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Headphones for desktop use [Music, gaming and movies] under 1.5k

4 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/headphones-for-desktop-use-music-gaming-and-movies-under-1-5k.180262/

happy17292
happy17292 Original post #1
Dec 25, 2013 at 9:23 PM
1.What is your budget?
Ans:Rs.1500 [max to max 1.8k, not a penny more]

2.What is your need for buying headphone? ( like Dj/ gaming/for mobile phone…. etc)
Ans: music [little bit gaming and movies]

3. What kind of Headphone do you require?
A) Open headphone (with or without MIC support)
B) Closed Headphone(with or without MIC support)
C) In ear Monitor headphone (with or without MIC support)
Ans: Closed headphone [with mic preferred but its not necessary as i rarely use mic]

4.What is your source? (like Laptop /cd player/mobile phone…etc(please specify the make))
Ans: Desktop 3.5mm output

5.Do you have a DAC/ Headphone Amplifier/Dedicated Sound card? If yes mention the make and Max impedance support.
Ans: No

6.What kind of music you listen to? (Bass heavy/ classic/pop/ Indian pop….etc) and mention whether you are a Bass Head or not.
Ans: bass heavy, rock, pop, hip-hop and rap

7.Are you comfortable buying from USA?
Ans:No

8.Do you own any headphones? If yes please mention the name.
Ans: Logitech H250. previously used logitech clear chat, some el cheapo enter headsets.

9.Do you have any headphones in mind? Please mention names and reason for choosing the same.
Ans: Sony MDR XB400,Philips SHP2500

10.Will you buy online?
Ans:Yes


I'm using Logitech H250 since last 3 years and its starting to show its age. Need a replacement under 1.5k [max 1.8k] [cheaper is better :-D ]

requirements:
1. Should be bass monster since my current H250 lacks bass and sounds too flat and boring. Primary usage is music.

2. Good build quality. i'll use it for atleast 2 years.

3. sturdy and good quality cable.

please suggest.
happy17292
Dec 25, 2013 at 10:08 PM
Try to finh Philips SHP 2700.

how does XB400 fares against SHP 2700?? 'xtra bass' tag of XB400 is making me lean towards it as my primary requirement is excellent bass :D
happy17292
Jan 8, 2014 at 9:33 PM
UPDATE: ordered sennheiser HD 202 II