Headphones and FPS

[Noj]

Hi guys, I was wondering if you could help me with a purchase.
I'm looking for a pair of headphones to use with FPS games and I have US$100 or less to spend. Sound quality isn't the number 1 priority, but I need to be able to tell where people are, and from where I am being shot. A microphone would be nice, but it's not necessary.
I have NForce integrated sound (with Dolby Digital whatever) and a SPDIF out (as well as the standard speaker port).
Any help would be appreciated.

And yes, I already did a search on the forum.

 

[fatbaby]

Sony Mdr-v6 should be the perfect hp you are looking for! It has better "surround" than the grados and more bass <--what i heard from audiophile forums...

Just do a search at head-wize.com or other headphone forums..

 

[Noj]

...and they connect to the SPDIF out?
Thanks for your input.

 

[CraigRT]

I love my Sony headphones.. I tried Sennheiser and ended up trading them in for the Sony's.. they sound great, and will certainly do the job for you.

Mine are the model MDR-CD380. they were $100 CAD and I do not regret the purchase..

 

[erikiksaz]

<< And yes, I already did a search on the forum. >>



You didn't search hard enough, i still see many threads under current and archived GH and Off Topic.

 

[LoneWolf1]

I'm using the Plantronics .Audio 90's for everything from DVD's to gaming and love them.


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<< And yes, I already did a search on the forum. >>



You didn't search hard enough, i still see many threads under current and archived GH and Off Topic. >>

<rant>There always has to be at least one crapper in every thread.</rant>

 

[PliotronX]

<< ...and they connect to the SPDIF out?
Thanks for your input. >>


No, AFAIK there are no headphones on the market that include built-in DACs. The Sony headphones' packaging is a little misleading in saying that it's for digital. It hooks up to the analog jacks just as all other headphones. They're just very accurate cans for "studio monitoring" and provide a very precise sound for digital (electronic) music.

That said, I will give another vote for the MDR-V6 headphones. For the money, you can't beat them for use with games, bass-heavy music, or DVDs. They are of closed design, so the sound will not leak out, and it will isolate from ambient sound. My friend has a pair of 10 year old V6s and they sound as good as my newer ones. The earpads looked totally beat up, but they were easily replaced and I suggested the Beyerdynamic DT-250 velour earpads which provide more comfort, better isolation, and better durability than the stock pleather pads. This is a great combination, and the V6s together with the velour earpads are just shy of $100 shipped.

 

[erikiksaz]

<< I'm using the Plantronics .Audio 90's for everything from DVD's to gaming and love them.


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<< And yes, I already did a search on the forum. >>



You didn't search hard enough, i still see many threads under current and archived GH and Off Topic. >>

<rant>There always has to be at least one crapper in every thread.</rant> >>



Well when you see the SAME EXACT THREAD EVERY SINGLE WEEK, you start wonder.

 

[Noj]

Thanks for your help guys, I'm looking into the Sony Mdr-v6 right now.

Edit: I don't suppose anyone knows a place that ships these internationally? I'm in Australia.

 

[QTPie]

You should check this headphone out. It is the best head phone I've ever seen.