EPTBest Gaming Headset?
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DoubleAce
United States108 Posts
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TuElite
Canada2123 Posts
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Kerotan
England2109 Posts
On May 20 2010 09:14 TuElite wrote: Senheisers PC350 Terrible suggestion. If you can stretch the cash a little, sennheiser PC161/160's are great. | ||
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Myrkskog
Canada481 Posts
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Zlasher
United States9129 Posts
senheisers are overpriced | ||
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AeroGear
Canada652 Posts
I dont buy the huge ones, they seem to ALWAYS break due to strain. | ||
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scudst0rm
Canada1149 Posts
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. | ||
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Djzapz
Canada10681 Posts
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. =) | ||
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TuElite
Canada2123 Posts
The Senheisers PC350 surpasses everything and is well worth the price. However I have yet to try the new headphones Razer released. I doubt they will beat the PC350. | ||
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TuElite
Canada2123 Posts
On May 20 2010 09:34 Djzapz wrote: Sennheisers aren't overpriced 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. =) The HD555 and HD595 remains my personal favorite to this day (even though I admit PC350's are better). The HD555 are pretty munch the best open world gaming headset, ideal for tournaments and LANs for team based game where communication is key. | ||
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Adeeler
United Kingdom764 Posts
Ofc the cable goes but you can replace that replaced mine once for like $10 and the cushions have finally gone a bit after so many years but gonna replace those soon too. Edit: For my mic I use the Logitech USB Microphone which has noise cancelling in built. So so good. Its so good I can blast music out of my speakers and near magically it still only pics up my voice directed towards it. | ||
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theramstoss
Canada242 Posts
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ghen
United States1356 Posts
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apm66
Canada943 Posts
On May 20 2010 09:25 ZlaSHeR wrote: Steelseries Siberia v2 are pretty much worn by every professional gamer on planet earth, except the ones that are sponsored by like......creative i guess lol senheisers are overpriced That's because they're sponsored by Steelseries. That's how they get every gamers to buy their crap. On May 20 2010 09:47 theramstoss wrote: What's the difference for a gaming headphone? Not needed for SC I'm assuming. Nope. I just use the Razer Moray. Canada computers have it for $40. You would probably needed really good headphones for FPS games. | ||
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Molkovien
Denmark59 Posts
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semantics
10040 Posts
I'm hoping for a not so expensive one http://www.logicbuy.com/search/g330 http://www.logicbuy.com/search/steel-series-headset | ||
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Spiffeh
United States830 Posts
PC350's are good also, $120 on Amazon | ||
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Dr. Tran
United States125 Posts
Downside: kinda pricey. | ||
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Katkishka
United States649 Posts
they're pretty terrible tbh, with a preamp or otherwise. I can't really recommend AT equipment.. Sennheisers are a little overpriced for the quality, but for a gaming headset you can't really get better than PC350s for a decent price. | ||
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EGLzGaMeR
United States1867 Posts
On May 20 2010 09:25 ZlaSHeR wrote: Steelseries Siberia v2 are pretty much worn by every professional gamer on planet earth, except the ones that are sponsored by like......creative i guess lol senheisers are overpriced this~ | ||
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G3CKO
Canada1430 Posts
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geno
United States1404 Posts
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Zlasher
United States9129 Posts
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. | ||
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Crimson)S(hadow
Philippines541 Posts
![[image loading]](http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m60/ForLorNCrimsonShadow/razer_megalodon_usb_headset_news.jpg) | ||
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LaSt)ChAnCe
United States2179 Posts
 also, opinions are opinions, i like mine best | ||
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Av4st
Canada92 Posts
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. | ||
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Cham
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Aro_X
United States106 Posts
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 | ||
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iNcontroL
USA29055 Posts
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caelym
United States6421 Posts
for 100 bucks you get audiophile headphones (with great soundstage) and a cheap mic with really good pickup/reception. | ||
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Re-Play-
Dominican Republic825 Posts
this ![[image loading]](http://www.zath.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/steelseries-siberia-v2-changes.jpg) | ||
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0mgVitaminE
United States1278 Posts
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krowe
United States184 Posts
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Ruthless
United States492 Posts
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 | ||
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zerodahero
United States358 Posts
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. | ||
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rbkl
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JulianSidewind
Canada52 Posts
On an unrelated note, this is my first post on TL  | ||
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Uncle Leo
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Katsuge
Singapore7730 Posts
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Surrealz
United States449 Posts
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broz0rs
United States2294 Posts
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Kare
Norway786 Posts
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eSen1a
Australia1058 Posts
![[image loading]](http://www.tek-9.org/img/news/content/steelseries_siberia_red.jpg) i got these, i had icemat siberias before them and they lasted 3 years (until my sister broke it) sadly i bought this pair like 1 month before siberia v2 came out but yeah i hear v2 is dope so get those | ||
IntoTheWow
is awesome32274 Posts
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Zlasher
United States9129 Posts
On May 20 2010 16:14 IntoTheWow wrote: itt: write about the headphone you currently have For 26k posts I'm amazed at how much sustenance and pure meaty in depth analysis you have given us. I don't currently own a Siberia v2, I have tried and tested them out and borrowed a pair before. I know that every progamer uses them from quake, cs, starcraft, and the list goes on. The only people who use sennheisers are pro xbox video gamers because they have a shorter list of sponsors and use them because 1) they get them free 2) they have the MLG logo (oooooh). For games that sound really matters such as quake, those players aren't binded by sponsorships to use the product, if there is a product that they know is better and will make that difference between winning and losing, they will use the other product. I currently use the creative fatal1ty headset because it was on sale when my previous headphones broke, for only 25 bucks, and for that price it really couldn't be beat at the time. The detachable microphone is nice because having attached microphones that you constantly move up and down on the headset causes the change in the wires which will lead to breakage, I know that that is why most microphones on headsets break. The microphone quality is nice, the sound quality is nothign special, but if i can turn it loud and quiet when i need it then it suits my needs. Nevertheless, if money were not an option I would still pick the steelseries siberia v2 as my headset of choice. | ||
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Gescom
Canada3370 Posts
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StayFrosty
Canada743 Posts
those things are a lifesaver on xbox360 heh | ||
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agarfin
United States106 Posts
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TuElite
Canada2123 Posts
On May 20 2010 16:26 ZlaSHeR wrote: The only people who use sennheisers are pro xbox video gamers because they have a shorter list of sponsors and use them because 1) they get them free 2) they have the MLG logo (oooooh). For games that sound really matters such as quake, those players aren't binded by sponsorships to use the product, if there is a product that they know is better and will make that difference between winning and losing, they will use the other product. First of all, Senheisers are not affiliated with MLG and does not have any MLG logos on any of their headphones. Astro does. I think you confused the two. Senheisers's roots are audiophile and studio headphones for recording artists. With time, they included gaming headphones to their line-ups. Astro however, is the brand linked with MLG that focuses only on gaming headphones (they offer only two models, the A30s and A40s). Secondly, MLG does not forced any of it's player to wear any brand of headphones. At tournaments, most kids have Astros because like you said they have the MLG logo on them and they don't know any better. Some top teams like Triggers Down used Senheisers PC350 for a few tournaments and eventually switch back to Astros (maybe Astros offered them some money or something, I don't know. The reason Senheisers PC350s and Astros A40s are used so munch at MLG tournaments is because Halo 3 is a game of communication, where you gotta communicate constantly with your team to have a shot at winning. In game sound is also very important as in every FPS. These two headphones are simply THE BEST AVAILABLE closed-world headphone that has microphones included. In my opinion, the Senheisers PC350 are light years ahead of the Astros A40 in every possible aspects. Some tournament players still prefer open-world headphones that allows you to clearly hear the game as well as sounds from your environment in the real world. This is just a preference, they prefer to shout to their teammates instead of using the microphones provided by closed-world headphones. The best open-world headphones are definitely the Senheisers HD555 and HD595. They used to be the most popular but nowadays you mostly see Astros A40s and Sen's PC350s. Just wanted to clear that up. Of course for Starcraft and other games where you do not need 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound, microphone or open-world headphones a lot more other headphones becomes more viable. However in terms of sound quality, no other gaming headphones can touch the Senheiser's PC350. However, many non-gaming headphones designed for audiophiles and studio recording artists surpasses the PC350's in term of audio quality but we're talking 400$-600$+ headphones. | ||
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Boundz(DarKo)
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foxmeep
Australia2333 Posts
On May 20 2010 09:25 ZlaSHeR wrote: Steelseries Siberia v2 are pretty much worn by every professional gamer on planet earth, except the ones that are sponsored by like......creative i guess lol senheisers are overpriced because pretty much every professional gamer can't afford sennheisers. all they do is play games all day, what do you expect... siberia are good, and good value for money, sennheisers are still better though. | ||
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nurle
Norway308 Posts
On May 20 2010 09:23 Kerotan wrote: Terrible suggestion. If you can stretch the cash a little, sennheiser PC161/160's are great. what are you talking about? first of all Sennheiser PC350 costs more than PC161. And its way better. ATM i have PC350, and i have had 161. And 350 is way better!! | ||
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Corrupt
Bulgaria1312 Posts
Maybe it's be couse they were all cheap ones.. Anyways > 5+1 surround ftw! | ||
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cyclone25
Romania3344 Posts
Anyway I found this site: http://www.testfreaks.com/headphones-headsets/. They have reviews for alot of headsets. It might help ^^ | ||
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Disarray
United States1164 Posts
On May 20 2010 09:25 ZlaSHeR wrote: Steelseries Siberia v2 are pretty much worn by every professional gamer on planet earth, except the ones that are sponsored by like......creative i guess lol senheisers are overpriced these are very uncomfortable for some people. I got these for my girlfriend and she loves them, but I cannot wear them for more than 5-10 minutes before they get pretty uncomfortable. NEVERMIND! i thought these were the neckband ones >< | ||
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Midj
Canada253 Posts
Comfort: 5hV2's were not very friendly when it came to comfort, I wear glasses and they made me want to tear them off and throw them across the room. This was back when I still played competitive CS 1.6/CSS. IceMat Siberias, 1st gen were the most comfortable headphones I have ever owned and regretted selling them. It looks like SteelSeries has changed the material on the earpieces but it should still be extremely comfortable because of the band design they use. PC350's are much more comfortable than the 5h's but not quite as comfy as the Siberias. Sound: 5h's had no bass to them at all, were all treble which was nice to hear footsteps in CS but that was the only bright side. Siberia's had no rocking base either but still sounded immaculate, I was using a creative x-fi card in my machine back then and it was a nice fit. PC350's best sounding headphones I have ever owned. Period. Make sure to take care of your stuff and it will last long. (This is all opinion and personal experience.) | ||
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ShadeR
Australia7535 Posts
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UbiNax
Denmark381 Posts
http://www.steelseries.com/int/products/audio/5hv2-usb/information new version http://www.steelseries.com/int/products/audio/7h-usb/information | ||
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FHs-Drakk
Canada25 Posts
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Issor
United States870 Posts
Anyway, they're about to finish falling apart and I'll never buy another Razer headset. The keyboard I have is fantastic and I've loved both of my mice (copperhead and now a Lachesis), and will continue to buy their keyboards and mice... I just won't ever buy another headset from them. Whoever suggested Bose does not know the meaning of the word "value" and has overpaid massively for their headphones. Avoid bose. Avoid Monster. Sennheiser are a little overpriced but are quite good. I'll be getting the steelseries siberia V2, probably. | ||
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gumbum8
United States721 Posts
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madnessman
United States1581 Posts
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Molkovien
Denmark59 Posts
In many situations I am not really all that concerned where i get my product from, as long as it is the quality i want. And all other things being semi equal I would prefer to get my products from a company supporting the things I like. I think it would be a small but nice way to show appreciation for these companies supporting starcraft. And who knows it might even help people thinking of starting tournaments find sponsors more easily. And they would be able to link to the thread of a very high traffic website for a small added incentive. | ||
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Logo
United States7542 Posts
On May 20 2010 09:25 ZlaSHeR wrote: Steelseries Siberia v2 are pretty much worn by every professional gamer on planet earth, except the ones that are sponsored by like......creative i guess lol senheisers are overpriced I love my Siberia (dunno if it's v2 or not, but it's still awesome). I'll 2nd this recommendation | ||
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aka_star
United Kingdom1546 Posts
On May 20 2010 09:51 ghen wrote: I got the Creative Fatality headset on sale. They are extremely comfortable and have a good mic sound quality. The audio quality isn't as good, but I don't need that.. I have my 5.1 logitech set for music. I love this Fatality headset, so comfortable and no sweaty feeling. I just brought a second pair for use out of the office. Highly recommend them. | ||
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KameZerg
Sweden1762 Posts
http://dxcstore.com/ProductImages/headphones/KE29E_1.jpg And for a microphone, if you need one. http://image.made-in-china.com/2f0j00HMAQoTYzsPkD/Desktop-Microphone.jpg You cant go wrong with that. | ||
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RebirthOfLeGenD
USA5860 Posts
On May 20 2010 12:21 Crimson)S(hadow wrote: Only buy Razer mice. I have a Lachesis which is awesome, a lycosa that sucks, and had a Barracuda that shitted out after like 3 days that they wouldn't replace. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Plantronics - GameCom 377 Over-the-Head Stereo Headset/8978403.p?id=1218004379967&skuId=8978403&st=plantronics headset&cp=1&lp=6 This headset is actually really awesome, I have it now. It has insane noise reduction, the sound is REALLY good, and if you know someone who works at bestbuy its only like 25$. Either way, as a cheap headset, its awesome, especially if you have big ears like me :D | ||
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No_Roo
United States905 Posts
On May 20 2010 12:21 Crimson)S(hadow wrote: As cool as this head set looks, do not buy it if you are using vista or win7. They have done close to a years worth of firmware updates and still not been able to completely remove the terrible mic noise and random audio cut outs that force you to re plug the device and kill any programs to recognize the change. If you really want to get a razor get the cheaper version (2channel instead of 7 channel) that looks identical. The actual speakers are the same in both headsets and this one costs about half as much if you can find it. (the 7 channel feature isn't useful at all for starcraft2, and is just simulated with firmware on the device.) ![[image loading]](http://www.bartovg.com/images/Razer_Carcharias_headphone_01%5B1%5D.jpg) The quality is good, but you're still paying for looks even with that one (and tbh you will look pretty cool with this thing on your head if that's important to you). the headset is shockingly light, it never gets hot because it's well ventilated, however that is a trade off with sound quality. There are two types of over ear sets, those that intend to completely isolate your ears (higher heat, greatly decrease outside sound sources, higher sound quality, vs better ventilation, ability to hear things coming from outside, and compromised sound quality) choose which is better suited for you. If you have one and are using vista /win7 I'm told if you get a self powered USB hub you might resolve the problem but I haven't confirmed that my self. Since the problem has to do with insufficient power, it might very well fix the problem. | ||
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Re-Play-
Dominican Republic825 Posts
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Mojawi)SoJu
Korea (South)259 Posts
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dahornnn
United Kingdom395 Posts
On May 20 2010 09:25 ZlaSHeR wrote: Steelseries Siberia v2 are pretty much worn by every professional gamer on planet earth, except the ones that are sponsored by like......creative i guess lol senheisers are overpriced Shame they use them because they are sponsored too. They are flimsy and crap. A sturdy pro gaming headset that is cheap, i would reccomend the speedlink medusa 5.1 i think they are called, a lot of bang for buck. If you want to be more creative then go for the new creative gaming headphones but they are fairly expensive i do believe. Avoid gear made 'for gamers' in general because its a lot higher price than the quality you get. Go for studio headphones and a desktop mic if you want to have sturdy headphones that will last. | ||
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DEN1ED
United States1087 Posts
On May 20 2010 11:22 Dr. Tran wrote: +1 Astro A40, been going strong for two years now. The entire headset is solid as a rock. Downside: kinda pricey. Yup. Astro A40 is definitely the best headset imo. Love mine. | ||
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Demand2k
Norway875 Posts
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imperator-xy
Germany1366 Posts
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Blind
United States2528 Posts
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Desktop-Microphone-Black-Silver/dp/B00009EHJV/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1274381244&sr=8-3 | ||
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Louder
United States2276 Posts
On May 20 2010 09:25 ZlaSHeR wrote: Steelseries Siberia v2 are pretty much worn by every professional gamer on planet earth, except the ones that are sponsored by like......creative i guess lol senheisers are overpriced I love mine. Best headset ever as far as comfort goes, and they look amazing as well. The sound is fine, though my needs as an SC player are less exacting than those of an FPS gamer. I had a 5H V2 before this, and the Siberia v2 is definitely the better option. | ||
