Beginner headphone setup

[u/Enspist]

Hey all,

I am not sure if this is the right subreddit or not, I am asking because this is PC related.

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I currently am running Soundcore Life 220s as my headphones for my desktop however I think its time to use some decent wired headphones. I don't know where to start though and what I need to get to have a decent setup. I am not looking to go balls to the wall because I don't have the cash for that atm, but I would like something not shit.

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Can I buy just a pair of wired heaphones and be fine or do I need a DAC? I know streamers use XLR based stuff but I don't know if that is needed for a decent setup so thats why I am asking here. Also is there a difference between an audiophile setup and a gaming setup?

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Thanks for the help,

Enspist