[wmf]

If is for gaming nothing better than the 800s.

not enough bass for me to consider them for gaming. they are pretty spot on tho, for everything else.

at 4.5k here for the HE1000s, thats a lot of coin.

 

[Kunal1991]

not enough bass for me to consider them for gaming.

Why not EQ in some bass just for gaming?

 

[Kunal1991]

HD 800 needs some good swing at kickbass levels since the impedance almost reaches 640 Ohm.

That's insane. Still, I think my Topping DX9 at 7W per channel should keep it fed properly.
The bit about roll of around 32hz, is it audible under that frequency?
Some reviews mention the bass as well textured and extremely fast. (almost estat like)

 

[Konfl1kt]

What exactly do you want to play? Are we talking about single-player games? If so, then just find whatever you literally like. Use Dolby Atmos or DTS, or whatever you prefer. No one can give you perfect advice here; it all depends on your preferences.
Speaking of competitive FPS gaming (this is the only one that matters for this discussion), I'm a guy who spent a couple of years searching for the best headphone/DAC/amp combination. And hear me out, that high-end DAC/amp hype train is overrated. Nothing gave me better precise in-game positioning like the DT990/770 with Schiit HEL or a stock motherboard sound card like the 9018ESS.
I have about 10 pairs of headphones right now, including the HD800S, and they're good, of course, but I don't think they're the best for competitive FPS gaming. A lot depends on the DAC/amp you use as well. I have products from Burson, Schiit, and FiiO (K9), and I've owned many more before that I've sold. All you need is a neutral sound signature (almost analytical). Avoid anything warm or colored.

 

[sygnus21]

What exactly do you want to play? Are we talking about single-player games? If so, then just find whatever you literally like. Use Dolby Atmos or DTS, or whatever you prefer. No one can give you perfect advice here; it all depends on your preferences.
Speaking of competitive FPS gaming (this is the only one that matters for this discussion), I'm a guy who spent a couple of years searching for the best headphone/DAC/amp combination. And hear me out, that high-end DAC/amp hype train is overrated. Nothing gave me better precise in-game positioning like the DT990/770 with Schiit HEL or a stock motherboard sound card like the 9018ESS.
I have about 10 pairs of headphones right now, including the HD800S, and they're good, of course, but I don't think they're the best for competitive FPS gaming. A lot depends on the DAC/amp you use as well. I have products from Burson, Schiit, and FiiO (K9), and I've owned many more before that I've sold. All you need is a neutral sound signature (almost analytical). Avoid anything warm or colored.

As a gamer myself playing both FPS and RPG games, I'd like to know how you came up with what's best for what genre? Have you played every game ever made?

 

[Konfl1kt]

As a gamer myself playing both FPS and RPG games, I'd like to know how you came up with what's best for what genre? Have you played every game ever made?

To know what's best for the genre, you don't need to play every game of this genre. For offline games, you need to fill the world, enjoy birds and winter. For competitive FPS games, you need directional sound, soundstage, and precision in understanding where a sound comes from and what the distance is. My suggestion above is based on that.

 

[coreyb23]

I don't think you can get better value for $2K than you get with the 1000SEs

 

[sygnus21]

To know what's best for the genre, you don't need to play every game of this genre. For offline games, you need to fill the world, enjoy birds and winter. For competitive FPS games, you need directional sound, soundstage, and precision in understanding where a sound comes from and what the distance is. My suggestion above is based on that.

I still haven't heard which headphones we should use given your description above???

Anyway, for me, it's what I currently have - Sennheiser HD700, & 800S. Works for me in the games I play whether first person, or role-playing games.

 

[Lemondante]

You should consider comfort factor, since you mainly use it for gaming which means you will wear the headphone for hours. HD800s is much lighter than he1000se and you won't really get any fatigue even after 6 hours of continuous wear. He1000se on the other hand, could easily fatigue after 1-2 hours of wear. All based on my personal experience, he1000se hurts my neck, while hd800s is just god tier comfort

 

[wmf]

Havent tried the HD800s for gaming, and its one headphone i want to try, ingame.

i must admit the T1, gen2s, and recently the ZMF Verite Opens, are pretty nice for FPS gaming. such as in BFV.
you couldnt go wrong with the HE1000se for gaming, not too bad either for music. : )

 

[Konfl1kt]

Havent tried the HD800s for gaming, and its one headphone i want to try, ingame.

They are good. Very comfortable. HD600 are more comfortable for me, HD800s are next in the line.
I like T1 2nd too, have it and will not sell. But for me they are better for music then competetive gaming.

 

[wmf]

They are good. Very comfortable. HD600 are more comfortable for me, HD800s are next in the line.
I like T1 2nd too, have it and will not sell. But for me they are better for music then competetive gaming.

Yes, i wont sell my T1 2nd gen either... they are too good.

 

[KingStyles]

I use the sen hd800s for gaming. Right now I mostly play fps. The positioning and soundstage definitely give an advantage. I can pretty much turn and shoot and hit the target just by sound with out ever getting my eyes on them. There very comfortable with no fatigue. Some might think they don't have enough bass, but I find that to be an advantage because a lot of bass usually mottled up the sound and covers a lot of audio que's.