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Setz3R
United States455 Posts
. I've been hearing mixed reviews on it no matter how much I research. | ||
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OPSavioR
Sweden1465 Posts
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dukethegold
Canada5645 Posts
It all depends on what you want really. I assume you want comfort, clarity, audio quality and noise reduction. | ||
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EscapingJail
United States212 Posts
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semantics
10040 Posts
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/Surround-Sound-Headsets,review-1357.html there just about every expensive headset worth mentioning. Highlights G35 for about 100 bucks for a good sounding conformable headset that boasts a mic and 5.1 simulated surround sound, all 5.1 7.1 headsets are simulated as they can't physically have speakers there the delay and position is simulated. | ||
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j3d
United Kingdom34 Posts
http://www.turtlebeach.com/products/efx1/home.aspx］Website[/url] | ||
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Skvid
Lithuania751 Posts
Ive been using Sony MDR-CD280 for the past 7+ years and they never ever broke down, they look ugly but they are really durable, and this comes from a person that doesn't take good care of his stuff. Audio quality wise they have a nice surround and bass, and a good sound overall, maybe on higher volumes quality drops a bit, but i'm not an audioholic so it don't find it bothersome. They are comfortable, sometimes i even forget i'm wearing them when going afk (this lead to some rough cable abuse, but it hasn't snapped yet) Their price (i think its ~20$ nowadays) is too low for the overall awesomeness they bring, i love them so much <3 | ||
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Shauni
4077 Posts
On May 20 2010 14:22 {88}iNcontroL wrote: steel series siberia rocks On May 21 2010 04:03 Louder wrote: I love mine. Best headset ever as far as comfort goes, and they look amazing as well. The sound is fine, though my needs as an SC player are less exacting than those of an FPS gamer. I had a 5H V2 before this, and the Siberia v2 is definitely the better option. lol you guys... Aren't you sponsored by Steelseries? | ||
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semantics
10040 Posts
I would have replaced it with a steel series sibera v2 except i got my icemats for 50 bucks, why would i spend 100 bucks on a non surround sound gaming headset. So i got a G35 for 90 bucks. I wish every gaming headset had the headband system used for the sibera series i love that no adjusting needed. | ||
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iNcontroL
USA29055 Posts
And they also make amazing headsets ^_^ | ||
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Louder
United States2276 Posts
On May 21 2010 06:13 Shauni wrote: lol you guys... Aren't you sponsored by Steelseries? We are but I wouldn't endorse if if I didn't like it. I always get headaches w/ extended headset usage because of the way they fit and I don't have that issue with the Siberia v2 (did with the 5h like others , but not as bad). It's extremely comfortable for long gaming sessions which is what most of us need. | ||
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Midj
Canada253 Posts
Question for those of you that have the V2's and have experience with the V1's. Did the change in ear upholstery make a difference in comfort? I really liked the soft material that was used in the original IceMat version, it didn't squeak or rub. Also, to those that say Bose are overpriced aren't quite looking at it the same way as some audiophiles do, they had some over-ear ones I bought from work with discount at about 80 dollars and I still have them and use them religiously for my music. They are completely noise isolating even with my glasses on. However the buckles that hold each earpiece on isn't made of steel, so a bike crash means I need to superglue it back on. | ||
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semantics
10040 Posts
If you can get them for like 60-70 i would get them but at 100 it's a hard sell when i could get more capable gaming headsets. Although you can use the sibera's for your mp3 player too if you have the balls for such huge headset to lug around vs an in ear kind of set up. http://www.logicbuy.com/search/siberia-v2 so far not so cheap. | ||
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Midj
Canada253 Posts
http://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Siberia-51016-Headphones-White/dp/B002SN9RN8?SubscriptionId=01CTTZ2EMJ1DMFJYZ302&tag=logicbuy-20&linkCode=sp1&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B002SN9RN8 | ||
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semantics
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cougar22
Canada98 Posts
I've tried various cheap headsets and the G35, and ended up choosing nice headphones and a desktop mic in the end. | ||
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Neurotripsick
United States34 Posts
On May 21 2010 13:22 cougar22 wrote: AD700's + Logitech USB Mic is what I use. I've tried various cheap headsets and the G35, and ended up choosing nice headphones and a desktop mic in the end. Did you mod the mic into your headset? I'm looking to pick up an AD700, but I can't find a good mic to mod it with. | ||
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IntoTheWow
is awesome32274 Posts
On May 20 2010 16:26 ZlaSHeR wrote: For 26k posts I'm amazed at how much sustenance and pure meaty in depth analysis you have given us. I don't currently own a Siberia v2, I have tried and tested them out and borrowed a pair before. I know that every progamer uses them from quake, cs, starcraft, and the list goes on. The only people who use sennheisers are pro xbox video gamers because they have a shorter list of sponsors and use them because 1) they get them free 2) they have the MLG logo (oooooh). For games that sound really matters such as quake, those players aren't binded by sponsorships to use the product, if there is a product that they know is better and will make that difference between winning and losing, they will use the other product. I currently use the creative fatal1ty headset because it was on sale when my previous headphones broke, for only 25 bucks, and for that price it really couldn't be beat at the time. The detachable microphone is nice because having attached microphones that you constantly move up and down on the headset causes the change in the wires which will lead to breakage, I know that that is why most microphones on headsets break. The microphone quality is nice, the sound quality is nothign special, but if i can turn it loud and quiet when i need it then it suits my needs. Nevertheless, if money were not an option I would still pick the steelseries siberia v2 as my headset of choice. If you used the search function you would notice there are thread asking for advice on headphones. When a thread has lots of posts consisting of "I have XXX and they are the _BEST_". Then something is not working. edit: 26439 posts* edit2: I just re-read your post: You said sennheiser is overpriced, but you are defending Siberias and you have a fatal1ty headset LMAOOOOOOO. You sure are one to talk about headphone quality. If you want a good pair of headphones, don't listen to the guy I just quoted. | ||
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Midj
Canada253 Posts
On May 21 2010 13:14 semantics wrote: That's the one with the clip on mic which i never cared for too much lol i just used my webcam mic instead of the clip on. Oh, I was using a desk mounted mic because I wasn't a fan of the lapel mic. Still the most comfortable headphones I've ever owned. | ||
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semantics
10040 Posts
On May 21 2010 13:59 Neurotripsick wrote: Did you mod the mic into your headset? I'm looking to pick up an AD700, but I can't find a good mic to mod it with. Tape the mic to the monitor lol or use one with a stand. | ||
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zizou21
United States3683 Posts
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zizou21
United States3683 Posts
On May 21 2010 13:07 Midj wrote: Shazam! http://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Siberia-51016-Headphones-White/dp/B002SN9RN8?SubscriptionId=01CTTZ2EMJ1DMFJYZ302&tag=logicbuy-20&linkCode=sp1&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B002SN9RN8 is this the old version? any reason not to buy this one? :0 | ||
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semantics
10040 Posts
On May 21 2010 17:08 zizou21 wrote: is this the old version? any reason not to buy this one? :0 For that price probably not, but the mic is a clip on which i don't like i ended up just using the mic on my webcam when i used that. | ||
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Joseki
United States200 Posts
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Midj
Canada253 Posts
On May 21 2010 17:27 semantics wrote: For that price probably not, but the mic is a clip on which i don't like i ended up just using the mic on my webcam when i used that. I'm actually lanning right now and my friend has the clip on mic attached to the cord of the headset and it sounds great on vent. There is absolutely no reason I would suggest you to not get them. Unless you haven't eaten recently. | ||
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caelym
United States6421 Posts
On May 21 2010 13:59 Neurotripsick wrote: Did you mod the mic into your headset? I'm looking to pick up an AD700, but I can't find a good mic to mod it with. get a zalman clip on mic i like mentioned on page 2. you get more value out of your money if you spend money on nice headphones and a 10 dollar mic. | ||
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United States5775 Posts
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zZygote
Canada898 Posts
Can't wait to get them, 159.99 of pure solid gold... Plus, the reviews seem to look really good for it too, durability, comfort, sound, all seems top-notch. | ||
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ilnp
Iceland1330 Posts
On May 21 2010 13:22 cougar22 wrote: AD700's + Logitech USB Mic is what I use. I've tried various cheap headsets and the G35, and ended up choosing nice headphones and a desktop mic in the end. I have Audio technica A700s and AD700s (similar model, one is a closed phone, one is an open, A700s are closed). They are good and reasonably priced. I wasn't the hugest fan of the AD700s and if I wasn't too lazy to sell them I wouldn't still have them, but that's not a slight on them, A700s are just better headphones for me and I only need one. Best part about these is that they are great for dudes with big heads, and I have a big head and big ears to boot. I got this + USB Mic. I also have a logitech headset which is fine, but the earpads aren't that comfortable so I just picked up a USB Mic since occasionally I am on long calls. I have an ugly shitty crappy looking Logitech USB Mic, but it's still amazing in the stuff it picks up. This can be either a good or a bad thing, no one else in the room can really talk while I'm on the phone. | ||
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Zlasher
United States9129 Posts
On May 20 2010 17:40 TuElite wrote: The reason Senheisers PC350s and Astros A40s are used so munch at MLG tournaments is because Halo 3 is a game of communication, where you gotta communicate constantly with your team to have a shot at winning. In game sound is also very important as in every FPS. My bad for mixing up the astros and sennheisers, but quite frankly, I'd say CS is a communicative game and much more competitive than halo, as are those professional dota/hon players that roam around, and none of them use the sennhesier, they ALL use the siberia v2 On May 21 2010 01:05 Re-Play- wrote: this is all u need my friend, i have them, they are Amazing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie9IDSaRh_I Notice the mouse/mousepad combination in this video lol, IME and a QCK. This guy is a counterstrike fan. It's funny the only people arguing againts the siberia v2 are people who 1) haven't tried it because they are haters 2) just...haters. Pro players who are sponsored by a company can get the gear for cheap or free, that doesn't mean that they HAVE to wear it or use it. Lots of CS players sponsored by steelseries still used IME 3.0's insteadl of the xai or ikari or kinzu. Products do matter to the players and they will use what suits them best, not just which company pays the most. On May 21 2010 14:02 IntoTheWow wrote: You said sennheiser is overpriced, but you are defending Siberias and you have a fatal1ty headset LMAOOOOOOO. You sure are one to talk about headphone quality. If you want a good pair of headphones, don't listen to the guy I just quoted. Don't need to listen to me, listen to the 65% of this thread pointing at one product. And if you're saying this is a "endorse which headset you use" thread then it should balance out. I'm not here to disrespect you unlike yourself, but where have you given any help on this topic? From what I'm going to gather, you think the sennheisers are cheap when they're 250+ dollars. Siberia v2's suck because well, you know, everyone uses them and nobody complains about them, and the fatal1ty headset isn't worth its value, when nobody in this thread has talked down about them yet either. Seems like you just have a bone to pick. Too bad a higher post count doesn't make you right. The world has a way of balancing out, survival of the fittest style. Siberia v2's are popular because they are good value and comfortable. If they were bad products, they wouldn't be endorsed by all pro gamers who also have had the option of trying sennheisers or other products, and every major reviewing company wouldn't say that they get the highest ratings of headsets. Fact of the matter is, whether or not you agree with me, 98% of people who have tried the products do, and even a large portion of people who haven't tried it will agree, sadly. | ||
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Shauni
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But yeah I guess it depends on whether you are a gaming freak or audiophile... | ||
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United States2364 Posts
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United States106 Posts
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semantics
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On May 22 2010 01:46 Viperskwa wrote: Don't buy a medusa pro gamer headset, they are shit and break just above the earpiece. I switched over to the roccat kave and so far its been the most outstanding headset i've ever used. Gotta love real 5.1 surround sound (none of this emulated crap ) "Imagine a headphone, not with simulated, but with three very real 40mm speakers arranged at a 12° angle embedded into the earcups, plus 2 additional vibration units." Lol you do realize that surround sound itself is emulation there is no true surround sound except in real life. All a headset with surround sound does is emulation sounds form multiple speakers down to just 2 high quality speakers. This can be done on a headset because the distance to your ears is known and is a constant. The fact that the headset you posted has 6 real speakers doesn't improve the quality it just means that the calculations in sound and delay are done more in a traditional sense instead of though Dolby's pro logic Also if you look how it's set up all they did was put 3 speakers arranged like a cone to your ear that might as well be one high quality speaker. I'm not saying the headset is bad it's probably a good headset i'm just saying 3 speakers next to each ear doesn't make it better then 2 speakers as again all they are doing is converting a 5.1 channel down to a pro logic 2 channel system where 2 speakers do the work of 5. In this case they are converting a 5.1 system into their own property formula then out putting it to the 3 speakers. kave http://www.hardwareheaven.com/reviews.php?reviewid=894&pageid=4 g35 http://www.hardwareheaven.com/reviews.php?reviewid=886&pageid=6 Personally i can't wait for usb 3.0 headset the only draw back to G35 is usb 2.0 has the limitation of it can only send or receive it's a half duplex system 3.0 is a full duplex system meaning as it sends it can also receive which would eliminate tiny the delay in mic | ||
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Louder
United States2276 Posts
On May 22 2010 01:07 Shauni wrote: Siberia v2 is relatively comfortable and also decent for its price. It's just that headphones from Sennheiser like the HD555 are even more comfortable and have a LOT better sound for almost the same price. But yeah I guess it depends on whether you are a gaming freak or audiophile... If you're an audiophile you shouldn't be using your PC + headset for listening to music anyway | ||
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semantics
10040 Posts
On May 22 2010 06:03 Louder wrote: If you're an audiophile you shouldn't be using your PC + headset for listening to music anyway Too bad if you're an audiophile double blind studies show that you lie to yourself to enjoy your music on more expensive set ups. But hey if you truly believe it's better then you do get what you payed for. :D | ||
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IntoTheWow
is awesome32274 Posts
On May 21 2010 22:33 ZlaSHeR wrote: My bad for mixing up the astros and sennheisers, but quite frankly, I'd say CS is a communicative game and much more competitive than halo, as are those professional dota/hon players that roam around, and none of them use the sennhesier, they ALL use the siberia v2 Notice the mouse/mousepad combination in this video lol, IME and a QCK. This guy is a counterstrike fan. It's funny the only people arguing againts the siberia v2 are people who 1) haven't tried it because they are haters 2) just...haters. Pro players who are sponsored by a company can get the gear for cheap or free, that doesn't mean that they HAVE to wear it or use it. Lots of CS players sponsored by steelseries still used IME 3.0's insteadl of the xai or ikari or kinzu. Products do matter to the players and they will use what suits them best, not just which company pays the most. Don't need to listen to me, listen to the 65% of this thread pointing at one product. And if you're saying this is a "endorse which headset you use" thread then it should balance out. I'm not here to disrespect you unlike yourself, but where have you given any help on this topic? From what I'm going to gather, you think the sennheisers are cheap when they're 250+ dollars. Siberia v2's suck because well, you know, everyone uses them and nobody complains about them, and the fatal1ty headset isn't worth its value, when nobody in this thread has talked down about them yet either. Seems like you just have a bone to pick. Too bad a higher post count doesn't make you right. The world has a way of balancing out, survival of the fittest style. Siberia v2's are popular because they are good value and comfortable. If they were bad products, they wouldn't be endorsed by all pro gamers who also have had the option of trying sennheisers or other products, and every major reviewing company wouldn't say that they get the highest ratings of headsets. Fact of the matter is, whether or not you agree with me, 98% of people who have tried the products do, and even a large portion of people who haven't tried it will agree, sadly. Stop making stuff up, you are looking worse by the second. Where are sennheisers 250$+? Where are you looking for prices? protip: Siberias and the like are used by every Pro because: 1- They get them for free, the same way some musicians use X brand all the time. Because they get deals, sponsorship, etc. 2- Because people who know jackshit about audio like you recommend an overpriced product and people actually believe that you know anything you are talking about. Lots of people listen to Britney Spears' music, therefor it must be good. Nice try! HD280Pro are around 100us$ and are an EXCELLENT pair of studio headphones. Sony MDR V6 are around 60-70 and are superior than any gaming headphone I tried to this day. Grados are 60-70 and are amazing bassy headphones in case you want to feel the explosions in games, or hear footsteps in FPS or whatever. Samson, Koss, AKG, Audio Technica, all of them make great headphones and most of them have headphones cheaper than lots of the gaming headphones brands with 'fancy' designs emulated 7.1 that are good for nothing. Most of the brands I named make headphones for studios where they are used 24/7 and use in 99% of the cases better materials than gaming headphones (Sony MDR V6 is a very good example of an all around headphone with amazing build quality for a cheap price). So please point me exactly where I was wrong? Most of this thread is full of terrible advice save for a couple of posts in the first page, then it's all brand bandwagoning, without backing up opinions. Just trying to keep some people for wasting money on branding and marketing and actually getting a good product. | ||
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Gatsbi
United States1134 Posts
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MustSeeSC
United States83 Posts
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sword_siege
United States624 Posts
Take this message with a grain of salt. I'm not a music aficionado nor am I a pro-gamer. | ||
Jibba
United States22883 Posts
