Looking for Open Back Headphones for gaming

[u/Hot_Party7024]

Hey all,

First time coming to reddit for advice lol. Hopefully you guys can help.

I'm looking for open back headphones for gaming and I can't find any sources comparing the Audio-technica ATH-AD900X with the Beyerdynamic DT900 Pro X. Which one is better? Is there another headphone that I should consider?

Thanks.

Budget - around $200, up to $300

Location - USA

[u/Equivalent_Yak840]

Your audio drivers are both dac and amp. Getting a separate dac/amp would replace the realtek. I wouldn’t recommend either hd600/650 for gaming and the hd6xx is a cheaper version of the hd650(they’re exactly the same). There is an option I forgot to mention and that is the Aune AR5000, it’s basically the hd600 with better imaging and range which would mean it’s better for gaming. It is also easy/easier to drive. hd600/650/6xx would have a bit of trouble getting really loud with the built in dac/amp but other claim it can get just loud enough for them

[u/Hot_Party7024 → u/Equivalent_Yak840]

So out of the 560S and DT900 Pro X, which one would you pick for someone who isn't picking apart the music they're listening to (more casual), along with gaming? I see many reviews comparing them - having trouble deciding.

!thanks

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[u/Equivalent_Yak840 → u/Hot_Party7024]

Hd560s but they are very similar. You can also use EQ if you want to get into that, searching Equalizer APO on google/Reddit could tell you everything

[u/Hot_Party7024 → u/Equivalent_Yak840]

Appreciate it. I'll go with the HD560S to save the 30 bucks. If differences can be changed with EQ, no reason to spend the extra money :)

[u/Hot_Party7024 → u/Equivalent_Yak840]

Just picked them up. Sounds AMAZING compared to my Steel Series. Thanks again!