The best audiophile headphones for gaming are excellent for immersive gameplay. You might think it's overkill to use high-end headphones for gaming, but they can transform your experience.

Although, I’m neither and I still want them parked on my desk immediately. The HD 550 headphones blur the line between hi-fi audio and gaming gear. You’ll find no gaudy LED lights here, thankfully.

Having tested the whole spread of different quality gaming gear, including $51,000 headphones, he's best placed to say which budget cans still sound good, and which high-end headsets are worth the ...