It's funny because I've got a pair of HD280s lying on the ground right now (not making a statement, they just happen to be there since I unpacked), I used to own Audio Technica ATH M40s and I just got a set of Siberia v1 from woot for $15. In my subjective opinion, in terms of audio quality for media: ATH M40fs > HD280 > Siberia. In terms of comfort, Siberia (great pads + open air) > ATH M40fs > HD280 For gaming, I'd probably give an edge to the Siberia, then HD280, then ATH M40fs That said, my Audio Technica pair fell apart in less than 2 years, these Siberias are disturbingly flimsy and I'd be surprised if they lasted more than a year just from being occasionally dropped on the ground, and the HD280s are absolute tanks which take unbelievable amounts of abuse. If I were buying, I'd take all these things into consideration. I wouldn't buy a headset with a mic because it's impractical, limits your selection of headphones and is unnecessary as long as people can understand you (which a $5 mic can accomplish.) Amazon has the HD280s at $90~, ATH M40fs at $55~, and Sibera v1s at $30. At that price point, I'd probably pick the Audio Technicas. Then again, if you hold out and get a woot deal like I did (they've run the Siberias twice, I believe,) then go for that. Also note if you're lanning or have a roommate, open ear headphones could be a problem because sound will get in/out. | ||
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Canada568 Posts
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thragar
Canada450 Posts
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TuElite
Canada2123 Posts
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IntoTheWow
is awesome32274 Posts
On May 22 2010 11:29 TuElite wrote: So munch fanboyism going on ITT. The specs are the specs, you can't argue that! Actually most (if not all) audio specs (at least the ones claimed by manufacturers) are made up. Well not made up, but they use really "funny" ways of interpreting what their products can do (like when to stop counting frequencies in the product's range, isolation levels, sounds pressure, etc). So careful when choosing headphones out of specs! | ||
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madnessman
United States1581 Posts
On May 22 2010 11:38 IntoTheWow wrote: Actually most (if not all) audio specs (at least the ones claimed by manufacturers) are made up. Well not made up, but they use really "funny" ways of interpreting what their products can do (like when to stop counting frequencies in the product's range, isolation levels, sounds pressure, etc). So careful when choosing headphones out of specs! I still stand by my original reply. i don't get the point of gaming headsets. just buy a good pair of headphones and a desk mic. you can use your headphones for more than just gaming at home, you get great sound quality, and there is nothing wrong with desk mics... | ||
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Norway324 Posts
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United States6733 Posts
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Shizuru~
Malaysia1676 Posts
On May 21 2010 05:51 EscapingJail wrote: I've been using the Logitech G35 for the past 2 months. and it has been amazing! Extremely comfy, sound is great, 7.1 sounds very good, and the mic is crystal clear. for costing over 120 dollars, it better be! | ||
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petzergling
538 Posts
On May 20 2010 09:25 ZlaSHeR wrote: Steelseries Siberia v2 are pretty much worn by every professional gamer on planet earth, except the ones that are sponsored by like......creative i guess lol senheisers are overpriced vouch very nice headset, had one lasted a while very comfortable and durable when mine broke i bought 3 more | ||
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semantics
10040 Posts
Sadly enough though high price doesn't always = the quality you thought it was When i first got my G35 i had one that was PID lower then 943 which had a defect on some usb controllers which would cause feed back on certian motherboards, what would that result in, a high pitched humming sounds when you used the mic only on the right ear. In other words the mic caused interference with the speakers when in use. Also i got mine for $90 online sale biznatches. Luckily logitech is great customer service i didn't even need my receipt they sent me the prepaid ups shipping crap, i shipped it away about 10 days later a new one that doesn't have that defect and couldn't be happier. G35 surround is exceptional along with it's stereo. Although it's 7.1 lol it's more like 5.1 but either way you can tell the directions of things very well. | ||
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United States382 Posts
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Shizuru~
Malaysia1676 Posts
On May 26 2010 10:02 skYfiVe wrote: siberias have always done well for me. Just got the newer siberia v2 after going through about 3 pairs of siberias before that. Icemats are so nice for all gaming, esp. FPS. O.o how long did it take for u to break 3 pairs of headset? | ||
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United States46 Posts
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zacd
United States30 Posts
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hydroxx
United States46 Posts
I have a pair of the A40's and they work great, have them hoooked up to both my PC and Xbox at the same time so I don't have to switch the cords when I want to switch to Xbox or back to PC, they are a bit pricey but I'd say they're well worth it. | ||
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United States29 Posts
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pikaaarrr :3
United States593 Posts
Any suggestions? It forces me to use onboard sound because the plug is closer, and its terrible quality. Rocking a pair of AT-ES7's, btw | ||
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Arnstein
Norway3381 Posts
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FragKrag
United States11552 Posts
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iNcontroL
USA29055 Posts
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monkh
United Kingdom568 Posts
can anyone recommend a real cheap option headset but still decent quality? BTW i had siberia before 5h. problem with Siberia is its only headphones it comes with some cheap clip microphone not build in one | ||
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Insanious
Canada1251 Posts
I'd been using cheaper headsets (Logitech gaming ones), even owned a pair of $300 razer gaming head phones... all of them died very quickly. Few months and mic stopped working, bit later and one side of the sound stopped working... For Christmas I'd gotten the Sennheiser 161's and well... they are still working 100% so far, best headphones I have ever owned by far. - Amazing sound - Amazing quality - Mic still working 100% Recommend to ANYONE. I'm hard on headphones and these will last a normal person FOREVER. | ||
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Midj
Canada253 Posts
On June 20 2010 12:31 monkh wrote: I recently bought SteelSeries 5H only 2-3 months ago, the wires have already gone dodgy on me :/ can anyone recommend a real cheap option headset but still decent quality? BTW i had siberia before 5h. problem with Siberia is its only headphones it comes with some cheap clip microphone not build in one The Siberia v2's have a built in microphone. Still the most comfy headset I've ever owned. | ||
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Ramsing
Canada233 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. Ditto. I've been very impressed with these headphones and have been using mine for over a year. The only issues I've ever really gotten are sometimes after sleeping mode I can only hear out of one ear, but that is easily fixed with a system reboot. | ||
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Salty
United States90 Posts
costs $60 which is way cheaper than most of the crap you will find on razer or steelseries. This is basically the same as my headset but their fancy renamed version to keep people interested: http://www.turtlebeach.com/products/xbox-gaming-headsets/ear-force-x11.aspx | ||
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DemiSe
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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. You manage to break 2 mics of the Fatality Headset in a couple of month's time? My cousin had his Fatality Headset for over about, 2 years? And they are still in great condition, and he uses them every single day. | ||
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Contagious
United States1319 Posts
I also wore the Megalodon or w/e they are called at a local cyber cafe here and they fit awkwardly, They don't fit on my irregular sized head to well. | ||
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United States1278 Posts
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United States376 Posts
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epik640x
United States1134 Posts
Some logitechs are horrible but the G35 might be better. Plantronics are possibly worth considering. HD555 and Audio-Technida AD700s are two of the most recommended models. Go with the HD if you like a tigher/more secure fit. The ATs are very comfortable but due to the wingtip design don't really clamp down on your head. I don't mean to use clamp in a negative way, the HDs are very comfortable, it's just preference. | ||
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rainei
Canada1316 Posts
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Arnstein
Norway3381 Posts
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Aro_X
United States106 Posts
i say go with a quality stereo headphones rather then the megalodon | ||
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gillon
Sweden1578 Posts
So what I'm looking for is basically a headset that is gonna work good for gaming (consider that I'm mostly going to be playing RTSs) while also being great for music and movies. They also have to be closed around the ears, because I like keeping noise out. I've heard alot of good stuff about the Sennheiser PC350; would this be a good choice considering what I'd use them for? EDIT: I'm looking at the PC-360 now since it resently came out, would that perhaps be an even better purchase? | ||
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404.Delirium
United States1190 Posts
I really liked my Everglide headset despite it being absolutely massive. Comfy, mic is separate from headset though. That was until I stepped on it getting out of bed. Still works just fine, but now resides with my piano. | ||
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Chef
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Just look at the names of the brands of gamer headphones, and tell me you don't believe half their research budget didn't just go into finding something that will appeal to 16 year old counter-strike players. Expect to pay a lot of bones if you go with Sennheiser. They're quality and they're durable, but you're paying for the trusted brand name too. You should be able to find what you're looking for with a less famous company and still get good quality. Edit: I hate when I post in a thread that is like, a month old. | ||
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thoraxe
United States1449 Posts
http://www.overclock.net/sound-cards-computer-audio/601982-astro-a40-vs-sennheiser-pc-350-a.html Over here is NTD Grenade's Writeup, which compares many of the same headsets. http://www.mlgpro.com/forum/showthread.php?t=276655 I personally am looking for the Turtle Beach HPX with Astro MixAmp(HPX are sold as HPA2. They are the same thing, but HPA2 comes with more things in the box. | ||
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Ghidrah
United States33 Posts
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Arnstein
Norway3381 Posts
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Trifid
United States23 Posts
I would go with the Astro A40s by far. The only downside is 5.1 instead of 7.1 surround sound. They feel nice, have the perfect amount of blocking noise (hear friends next to you, but not someone making a sandwich in the kitchen). They have the best sound quality by far (toslink cable). Very comfortable (in my opinion more than the Siberias)and no software needed aswell (can use at LANs). Considering it has been ~3 years since they came out, and the pricey 250$, I would wait for Astro to come out with new ones, but if you want the best and soon, go with the A40s. | ||
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kekeque
Canada68 Posts
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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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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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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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Fargo
United Kingdom94 Posts
And whats the difference between SteelSeries Siberia V2 Full Size USB Headset and SteelSeries Siberia V2 Full Size? with USB cable or what? :O | ||
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Phrost
United States4008 Posts
Good sound quality and you notice the surround sound, especially when watching movies. | ||
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Fargo
United Kingdom94 Posts
On July 02 2010 09:15 Fargo wrote: Steelseries Siberia v2 better then SteelSeries 5H v2 USB Headset? And whats the difference between SteelSeries Siberia V2 Full Size USB Headset and SteelSeries Siberia V2 Full Size? with USB cable or what? :O So any comment? ;] | ||
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Aro_X
United States106 Posts
im not sure what ur asking in the second question, im going to assume u want to know the difference between the full size headset and the usb headset the usb one comes with the siberia usb soundcard, the regular full size dont have this sound card and u just plug straight into the jack | ||
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Fargo
United Kingdom94 Posts
the usb one comes with the siberia usb soundcard, the regular full size dont have this sound card and u just plug straight into the jack What exactly Usb gives me, still don't understand And btw Sennheiser PC 350 now 100£ on amazon, 20 pounds less, so maybe its pretty ok? :/ Not sure if wanna buy headset without microphone :/ | ||
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kzn
United States1218 Posts
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Ndugu
United States1078 Posts
5.1 is always a plus if it's actually any good. To this date, I haven't experienced any that I actually think are better than stereo. | ||
FakeSteve[TPR]
Valhalla18444 Posts
my megalodon was my favourite headset until my new puppy decided it was breakfast - double | ||
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shin ken
Germany612 Posts
I'll get myself some really good AKG headphones for about 50-60€ and then get the cheapest 2,50€ish clipmicro I can find. The AKG headphones will outright kill every headset in the 50-120€ pricerange soundwise which is most important to me. I've checked the AKG K 530 of a friend and my Sennheiser PC 150 sounded like cheap shovelware-earphones in comparison! And then I can still use that micro when need to talk to someone (doesn't happen that often) | ||
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Skee
Canada702 Posts
Ebay Link <-- ^^ | ||
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Fargo
United Kingdom94 Posts
What do u guys think about SteelSeries 7H Headset? pretty good no? better buy with usb or no, whats the differences ? | ||
GTR
51441 Posts
On July 04 2010 08:32 FakeSteve[TPR] wrote: don't buy steelseries stuff they were dicks to TL staff at one of blizzard's events - my megalodon was my favourite headset until my new puppy decided it was breakfast - double shame it costs a fortune =[ | ||
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DeMusliM
United Kingdom401 Posts
I actually have a megalodon - and when ever i plug it in my sc2 drops to 5-10 FPS, i even unplugged it and the instant i did fps was back up to normal. While it's kinda comfy - and the controls are ok - it's overall very cheap, breaks easy and terribly buggy, if you bought it and it wasn't brand named it would be like 25 dollars max. | ||
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Blondinbengt
Sweden578 Posts
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Horiz0n
Sweden364 Posts
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KillyKyll
United States267 Posts
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G3CKO
Canada1430 Posts
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Zapperkhan
United States436 Posts
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Romania991 Posts
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snowbird
Germany2044 Posts
Sennheiser PC 151: + Very comfortable and light + Good price (about 50€) + Decent sound, ok bass + Very durable (have owned them for 4 years, then a cable broke and Sennheiser repaired them FOR FREE and I didn't even have a receipt) + Very good mic Razer Carcharias: + Ultra comfortable! + Braided cable + Very good sound, strong bass + Ok price (about 60€, got mine for 36€ though) - parts are very light, that makes it look a little cheap I just got them today, so I dunno about durability and haven't thoroughly checked the mic quality. I already like them more than my old Sennheisers though. Steelseries Siberia v2 (non USB) + Looks very cool + Decent mic - Terrible sound, very weak bass - Uncomfortable on head/ears after a few hours - High price for what you get (about 80€) I bought them to replace my Sennheisers but had to send them back because they were so terrible. I would recommend both the Sennheiser PC151 and the Razer Carcharias. Both are open headphones, keep that in mind. The Sennheisers isolate the sound better than the Carcharias though. If your willing to spend a little more money, I'd take a look at the Sennheiser PC161, I haven't tried them but theyre supposed to be an upgraded version of the PC151, with better sound (more bass). As a general rule I recommend an USB headset or an external USB soundcard. I got me a cheap (12€) USB soundcard for the Carcharias and now the problem with slightly hearing those internal computer noises is gone. Also your mates on Skype/TS/Vent will thank you for the infinitely better recording quality compared to an onboard soundcard (no more white noise). | ||
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Peekay.switch
Canada285 Posts
I LOVE the PC350 and the quality is perfect on them. Mic is clear and crisp and the sound is amazing, one of the top tier headset imo. | ||
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semantics
10040 Posts
On August 05 2010 06:52 DeMusliM wrote: I actually have a megalodon - and when ever i plug it in my sc2 drops to 5-10 FPS, i even unplugged it and the instant i did fps was back up to normal. While it's kinda comfy - and the controls are ok - it's overall very cheap, breaks easy and terribly buggy, if you bought it and it wasn't brand named it would be like 25 dollars max. It's a what 7.1 surround headset it wouldn't be 25 bucks it's alright but i still prefer my G35 although it does need drivers to work it's one of the few 7.1 headsets that work with sc2 currently it also features dam good sound quality and position only porb i have with it is that it feels like imma break it sooner or later. | ||
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Blisse
Canada3710 Posts
Most headsets are overpriced. Especially gaming headsets. You can find much better sound quality for much cheaper. But their primary concern is positioning, which is muck in Starcraft. I can't really rage because people are looking for a headset, which means they want a microphone, but all of them are overpriced. Get a decent pair of headphones, get a five dollar Zalman microphone, and you're good. But headsets are streamlined, so I can see why it'd be more useful. I prefer listening to music nowadays more than playing games, since you can't really work and play games at the same time. So I would prefer buying headphones for their sound and build quality, not their positional strength. Currently using Denons. | ||
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semantics
10040 Posts
On August 06 2010 12:37 vica wrote: 7.1 and 5.1 headsets are gimmicks. For RTS, they are beyond useless, and I would prefer a good headphone instead. For FPS, they have their uses, but again, I would prefer a good headphone. They are very limited in their use. I don't understand what some people are talking about. Starcraft? Positioning? Are you mad? There are no positional cues in Starcraft, only sound cues. Most headsets are overpriced. Especially gaming headsets. You can find much better sound quality for much cheaper. But their primary concern is positioning, which is muck in Starcraft. I can't really rage because people are looking for a headset, which means they want a microphone, but all of them are overpriced. Get a decent pair of headphones, get a five dollar Zalman microphone, and you're good. But headsets are streamlined, so I can see why it'd be more useful. I prefer listening to music nowadays more than playing games, since you can't really work and play games at the same time. So I would prefer buying headphones for their sound and build quality, not their positional strength. Currently using Denons. It's gaming headsets not just sc2 headset my point is logitech drivers tend to work better although G35 has its faults with some games the biggest being MW:2 needs a hotfix to properly work. There is also something called a digital connection, The G35 is usb meaning it doesn't need tacky gold stapled on it for a great connection,and they are great for listening to music most likely as good as a 100 dollar headphone if not better sure you can't use it with your mp3 player but i don't own one, There is also the thing about stream lined G35 only has 1 cable the USB cable it's great for using it with a bring your own great lan not so great because it need drivers to work. You also show your bias by saying buy a 5 dollar zalman microphone, something that's been said a ton in the thread already. Microphone mean shit they generally have worse shielding for static then headphones do when you plug them into a computer port any 5 dollar microphone will do. You also forget that the 7.1 headset can also be used for watching movies. Anyways the thread is gaming headset not music headphones, it's a luxury not a necessity so don't go splitting hairs about a cost. | ||
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Ndugu
United States1078 Posts
If I wasn't biased to think the Bose one should sound better I wouldn't be able to tell. Yes Bose is overpriced crap mrehmrehmreh. | ||
