Razer Megalodon vs Roccat Kave

[SuB]

Originally Posted by KireD

Sorry if this is hard for me to 'believe' or accept that haha

But aren't like the gaming headsets made to, for example, increase the sound of the footsteps, decrease the sound of gunfire and such? Would a totally faithful headset be better for gaming, actually?

Thanks for your time ^^

KireD

They say they are, but that's just over-emphasizing tinny sounds. Proper phones sound much better. As I said a lot of it is personal taste, but I certainly won't be dropping any cash for any gaming gimmick headsets every again.

Consider my eyes opened.

[KireD]

That's interesting.

I'm really liking the idea of getting headphones and mic disparately. It makes sense, when you're buying only a mic it will have better quality than one from a headset, and same for the drivers.

I've searched a little more, and people mostly mention (and that includes you haha) the AKG and ASUS Xonar.

But that's kinda overkill for me...
First problem would be my budget.
And second I'm not really sure if my ears would actually "notice" all that difference, I've never taken audio so seriously (even thought all my musics are FLAC).

I'm really liking the Dt-770 Pro ones. What would be the difference between 80 and 250 ohms? Would I need a sound card or mine would be just fine? What would you recommend?

Thanks!

KireD

[SuB]

You'd maybe get away with 80 using onboard, but definitely NOT with the 250.

Tbh, even if you're considering getting decent headphones, onboard just won't cut it in terms of output quality matey.

Higher impedence (ohm rating) means they need more gain/amp to drive them. But they supposedly pickup less interferance etc. Personaly 80/64 is fine.

You did Open the thread with wanting clarity and performance in FPS and you may find the Beyer's a bit too Bass heavy for that, the AKG range seem to be where it's at for competitive play.

[KireD]

Well that's disappointing D:

But if I'm getting the AKG's K 701 I probably won't get a sound card. That wouldn't cut it either, right?

I don't know what to do, I'd love to get the same setup as you, but I don't think that's possible for me. It would cost around R$ 1.800 ($910) and that's just way too much.

Do you have maybe other model to suggest?

Thanks again,
KireD

[SuB]

Perhaps you can start with the AKG's and get the soundcard later?

I think you can get the sound card and a slightly different pair of stero cans for less than that.

You can get the xonar for

$179.99 http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...reative=380553

and the K702's for $265 http://www.amazon.com/AKG-K702-Headp...&keywords=k702

not sure where you got $910 from?

These are apparently a good alternative for $99.95 http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...reative=380553

[KireD]

Originally Posted by SuB

Perhaps you can start with the AKG's and get the soundcard later?

I think you can get the sound card and a slightly different pair of stero cans for less than that.

You can get the xonar for

$179.99 http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...reative=380553

and the K702's for $265 http://www.amazon.com/AKG-K702-Headp...&keywords=k702

not sure where you got $910 from?

These are apparently a good alternative for $99.95 http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...reative=380553

The $910 is the value it costs in my country converted to dollars. If I'd to buy these here I'd spend R$ 1.800 or approximately $910.
If I'd buy from the links you sent I'd have to pay 50% importation tax. So It would be $445 + $222 = $668. Its cheaper but still a little too much I guess. + 2 or 3 months to arrive... I really sucks to live here when it comes to buying these kinda stuff. I like the alternative.

I really can't ask you to solve all my problems haha I guess you already helped me all you can. And you probably had enough of me right?

Thank you for all the information! I really appreciate it.

Two last things before closing the thread.
Headphones before sound card for sure?
And are you like god mode on games with your set? :]

-KireD

[looz]

80 Ohm DT-770s are fine without a headphone amp, mine have decent volume even with my phone.

If it is an option, you could substitute a separate sound card with a home theatre amplifier via HDMI, if you have one.