Could some recommend closed back headset for music and games?

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So my Hyperx cloud II headphones stopped working after like 5 years and I'm looking for an upgrade. Preferably closed back/ Over-ear headset with mic. Wired or wireless under $200 bucks.
 
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HardLiner said:
Thanks I'll take the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P into consideration, is there any difference between the 7/7p/7x version besides color?

Also what's people thoughts on the audeze maxwell? I'm wondering if I should spend the extra money and get them? I'm more of a music listener than gamer.
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not sure but thats what it looks like.
that is rtings #1 headset, its over $100 more than you stipulated so i didnt suggest it.
 
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pendragon1 said:
not sure but thats what it looks like.
that is rtings #1 headset, its over $100 than you stipulated so i didnt suggest it.
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Sorry for changing my price range, I was hoping someone here has them and could give an honest opinion on them. I think on reddit people say they had quality issues with them but on youtube reviews people seem to love them.
 
HardLiner said:
Sorry for changing my price range, I was hoping someone here has them and could give an honest opinion on them. I think on reddit people say they had quality issues with them but on youtube reviews people seem to love them.
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dont listen to reddit, listen to rtings. MavericK has a set, i think, maybe he can chime in...
 
pendragon1 said:
dont listen to reddit, listen to rtings. MavericK has a set, i think, maybe he can chime in...
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Yeah, I have the Maxwells. I really like them, they are kind of heavy but they sound great. Have basically replaced all my other headsets other than my lighter BT ones that I take with me on trips (Sony WH-1000XM4).

Some people have said they have issues with build quality. I haven't noticed any, but I also don't use them as much as some people probably do, so it's hard to say. They don't seem cheaply-made to me, though.
 
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Yeah, I have the Maxwells. I really like them, they are kind of heavy but they sound great. Have basically replaced all my other headsets other than my lighter BT ones that I take with me on trips (Sony WH-1000XM4).

Some people have said they have issues with build quality. I haven't noticed any, but I also don't use them as much as some people probably do, so it's hard to say. They don't seem cheaply-made to me, though.
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Thanks for the reply, I see Rtings has the Logitech G PRO X 2 Lightspeed rated the best Upper mid-range gaming headset I think it's between those two.
How much better would you say the Maxwells are over Logitech G PRO X 2 Lightspeed?

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HardLiner said:
Thanks for the reply, I see Rtings has the Logitech G PRO X 2 Lightspeed rated the best Upper mid-range gaming headset I think it's between those two.
How much better would you say the Maxwells are over Logitech G PRO X 2 Lightspeed?

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I can't say as I've never used the Logitech G Pro. But I would wager that planar magnetics are going to have better sound. I've used a lot of headphones, and these have really nice clarity and bass compared to most others.
 
HardLiner said:
Will the PS version work with PC or do I need the xbox version?
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as far as i can tell, it literally is just the logo colour.
and the xbox version comes with said atmos license(for +$30). get the ps5 ones and buy the $15 atmos license separately if you need/want it.
 
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I'm an open back fan so I don't have any specific model recommendations, but my advice is get good headphones and slap a mod mic wireless on them. The majority of gaming headsets have bad mics, and mod mic is very good.
 
HardLiner said:
Will the PS version work with PC or do I need the xbox version?
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Yes very well and as mentioned you can buy the THX license
I should also mention early versions of the software had bugs which I believe are all worked out now.
My experience with customer support was excellent. They even sent me a beta to test which fixed it.
Very quick to reply and help. I couldn't have asked for better.
 
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Thanks, I think I'm going to buy the Maxwell's it's expensive up here in Canada though $474 on Amazon.ca. $399 on a couple other places for PS version. I'm debating on buying on Amazon and getting the extended Asurion 2 year warranty plan but that's an extra $50 bucks. I'm hoping they go on sale to soften the blow.

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ooohh so you only had 200 canuckistani pesos. when people see $200 here they assume its USD, it is a us based forum....
 
pendragon1 said:
ooohh so you only had 200 canuckistani pesos. when people see $200 here they assume its USD, it is a us based forum....
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I know and I did mean $200usd but then I said I was considering spending the extra money for the Maxwell's.

BTW what's peoples opinion on the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless? Are they any good for music?
 
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