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Adsee
United States221 Posts
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thoraxe
United States1449 Posts
On June 21 2010 13:13 Adsee wrote: For me, Sennheisers are the absolute best, and, when paired with a good USB mic, make a better setup than any "gaming" headset could every provide. Oh no, USB mics or headsets are no no for me, if you launch the game before you plug in your USB peripheral, the game won't detect it and you have to relaunch the game, such a hassle. I'd rather just use analog connectors; you don't have to relaunch the game and you can hook it up to your soundcard, so you'll get all the benefits from it. | ||
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RoosterSamurai
Japan2108 Posts
On May 20 2010 09:32 scudst0rm wrote: PLANTRONICS GameCom 377 http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=n82e16826265065 I've gone through my share of cheap headsets ($30-$40) and these are the best ones I've found in that price range. My roommate and I have been using this one for almost a year now with no problems. Sound quality is good (mic and headphones), although I'm no audiophile. Big ear cups makes it comfortable, doesn't make your ears sore after a long gaming session. Very sturdy mic as well. Get the gamecom 777 instead. I have had one for the last year, and have been quite satisfied with it. | ||
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HunterStarcraft
Canada249 Posts
 Oh well, i'll take 50% off for a lightly used headset. | ||
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thoraxe
United States1449 Posts
On June 22 2010 00:39 HunterStarcraft wrote: I made a thread about this in another forum because I need one with great microphone quality for my casts. Sennheiser PC-350 and Logitech G35 were the most highly recommended. I think I'm going to get the PC-350 refurbished because I cant afford $150 for a headset Oh well, i'll take 50% off for a lightly used headset.Did u test the HPX (aka HPA2)? Steggy described the 350's mic as talking underwater and Pat said as if u were on an airplane. Personally, I like the idea of removing the mic, and 350s don't allow you to do that. I still recommend the HPX. source: http://www.overclock.net/sound-cards-computer-audio/601982-astro-a40-vs-sennheiser-pc-350-a.html | ||
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MangoTango
United States3670 Posts
On May 20 2010 09:34 Djzapz wrote: Sennheisers aren't overpriced, they're just too high end for most people. Also people plug those on onboard sound cards and wonder why the sound is so weak. Having used HD555's and currently owning HD650's myself I can tell you they're not overpriced. You do get what you pay for. Especially the HD555's now. They're fairly cheap and give better sound than almost anything in their price range, granted they're not really for gaming. As for their gaming stuff, it's all pretty decent for the prices. It's just not for everybody. The PC161/160 are great. =) I can also vouch for the HD555s. I have 2 sets now, and they're amazing. I use them for the guitar amp, gaming afterhours, and for porn. Waitwat.` As for mic, I have a shitty $2 piece of crap. It's awful. But then, it was fine for PUG'ing on TF2. Might have to get a nice one for Vent SC2. But then, who am I kidding, I don't have any friends to talk to. | ||
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Zapperkhan
United States436 Posts
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Barnzy
United Kingdom57 Posts
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ghrog
United States16 Posts
Not to mention that if you're at a LAN party, the HD280's clamping feature make them have sick ambient noise attenuation. You wont hear anything else besides your game, even if a baby is crying right next to you. Helps me focus. | ||
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ghrog
United States16 Posts
The 518 is simple, light, cheap, sturdy, and has everything anyone in their right mind would need. Unless you can find an MX500 on the cheap, 518 is the way to go: source: http://www.esreality.com/?a=longpost&id=1265679&page=1 This article is a little old, but much of it remains true i.e. the G5 is a piece of shit (mine sucked, my room mate's G5 sucked, and his gf's G5 sucked). . . I got mine before I read the article, so I wasn't fairly warned, and my roommate was trying to do a favor for a friend by buying two G5s off him. Ugh. POS mouse. | ||
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ShinyGerbil
Canada519 Posts
As for which one to get, I'd say it depends on how much you want to spend. the Siberias are about $50, and HD555s are around $100 if you can get a good deal. I would recommend either of them to anyone for just about any purpose. However, one thing to note is that the HD555s are considerably worse at blocking out surrounding noises, and their open ear architecture projects the sound coming from the headphones pretty well so people around you can usually hear what you're listening to. | ||
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Fargo
United Kingdom94 Posts
Here an example, plenty choices : http://cgi.ebay.com/New-100-Brand-New-Sennheiser-PC350-GAMING-Headphones-/170505588148?cmd=ViewItem&pt=DJ_Gear_Lighting&hash=item27b2eccdb4 http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=sennheiser PC350&_sacat=0&_odkw=HD595&_osacat=0&bkBtn=&_trksid=p3286.m270.l1313 Thanks  | ||
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aka_star
United Kingdom1546 Posts
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Araex
Switzerland9 Posts
btw. if you're going to spend that much money for headphones / headset - get a decent soundcard! 150$ headphones + onboard sound makes jesus cry. | ||
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GreEny K
Germany7312 Posts
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Zurles
United Kingdom1659 Posts
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Fargo
United Kingdom94 Posts
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Demi9OD
United States56 Posts
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Anxiety
United States650 Posts
its a cheap headset. I like it, and it has a better mic than the razer one (steel snake, flexible.) not the mic, the thing that connects the mic to he headset. | ||
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Fargo
United Kingdom94 Posts
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