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EnvoYofAiuR
Netherlands71 Posts
PC 360 is the new flagship headset for professional gamers. Sennheiser Communications has raised the bar for pro gaming equipment again. As the follow-up to the hugely successful PC 350, the PC 360 had a lot to live up to – and it doesn’t disappoint. Sennheiser speaker technology and a top-notch noise canceling microphone deliver outstanding hi-fi performance. But it’s the open acoustics and intuitive controls that will really get your pulse racing. The open design creates a noticeably more natural soundscape and ensures continuous airflow to keep you cool. Luxurious, powerful, innovative and intuitive – at the very highest level, the new PC 360 is the new headset to beat. ![[image loading]](http://www.gamegear.be/images/sennheiser_pc360.gif) | ||
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funkie
Venezuela9374 Posts
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Blisse
Canada3710 Posts
On August 06 2010 13:00 semantics wrote: It's gaming headsets not just sc2 headset my point is logitech drivers tend to work better although G35 has its faults with some games the biggest being MW:2 needs a hotfix to properly work. There is also something called a digital connection, The G35 is usb meaning it doesn't need tacky gold stapled on it for a great connection,and they are great for listening to music most likely as good as a 100 dollar headphone if not better sure you can't use it with your mp3 player but i don't own one, There is also the thing about stream lined G35 only has 1 cable the USB cable it's great for using it with a bring your own great lan not so great because it need drivers to work. You also show your bias by saying buy a 5 dollar zalman microphone, something that's been said a ton in the thread already. Microphone mean shit they generally have worse shielding for static then headphones do when you plug them into a computer port any 5 dollar microphone will do. You also forget that the 7.1 headset can also be used for watching movies. Anyways the thread is gaming headset not music headphones, it's a luxury not a necessity so don't go splitting hairs about a cost. As for microphones meaning nada, the five dollar Zalman microphone (well it used to be five dollars) is one of the best casual microphones around, without getting into the ridiculous league. Did I mention anything about static shielding for the headphones? Amplifiers? Sources? No. I just said, quality headphone. Nothing about USB cables, or connections. USB connection is superior because many low quality motherboards have a decent sound card, but it's not protected from static. Back panel USB connections overcomes the questionable integrated sound card. The G35 costs over a hundred dollars, so one would expect it sounds as good as a hundred dollar headphone. I'm talking about gaming headsets sacrificing sound quality for this '5.1 surround sound experience.' With headphones that are made for sound quality instead of gaming, you're getting better sound, for gaming and for music. For movies? I don't understand how a surround sound headphone would be better from a quality headphone. As long as the headphone isn't terrible, it's soundstage is good enough for you to be able to visualize any direction. The thread is about gaming headsets, and I'm giving a viable alternative. Headsets and headphones are a luxury. I don't see where you are going with that. If people want to get the most out of their money, it's a possible solution. The other solutions are simpler and easier to acquire, which is why they are common. Sennheiser's gaming line looks amazing to be honest, and the microphone is great, but the PC350 sounds too much like a lesser version of the HD555. Didn't have either too long however. | ||
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rbkl
772 Posts
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Noxie
United States2227 Posts
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LF9
United States537 Posts
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GranDim
Canada1214 Posts
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TriniMasta
United States1323 Posts
(you might want Razer if you need a mic) Razer is a bit more costly though xD | ||
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Scu
United States9 Posts
absolute best USB high quality headset for under 20 dorras | ||
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storm44
1293 Posts
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dr.shrinker
Norway369 Posts
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Jacob86
Australia1 Post
On May 20 2010 09:13 DoubleAce wrote: So, I'm planning on buying a new gaming headset with mic, as my mic broke earlier this week. I was wondering what are your suggestions, I'm hoping for a not so expensive one ,but it has to last sometime, because I've had one that broke within a month. Thank you all, and would highly appreciate it. I am currecntly using a 5.1 Surround Sound USB Headphone which also comes with a mic. It is perfect for PC gaming and movies. The adjustable microphone is perfect for online gaming or internet calling. You can check it via: http://www.sourcingmap.com/surround-sound-usb-gaming-headphone-headset-with-microphone-p-40566.html | ||
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Sokalo
United States375 Posts
I was able to spend the 50 plus dollars I saved on the headphones on whiskey instead, so I was able to hear my zealots get smashed while I did a little of the same. A good purchase. ![[image loading]](http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/1271/0701090400.jpg) | ||
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koOma
Norway462 Posts
5.1 / 7.1 headsets are completely useless. 'Gaming' headsets (SteelSeries, Razer etc) are generally OK, altho I wouldn't buy any of these as I think there are better options in those price ranges. | ||
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Karliath
United States2214 Posts
Like, how can you hear it differently? | ||
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semantics
10040 Posts
On August 09 2010 23:20 koOma wrote: http://www.head-fi.org/ will pretty much get u what ur looking for if u do some reading. Be vary of randoms just posting what they use / are satisfied with. U should generally be looking for 'clean' sound type headsets if gaming is the main objective. 5.1 / 7.1 headsets are completely useless. 'Gaming' headsets (SteelSeries, Razer etc) are generally OK, altho I wouldn't buy any of these as I think there are better options in those price ranges. Gaming headset are meant for gaming, they have a mic which most gamers like. Also 5.1 and 7.1 headset work they are not useless thinking just because they took the time to add in the drivers to accept the 6 and 8 channel sources they skimped out on tuning the headset for anything besides games. Not all companies are so shortsided. On August 09 2010 23:23 Karliath wrote: How does the G35's 7.1 sound work for SC2? Like, how can you hear it differently? It's largely just ambiance as there is no real direction that you are observing from a 1st person view or something. | ||
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heishe
Germany2284 Posts
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semantics
10040 Posts
On September 07 2010 11:11 heishe wrote: Any headset/headphones I've ever had made my ears hurt after a while... not like because it's too loud or anything, but because it presses on my... well the ear, and it starts to hurt after a while. Yes that's because they are tuned to be tight make a strong seal so it stays on your head. Checking out what kind of padding the use around the ears is a good way to get a sense on how long it will take to hurt but hell if it takes you 6 hours to get sore who cares, i mostly see it as if i can do 2 hours then rest for 30 mins it's good enough, more is nicer but hell if i've been playing non stop for 2 hours maybe i should take a break. You also may want to avoid artificial leather covered ones as you sweat right? and so it gets icky after a long time and that can make you a bit uncomfortable. | ||
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CPUDevil
Canada7 Posts
Now I need to upgrade... I'm hesitant to go for Creative again due to the above issue.... Is it really worth getting the PC360 over PC350? | ||
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Phayze
Canada2029 Posts
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LoveSponge
Australia237 Posts
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jjun212
Canada2208 Posts
TL.net says dont buy steelseries. i was just about to order one but now nope! fuck you steelseries. i'm gettin something else. assholes TL comradery ftw. | ||
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Spiffeh
United States830 Posts
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Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
Granted, I'm not personally that much a fan of the AD700. The sound is fine for the price compared to other headphones but nothing spectacular imho. The headphones probably fit a little bit loose unless you have a really wide head; they're fine sitting down, but when I tested them for a couple of days, I worried about them falling off if I leaned down or back. They're touted as being very comfortable and in general I would agree, but some may not like how the drivers are angled and may press very lightly against the sides of the ears. For positional audio, the AD700 are really good because of the wide soundstage. They have all the clarity you need for that purpose. Also, the bass on them is fairly weak, which helps prevent low boomy sounds from covering up what you're trying to hear. (so that's an advantage here, if you want to think of it that way) | ||
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Virtue
United States318 Posts
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jjun212
Canada2208 Posts
On May 20 2010 09:23 Kerotan wrote: Terrible suggestion. If you can stretch the cash a little, sennheiser PC161/160's are great. pc161 i just got them today and everything was great except for the microphone. it was soooo quiet. and on top of that; there was a weird squealing sound in the background of all the recordings and voice chats i had. i do not recommend this headset at all | ||
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semantics
10040 Posts
Logitech G35 ~99 USD Corsair Corsair HS1 ~99 USD These are more 2 favs, corsair's is probably more conformable in a long session and probably those with larger heads, but logitech's sound is better. | ||
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TheGiftedApe
United States1243 Posts
however I must warn agaisnt astro's, they are not true dolby 5.1, and NEVER buy anything from the "tritton" company, they second rate pieces of plastic junk and they offer no tech support. I spent 200$ on a pair of tritton headphones, they broke within 1 day, called tritton, said I would have to pay for shipping and repair cost, and that it would take 1-3 months. | ||
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JDizz6688
United States177 Posts
when i bought the headset i currently use i bought 2 cause i figured i'd break it like all the other ones but i'm still using the orignal one. sold the second one i bought to a friend when he broke his logitech one. i've had mine for over a year now. I'm not saying the siberia or any of those are bad u just pay alot for em. i guess my only complaint is the mic doesn't go as close to my mouth as i'd like so my vent outbound is at +5 right now so i can be normal volume with everyone else. hope this helps let us know what u end up getting EDIT wow check that sentence structure...think that's when u know you've been on the internet too much lol | ||
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MiyaviTeddy
Canada697 Posts
On September 27 2010 09:13 jjun212 wrote: pc161 i just got them today and everything was great except for the microphone. it was soooo quiet. and on top of that; there was a weird squealing sound in the background of all the recordings and voice chats i had. i do not recommend this headset at all To be quite honest, I believe the PC151 is better then the PC161. I owned both before at one point and I was just sadly disappointed with the PC161. The PC131 is a good headset though, not as great as the 151 but still good enough for around 40-50 | ||
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DminusTerran
Canada1337 Posts
Dear god I'm so lazy, anyways I guess I'll get on that. Thanks for the motivation thread. | ||
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SchAmToo
United States1141 Posts
Never get that foam stuff, always get the "leather"ish padding whatever it is. The foam ALWAYS falls apart. Also, I dont mind USB, but I prefer 1/8th incher connections cause my Soundcard isn't too shabby. I got em for about $100, i dunno if i'd pay more. | ||
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Onioncookie
Germany624 Posts
On August 09 2010 23:23 Karliath wrote: How does the G35's 7.1 sound work for SC2? Like, how can you hear it differently? Its quite cool i think u can hear where the noises are coming from and notice some stuff alot more (like birds).. and i think u can hear projectiles flying from left to right ...theres some difference ... (I muted all music stuff and just enabled ingame sounds.... omg u can sometimes hear ur larva popping of ur hatch half over the map ... but i dont know if any other headset do that too so maybe im wrongBut for SC 2 only i wouldnt buy one If u play FPS .... then its awesome ! Its like a wallhack in MW2 XD !! | ||
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jjun212
Canada2208 Posts
On September 28 2010 07:22 MiyaviTeddy wrote: To be quite honest, I believe the PC151 is better then the PC161. I owned both before at one point and I was just sadly disappointed with the PC161. The PC131 is a good headset though, not as great as the 151 but still good enough for around 40-50 So... I returned my Sennheiser PC 161s.. I know I just said I would support what FakeSteve said and not get any SteelSeries stuff but after reading everyone's posts and reading reviews.. I got the SteelSeries Siberia v2 USB And all I can say is... wow... The volume and bass on this thing is amazing. The sound is clear; The mic is clear; The thing is way more comfortable and lighter than the PC 161s and the best part? Only $10 more... And the thing has normal 3.5mm plugs anyway. So even if you don't want to use the USB, you don't have to. I am though just because I paid for it lol and I was only using my motherboards sound drivers. | ||
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FoliuS
United States34 Posts
I have not noticed it since I switched to USB headphones, so I am kind of scared to go back to the regular 3.5mm jacks... I use Plantronics GameComm Pro1 headset. I bought two pairs of these when they were on newegg so I would have a backup. I just recently swapped over to my second pair because the wires in the volume control in the middle of the cable started glitching the sound. They lasted about 4 years, which is pretty good in my book! Not the most comfortable though.... I was looking at the SteelSeries Siveria v2 USB or the new Corsair HS1 USB because they both have amazing ratings for comfort and sound quality. | ||
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semantics
10040 Posts
On September 29 2010 03:45 FoliuS wrote: Anyone else notice a very soft "hissing" sound when they use analog inputs? I have tried soundcards and onboard, and I still always hear a hissing sound coming from my headphones when there is no sound playing. I have not noticed it since I switched to USB headphones, so I am kind of scared to go back to the regular 3.5mm jacks... I use Plantronics GameComm Pro1 headset. I bought two pairs of these when they were on newegg so I would have a backup. I just recently swapped over to my second pair because the wires in the volume control in the middle of the cable started glitching the sound. They lasted about 4 years, which is pretty good in my book! Not the most comfortable though.... I was looking at the SteelSeries Siveria v2 USB or the new Corsair HS1 USB because they both have amazing ratings for comfort and sound quality. Yes it's noise/static usually the older your mobo is the worse that is. USB advantage is that it's a digital signal so if there is any loss of signal it usually doesn't effect the sound unless it's so bad but by then you just wont get any audio lol. The only problem with USB is companies need to write drivers for their products then and shit extra work! I'd go with Corsair HS1 if you're looking for comfort as they didn't use a Leatherette for the cups of the ears for sound quality and noise isolation but instead used memory foam for comfort. So corsairs is likely to be more conformable for longer periods. But they will sound about the same + corsair's has support for surround which if you play alot of fps games is nice. | ||
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snowbird
Germany2044 Posts
On September 29 2010 02:16 jjun212 wrote: So... I returned my Sennheiser PC 161s.. I know I just said I would support what FakeSteve said and not get any SteelSeries stuff but after reading everyone's posts and reading reviews.. I got the SteelSeries Siberia v2 USB And all I can say is... wow... The volume and bass on this thing is amazing. The sound is clear; The mic is clear; The thing is way more comfortable and lighter than the PC 161s and the best part? Only $10 more... And the thing has normal 3.5mm plugs anyway. So even if you don't want to use the USB, you don't have to. I am though just because I paid for it lol and I was only using my motherboards sound drivers. It's really interesting how experiences can differ so much. The Steelseries Siberia v2 are the worst headset I've ever had in every aspect except looks. The PC151 are superior in every way, especially sound quality (terrible bass on the Siberia v2), comfort. I keep repeating this in headset threads, but I really don't get the hype around the Siberia v2... maybe the one I had had some kind of manufacturing defect? | ||
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jjun212
Canada2208 Posts
On September 29 2010 04:55 snowbird wrote: It's really interesting how experiences can differ so much. The Steelseries Siberia v2 are the worst headset I've ever had in every aspect except looks. The PC151 are superior in every way, especially sound quality (terrible bass on the Siberia v2), comfort. I keep repeating this in headset threads, but I really don't get the hype around the Siberia v2... maybe the one I had had some kind of manufacturing defect? Or perhaps the PC 161 that I got was a defect =( Either way; the price range is about the same for both. As long as you feel like you got your money's worth. I don't see a problem =] | ||
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semantics
10040 Posts
On September 29 2010 04:55 snowbird wrote: It's really interesting how experiences can differ so much. The Steelseries Siberia v2 are the worst headset I've ever had in every aspect except looks. The PC151 are superior in every way, especially sound quality (terrible bass on the Siberia v2), comfort. I keep repeating this in headset threads, but I really don't get the hype around the Siberia v2... maybe the one I had had some kind of manufacturing defect? i know on my icemat siberias when they were open air and used a velvet like substance the bass was pretty weak. But now the v2 is a closed air and uses a leatherette with 50nm drivers the bass should come out fine. | ||
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Trizz
Netherlands1318 Posts
And I'm looking for a new one.. after reading some reviews the Sennheiser PC350 sticks out.. but then again there are a lot of complains that the sound quality isn't all that amazing, though the price is pretty high.. Also, the Siberia and v2 are pretty "crap" according to 5~ reviews. So, anyone here that can recommend me a good headset WITH a microphone? Price range around the PC350. | ||
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ProjectVirtue
Canada360 Posts
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eyeEX
United States64 Posts
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eKe
Canada60 Posts
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sva
United States747 Posts
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Dreamscythe
Finland273 Posts
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Thrill
2599 Posts
http://www.sennheiser-aviation.com/HMEC460 | ||
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semantics
10040 Posts
On October 19 2010 01:31 Thrill wrote: You asked for the best, here it is: http://www.sennheiser-aviation.com/HMEC460 Does this come with a free devoice attorney once your wife learns you spend 900 bucks on a headset. | ||
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KwarK
United States42609 Posts
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Talia
Germany64 Posts
It's like 50 euro (not sure in dollars) Is robust, looks cool and sounds awesome. Only downside: I think the 5m cabel is a bit overkill. But if you pay like 20 bucks more you can have the wireless version | ||
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NukeTheBunnys
United States1004 Posts
The mic is a little weak, i need to turn the mic volume all the way up in windows and ventrillo, but its good enough for communicating with, if you are looking to do casting you should prob pick up something different. And of course they are very pretty, especially the orange version | ||
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scDeluX
Canada1341 Posts
It's great for several hours of gaming, very comfy and good sound quality. The mic is indeed a bit weak but it's no big deal ppl hear you just fine if you turn the volume up a bit. | ||
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drlame
Sweden574 Posts
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Clutch8
United States258 Posts
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Badboyrune
Sweden2247 Posts
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HavoK.
