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Purchase Advice (self.headphones)

submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by JusticeForPorygon to c/[email protected]

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Looking for headphones for use at my computer. Primarily for gaming but also music. Lots of people online recommend the Sennheiser HD 560s but I figured I'd ask to see if there's anything else worth looking at. I think I want open backs since I'll primarily use them at my desk by myself.

My criteria are: -Decent price (around $200 or less) -Option for microphone attachment (also looking for recommendations there)

If I were to go with the HD560s, would I need an amp to take full advantage of them? If so, I would also like recommendations for that too, as I don't really know anything about them. Any other advice you could give me would be very beneficial. I'm new to the audiophile scene and don't have a ton to spend on the best of the best in gear. Thanks!

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[–] Nanomerce 1 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

no, most audiophile dac/amps are output only, if you want to have a mic in as well, you are looking for an audio interface. Unless you are getting a non USB mic, you probably don't need one of those.

[–] JusticeForPorygon 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Okay, so if I decide to get an amp, I should just get a tabletop mic to plug in separately?

[–] Nanomerce 1 points 11 months ago

I don't see why those two are related at all?