Hope you got the Beyerdynamic pads, because the MDR-V6 pads and its friends will deteriorate rapidly. It's another $20 for good pads, so I'd only get the MDR-V6 if it's on sale so you can cover the cost of the good pads. The headphones themselves are great, but the stock pads are complete garbage.
Someone is selling a used MDR-7506 on Amazon(USA) right now for $50, and it comes without pads. So, it'd be about $75 total once you include the Beyerdynamic pads.
You can get a good pair of sennheiser's for that much new.
I don't think those are closed, though. If you want closed, your options are limited.
For speakers I'm using Logitech x540s I bought at my old shop for about 50 bones, I've been using them for over 4 years now. Headset I use a Razer Tiamat that I bought when they came out, I paid something like 200 for those. They both work great and I haven't had a problem out of either.
Have you tried the HD 598s pictured?
Ive had mine for two years now, awesome set of cans. A little loud for use walking around town but other than that, they are soft and cozy on your head and grip just enough to stay there. The sound is crisp and clear, a lack of bass but not a big deal.
9/10 OP get them, try to get the special edition too since they are a little bit more subtle so you can wear em on the go
Probably what I should've bought. I became a madman and bought a receiver and dolby atmos speakers for my 4*4/5*5m~ room with neighbours on the other side of the wall, real overkill but I had never tried surround before.
Those are closed though user. I remember when I used to put on a pair of phones or headset, even cheap and just get lost in what I was doing because you cannot be disturbed by the things around you. I have dogs barking, family talking, the lounge TV blasting music or sports, heating/water systems, air outside, industrial buildings about 200m in the direction of my window, PC noise, creaking floors, kids screaming outside. The list goes on. It's just not the same. Buying the AD700's was a good idea at the time before I started balding after 2 years where they touch your head and the fad wore off.
I meant to say those are open.
The only reason I don't use headsets for gaming is the fact that the earpadding would make me sweat profusely–even in the wintertime.
Does anyone know of an IEM-with-microphone alternative that I could use, or if one exists?
I've been using the ones in your pick for maybe 2 years now. I like them a lot. They're excellent for games, although they don't have the best bass.
Sony MDR-7506 are clearly the best headphones.