United States172 Posts
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vurt
United States36 Posts
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NukeTheBunnys
United States1004 Posts
On October 21 2010 15:29 Badboyrune wrote: How big is the difference between the normal Steelseries siberia v2 and the ones with the usb soundcard, assuming your soundcard is fairly cheap? Is it worth paying ~$20 extra for it (and not being able to get it in orange!)? The only difference is it lets you pinpoint the location of a sound in 3d space more accurately. If you don't play FPS its not worth it at all, In my opinion its not worth it anyway, but Im a pretty casual FPS player and the orange ones look so damn sexy | ||
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Originalien
Australia28 Posts
Logitech G35. 7.1 surround sound, leather comfort, Inbuilt voice mods for when u want to piss others off. The surround sound i was sceptical on but they pulled it off Im happy with my set | ||
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GreEny K
Germany7312 Posts
Didn't wanna make a new thread so I'm just going to add to this one. I would like to buy a new pair of headphones, the problem is that I need a microphone as well. Now, I do remember seeing a pair of earphones that also had a mic that was built into the cord... Now I know that people are going to tell me that a headset is way better than headphones but I really don't care. This is a personal preference and I'm not changing my mind. Does anybody have any suggestions for me? I was looking on newegg and found some decent looking Razer ones but they didn't have a mic... Razer headphones (No mic) | ||
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NIIINO
Slovakia1320 Posts
Steelseries Siberia v2 - the sexiest Headset on the market | ||
GHOSTCLAW
United States17042 Posts
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GreEny K
Germany7312 Posts
On November 07 2010 00:49 NIIINO wrote: Razer Megathron Steelseries Siberia v2 - the sexiest Headset on the market So you're just gonna ignore everything I've said... Like I said, no headsets. | ||
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invisible.terran
United States280 Posts
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Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
Generally the best values in the headphones market--in terms of sound quality, durability, comfort, etc.--aren't in products by gamer peripheral brands. What price range are you looking at? Earbuds, canalphones, on-ear headphones, or over-ear headphones? Any type of sound you prefer, or requirements on how it fits or anything else to consider? | ||
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GreEny K
Germany7312 Posts
On November 07 2010 01:30 Myrmidon wrote: You can buy a clip-on mic and attach that to the cord. Wrap the cords around each other and it's really not any more cabling hassle. If you're fine with such a combination, it will increase the number of options you have. But even if you want a non-headset with an inline mic, there are some options left of course. Generally the best values in the headphones market--in terms of sound quality, durability, comfort, etc.--aren't in products by gamer peripheral brands. What price range are you looking at? Earbuds, canalphones, on-ear headphones, or over-ear headphones? Any type of sound you prefer, or requirements on how it fits or anything else to consider? I'm using in-ear headphones. Colby's CVE31, I like em but I need a mic. I really don't like to combine stuff, currently I'm using a headset for the mic and then my earphones for my sound and I hate it. Any suggestions? Price... Well if I think it is worth it I'll spend more but I'm not looking to spend too much, most likely under $50. | ||
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Thrill
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Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
Is a clip-on mic really such a hassle if you already have a headphone cable? You could sleeve both cables together if you need to, but that's probably overkill. | ||
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449
United States53 Posts
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Thrill
2599 Posts
On November 07 2010 06:38 Myrmidon wrote: If you're looking for in-ears, including those that have microphones, this review mega-thread is a decent place to start. Is a clip-on mic really such a hassle if you already have a headphone cable? You could sleeve both cables together if you need to, but that's probably overkill. I don't normally use headphones for the computer, prefer to use speakers. With a one-ear solution i could route skype/vent/mumble through that and have game sounds through speakers, would be optimal :> | ||
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Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
On November 07 2010 07:35 Thrill wrote: I don't normally use headphones for the computer, prefer to use speakers. With a one-ear solution i could route skype/vent/mumble through that and have game sounds through speakers, would be optimal :> That post wasn't directed at you, by the way, but that was probably unclear on my part. I've never heard of somebody wanting to wear a standalone Bluetooth microphone (of course I see why that would be desired), so I'm unfamiliar with such products. Bluetooth headsets are much more common I think. I think you could just wear such a headset and not use the audio out from it. Select the audio output device to be the speakers and the audio input to be the microphone on the Bluetooth headset. | ||
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Archduke
United States119 Posts
I'd recommend it to a friend. | ||
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semantics
10040 Posts
G35 and Corsair HS1 are my personal favs for headsets a good mix between price, performance and comfort, esp for laptops that have bad sound quality a good usb headset is great. If people are looking for the G35 drivers that aren't a year old ftp://ftp.logitech.com/pub/techsupport/audio/beta/ nvm they just realized the non beta while ago. | ||
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GreEny K
Germany7312 Posts
On November 07 2010 06:38 Myrmidon wrote: If you're looking for in-ears, including those that have microphones, this review mega-thread is a decent place to start. Is a clip-on mic really such a hassle if you already have a headphone cable? You could sleeve both cables together if you need to, but that's probably overkill. Thanks, that gives me everything I need pretty much. Now to make a decision... | ||
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gmorf33
25 Posts
Thanks to a couple of recommendations in this thread i did some research into the Sony MDR V6's. Both Amazon and Newegg had stellar reviews for these headphones. Newegg actually had 100% 5 egg reviews which i found to be quite impressive. Best part is they are only $70, which is about $50 cheaper than the Sennheiser PC350's I almost bought after reading this thread. I can use the mic off my old plantronics which still works great. Thanks to everyone for their input (as mixed as all the opinions were). I feel pretty confident in this purchase now. Now my search continues for the perfect keyboard replacement to a 15 year old board that's dying a slow death... so hard to decide on mechanical switches when you don't have the option of trying them out beforehand (without paying of course). | ||
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EZjijy
United States1039 Posts
Can anyone recommend me an headset with decent sound quality, a mic, and sound isolation? The only one I found was the Steelseries H7 but they are really expensive. o.0 | ||
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Kyruel
United States91 Posts
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mais
Netherlands8 Posts
Plantronics GameCom 777, at first. great headset, good sound, great comfort. (cost me around 80 euro's) but it broke in 2. at the point whare you can extend the size it wil break ther is a weak point thare. now i got the, Creative Fatality HS-1000. cost me 45 euro's. lesser sound, lesser comfort. but its a robust headset. | ||
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nalho
United States351 Posts
On November 16 2010 16:53 Kyruel wrote: im looking for a somewhat gaming headset, my primary concern is comfort and it seems like all high end brands say comfort when clearly this isnt true. Mostly I have a big head so the general headsets feel tight on me. sound quality is also very important to me with the microphone coming in 3rd since I dont really talk anymore. also durability is important because I run over my cord alot > > My price range is anywhere from 70-180$ can someone help point me in the right direction. I would recommend you the Steelseries Siberia V2 or the Steelseries 7H Both very comfortable and has a nice retractable mic in case you don't feel like talking. | ||
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Absolutionn
United States512 Posts
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Monoxide
Canada1190 Posts
On November 17 2010 09:17 stalefish wrote: Does anyone here have the Steelseries Siberia v2? I see alot of progamers with them and they look soooooooooo comfortable. Just got mine today. They are excellent. Enough said. | ||
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Raeleigh
Canada902 Posts
I've had a few friends order them and they broke quickly. They're kinda flimsy. I have the Razer Megalodon. Someone at my work(NCIX) suggested it, and i'm 150% glad I got it. An amazing headset. | ||
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BurningSera
Ireland19621 Posts
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papaz
Sweden4149 Posts
On November 17 2010 09:17 stalefish wrote: Does anyone here have the Steelseries Siberia v2? I see alot of progamers with them and they look soooooooooo comfortable. They are as comfortable as they look. I just bought mine. | ||
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Raeleigh
Canada902 Posts
On November 23 2010 21:32 BurningSera wrote: can anyone recommend me a comfort. durable and reasonably cheap headset? It is not meant for (hardcore) gaming but i can use it when i need voice chat etc. thank you in advance! How cheap? You can get pretty decent sennheiser headsets that are comfortable and not that expensive(they go on sale at my work frequently, and sell out fast)~ | ||
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Aberu
United States968 Posts
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Indos
Greece1 Post
Roccat Kave Solid 5.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset Speedlink Medusa 5.1 Gaming-Headset I want to buy a new headset for gaming and movies. Mostly i like the roccat headset. Do you have any other suggestions in this range of money? | ||
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Blitzkrieg0
United States13132 Posts
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Nervegas
United States45 Posts
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Mithriel
Netherlands2969 Posts
Also was trying out the Steelseries headsets at dreamhack, but didnt enjoy the fit on them. So guess it in the ends comes down to preference what you like on your head, but quality wise, the sennheiser absolutely rocks. | ||
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Genome852
United States979 Posts
http://www.overclock.net/sound-cards-computer-audio/368653-ocnhc-guide-gaming-headphones-headsets.html Has a great list. | ||
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semantics
10040 Posts
On November 26 2010 22:58 Indos wrote: What do you think about those two headsets? Roccat Kave Solid 5.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset Speedlink Medusa 5.1 Gaming-Headset I want to buy a new headset for gaming and movies. Mostly i like the roccat headset. Do you have any other suggestions in this range of money? Roccat Kave has more then 1 speaker for each ear, i would avoid those, you only need 2 speakers one for each ear, the rest is manipulation of the source which would be a 6 channel or 8 channel into a proper stereo channel to emulate positional audio. Such as it would be with 6 or 8 speakers except this is a conversion into stereo. On December 04 2010 10:19 Genome852 wrote: From my experience, 'gaming' headsets generally have really bad sound quality. 'Surround sound' headsets I've used actually made me worse at telling apart footstep directions in CS... might just because I'm used to stereo. Whatever you do though, stay away from Razer headsets. http://www.overclock.net/sound-cards-computer-audio/368653-ocnhc-guide-gaming-headphones-headsets.html Has a great list. Depends on how their sound stage is set up, i've used a G35 which tends to make things sound further apart then a Corsair HS1 which uses the exact same technology to convert the signals. For most fps game you don't really need a surround headset as when you set the game audio to stereo or more likely headset the game already does positional audio in a stereo format. All a surround headset does is allow the signal to be a 6 channel or 8 channel vs just the 2 channel that most headsets are forced to used. So in a game with poor in game positional audio this is nice, else expensive headsets will generally fair just as well. Personally i just like using USB over an analog setup just becuase i don't get any arrant noise when i use my laptop. In other words gaming headsets may do better for viewing movies then playing games lol, Also positional audio is a learned expirence meaning if you've played a game like cs for 5 years you are used to how positional audio is done in that game so changing how you hear it can be strange is not just wrong in your ears. | ||
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WonAndOwnly
Germany1 Post
+ Show Spoiler + Yo, sorry for writing this here tho I cant make my own posts for 3 days. But I got a serious issues and It pisses me off well. When I play 1on1, I got random lags every 2 minutes. My screen freezes for like 10 seconds and I cant do shit. This made me loose so many games...Anyway, any1 has any idea how to fix this? Thank you in advance and sorry for posting here:< big luv User was warned for this post | ||
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JunC
Canada80 Posts
On December 04 2010 10:29 WonAndOwnly wrote: /snip You should wait the three days before posting a thread about your problems. I think there are some threads about that somewhere, actually. On topic, I ordered a PC350, I'll tell you guys how it is after I get it. Apparently, according to reviews, it's a great gaming headset, but terrible for music. The PC360s fixes the music problem, according to my friend, but is a lot more expensive than the PC350s. You don't really need a high-end gaming headset, I just got the PC350s because they were so cheap. | ||
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vol_
Australia1608 Posts
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FoxSpirit
Austria160 Posts
I'll get them as soon as the black ones become available and report back. Early reports say "slightly small, strong bass, 'not too loud' aka a shitty onboard may be overburdened by them, excellent sound". I'll simply get them out of pure patriotism and report back then :-P | ||
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Baz
United Kingdom289 Posts
Is an excellent headset. By far the best headset I have ever bought | ||
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E2E4
17 Posts
On December 05 2010 01:48 Baz wrote: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Roccat-Solid-Surround-Gaming-Headset/dp/B00275C2L6 Is an excellent headset. By far the best headset I have ever bought I found it really uncomfortable Someone knows if the Siberia V2 USB is compatible with windows seven? | ||
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EGLzGaMeR
United States1867 Posts
On December 08 2010 10:04 E2E4 wrote: I found it really uncomfortable Someone knows if the Siberia V2 USB is compatible with windows seven? I have siberia v2 (not usb) and it works fine with win7~ | ||
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ghostichou
France17 Posts
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Esjihn
United States164 Posts
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yoober
United States26 Posts
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Mashes
Canada441 Posts
On December 10 2010 09:06 yoober wrote: Anyone here have first hand experience with TekNmotion PulseWave V2 ? It's only $39.99 with discount and reviews seem pretty good. I heard the padding is not very good and you can feel the hard plastic behind, and after a few hours it starts to hurt. | ||
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FoxSpirit
Austria160 Posts
AKG GHS1 http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/521191/akg-ghs1#post_7121832 They are a bit small (c+ough* understatement) but people with not too large heads should take a look.They sound really nice even with my lowly Audigy 4, the mic is nice (though not noise cancelling). Wear comfort is also ok, a bit tight but the pressure is spread out very well. Plus, definitely the most stylish headset around aside from a custom MMX300 :-) | ||
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purecarnagge
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LazyMacro
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shublar
Korea (South)264 Posts
portability wise, the AT-ES7's are fairly awesome and trendy | ||
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Stoids
United States636 Posts
On December 15 2010 08:47 shublar wrote: plugging the Audio Technica AD700's + external mic option once more, because it sounds awesome, without much need for large drivers and amps portability wise, the AT-ES7's are fairly awesome and trendy My AD700's are waiting for me when I get home :D. Can't wait. | ||
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Mewt
Malta14 Posts
Both with an external mic (clip-on works well). You'll love the setup. Problem with both is that they are closed, i.e they leak sound. If you don't worry about that, go for them. If not, get sopme NON GAMING closed headset. | ||
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ArcticVanguard
United States450 Posts
On December 10 2010 09:06 yoober wrote: Anyone here have first hand experience with TekNmotion PulseWave V2 ? It's only $39.99 with discount and reviews seem pretty good. I owned them - they broke. They always felt flimsy and were never comfortable at all. Only thing good about them was the sound quality and the noise-cancelling, but what do any of those matter when you're not comfortable wearing them? | ||
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Onioncookie
Germany624 Posts
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lakritzc
Sweden164 Posts
On December 17 2010 08:59 Onioncookie wrote: Im looking for a FPS Headset with a mic for my brother , but it has to work on my ps3 someone got a hint? Check out Turtle Beach, they have a lot of hybrids. | ||
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Mashes
Canada441 Posts
On December 17 2010 17:10 lakritzc wrote: Check out Turtle Beach, they have a lot of hybrids. Tritton does as well IIRC. | ||
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shublar
Korea (South)264 Posts
On December 15 2010 08:49 Stoids wrote: My AD700's are waiting for me when I get home :D. Can't wait. How are you finding them? And which clipon mic are you using? My zalman broke, I think it's time to upgrade to a snowball... | ||
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johanngrunt
Hong Kong1555 Posts
what's the difference between a gaming headset and a non-gaming one? | ||
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njAl
Norway156 Posts
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Elargo
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Riskymilk
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Deekin[
Serbia1713 Posts
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Meaon
Iceland42 Posts
i actually broke mine accidentally and i had them for about 3years, bought new ones exactly the same ^^ | ||
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Wartortle
Australia504 Posts
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dLKnighT
Canada735 Posts
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UnholyRai
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beefhamburger
United States3962 Posts
The most important factor for me would be that it has to have a very good noise canceling mic. I have this really, really loud heater that comes on randomly and and everyone says it's pretty noticeable/annoying. So I need a good headset that could dampen that out as much as possible without me needing to yell into it to get heard. Oh, it also has to have a USB connection because for someone reason the mic jacks on my Vista laptop don't work well with the 3.5 mm connectors (a common problem I've read). | ||
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biz87
Germany95 Posts
http://www.logitech.com/en-us/gaming/headsets/devices/7248 or logitech g35 http://www.logitech.com/en-us/webcam-communications/internet-headsets-phones/devices/5095 im using a g35 and im very happy with it | ||
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vitriol
United States27 Posts
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semantics
10040 Posts
I think what's in his range is plantronics gamecon 777, Thermaltake eSports Shock, then on the cheaper end logitech G330 I think all of them i've listed are not fully usb but rather come with a usb dac that you can use if need be. | ||
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Chasedown
United States87 Posts
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ProjectVirtue
Canada360 Posts
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snow2.0
Germany2073 Posts
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FiWiFaKi
Canada9858 Posts
At the moment I have a Razer Deathadder and a Razer Blackwidow Ultimate as my gaming gear, and I LOVE them. People might say Razer products are all crap and everything, but omg. The Razer Deathadder is the perfect mouse, I can't imagine a better mouse than it, even if it cost thousands of dollars. The Blackwidow also feels like a really solid keyboard. So with that said, and as a huge Razer fan, since I am so pleased with their products, I am really thinking of getting the Razer Megalodons, however I haven't seen much talk about them in this thread. So if anyone has them, are they good? I hear saw lots of talk about the PC350 which look beautiful too. I am looking for a cool design that has superb sound quality. Doesn't need to have the best mic as I don't talk too much, so if anyone can help out a fellow TLer, all help is appreciated! | ||
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AgentSmax
Slovenia26 Posts
On February 04 2011 21:27 AgentSmax wrote: I just bought new headphones... I had Sennheiser PC150 for about 6 years and my brother also has some wireless headphones from Sennheiser (also 6 years) so I was familiar with the quality of their products. Since I wanted good quality headphones with a microphone I ordered PC 330 G4ME. It cost me about 130€. I used them for a couple of days now and they are great. The microphone is also good and it switches off when you place it into an upright position. What I really like is the volume control as it is integrated into the right side of the headphones. No more searching for the volume control for me I just quoted myself since I already posted this on another thread. | ||
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optical630
United Kingdom768 Posts
are all good at muffling out the sound or are there ones specifically like this? | ||
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darksub
Argentina302 Posts
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Nezir
United States27 Posts
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chaPeL
Germany33 Posts
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Sad[Panda]
United States458 Posts
On February 06 2011 09:44 Nezir wrote: This is what I use. Great sound quality - I'm a huge music listener, and I think these sound fantastic. Great mic quality. I've never had any reason to upgrade to something more "fancy". Seriously, the only things this headset lacks is 3D surround and padded ear speakers. If those aren't of the highest priorities to you, save the extra $150 and buy a better video card. FAR more useful than some overpriced "gaming" headset. Cost me about $18 at Wal-Mart. If you're looking for something more comfortable, there seems to be a padded version for about $20 more. this is probably because you've never used a actual setup.. but whatever works for you. personally I prefer buying audiophile grade headphones and a clip on mic if they mic goes bad ill just buy another since its cheap and the sound quality you get from the headphones will be beyond lovely :D Ive had to many "Gaming Headsets" mics go bad then im left with medium grade headphones which wasn't the reason I bought those headsets in the first place so yeah this was the course of action I choose to do lol. My setup: Headphones Mic | ||
