I have a bad habit of easily breaking my headsets, so I tried going for something a little more expensive (and hopefully durable) last time I got a pair. That was nearly 2 years ago, and these PC350s seem unphased. Surprisingly durable and ridiculously comfortable + more amazing sound than anything else I have. I don't think $130 is really that bad for what you get.

Zlasher

United States9129 Posts

May 20 2010 03:10 GMT

#23

On May 20 2010 10:15 Molkovien wrote:
I am using Creative Fatality Headset i got for X-mas, 2 mic's have broken all ready, DO NOT BUY.

How did you break yours, I've been on the same pair for over 2 years. They're fantastically cheap and have good microphone quality, the fact that the microphone detaches means its LESS likely to break without wires connecting to two dangling parts.

Crimson)S(hadow

Philippines775 Posts

May 20 2010 03:21 GMT

#24

LaSt)ChAnCe

United States2179 Posts

May 20 2010 03:24 GMT

#25

Plantronics DSP500, followed by its replacement Plantronics gamecom pro, which is also discontinued

also, opinions are opinions, i like mine best

Av4st

Canada92 Posts

May 20 2010 03:33 GMT

#26

I've gone through around 8 different kinds of headsets looking for the best pair and the nicest so far have been the carcharias from razer. They're really comfortable and light. Also due to how they are made with the wires attaching to the top I don't think they'll break any time soon like so many of my other sets have in the first 6 months.

Best bang for your buck headset IMO, even if they are a bit expensive they are so nice and feel a lot sturdier than other brands.

Cham

797 Posts

May 20 2010 03:34 GMT

#27

I have Astro A40s and while they are super expensive, I love them.

Aro_X

United States106 Posts

May 20 2010 05:18 GMT

#28

both steelseries are pretty bad headphones... the 5h lacks bass and the siberias are open ear so be prepared to hear everything around you. if that doesnt bother u then go for siberias

the headphones i use now is a sony mdr-7506 which is closed ear and blocks sound out pretty well, sound quality is also much better then the siberias but also cost a bit more

the sonys can also fold up so its TONS more portable then the siberias..

those are pretty much the 3 i've used and have experience with

iNcontroL

USA29055 Posts

May 20 2010 05:22 GMT

#29

steel series siberia rocks

caelym

United States6430 Posts

May 20 2010 05:25 GMT

#30

Audiotechnica AD700 plus zalman mic
for 100 bucks you get audiophile headphones (with great soundstage) and a cheap mic with really good pickup/reception.

Re-Play-

Dominican Republic825 Posts

May 20 2010 05:27 GMT

#31

On May 20 2010 11:31 Lz wrote:

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0mgVitaminE

United States1278 Posts

May 20 2010 05:30 GMT

#32

Speedlink Medusa. Sound/mic quality are both excellent, and it actually looks like a headset, as opposed to everything razer has ever made.

krowe

United States184 Posts

May 20 2010 05:32 GMT

#33

I use the Steelseries 5hv2, I love it and they usually last me a couple to a few years which is nice. They are a little big but they are nice and snug and doesn't hurt to wear it for hours on end.

Ruthless

United States492 Posts

May 20 2010 05:52 GMT

#34

http://www.bose.com/controller?url=/shop_online/headphones/noise_cancelling_headphones/quietcomfort_3/index.jsp

Not for the person trying to keep it cheap. These headphones block out sound incredibly well. Good enough to play at highly crowded LAN events and not even realize your away from home which is really nice for keeping your focus.

The only issue is that they lack a mic, for this I just use the built in mic with my webcam, its actually a lot nicer than having a clunky plastic thing in front of your face and doesnt look as nerdy

.

And the quality you get is worth the money, where as I get the feeling that the gaming headsets are riding a bit more on looks and brand association to get gamers to spend $$'s

zerodahero

United States358 Posts

May 20 2010 05:54 GMT

#35

Razer Carcharias

got them for my birthday (just over a year ago), extremely comfortable, no issues with mic/sound quality. Nice and sturdy too since they are slightly large. Don't know if they are out of your price range but definitely worth the look.

rbkl

772 Posts

May 20 2010 05:57 GMT

#36

Senheisser HD555s, though if you are playing SC2 it really doesnt matter.

JulianSidewind

Canada52 Posts

May 20 2010 05:57 GMT

#37

My i suggest going to a local EB games and looking for a bundle i found. I went looking for a cheap headset and they said assassin's creed 1 and a headset for $70 and i was like "NO", then they scanned it and it said $15 and i was like "ill take it". the headset isn't anything really fancy, headphones and a connected mic, but it does the job quite well. cheap and effective.

On an unrelated note, this is my first post on TL