Advice for New Headphones and Keyboardi

Turo

Canada333 Posts

June 24 2011 19:46 GMT

Hi, I'm thinking of getting this headset:

http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=41740

And this keyboard:

http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=47666

My budget is 200 before taxes. I don't know anything about headsets so any advice there would be appreciated... As for the keyboard I like the backlit keys and that it's mechanical.

anyone know of better deals/options from canadian websites?

Geordie

United Kingdom653 Posts

June 24 2011 19:58 GMT

hey im pretty sure that that keyboard is not mechanical man

apm66

Canada943 Posts

June 24 2011 20:00 GMT

it's not mechanical

Sinborn

United States275 Posts

June 24 2011 20:00 GMT

I tried the G35. I thought it was a terribly overpriced product that did not sound good, provide adequate surround or do anything I really desired in a headphone. It also choked my skull with its deathgrip.

Calm

Canada380 Posts

June 24 2011 20:01 GMT

Check out the headphone enthusiasts thread for advice on good headsets, and also the comprehensive keyboard thread as a good starting point. They both have many passionate and intelligent people recommending their favorite products.

As for myself, I just use a razer blackwidow and razer orca. The headset (orca) isn't great, but it was pretty cheap (around $50). As for the keyboard, I love it. Though it is a bit loud for my liking, I would recommend brown switches.

LaSt)ChAnCe

United States2179 Posts

June 24 2011 21:17 GMT

buy black widow now

save up and by a40's later

Failsafe

United States1298 Posts

June 24 2011 21:23 GMT

steelseries 6vc2 for the keyboard

Korinai

Canada413 Posts

June 24 2011 21:43 GMT

Get a razer blackwidow or you're doing it wrong.

Mayor

United States472 Posts

June 24 2011 21:44 GMT

The keyboard isn't mechanical, and in your price range I'd rather suggest something like the 6GV2 by Steelseries, which is mechanical, and pretty awesome. Also, It might just be because I'm not the biggest logitech fan, but I'd take the siberias over your choice.

Cragus

Canada144 Posts

June 24 2011 23:04 GMT

#10

Mechanical keyboards available at NCIX (Canada computers has basically the same stock minus Das Keyboard and the Solidtek):

Cherry MX Brown switches
Das Keyboard Model S Silent: http://ncix.com/products/?sku=52502&vpn=DASK3PROMS1SI (8 55800 00118 0)&manufacture=Metadot (<-version with letters, also available blank)

Cherry MX Blue
Das Keyboard Model S: http://ncix.com/products/?sku=54110&vpn=DASK3PROMS1 (8 55800 00116 6)&manufacture=Metadot (<-version with letters, also available blank)
Razer Black Widow: http://ncix.com/products/?sku=57022&vpn=RZ03-00390100-R3U1&manufacture=Razer
Razer Black Widow Ultimate: http://ncix.com/products/?sku=57745&vpn=RZ03-00380100-R3U1&manufacture=Razer

Cherry MX Black
Steelseries 6gv2: http://ncix.com/products/?sku=54386&vpn=64225&manufacture=Steelseries
Steelseries 7g - http://ncix.com/products/?sku=27398&vpn=64022&manufacture=Steelseries
Tt eSPORTS Meka G1 - http://ncix.com/products/?sku=58823&vpn=MEG005US&manufacture=Thermaltake

Simplified ALPS
Solidtek KB-6600BU - http://ncix.com/products/?sku=39598&vpn=KB-6600BU&manufacture=Solidtek

The Black Widow is the best deal available, although Das Keyboard is somewhat higher quality. The Cherry Black boards are definitely try-before-you-buy, as some people really hate the feel of that switch (this applies to the ALPS switch board too).

As for the headset, do you only intend to game with it, or will it be for music listening as well? (also, would you be willing to tolerate an external microphone since most headsets are targeted at '1337 g4m3rs' and sacrifice both sound quality and microphone quality for aesthetics, useless features, and flashy names)

apm66

Canada943 Posts

June 25 2011 13:32 GMT

#11

ss 6g is much cheaper @ canada computers than ncix

same for the black widow (ncix: $85, cc: $70)

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