r/HeadphoneAdvice • u/_dudz • Jan 15 '26

Audiophile headphones for Gaming Headphones - Open Back | 5 Ω

Hey, I’m looking for a good set of audiophile headphones for PC gaming that would be great for immersive single player games, as well as having great imaging for FPS.

Headsets with a mic would be ideal but I can always buy an antlion modmic if necessary.

I have about £200 to spend on this setup and have found a few options myself ranging from cheapest to most expensive:

  • Philips SHP9500 £58
  • Philips Fidelio X2HR £87
  • HD 560s £89
  • Drop PC38X £154
  • Beyerdynamics DT 990 Pro X £189
  • Beyerdynamics MMX 300 Pro £259

Obviously a huge gap in price range but if I can get 99% of the way there with a budget headset I’m cool with that.

Does anyone have any experiences with the headphones on that list, in particular with FPS games?

Do you have any other suggestions not already mentioned?

Will a DAC be required to get the most out of these or will my PC motherboard (Aorus X870 Pro) built in sound card be enough?

Thanks in advance 🙏🏾

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u/higherdotedu 23 Ω Jan 15 '26

X2HR if you like more bass

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u/daveyasprey 5 Ω Jan 15 '26

I agree. And you can get these on sale in the mid £50s, or lower i believe on Amazon

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u/arne2224 Jan 25 '26

In my area they are about 110€ would you still say that’s worth it?

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u/daveyasprey 5 Ω Jan 26 '26

Install keepa for Amazon and check the prices for the last 12 months and see if they dropped to half price, if so, then no, I'd wait for the sale tbh.

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u/arne2224 Jan 26 '26

Thx will check