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zyglrox
United States1168 Posts
On February 06 2011 10:58 Sad[Panda] wrote: this is probably because you've never used a actual setup.. but whatever works for you. personally I prefer buying audiophile grade headphones and a clip on mic if they mic goes bad ill just buy another since its cheap and the sound quality you get from the headphones will be beyond lovely :D Ive had to many "Gaming Headsets" mics go bad then im left with medium grade headphones which wasn't the reason I bought those headsets in the first place so yeah this was the course of action I choose to do lol. My setup: Headphones Mic ditto, but i use ad700's and a usb desk mic which actually works really well. | ||
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Sad[Panda]
United States458 Posts
On February 06 2011 11:13 zyglrox wrote: ditto, but i use ad700's and a usb desk mic which actually works really well. Yeah this is the mic ill buy eventually but atm I don't have a job and the mic I have still works (and has for a good 8 months now) so there's no immediate need for it lol Microphone | ||
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Torte de Lini
Germany38463 Posts
Can anyone suggest me a good headset geared towards commentating and quality of the microphone than sound? While I enjoy the bass and stereo sound of great headphones, the problem is I can never hear myself and my voice or articulation tends to slur becuase I can't hear my pronunciations (is this normal? Maybe I'm just paranoid) so I basically keep one hear on the sound from the headphones and the other one out in the open, hence why sound isn't that huge for me. I do care about quality of the microphone because all the cheap ones I've been spending my money constantly die or kill the quality of my voice within months Anyways yeah, I need a recommendation of my a headset that's:
I realize this is an extremely rigid set of standards, but after you've run through about 12 headsets in 2 years, you get a bit testy. I hope someone can help D: P.S: Good audio quality for me is anything like these Edit: XD200 Sony Headphones that I have. Perhaps I have poor ears, but these headphones I have for my music is just so damn good O: Edit: see like these look cool, but they're too expensive and the reviews aren't so great, but how they appear is great (nice big headphones and a visible large microphone that's flexible) | ||
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miniwheats
Canada187 Posts
On February 13 2011 12:29 Torte de Lini wrote:
Steelseries 7H at $100 ($50 off) Sorry, this doesn't meet your max price, but I think you are asking for too much at that price. Watch the video on that link to learn about it. It has both normal connection and USB. Considering it is one of their high ends, I assume the mic will be good. The mic is also slim and not bulky, which is one reason why I linked this to you. I obviously haven't tested it, but I really don't think you can get what you are looking for for $60 without it being a cheap product. Hope this wasn't useless, but this may work out great for you and its not on sale forever, so why not show you. I have gone through plenty of mics and now just have a big Blue Yeti on my desk and use senn HD555s which is an expensive and bulky setup. Goodluck! | ||
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Torte de Lini
Germany38463 Posts
On February 13 2011 12:51 miniwheats wrote: Steelseries 7H at $100 ($50 off) Sorry, this doesn't meet your max price, but I think you are asking for too much at that price. Watch the video on that link to learn about it. It has both normal connection and USB. Considering it is one of their high ends, I assume the mic will be good. I obviously haven't tested it, but I really don't think you can get what you are looking for for $60 without it being a cheap product. Hope this wasn't useless, but this may work out great for you and its not on sale forever, so why not show you. I have gone through plenty of mics and now just have a big Blue Yeti on my desk and use senn HD555s which is an expensive and bulky setup. Goodluck! Yeah, I thought I was, but it doesn't hurt to dream/wish for a sale. There's no way I'm paying 100$ for a headset though, that's ridiculous in my eyes or perhaps I just don't value gaming and its accessories that high. | ||
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miniwheats
Canada187 Posts
On February 13 2011 12:57 Torte de Lini wrote: Yeah, I thought I was, but it doesn't hurt to dream/wish for a sale. I understand completely, and also note that it's already a whole $50 off >_< edit*add: Some other people had some suggestion before you asked your question and said sennheiser pc161 or something like that. Maybe that is what you are looking for. Maybe if you find that on sale it will be in your range. | ||
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Torte de Lini
Germany38463 Posts
On February 13 2011 12:58 miniwheats wrote: I understand completely, and also note that its already a whole $50 off >_< Still no sale for me though. 100$ is just as too expensive as 150 ;P | ||
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Kingofpeanut
Canada24 Posts
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rbkl
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Torte de Lini
Germany38463 Posts
Is there nothing at 60$? | ||
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miniwheats
Canada187 Posts
On February 13 2011 16:04 Torte de Lini wrote: SO expensive ): Is there nothing at 60$? Just as an example, this is in your price range after a sale & tax(assuming you are picking it up locally and not shipping), and if you read the reviews, some people give it a 1 because it is uncomfortable. However, some people gave it a 5/5 and did not say it was uncomfortable. In my opinion the people rating it a 5/5 are doing so factoring what they expect based on the price. Not all people review like that. Also, 1 guy said it was "really comfy" and sexy. Maybe you would review it like him, I am not sure. Anyways, just wanted to give you this since it is actually in your range when doing an in store pickup. | ||
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Germany38463 Posts
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LOLingBuddha
Netherlands697 Posts
I too got the PC350 and must admit that i am extremely satisfied with them and they have yet to show the first signs of wear after about 2 years of use. the extremely long chord is also very useful, especially if the only headphone jack you have is in the back of you PC. i can actually wear this headset all day long without any discomfort, which is in my eyes also very important if you are going to play games for long periods of time. I cant remember the price at the time but it was not very cheap. | ||
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paradoxOO9
United Kingdom1123 Posts
If you are looking for something cheaper i can highly recommend the HD555's they again are better than anything in their price range and are a lot cheaper than PC350's. Due to the release of the PC360 the PC350 have seen a dip in price as well | ||
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Torte de Lini
Germany38463 Posts
On February 15 2011 05:11 paradoxOO9 wrote: I personally use the PC350's they surpass everything in their price range and i have tried Turtle Beach X1's, Astro A40's and Steelseries Siberia V2's they don't even come close. If you are looking for something cheaper i can highly recommend the HD555's they again are better than anything in their price range and are a lot cheaper than PC350's. Due to the release of the PC360 the PC350 have seen a dip in price as well I looked at the HD555', but I don't see a microphone O: | ||
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paradoxOO9
United Kingdom1123 Posts
On February 15 2011 05:17 Torte de Lini wrote: I looked at the HD555', but I don't see a microphone O: Pick up a cheap microphone i got one off amazon for i think a fiver I just use my built in laptop mic and it works fine with my hd555's | ||
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Torte de Lini
Germany38463 Posts
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miniwheats
Canada187 Posts
On February 15 2011 05:25 Torte de Lini wrote: Dude. The HD555 is fucking 200$ I don't think he was suggesting them to you.... This is a thread about the best gaming headset, not a headset for max $60 including a microphone. | ||
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Torte de Lini
Germany38463 Posts
I just found this statement really scary: If you are looking for something cheaper i can highly recommend the HD555's they again are better Apparently 200$ is cheaper for him lolol Damn! | ||
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paradoxOO9
United Kingdom1123 Posts
Looking at amazon now they are reduced to $80, but if thats over your budget try getting HD202's and a cheap mic with them since they are currently $35 | ||
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LOLingBuddha
Netherlands697 Posts
if your headset is ruined after a year and you have to spend more money on a second headset then you may have been better off spending a little extra money for higher quality headset. on the flip side if you buy an expensive headset and you run over the chord with your chair then you wont be a happy camper either :D | ||
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miniwheats
Canada187 Posts
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graNite
Germany4434 Posts
amazon link | ||
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Torte de Lini
Germany38463 Posts
http://www.medusa-canada.com/ozone-attack-stereo-gaming-headset-p-949.html?osCsid=8e5090290df0d21ab75e38748b20d38e http://www.medusa-canada.com/ozone-spark-stereo-gaming-headset-p-953.html?osCsid=8e5090290df0d21ab75e38748b20d38e http://www.medusa-canada.com/ozone-attack-snow-stereo-gaming-headset-p-976.html?osCsid=8e5090290df0d21ab75e38748b20d38e | ||
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decafchicken
United States20019 Posts
On February 15 2011 05:28 Torte de Lini wrote: Oh I know, I think my question has been long overlooked. I just found this statement really scary: Apparently 200$ is cheaper for him lolol Damn! http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD555-Professional-Headphones-Channeling/dp/B0001FTVDQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1297719836&sr=8-1 85$ =/= 200$ | ||
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ArcticVanguard
United States450 Posts
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Koltt
55 Posts
http://www.sennheiserusa.com/PC-headset-skype-voip-professional-gamer-headset-504122 http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-PC-360-Headset-Gaming/dp/B003DA4D2U/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1297735785&sr=1-1 | ||
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United Kingdom47 Posts
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ArcticVanguard
United States450 Posts
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denzelz
United States604 Posts
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Fishes
United Kingdom47 Posts
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mousepad
United States136 Posts
On February 15 2011 03:53 Torte de Lini wrote: I'm looking at Platronics for now or I might just eat my foot and get a Turtlebeach. Stay away from Plantronics' Gamescom Headsets. They've got a design defect that causes the headband to snap. | ||
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Draconicfire
Canada2562 Posts
I was looking at the SteelSeries Siberia v2 since it has a hide-able mic, which would be great since there won't be a mic hanging around when I'm listening to music, but I hear that it also leaks sound. Anyone know if the leak is really bad or not? I don't really want to annoy people with my music. Of course, other reccomendations would be good too. | ||
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miniwheats
Canada187 Posts
On February 15 2011 12:37 denzelz wrote: I'm really happy with the Sennheiser PC350 that I got. Since you mentioned it, that headset just went on sale at NCIX for anyone who is interested in them. SennPC350@ NCIX I would still personally go with something else. edit*add On February 17 2011 06:43 Draconicfire wrote: I was looking at the SteelSeries Siberia v2 $10 offf | ||
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EffnNice
United States20 Posts
planning on buying the hd555 because pc350 is expensive... | ||
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darksub
Argentina302 Posts
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LaO-Tyros_Reffa
Netherlands50 Posts
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Omgzpwnd
Poland59 Posts
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Lamppost
Canada317 Posts
I know this doesn't really matter, but I also feel like the siberia in terms of looks surpasses any of the mics out there atm | ||
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Torte de Lini
Germany38463 Posts
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Rabbitmaster
1357 Posts
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Lamppost
Canada317 Posts
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Anjuu
United States57 Posts
* Went through an audiophile stage for about 5 years where I lived and breathed home stereo and actually worked in a pretty mid-high level stereo store when I was in college. * At home my system includes B&K separates, custom made capacitor-less bookshelf mains with amazing staging and realism with a huge wife-unfriendly sub that sounds as tight as all the small subs claim to be. That's the basics, suffice it to say I'm a bit old school--I'm the kind of guy that likes heavy equipment because I know that generally means it was made well. I'm the kind of guy that doesn't like flashy marketing ploys (like products with THX or Blizzard endorsement) or multi-channel surround sound (especially not in headphones--wtf?) as anything more than a neat gimmick. I'm the kind of guy that believes you have to listen and tweak to see if a product was any good. I also believe you can't tell if something is good listening solely to synthesized or electronic sounds even if that's a defining element to your favorite music but instead you have to listen to organic instruments namely the human voice, cello and similar because your ear can actually tell what sounds more "real" with them. However, all that being said, I love me rock and roll so if the system is too flat well that's plain boring (I'm looking at you Monitor and other similar English speakers). Right, back to the HS1A's. First I'd give them 4.5 out of 5 (for the money) and I've only owned them for about 2 hours. Here's the breakdown: * $80--good price for me * Very comfortable * Seems to pass my sturdiness requirements * Sound: impressive for the price, though if I had to pick on them I noticed a touch of tinniness and the bass while being reproduced faithly is only about 90% as exciting as I like it. This may just be because I'm unfortunately not in a place where I can hook them up to anything near a real amplifier. What can I say, I'm verbose but here's the unabridged details: + Show Spoiler + I bought them without being able to give them a listen in a store, knowing that I could return them if I didn't like them . They looked sturdy and comfortable, my two main requirements for gaming even over sound quality because quite frankly I'm probably a lot more concerned about when to stop droning. I must admit when I first saw them I was very concerned because Corsair is a memory company, what do they know about sound??? But on the other hand--there was nothing gimmicky on the box which stood out from everything else so I was curious enough to give them a try. For $80, out of the box I was really impressed. Very nice construction, some use of plastic but it feels like most of the key parts are metal--time will tell on this one. They come with two sets of earpads, synth-leather and a cloth type thing. The mic doesn't detach as far as I can tell. I really liked that the cord came with a weave around it.Also, they have a nice classic look which may be a perk or a minus depending on taste. ...Then I played them and I gotta admit, I think they sound pretty great. The first song I listened to on them was a mainstay of mine, "The King is Dead" by A Wilhelm Scream (hardcore punk and ultimate baddasses). It may seem like a really unusual song to A/B stuff on but it's one of my favorites and the first 20 seconds is sheer music genius that has great dynamic range as well as range in sound spectrum (low and high hz) and also will quickly tell me if what I'm listening to was built to paint a picture of the band (staging). That being said, it's one of the hardest bits of music I've ever heard a system try to reproduce faithfully and it can sound like amazing or uncomfortable depending on the system. Immediately I was impressed. Great staging (which I would think would be easy in headphones but sadly isn't always the case), Very clear delineation between the lead and rhythm guitars and the bass. The bass was tight but I was initially uncertain if the bass packed enough punch. As the song progressed I did detect a bit of tinniness. This may be unique to this song as I have not heard it on anything else I've listened to. Even still I knew immediately I would not be taking these back to the store. Next up I played "If You Want Me" from the Once soundtrack. Mostly because I had it handy. But I found something that would become a trend I really wanted to finish this song and many others long after I got a feel for how well the headphones sounded. This song is a duet, both male and female voices--I wouldn't say I felt like they were in the room with me, but I didn't detect anything off. Now for some hardcore metal, Every Time I Die's, "White Smoke." Again I wasn't looking for anything in particular but it was accessible because I've been listening to it a lot. I ended up again being very happy to hear the song faithfully reproduced and didn't touch a button for a few songs on the album because of how enjoyable it was for me. Now since I've gone on and listened to probably about 9 or 10 of my audiophile songs. Everything from Shostakovich's (The name isn't on my ipod but I think it's) "Trio # 2 in E Minor" Largo--classical; "Zigeuneweisen by Uncommon Ritual--odd Appalachian & Classical style of Edgar Meyer's; "Man of Shadows" from Curandero--Jazz fusion with very distinct sounding instruments, pecular time signitures and perhaps the best kept secret I know; Still D.R.E. by Dr. Dre--Rap Sorry Dr. D these put a major beat down on your "Beats" (seriously I listened to those things and was completely let down) though the bass on the HS1As may be a touch light for some; "Inaudible Melodies" Jack Johnson--this song always wakes me up--very nice reproduction here; "Sista" Rachelle Ferrell--R&B with a lot of very fat bass, er Phat, sorry but for this kind of bass I thought it was deadon; "Since We've Been Wrong" by Mars Volta--Progressive Rock I guess is what they are; "Black Girls" by Violent Femmes; and "Bad as they Seem" By Hayden--acoustic rock heavy focus on male voice and guitar but I like to a/b this song because there's so much detail in the guitar strings and grit in his voice. Anyway, I gotta admit I think I really f*&@#ing lucked out and got so excited I decided to share with you all. Bottom line These things sound very good for $80, Sadly, I'm on a business trip so I can't tell you how Starcraft 2 sounds on them but I'm sure the Hydralisks sound exactly like Hydralisks are supposed to. :D Also, I haven't owned them long enough to put any sort of stamp of approval on them but man, I can't believe how excited I am about these guys. Oh one last bit of info, just a bit earlier today I listened to a pair of Senheisers PC350 (crazily the guy that sat next to me on the plane was wearing a pair and let me try 'em out). They sounded good but don't compare to the Corsair's especially given the price difference and the reputation of Senheiser. One last note...as I wait for TL to calm down: the synthetic leather pads sound better and block more noise, cloth are a bit more comfortable. | ||
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FlopTurnReaver
Switzerland1980 Posts
Any reasons why to decide for either one? | ||
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lindn
Sweden833 Posts
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Torte de Lini
Germany38463 Posts
On February 24 2011 08:34 FlopTurnReaver wrote: My Speedlink Medusa 5.1 something broke recently (Dunno really what it is, just didn't work anymore, installed new driver, worked for a day then broke again and can't do anything about it anymore) so I'm probably gonna buy a new one tomorrow. Right now I'm pending between the Razer Carcharias and the Corsair HS1. From what I've read both headsets are pretty similar sound quality wise. Any reasons why to decide for either one? I've tried the Razer at a buddy's and to be honest, when you put the headphones on, it's hard to hear yourself talking lololol The microphone is crisp though! | ||
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Graham
Canada1259 Posts
edit: First impressions: - comfortable as hell. My old ones were small and would cause ear pain after awhile. The HS1As are huge though and easily fit around my ears. So far I've only used the microfiber pads but they also include a pair of synthetic leather. - the audio is fantastic. At first the audio sounded funny, but plugging it directly into my PC tower as opposed to running it through my keyboard fixed it. - price is awesome. I'd definitely be willing to pick these up at $90; getting them on sale for $55 was a no brainer! - has a braided cable which is a nice touch. *note: I've never owned any $100+ headphones/etc and my previous headset was the Microsoft Lifechat LX-3000 which, while durable (had them for a few years with moderate use), had mediocre quality. | ||
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gulati
United States2241 Posts
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Sephy90
United States1785 Posts
Mind helping me out TL? <3 | ||
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jericu
Australia1 Post
Hope some one can help | ||
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JimSocks
United States968 Posts
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gamingfanz
United States1 Post
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Goodseed
Korea (South)270 Posts
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Matuka
United Kingdom74 Posts
Mind you, I got the SteelSeries Siberia V2 and Plantronics Game Com 777 at the moment. Using the GameCom 777. (: | ||
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{ToT}ColmA
Japan3260 Posts
i ve no clue bout headsets, the one i got now is a stealseries 3h (thats what its labeled as :3) would be cool if it absorbs sound from outdoor so i can focus on ingame stuff, my neighbours like to listen to loud arabic music, dont wanna listen to that! | ||
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Facehugger
Sweden17 Posts
I am really interested in Logitech G35 Surround Sound Headset. Can anyone recommend it? What about the build in sound card? Bass is any good? I've switched from Razer Imperator to Logitech G500, can I expect same build quality(durability,feel, good quality plastic) from Logitech headphones as well? | ||
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semantics
10040 Posts
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Torte de Lini
Germany38463 Posts
On April 01 2011 10:05 Facehugger wrote: I own Sennheiser 350, and after 1 and half year usage I hear crackling sound when changing headphones volume on the wire. Also the bass is very poor for the price, not very good for the movies, these headphones are for voice communication in games mostly. I have only Realtek sound card, however I've read on the different forums that the bass is poor even with dedicated sound card. I am really interested in Logitech 35 Surround Sound Headset. Can anyone recommend it? What about the build in sound card? Bass is any good? I've switched from Razer Imperator to Logitech G500, can I expect same build quality(durability,feel, good quality plastic) from Logitech headphones as well? I tried the logitech 35 surround sound headset. It's so scary how amazing it is, the bass is loud, strong and the voice quality is tons better than my siberia v2. | ||
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Argoth.
