Beyerdynamic - MMX 300 (2nd Generation)

Beyerdynamic MMX 300 (Gen 2), goes for roughly 180 Euros. It’s a closed-back headset developed by an actual reputable audio equipment company, not by a bullshit gaming headset brand. https://north-america.beyerdynamic.com/p/mmx-300 Or if you’re set on open-back headsets only, then the PC38X. Goes anywhere from 100 to 170 euros, the price fluctuates. Same as before, made by an actual reputable company. https://drop.com/buy/drop-epos-pc38x-gaming-headset

I did have the MMX 300 Gen 2 at one point but unfortunately I had to return them because of a physically broken/detached microphone, but that’s my own fault for buying them from a third-party seller via Amazon instead of buying from an official retailer lol. The sound is fantastic in terms of being a gaming headset, it’s basically the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro 80ohm but with a nice mic attached. Definitely a V-shaped tuning but that’s generally desired for gaming for that wow and fun factor.

Beyerdynamic mmx-300 gen 2, bought it and never looked at "gaming" headsets again

Tried the first variants and they were hands down the worst headset I have ever touched. Small cups, insanely boosted bass, poor mic. Maybe the new models are better. I personally swear to Beyerdynamic, been using the mmx300 v2 for 5+ years, insanely good.

If you want something that’ll do justice to both your music and War Thunder, I’d seriously look at the **Beyerdynamic MMX 300 (2nd Gen)**. They’ve got a clean, detailed sound with pinpoint imaging, so you can actually tell where things are coming from in-game. For long sessions they’re really comfortable too — Beyerdynamic pads are like pillows. They are wired and on the chunky side, so if you really want wireless there are decent picks like the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, but in your price range for pure audio quality, the MMX 300 is one of the few that works just as well for gaming as it does for music.

I like the Beyerdynamic MMX 300 but plenty of mentioned options are every bit as good

Beyerdynamic is very solid, I used an MMX 300 (which really is just a DT770 Pro with a mic) for probably almost 7 years. I replaced it 1.5 years ago with an Audeze Maxwell and the sound is truly amazing, so I'd consider this a massive upgrade in the sound department quality but it comes at a price that's for sure, but when the first thing you do when turning on your computer is putting on your headphones, it's almost a no brainer to put in some money in those. Enjoy your new (future) acquisition!

Don’t go for the cheapest or you will probably buy twice. Save up a bit and go for something midrange :) I have a BeyerDynamics MMX 300

beyerdynamics. Is the only choice for a high end headset, they are at studio quality. Im using MMX 300 but the newest DT series is better Edit: DT does not have a Mic. So I would recommend MMX 300 Pro

I've been enjoying the Beyerdynamic MMX300 for over a year now. I like the bass, clarity, and the ruggedness (I don't 'baby' it). I've researched its pros and cons before pulling the trigger. I use it mostly attached to macbook pro--listening to spotify or watching movies. BUT like many of you, I also spend an inordinate amount of time on conference calls and sometimes prefer using the MMX300 as well for this purpose, over my Jabra. I like the clarity of the Beyerdynamic better. That said, there are times when I feel like I’m already speaking too loudly into the mic—partly of the heat of the discussion, but also because I can’t hear myself speaking. I’m now on the hunt for a simple AMP with direct monitoring—like when I see podcasters (and their guests) with BeyerdynamicDT770 cans, and they can hear both ways. I’ve searched the subreddit (capped myself at 2 hours of reading, MAX $100 budget, to avoid going down another rabbit hole). Recos aren’t unanimous. The Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen was mentioned—it has the direct monitoring switch I like, goes for $105 on Amazon—but I’m unsure about the mic port (looking at the amp’s pictures). Also, I’ve read mixed comments about the sound quality it delivers (?). For reference: the MMX300 comes with a cable that splits into mic and headphone jacks (both 3.5mm, I believe). I don’t want to buy any extra dongle or cable just to adapt to an amp. I don’t mind a Chinese brand—just need the direct monitoring switch and decent sound quality (since I’ll already be connecting to an amp). The MMX300 is 48 ohms according to the spec sheet. I only have one DAC-AMP today--AIYIMA Audio DAC-A2 PRO Gaming Decoder--which I use for another setup (in a separate house) driving a HIFIMAN.

I love my beyerdynmic MMX 300. I can replace most stuff (cushions, headrest, cable, microphone) myself and could never go back to anything else. I just hope that under the new owners it will not change much, because at some point I might want to buy a new one.