Hello all!
I'm new to high-quality audio products, but I love music and gaming, so I think it's time I upgraded. I've been using Bose TP-1As that were given to me as a gift a couple years ago along with my onboard audio. I've got $150 to put towards a sound card + heaphones, or whatever you think would be a good way to invest it, if a DAC is more important than a sound card (however DACs seem to be way out of my budget for now.) I'd prefer a closed back headphone if possible, as the people around me generally don't want to listen to music, but I'm often alone when listening anyway, so open-backed can be accepted, if they are truly a better deal for me. As far as games, I mostly play FPS, so it's important to me to be able hear shots and footsteps around me. As far as music, I like Classic Rock, Jazz, some Classical, and very little Electronic. My head also is not very large, so if they are not adjustable, and are naturally big, then they're not for me. I know I'm asking for a lot, and will most likely have to make a compromise somewhere, but any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
I'm new to high-quality audio products, but I love music and gaming, so I think it's time I upgraded. I've been using Bose TP-1As that were given to me as a gift a couple years ago along with my onboard audio. I've got $150 to put towards a sound card + heaphones, or whatever you think would be a good way to invest it, if a DAC is more important than a sound card (however DACs seem to be way out of my budget for now.) I'd prefer a closed back headphone if possible, as the people around me generally don't want to listen to music, but I'm often alone when listening anyway, so open-backed can be accepted, if they are truly a better deal for me. As far as games, I mostly play FPS, so it's important to me to be able hear shots and footsteps around me. As far as music, I like Classic Rock, Jazz, some Classical, and very little Electronic. My head also is not very large, so if they are not adjustable, and are naturally big, then they're not for me. I know I'm asking for a lot, and will most likely have to make a compromise somewhere, but any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!