Germany1961 Posts
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Psychout
Finland16 Posts
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clusen
Germany8702 Posts
On April 01 2011 21:12 Psychout wrote: And I'd suggest you to stay clean of the Creative's Fatal1ty headsets, three of my friends have had those and every single one has mysteriously broken down. My brother had 2 of those and both broke quite fast. I need a recommandation. Currently I'm using a Sennheiser PC161, which is pretty awesome and worked for 2,5 years now. But I drove a little bit too often over the cable with my chair and now the cable has a loose connection I'm thinking about new headphones with an additional mic and it would be cool to stay beneath 100€ for both. Any tips? | ||
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kanix
Sweden67 Posts
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lux27
Germany33 Posts
a) steelerseries siberia v2 b) zowie hammer i can't recommend a)sennheiser pc 150 (broke much too fast) b)creative "Fatal1ty" Gaming Headset (very uncomfortable) | ||
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ChrisXIV
Austria3553 Posts
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Koshi
Belgium38799 Posts
On April 01 2011 10:05 Facehugger wrote: I am really interested in Logitech G35 Surround Sound Headset. Can anyone recommend it? What about the build in sound card? Bass is any good? I've switched from Razer Imperator to Logitech G500, can I expect same build quality(durability,feel, good quality plastic) from Logitech headphones as well? I got these headphones for New Year and I am very very pleased with them. I am a SteelSeries fan but after getting the G35 as a present I don't know what I would buy next time. The previous comments explain the difference already but I would like this point as well. If you like very light-weighted headsets, and you play/work in a private area I suggest the SteelSeries Siberia 2.0. This headset doesn't put any pressure on your head, it kinda rests on your ears. But if you like headsets that are somewhat airtight around your ears (which neglect external sounds) I suggest the G35. The previous version sometimes gave you "warm ears" after a long time gaming, but these last version is very comfortable. I have worked with both and the sound is fine for gaming with both. Listening to series and music is better with the G35 (for me). PS: The G35 works with USB. This is for some people with laptops a problem. | ||
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nastyndog
United States43 Posts
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Overpowered
Czech Republic764 Posts
My father has Roccat Kave - awesome sound, mic is broken also, it is very heavy but surprisingly comfortable - your whole ear is in headset and you cant hear anything "outside" I would go for Siberia v2, when my Barracuda brokes, I will definitely go for em. | ||
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semantics
10040 Posts
On April 01 2011 22:43 Koshi wrote: I got these headphones for New Year and I am very very pleased with them. I am a SteelSeries fan but after getting the G35 as a present I don't know what I would buy next time. The previous comments explain the difference already but I would like this point as well. If you like very light-weighted headsets, and you play/work in a private area I suggest the SteelSeries Siberia 2.0. This headset doesn't put any pressure on your head, it kinda rests on your ears. But if you like headsets that are somewhat airtight around your ears (which neglect external sounds) I suggest the G35. The previous version sometimes gave you "warm ears" after a long time gaming, but these last version is very comfortable. I have worked with both and the sound is fine for gaming with both. Listening to series and music is better with the G35 (for me). PS: The G35 works with USB. This is for some people with laptops a problem. It's also a benefit for some people with laptops that have poor audio built in. | ||
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EliteReplay
Dominican Republic913 Posts
On April 01 2011 21:51 kanix wrote: I have Steelseries siberia v2 its awsome and verygood in all ways I have 1year with then i can tell, are very good, and confortables, | ||
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preciousss
Philippines3 Posts
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Johnny Business
Sweden1251 Posts
Steelseries 5hv2. The left speaker stopped working on those after less then a year. I got them for free tho so I am not complaining. Fatalitys headset. Really cheap pair that was uncomfortable and the mic broke really quick on those. Some random Logitech USB headset. These last a couple of months before the speakers broke. Then I salvaged them and used the mic + a pair of real headphones. I am currently using Sennheiser HD-25 + a Zalman mic and they have lasted really long. The mic is really cheap and easy to replace and you can replace all cables on the Headphones. | ||
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Serejai
6007 Posts
Honestly, it feels like such a quality product I can't imagine it not lasting me at least ten years. However, I wouldn't recommend this if you have a big head. It's not a tight fit on me, but it's snug. I could see it being uncomfortable if you have a larger head. As someone who hates overpaying for things, this was well worth it imo. | ||
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sand
United States66 Posts
I really hadn't been using the microphone that much in my 1 month timeframe (before I couldn't return them) and came to find out that it is super quiet unless you have literally RIGHT next to your mouth. No amount of turning up the microphone in Windows changed anything besides turning on microphone boost - but the problem is that the headset feeds the microphone back into your ears. So with boost on, you hear the noise of speakers static when you're not even talking. Also noticed that sometimes my ears would hurt over time. It wasn't always and really had to do with how the set "sat" on my head and ears (especially given I've got classes, it could crush my ear onto my glasses. Finding the perfect "fit" was kind of a pain in the ass and I haven't had issues with headsets and my glasses until this pair. Used it in Vent (had to have output of 10), SC2 (even maxed I was quiet) and had Win7 have the highest volume setting possible. (Using an HD-Omega soundcard). All in all, at the last second decided to get my refund. Still on the market I guess... using my super old Sennheiser HD 202s until I find something else. | ||
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Kovaz
Canada233 Posts
Only problem is I'm pretty sure they stopped making this headset, so it's kind of hard to find. Don't buy any other turtle beach headsets if you're looking for quality though. I don't know how they managed to make the HPX, but every other headset they make is not nearly as good for the price. | ||
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Phayze
Canada2029 Posts
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tbeen
Germany98 Posts
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xlnt
Sweden106 Posts
Sennheiser PC360 all the way if you have 120€~ to spare on a headset. | ||
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tbeen
Germany98 Posts
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BobGayman
89 Posts
On April 01 2011 21:57 lux27 wrote: i recommend a) steelerseries siberia v2 b) zowie hammer i can't recommend a)sennheiser pc 150 (broke much too fast) b)creative "Fatal1ty" Gaming Headset (very uncomfortable) I've been using my PC150 for at least 8 years now, I'm interested to know what you consider "too fast". | ||
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bone577
Australia65 Posts
Senns get recommended a lot by people who bought themselves a Senn based on word of mouth, and haven't actually listened to the competition. Then they go and recommend them to people on forums, and the chain continues. HD580's are good. I like the HD25's, not because they sound that good, but because they are sturdy as hell and very practical for many applications. The HD201's are great cheap headphones. Beyond that I think Senns are generally pretty poor value. As for recommendations, if you are fine with getting a separate mic then Sure SRH440 and Audio Technica AD700's would be my top picks for fairly cheap headphones. If you must have a mic included then PC131 is adequate. If you want a mic without concern for cost, Sennheiser HDM-25 is a good choice, as a bonus it is what tastosis use on GSL. My choice for gaming headset would have to be the Beyerdynamic DT290 though, indestructible and excellent sound quality. | ||
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tbeen
Germany98 Posts
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iloveav
Poland1478 Posts
I have sennheiser HD 380, 120 Euro, and they are the best i had till today, but i bet if i went for HD800, it would be better... Your best bet is to go to a store where you can try them then decide what are you willing to pay for. The pressure is for me 2 low (if u slightly press the headphones you hear that "reverberation bass effect" that i kinda like someitmes), but are really comftable. I normally get really angry at those that make my ears sweat, since i use them a lot. Ive had some panasonic, sony, technics and pioner (all around 50 Euros) and they all sounded very nicely, but the quality normally went out the window when you turned up the volume. In the HD 380, the quality is good enought so that the volume never really sounds irritating, untill you take them off and note that for some reason u enjoy silence. After checking other sennheisers (cx-100 and HD201), i can say that the price is definitly worth it if you like good quality sounds. | ||
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tbeen
Germany98 Posts
Edit: Someone knows the headsets progamers use ? | ||
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TR
2320 Posts
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Vewin
Sweden15 Posts
Far the best headset ill ever used. Atm im using Sennheiser PC 350 but they are giving me headaches and are very unconfortable. I would recommend Steelseris 5H. at my local store they are quite cheap (60 euros) for a what I think is a great pair of headset. | ||
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tbeen
Germany98 Posts
And about the 5H I only heard that the bass is really bad. | ||
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BobGayman
89 Posts
On April 29 2011 00:15 tbeen wrote: Ok I'll try some in an electronic market and decide than which one I'll buy related to this thread. Edit: Someone knows the headsets progamers use ? Whichever their sponsors give them. | ||
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andy186
Australia1058 Posts
DO NOT LISTEN TO THEM. Currently have one it is cracked along the lower part of the headset attachment that sits just above your ears the pads are torn and heavily frayed. The cord is beyond fucked. So coiled that it has nearly snapped off at the top of the headset. I did not coil my headset cable it did this by itself. This could be classified as wear and tear but I really expect better from logitech. On the case of sound and mic quality. Sound is decent I don't really know too much about sound quality but its sounds fine can get quite loud without heavy distortion. The mic is decent quality quite clear but I guess most are these days. | ||
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ePBuckets
Canada207 Posts
now assuming youre looking for something with a mic i'd go with one of the gaming companies headsets (steelseries/razer/logitech/turtle beach etc) if you arent looking for a mic then you have two choices whether or not you want true HD audio (going with something more audiophile like AKG, Audiotechnica, etc) or something just consumer level (sony/dre's etc etc) i play with my AudioTechnica M50's.. i dont need a mic cause i dont talk to people when i play, and well they're the headphones i use to check my mixes on, but thats about other stuff :D | ||
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tbeen
Germany98 Posts
But the sound quality was decent the one time I had it on my head. But it's very costly for the complexity of the headset. | ||
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LMPeaches
United States157 Posts
Jokes aside i actually won them in a DJ Hero 2 contest and sold them on craigslist and bought the siberia v2 cuz all the cool cats wear it. | ||
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tbeen
Germany98 Posts
On April 29 2011 06:31 LMPeaches wrote: Beats by Dre Pro $350 Jokes aside i actually won them in a DJ Hero 2 contest and sold them on craigslist and bought the siberia v2 cuz all the cool cats wear it. I wouldn't buy the Dr.Dre headphones because they're Apple featured which sucks balls. salty balls | ||
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Fyodor
Canada971 Posts
On April 29 2011 00:15 tbeen wrote: Ok I'll try some in an electronic market and decide than which one I'll buy related to this thread. Edit: Someone knows the headsets progamers use ? They use IEMs in the booth. | ||
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lunick
23 Posts
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AimForTheBushes
United States1760 Posts
*(Reiterates how awful Beats by Dre is) | ||
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lunick
23 Posts
$80 range - Tritton AX180 $130 range - Turtlebeach x31 $155 range - Tritton AX720 $200+ range - Hands down Astro headsets will beat anything out there with its hands tied behind its back | ||
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tbeen
Germany98 Posts
On April 29 2011 07:29 lunick wrote: If you are looking for: $80 range - Tritton AX180 $130 range - Turtlebeach x31 $155 range - Tritton AX720 $200+ range - Hands down Astro headsets will beat anything out there with its hands tied behind its back You are talking about console headsets, aren't you ? | ||
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tbeen
Germany98 Posts
Edit: I hover between the Carcharias and the Siberia :/ Someone has an advice ? | ||
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bone577
Australia65 Posts
On April 30 2011 06:31 tbeen wrote: Edit: I hover between the Carcharias and the Siberia :/ Someone has an advice ? My advice is to go get a pair of real headphones (AT-AD700, Shure SRH-440, AT-M50) and attach a Zalman clip on mic. Or if you want to get some overpriced, poor quality gamer gear you can do that too. There really aren't many good low cost headsets. Most companies make headset versions of higher end headphones which are fantastic. Like the headset versions of the Sennhesier HD-25, Beyerdynamic DT150 or DT250 etc etc But my pick for cheap headsets is the Beyerdynamic DT234Pro. | ||
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Dakkon B
United States60 Posts
I need something that covers the ears, no ear plugs styles. 100 bucks is the price range. I can be talked up a little more but try to keep it around 100. Detachable mic. I do not want one of those cheap pull out of the side of the headphone mics or flip up mics. I need a mic for game chatting but I want it part of the headset but I want something I can take off when I'm just playing by myself. ![[image loading]](http://www.productwiki.com/upload/images/razer_banshee_1.jpg) Basically these BUT I have been told these have an issue with a hum in the left ear also your paying twice what they are worth just for the fancy apm lighting and SC2 logo. If they didn't have so many random problems (or so I read on reviews) I was considering buying them BUT I can't drop that kinda of money on something that has ANY problems. I really want a headset with a build in mic cause having a mic I clip on my cloths is another cord I do not want to deal with. That's all the relevant info I can think off. Opinions? preferences? I WISH i had some fellow gamers locally I could look/test their headset cause I really want to test the feel of them before I buy them but unfortunately I can only read reviews online and order something (damn sticks don't even have a store I can get something in person) | ||
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epikAnglory
United States1120 Posts
I use Beats by Dr. Dre, kind of an overkill but the quality is amazing. | ||
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FiWiFaKi
Canada9858 Posts
Edit: Something durable would be good too... :s Edit2: My computer has an 80 dollar sound card, so it's better than built in, but obv not to of the line. | ||
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FiWiFaKi
Canada9858 Posts
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Foxrage
United States7 Posts
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Phayze
Canada2029 Posts
On May 12 2011 14:24 Foxrage wrote: I have the Turtle Beach DPX21's they are sweet but they make a small hissing sound in the background when no sound is being produced. However the 7.1 dolby digital is nice. I would rather get something from steelseries. Every steelseries headset I have bought (and then returned) have all had problems over time. Both my 3h's and 5h's had one of the speakers cut out after use. After opening one up after returning multiple 5h's the soldering in the headphone had come undone (seems that there was not enough cord in the headphone and it was allowed to be tugged/pulled on I guess). Bought a pair of seinnheisers and have not had any problems for the year I have had them. | ||
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FearTheReaperMan
154 Posts
On May 12 2011 09:19 FiWiFaKi wrote: So I'm looking to buy the best headset at the $200-$300 dollar range. Mostly I was looking at the PC350s because they look "cool" (lol), but some ratings are saying they are pretty average. Most of the comments here were about headsets on the lower end, so Im curious, best overall Headset for 300 or less - and a good quality mic is very important to me. Edit: Something durable would be good too... :s Edit2: My computer has an 80 dollar sound card, so it's better than built in, but obv not to of the line. The best headsets I can recommend that are in the 200-300 dollar would be: 1. Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5s retail-250 ( Very very good headset) 2. Astro Gaming A40s retail-200 (also a very good headset) Both are great, you make the choice | ||
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Aeneous
United States27 Posts
If you're looking for something for sc2, well, anything is anything. Some pros play no sound or play with music with sc2. But if you're going to force me to give you some kind of recommendation for budget gaming, i would probably go for logitech open box deals. If you go to websites like slickdeals.net, like monthly they have "open/dented box" coupon codes for logitech where you can get some pretty nice stuff for 40 or under. You can't true surround sound with a separate piece of equipment, as far as I know. That's why Astros have mixamps on the side. So I wouldn't really be concerned with getting something that has say 7.1 surround in the description and doesn't come with a mixamp, because that's silly (again, as far as I know. maybe i'm misinformed). | ||
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Halcyondaze
United States509 Posts
I am looking for the best sound quality, that is compatible with Mac, but also has a mic. ty | ||
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jacosajh
2919 Posts
