(to reproduce all the freq's in the frequency spectrum). can's with a higher impedence will need an amp, 120ohms should be ok powered by your sound card.. pushing it a bit with 150ohms.
i would recommend getting an amp in any case.. you dont need to spend much, even an old stereo receiver with a headphone out you or your parents may have laying around will do.
QUOTE:Specs don't say much about the quality of headphones, you can't translate them into sound quality even more whe you compare closed (PC 350) with open (HD 555) Headphones
PS: Beyerdynamic MMX300 should beat the PC 350
#2
unfortunately the GX400 are only available in the US but I should get mine soon from a friend
your on crack.. obviously the MMX300 will beat the snot out of any can that was previously mentioned... its basically the DT770 with a mic on it.
i would stay away from IEMS for gaming.. good isolation but stereo image definately isnt the same as what you would get from a can.
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Headphone spec question
HD555's (Currently own)
Frequency: 15-28,000Hz
Impedance: 120 OHMS
Distortion: < .2%
Sensitivity: 103dB
PC350's:
Frequency: 10-26,000hz
Impedance: 150 OHMS
Distortion: < .1%
Sensitivity: 108dB
For the record, I use a Creative XMOD USB Soundcard and dont plan on switching anytime soon. **Also note, Im in no way a huge audiophile, my headphones are used primarily for gaming, listenign to music/movies second.
I have tried both HD555's and HD595's, and I found the difference to be slight in terms of sound quality, highs and lows, directional sound/soundstage, etc., but I did like the HD595's better. Then again, I have tried the Audio Technica AD700 and 900's, and found them a bit better then either of the the Sennheisers I tried. All of the above are easy to drive on computer sound cards, which is also a plus.
And like I've mentioned 8 million times but will continue to do so, just one more thing to consider, as far as I'm concerned I like my Edge GX400's better than any open/closed headphone I've tried. The sound is amazing, for movies and music, when I try my HD595's again, it feels like it colors everything (bright, adding base), while the GX400's make the source sound accurate. And positional sound is amazing, for COD4, I hear footsteps, directions of shots, etc., very very well.
thanks
#2 some people don't enjoy neutral sounding headphones. grado headphones have a very distinct sound that many people enjoy. Neutral sounding headphones are a bit boring imo which is why I stay away from them.
even more whe you compare closed (PC 350) with open (HD 555) Headphones
PS: Beyerdynamic MMX300 should beat the PC 350
#2
unfortunately the GX400 are only available in the US but I should get mine soon from a friend
impedence is the amount of power you need to drive the can properly(to reproduce all the freq's in the frequency spectrum). can's with a higher impedence will need an amp, 120ohms should be ok powered by your sound card.. pushing it a bit with 150ohms.
i would recommend getting an amp in any case.. you dont need to spend much, even an old stereo receiver with a headphone out you or your parents may have laying around will do.
your on crack.. obviously the MMX300 will beat the snot out of any can that was previously mentioned... its basically the DT770 with a mic on it.
i would stay away from IEMS for gaming.. good isolation but stereo image definately isnt the same as what you would get from a can.
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