Do you use headphones with your pc ?

GAZZA · Post by **GAZZA** » Sat Feb 03, 2001 7:47 pm

I'm about to buy some headphones for use with my SB live Gamer and was wondering if anyone uses Headphones , if so what make and brand and what preferences choose them i:e comfort , sound ,quality ,price ,closed/open to name a few .let me know your thoughts on the subject if any
TIA

MAC · Post by **MAC** » Sat Feb 03, 2001 7:55 pm

I've recently started using headphones when playing Team Arena online so the noise doesn't bother the wife. The headphones are JVC model HA-D50. They were cheap when I picked them up at Sam's Whse.

MAC

DocSilly · Post by **DocSilly** » Sat Feb 03, 2001 9:13 pm

I just started using headphones late night cause my neighbours complained about my Klipsch late night usage.

I'm very happy with my new Sennheiser HD450 (<a href="http://www.sennheiser.com/headphones/dy ... tm">lookie here</a>). They're a lil expensive (I found them for $100 shipped) but their sound is really good, they're open so your ears won't heat up and they're light.

I used them for 8 hours plus with no probs. They even match my new Lian-Li PC 60 case

The low impedance is good for use directly with soundcard, high impedance headphones require headphone amps.
There's even a hack so you can run a cable to the front of your case, very convinient, just <a href="http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php ... 5565">read this</a>.

Mine runs to a mod'ed 5.25" faceplate and I used a 1/8 connector near my soundcard to make it removable, there're also 2 USB in my faceplate and the relocated fanbus.
You can check out the following 2 pics:

<a href="http://users.erols.com/albern/modfront. ... ceplate</a> see the cable with the 1/8 plug ?
<a href="http://users.erols.com/albern/sblive3.jpg">SB Live mod</a> here you can see my SB Live with the 1/8 jack

MK888 · Post by **MK888** » Sat Feb 03, 2001 11:58 pm

Late at night, I use headphones. But I wear glasses, so long gaming sessions hurt after a while, even with good fitting phones.

GAZZA · Post by **GAZZA** » Sun Feb 04, 2001 12:07 am

tnx guys for your input , nice phones doc

[Edited by GAZZA on 02-04-2001 at 12:16 AM]

DocSilly · Post by **DocSilly** » Sun Feb 04, 2001 1:18 am

I have to agree with MK888 about the glasses ... darn, I really hate that ... but I don't like contacts and laser eye surgery is way to expensive for me.

Schwartz · Post by **Schwartz** » Sun Feb 04, 2001 3:19 am

At night when I play I use my Game Voice headphones that are made by Plantronics.

MegaVectra · Post by **MegaVectra** » Sun Feb 04, 2001 4:20 am

I use headphones late at night, but I think that mod project is a little much. All I did was go to Radio Shack and buy a stereo 1/8" Y cable (1 male to 2 female). I have a 4 speaker surrond sound, so all I did was connect the splitter to the LIVE! on the front speaker siganl output, then connect the headphones on one output of the splitter and then the front speakers on the other. Then when I need to use one or the other, I just go into the Creative mixer and either select Headphones or 4 Speakers.

The headphones I have are made by Koss. The only reason I got them is because they came already equipped with a headset mic. They sound OK.

<img src=http://www.koss.com/koss/kossweb.nsf/large_SB30.jpg>

[Edited by MegaVectra on 02-05-2001 at 05:19 AM]

Twisted Evil · Post by **Twisted Evil** » Sun Feb 04, 2001 6:06 am

I only use headphones. If i'm on for 10min or 10 hours it feels the same.
As Docsilly I also use Sennheisers (HD 500): http://www.sennheiser.com/headphones/dynamic/hd500.htm

I found them for either $69 or $89 refurbished about 18 months ago.

Best money I've spent in a while, extremely clear sounds with a good amount of UNF behind them. Great for music and games.

I to wear glasses when using the computer (stupid eyes). I never had a problem with discomfort. Maybe because I had a ton of hair and very thin frames.

Rezillo · Post by **Rezillo** » Sun Feb 04, 2001 2:32 pm

I love my sonys and they were only $20. They are the full size to.
The model # is Sony MDR-CD180
<img src = "http://store1.yimg.com/I/ace-electronics_1617_10797199" </img>

[Edited by rezillo on 02-04-2001 at 02:36 PM]

Cool J · Post by **Cool J** » Sun Feb 04, 2001 5:04 pm

i recommend the sennheiser HD495. i just got them about a month or so ago from http://www.headroom.com
http://www.headphone.com/ProductsHeadph ... neList.asp

Busby · Post by **Busby** » Sun Feb 04, 2001 7:57 pm

I also use the Sonys that rezillo does. Only while I'm at LAN Parties though.

GAZZA · Post by **GAZZA** » Sun Feb 04, 2001 8:19 pm

ok ive just ordered these

after searching high and low for some good cheap ones to start with , i had my eye on a few Sennheisers such as the HD570($99),HD545($99) and also the SonyMDR-V6($70) but after reading about these at HeadPhone for the price i just paid i thought it was worth the gamble here is the feedback from Headphones on these Koss R100
List Price $69.99 - Our Price $69.95

The R100s are a good sealed headphone for under $100. These guys would be perfect for the office worker who doesn't want the office to hear their music. The Koss R100s are a convienent, simple, quality sealed headphone that is affordable. The R100s offer a reasonably detailed and balanced sound that is not to muddy. They are comfortable, and will work with a portable player or amp. Finally, a closed headphone under 100$ we can sell and recommend.
The Koss R100s are a good headphone at a good price. They have large earpeices that partially rotate. The earcups are cushy and their headband is also cushy--double comfy. They have an adjustable, flexible headband. They are connected at one earpiece by a coiled cord, which helps eliminate double cord tangling. They are terminated to a mini and come with a 1/4 inch adapter.
To Order This Product Click Here

Technical Characteristics

Transducer Type: Dynamic
Acoustic Principle: Open
Earpiece Type: Supraural
Frequency Range: 16 Hz - 22 kHz
Impedance: 60 Ohms
Sound Pressure Level: dB
Cord Length: 8 Feet
Wearing Weight: Oz.
Adapter Included: Yes
Termination: 1/4

BTW i've just paid $34.95 shipped for these so IMO seem like a good buy , but if not then i'm heading back to buy those Sennheisers

nexus_7 · Post by **nexus_7** » Sun Feb 04, 2001 8:23 pm

yea cant go wrong with Sennheiser. the make so Good stuff. enjoy them.

Greg

Post by **FlyingPenguin** » Sun Feb 04, 2001 9:26 pm

I always use phones for games - especially CS. I play more competatively that way (CS is ALL about LISTENING for audio cues).

I use speakers for playing MP3's and watching videos.

Be kind to your ears. You'd spend $100 on a quality speaker system, so do the same for headphones.

Sony Digital Reference Studio headphones: about $100 depending on where you look. I know Best Buy carries them.

Outstanding sound quality and very comfortable.

[Edited by FlyingPenguin on 02-04-2001 at 09:29 PM]