A total of 9 reviews of this product on Reddit.
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SHP9500 and 9600 are super light weight and have non existent clamp force, to the point that some people might complain that it’ll fall off your head. It’s also got really big earpads so its roomy. They’re open-back. No mic, but you can buy a $30 V-Moda Boom Mic attachment (good quality), or the one that they come with on amazon (no idea about mic quality).
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You’re in a great place!
SHP9600+V moda boom pro is excellent. You can often find deals with the 9600s and other inline mics on amazon that are even cheaper such as this. Not sure what is available in your country.
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X2HR is a good choice if you like the sound signature (I used a pretty heavy EQ but was still never 100% satisfied), super comfortable and nice punchy bass with a wide sound stage. Unfortunately, I grew sick of them after about a year as they’re simply too heavy for very long sessions and I just couldn’t get past the overall muddiness. I ultimately wouldn’t recommend them myself.
I strongly agree with people on the Drop x Sennheiser HD58X recommendation (or if you’re willing to spend a little more, the HD560s). I have the similarly tuned HD660s now and they are incredible, my only issue being the pretty crazy clamp force.
I would also heavily consider the Philips SHP9600 as this variant comes with a microphone and they really are an incredible value. I actually recommended the SHP9500 to a friend who also happens to be a hip hop head / gamer as well and he’s been loving them.
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SHP9600 + Mic ($100)
- https://www.amazon.com/Philips-SHP9600-Headphones-Open-Back-00/dp/B091ZMKWT4/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1ZTrLqCLYk (Review)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi3CBbyU-tc&t (Sound demo)
I don’t know what mic quality is like but the headphones are very good. Also another budget hi-fi entry and all-rounder headphones for multiple applications and music.
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Here you go. Philips SHP9500 (with a VModa Boom Pro mic) or the 9600 that comes with one sounds perfect for you (also has a closed back version but I’m not sure if it’s good).
Despite being a gamer headset, the HyperX Cloud series is very solid for general purpose too if you really need something closed back.
If you’re willing to spend a little bit more, the Sennheiser PC37x and PC38x are basically agreed to be the top tier choice for gaming without venturing into insane hi-fi setups.
Here are two more excellent lists as a bonus, though they’re mostly comprised of way higher end offerings:
– https://pcmecca.com/best-audiophile-headphones-for-gaming/
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Q: are you ok with open back?
if yes
SHP9500 is better for gaming… really good for FPS games.
SHP9600 has more base
Mic: Vmoda Boom pro (this slots in so it looks like a headset.)
If no
headphone: Audio-Technica ATH-M40x
(don’t know about the sound stage)
Mic: Blue Snowball
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Are either better than Hyper X Cloud: YES
Are they better than “gaming headset” yes
but yeah check them out.
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How does the 9600 and 9600 with the mic compare? I don’t need the mic but for me here in Canada, the 9600 with the mic is actually the cheapest option of the 3 (9500, 9600, 9600 with mic) for some reason? https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B091ZMKWT4
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Neither should have RGB? Unless you’re looking at the TAG6105 which looks like a closed-back version. Personally have no idea how that will sound, as closed vs. open back will sound completely different.
https://www.amazon.com/Philips-SHP9600-Headphones-Open-Back-00/dp/B091ZMKWT4/
And yeah, they’ll be better than some built-in speakers, despite how far that technology has come. But it also depends on what the source of the audio is too. Anything from youtube is super compressed and low quality, where as Spotify Premium or Amazon HD, or a burned-CD track will have noticeably better quality.
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The SHP9600MB might also be a good candidate.
https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Philips-SHP9600-Aud%C3%ADfonos-controladores-Neodimio/dp/B091ZMKWT4
