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    headphones for the M15x

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by tehpud, Dec 9, 2009.

  1. tehpud

    tehpud Notebook Consultant

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    Hey everyone.

    I posted a comparison between a couple headsets on the Side Topic but I wanted to continue the decision I had made over here considering the hardware inside the M15x.

    This is the hardware inside:

    High-Definition 5.1 Surround Sound Audio
    IDT 92HD83
    24-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog)
    dual 8-ohms speakers in both the left and right speaker assembly
    up to 2 W per channel; up to 4 W total power
    dual digital-array microphones in the display assembly
    program menus and media control buttons
    two audio output/headphone connectors and one audio input/microphone connector
    The audio input/microphone connector also functions as an output connector in a 5.1-channel surround-sound speaker setup


    I want to have a effective HEADPHONE. I will not be getting a mic on it. I will get a clip on Zalman. I do not want to sacrifice quality of audio for a microphone.

    So I have the Sennheiser HD555 on order. My budget is $120 or less. I got them for $80. Since the sound card does support Surround...should I look at a 5.1 headset? Is the HD555 a good choice even with a surround sound supporting card?

    I know nothing of audio so please help me.

    Thanks!
     
    tehpud, Dec 9, 2009
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  2. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I don't think there are any true "5.1 headsets" - and even if, the highest end Sennheisers are still stereo.

    "Sourround headsets" simulate it more I believe.

    Per se there is nothing wrong with Sennheiser HD555

    (personally I prefer IEMs)
     
    DetlevCM, Dec 9, 2009
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  3. lixuelai

    lixuelai Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    5.1 in headphone just does not work too well. Stick with the HD555 or better yet buy a set of AudioTechnica AD700. Supposedly Shure SRH440 is pretty decent for the price as well. Anyway I would look around a bit more.
     
    lixuelai, Dec 10, 2009
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  4. Netherwind

    Netherwind Notebook Evangelist

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    I'll vouch for my AD700's, I love these things to death, the only thing that compares with them are my Phonak Audeo PFE's, which are in-ear phones and they sound excellent, both are priced around $100-120.
     
    Netherwind, Dec 11, 2009
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  5. roosta

    roosta Notebook Evangelist

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    arent AD700's lacking in bass? i always find games need some decent bass.

    555 sound a good choice. 595 if you can get them though. sound quite a bit better to me. (although i only had a brief listen)
     
    roosta, Dec 13, 2009
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  6. Vogelbung

    Vogelbung I R Judgemental

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    Personally I quite like the versatility of the G35. It's a decent headphone when used in Stereo mode, and as a gaming apparatus it's vastly superior to the Senn + Zalman combo.
     
    Vogelbung, Dec 13, 2009
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  7. lixuelai

    lixuelai Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    If bass is the primary concern it would do well to save up for DT770 etc. HD555 is not for a basshead. It has a bit more bass than the AD700 but it does not go as low so it sounds very hollow.
     
    lixuelai, Dec 13, 2009
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  8. DarthWayne

    DarthWayne Notebook Consultant

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    lot of pro level gamers use headphones with great soundstage and not those marketing bs surround sound headphones.

    Sennheiser HD555 should be far better.

    but if u want bass then go for closed headphones...as they let the sound resonate..giving a more heavy sound


    i make music...so know little bit about sound & sound equipment.

    hope that helped
     
    DarthWayne, Dec 13, 2009
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  9. E30kid

    E30kid Notebook Deity

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    No open headphones in this price range really have a ton of bass. You'll have to go closed for that.
     
    E30kid, Dec 13, 2009
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  10. Mastershroom

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    I prefer stereo headsets over virtual surround. My personal recommendations go to the Razer Carcharias ($80) and Plantronics GameCom 377 ($50). They're both excellent stereo headsets with superb sound quality, both in terms of what you hear and what you broadcast via the mic.
     
    Mastershroom, Dec 14, 2009
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