Sony
MDR7506
$98.00
HIFIMAN
Based on 76 Reddit mentions
$1699.00
Sentiment summary across the product areas Reddit users mention most.
Original Reddit posts and comments behind this analysis.
HE1000SE I chose it as the best overall gaming headphone myself. It is a Sennheiser HD800S with proper tuning. Excellent imaging in a wide soundstage. The Stealth is good but not exceptional, the Organic is better in some regards but pretty fatiguing. You could also get the HD800S and use some EQ, t
...Educational-Bell1110 in r/Hifiman
December 31, 2025 1:21 AM
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he1000uv he1000se he1000uv however, anything above arya stealth is overkill for fps games and also any large membrane planar can be not ideal for those type of games. In fps games being fast is the most important thing; when the spatial information is too realistic, what happens is that your brain n
...Overpim in r/Hifiman
March 21, 2026 1:01 PM
3
Oh, did you prefer the HD800s or HE1000se for gaming? I was fixated on the HD800s, but before I pulled the trigger I learned about the HE1000se and bought that instead. Most comments I've seen online claimed the HiFiMan was better, but I don't have one to compare. I found the HD490 Pro elevated the
...AK_R in r/Hifiman
December 30, 2025 11:41 PM
2
My personal favorite in that range is the Aune AR5000, which I found on a holiday sale for $210. It’s very good for gaming and also great for music, much better than I expected. There are Sennheiser headphones in this ballpark that are considered very good for gaming, but the one I have, the HD490 P
...AK_R in r/HeadphonesAdvice
January 21, 2026 5:37 PM
2
They're very solid for gaming and excellent for music, which I'd also say about the Aune AR5000 (surprisingly probably my second most used headphones after the HE1000se). The Edition XV is probably good for everything in gaming except hardcore eSports type stuff, for which I'd probably go for someth
...AK_R in r/Hifiman
February 4, 2026 3:15 PM
2
I can't say for sure which headphones are best for you and your budget, but I did just go through a very similar situation. I wanted a new pair of headphones (coming from the HD600's which I found lacking for games but still smooth for music) to give me the best desktop gaming audio experience. This
...tshin23 in r/Hifiman
January 16, 2026 6:25 PM
2
quieter would mean you need more volume or a better seal between your head and the pads. in theory you dont need an amp for these as they can be driven by a mouse running on a wheel they are so sensitive. make sure the plug is fully seated though, and that your head makes a tight seal. move your hai
...jz_wiz in r/FiiO
December 29, 2025 5:35 AM
1