Get a set or REAL headsets, and a separate microphone. Not only will your microphone work clearer, but you will also be able to get better listening out of your headphones for music, movies, etc. "Gaming headsets" are all hype and worthless. Ramped up bass/lows (more like over-the-top), subpar mids/highs, increased prices, etc. traded-off for better looks and a brand-name. Something like the A700, Audio Technica AD700, Sennheiser HD555, HD595, or Grado SR60i, along with a Zalman clip-on mic is going to dominate any $300+ gaming headsets you use. All for around $100. And you can use it to listen to your music and other general sound stuff. Which your gaming headsets will suck at. I used to own an army of various "gaming headsets" (pretty much all of Turtle Beach, Logitech, the Fatality, etc.) and that's probably the reason why I had so many. I never was satisfied any of them. They were all so crappy compared to my new $100 HD595, I just gave them away... what a waste of something like $3000 over the course of my lifetime. Ever since I got an HD595, I haven't had to buy a new pair of headsets for over a year. Which is a long time for me. | ||
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JingleHell
United States11308 Posts
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Blisse
Canada3710 Posts
On June 06 2011 13:50 JingleHell wrote: Not all gaming headsets are bad buys. Plantronics Gamecom 357 usually runs ~$35 or less, is fairly durable, very comfortable, and has decent audio and a decent microphone. It isn't high end audio stuff, but it's easily a good buy at the price. Guys, this is a bloody HEADSET thread.. Not a HEADPHONE thread. It's not asking what would be better for the price, but what HEADSET would be good (at least not anymore). So don't give suggestions for a headphone plus microphone. I can never support Plantronics since two of their headsets broke in exactly the same way, where the microphone support just gave up after one month and it wouldn't stay in the unused position. That's also the reason I find it difficult to ever suggest someone use fold up microphone mechanisms like on the Banshee. You'll be really annoyed if that mechanism ever craps out and it renders the headset unusable. Don't game as much now, so I don't have a headset anymore. @below, yes, for $20-30 I didn't really expect more, haha. Just wish it would have lasted longer. But then I never would have moved on to real headphones. ^^ | ||
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JingleHell
United States11308 Posts
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Sanctimonius
United Kingdom861 Posts
Another big thing for me is comfort. I want headphones I can wear without fatigue. My current headphones are nice enough, but after about half an hour my ears hurt and I'm getting a headache because of the strength of the headband. I want something that will rest gently, like the caress of day9 (I imagine). So, any recs? | ||
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JingleHell
United States11308 Posts
On June 06 2011 14:27 Sanctimonius wrote: I'm looking for a decent headset too, something with good quality headphones and a good mic. I don't really want to be messing around with clipping things onto my shirt. That said if the quality really is that crap for them all (there must be SOME decent ones, surely?) maybe I'll just have to bite the bullet. Another big thing for me is comfort. I want headphones I can wear without fatigue. My current headphones are nice enough, but after about half an hour my ears hurt and I'm getting a headache because of the strength of the headband. I want something that will rest gently, like the caress of day9 (I imagine). So, any recs? The people telling you the quality is crap on gaming headsets are the audiophile types. That said, most gaming headsets aren't worth the price points they get put at. If you can find one, try the Plantronics Gamecom 357 I mentioned, the quality is worth the price easily, as a cheaper headset. | ||
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Sanctimonius
United Kingdom861 Posts
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LaiShin
Australia978 Posts
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PhaseTwo
United States118 Posts
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Blisse
Canada3710 Posts
On June 06 2011 14:33 JingleHell wrote: The people telling you the quality is crap on gaming headsets are the audiophile types. That said, most gaming headsets aren't worth the price points they get put at. If you can find one, try the Plantronics Gamecom 357 I mentioned, the quality is worth the price easily, as a cheaper headset. About the audiophile thing, it is almost impossible to go back once you've experienced something amazing. Say you ate the best steak in the world. How will you ever eat your homemade steaks ever again? So the obvious solution is to not go there. If you don't feel like you have to, you can be perfectly content with buying your ordinary ~$50 headset. If you're looking to spend more than $200, few people can honestly suggest buying a headset versus a pair of headphones and a microphone. You're not missing anything if you haven't experienced it. Not everyone needs to or wants to spend that much money on headphones. People still find it ridiculous that I've spent more than $100 for headphones. It's not for everybody. So don't encourage everyone to go there, or look down on people who don't. On June 06 2011 15:11 LaiShin wrote: Any suggestions for a decent earphone? Preferably doesn't shut out surrounding sound (I still need to hear the phone ringing and stuff), but has decent sound quality. Also at a comfortable size or built for comfort. Honestly can tell no difference between earphones, because my main use of them is for outside stuff. So they have to compete with background noise, and you'll rarely sit down to listen to them fully for tiny flaws. Build quality is usually the same. Comfort is what you're looking at, and earbuds are even pickier with comfort than headphones. What price are you looking at? | ||
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Woj
United States133 Posts
Try this, I got them and have not been disappointed. Cheap, reliable and functional. What else could you want? | ||
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Niten
United States598 Posts
It features a 7.1 surround It's wireless (RF) It's rechargeable through the USB dongle Logitech is sort of a hit-or-miss company with their products, but this one turned out well, I think. You should def. consider it if you're considering a headset. | ||
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LaiShin
Australia978 Posts
On June 06 2011 15:28 Blisse wrote: Honestly can tell no difference between earphones, because my main use of them is for outside stuff. So they have to compete with background noise, and you'll rarely sit down to listen to them fully for tiny flaws. Build quality is usually the same. Comfort is what you're looking at, and earbuds are even pickier with comfort than headphones. What price are you looking at? Anything below 100 USD is fine. Although if what you say regarding build quality is true, then something around $50 is reasonable. | ||
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iloveav
Poland1478 Posts
I guess however u have to have a good ear to hear all those diffrences, but each time i save money and go into the next step in sond quality i have tears in my eyes the first time i listen to it :D. | ||
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JingleHell
United States11308 Posts
Aside from that, actually many people won't actually be able to tell the difference with the high end audio stuff, depending on what their individual hearing is like. If I used high end headphones, I wouldn't be able to tell a difference, because I'm just shy of needing a hearing aid from high frequency noise damage to my ears from my time in the army. It's kind of like any other type of fancy hardware. Some people can actually tell the difference, some people convince themselves they can when they can't, and some people just don't care to start with. | ||
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DocNemesis
Philippines446 Posts
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Dakkon B
United States60 Posts
My question is with the $30 rebate on the Razer Banshee's putting them at $90 bucks are they worth it or should I just get something else? I really would like something wireless and something I could use with my PS3 but then I'm in the $200 + range and I really can't justify spending that much money on just headphones SSSSOOOOOOO I'll just have to get a nice set for my computer and call it good for now. Random thought is there an adapter for USB headsets so you can use them with a PS3 (I thought Astro had something like that) Anyways getting off topic Razer Banshee's for $90 good deal? or they still have random issues? (heard of a hum in the left ear speaker when they first came out) | ||
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geethy
Australia67 Posts
EDIT: Unless one of the Turtlebeaches in that price range is good, such as the PX21 or the X11's? | ||
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Womwomwom
5930 Posts
On May 02 2011 01:15 bone577 wrote: My advice is to go get a pair of real headphones (AT-AD700, Shure SRH-440, AT-M50) and attach a Zalman clip on mic. 100% this, I cannot repeat this enough. Get a good pair of dedicated cans that you can wear and bring around places and a small clip on microphone. You're likely to get a better pair of headphones and a better microphone for the same price. On June 19 2011 16:25 geethy wrote: Ok, i've been reading this thread, and so far most people seem to be going with the steelseries siberia v2, but i don't know where I can get it in Canberra. So, what would be the best headset for up to $150 that I could get off PCCG? And does anyone on this thread know where I can get a good gaming headset in Canberra that isn't a Turtlebeach? EDIT: Unless one of the Turtlebeaches in that price range is good, such as the PX21 or the X11's? Probably the ATH-AD700 for $130 or so. The Zalman Microphone ZM-MIC 1 that you just clip on is like $10. | ||
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geethy
Australia67 Posts
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Womwomwom
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geethy
Australia67 Posts
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NBDii
United Kingdom5 Posts
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Heafmo
United Kingdom70 Posts
These TTeSports were £35 including delivery, you might find better where you are. | ||
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Kfish
Chile282 Posts
I would be using these for gaming and music. I have an Asus G73SW Laptop with a great soundcard (imo) and my desktop has a decent integrated soundcard. I also have the 5H usb card. I'm honestly having a hard time choosing, but I am willing to pay the difference if it means higher quality. I have read some reviews and TT Shock One with DTS has some great surround feeling compared to the usual dolby. I don't know the difference between using the USB card and the normal audio jack, I did read however that usb bottlenecks the performance. I know either way the headphones should be great, I just like being an informed buyer. Thanks! | ||
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Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
On July 15 2011 10:52 Kfish wrote: I don't know the difference between using the USB card and the normal audio jack, I did read however that usb bottlenecks the performance. I know either way the headphones should be great, I just like being an informed buyer. Essentially to power headphones, you need a computer sending digital sound (music) data to a digital-to-analog converter (DAC), which converts that to an analog waveform (voltage) and sends it to an amplifier, which drives your headphones. The amplifier can boost the voltage level, but more importantly, it's responsible for being able to source enough current to the headphones. An integrated onboard audio solution combines the DAC and amplifier portion along with hardware for mic inputs and other things, into a single multipurpose chip. An external USB sound card does the same thing, except that it may have a dedicated DAC chip, a dedicated amplifier section or component, etc. These may be of higher quality than onboard solutions, so they can provide relatively cleaner sound. However, the cheap ones bundled with headsets are not going to be particularly amazing--and rightfully so, to keep costs down for such an application. Also, the inside of a computer, not to mention a motherboard, is an electrically and electromagnetically noisy place, so external solutions have some advantage of being isolated from that. The USB interface itself is not a bottleneck. The amount of data required is pretty low and USB2.0 can handle that just fine. A USB sound card just needs some USB interface chip to receive the data from the computer. In general the surround sound gaming headsets are pretty gimmicky and not worth the price. This is particularly true of those that try to use multiple transducers inside each earcup. The software surround is not particularly special either. You'll get better positioning from certain higher-fidelity music headphones. | ||
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JingleHell
United States11308 Posts
The only differences will be branding and potentially some small difference in build quality and comfort, but comfort will be different for different people anyways. The speakers and mic themselves will generally be in the same quality range as other stuff that's similar sized across pretty much all gaming headsets. The build quality, you'd pretty much just have to go off reviews. The better cheap ones last roughly 1-2 years depending on the level of abuse, which isn't that far off from the more expensive gaming headsets. You just don't pay for branding and/or fancy lights. The headset I keep replacing with itself is the Plantronics Gamecom 367, I'm on my second one, I've been using them over 2 years, and I've spent under $70 since I started using them. The audio is decent, the mic is decent, the cord is long enough, and they're fairly hard for incidental toddler and pet damage to destroy. | ||
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Kfish
Chile282 Posts
On July 15 2011 11:07 Myrmidon wrote: + Show Spoiler + Essentially to power headphones, you need a computer sending digital sound (music) data to a digital-to-analog converter (DAC), which converts that to an analog waveform (voltage) and sends it to an amplifier, which drives your headphones. The amplifier can boost the voltage level, but more importantly, it's responsible for being able to source enough current to the headphones. An integrated onboard audio solution combines the DAC and amplifier portion along with hardware for mic inputs and other things, into a single multipurpose chip. An external USB sound card does the same thing, except that it may have a dedicated DAC chip, a dedicated amplifier section or component, etc. These may be of higher quality than onboard solutions, so they can provide relatively cleaner sound. However, the cheap ones bundled with headsets are not going to be particularly amazing--and rightfully so, to keep costs down for such an application. Also, the inside of a computer, not to mention a motherboard, is an electrically and electromagnetically noisy place, so external solutions have some advantage of being isolated from that. The USB interface itself is not a bottleneck. The amount of data required is pretty low and USB2.0 can handle that just fine. A USB sound card just needs some USB interface chip to receive the data from the computer. In general the surround sound gaming headsets are pretty gimmicky and not worth the price. This is particularly true of those that try to use multiple transducers inside each earcup. The software surround is not particularly special either. You'll get better positioning from certain higher-fidelity music headphones. Thanks for the high qualty educative response! So basically my cheap 5.1 soundcard from steelseries isn't that great and the TT Shock One "surround" isn't going to provide the quality it should for all it's hype. Maybe I should get the TT Shock that are analog and use them with my decent soundcards and/or try the steelseries usb card with it just in case? Its almost half the price aswell. | ||
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Kfish
Chile282 Posts
On July 15 2011 11:12 JingleHell wrote: + Show Spoiler + IMO if you aren't planning to go the whole distance on serious "real" headphones and a separate mic, you should just pick up a decent ~$40ish gaming headset. The only differences will be branding and potentially some small difference in build quality and comfort, but comfort will be different for different people anyways. The speakers and mic themselves will generally be in the same quality range as other stuff that's similar sized across pretty much all gaming headsets. The build quality, you'd pretty much just have to go off reviews. The better cheap ones last roughly 1-2 years depending on the level of abuse, which isn't that far off from the more expensive gaming headsets. You just don't pay for branding and/or fancy lights. The headset I keep replacing with itself is the Plantronics Gamecom 367, I'm on my second one, I've been using them over 2 years, and I've spent under $70 since I started using them. The audio is decent, the mic is decent, the cord is long enough, and they're fairly hard for incidental toddler and pet damage to destroy. I'm used to using headsets, I think I could appreciate real headphones for amazing sound but I can't stand having a mic on the table or clipped on. Is the sound difference really that noticable as to say headset audio < headphone audio by a mile? Thanks for the response! | ||
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JingleHell
United States11308 Posts
On July 15 2011 11:20 Kfish wrote: I'm used to using headsets, I think I could appreciate real headphones for amazing sound but I can't stand having a mic on the table or clipped on. Is the sound difference really that noticable as to say headset audio < headphone audio by a mile? Thanks for the response! Good headphones to typical headset, yes. I've got bad hearing, but can differentiate if I try. The real key is that most headsets hit a small quality range, and a large price range. The more expensive headsets are slightly better, if at all, than the mid-price ones of the same size. Given that proper headphones are WAY better, if you're going to pay a premium for quality, it makes sense to do so properly or not at all, in my book. | ||
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Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
On July 15 2011 11:15 Kfish wrote: Thanks for the high qualty educative response! So basically my cheap 5.1 soundcard from steelseries isn't that great and the TT Shock One "surround" isn't going to provide the quality it should for all it's hype. Maybe I should get the TT Shock that are analog and use them with my decent soundcards and/or try the steelseries usb card with it just in case? Its almost half the price aswell. There are some very high quality headsets with microphones with good sound quality for both parts. Generally these are sold by companies that make all sorts of professional audio equipment, broadcasting equipment, and high-end headphones (e.g. Beyerdynamic, Sennheiser). However, they tend to be very expensive. Anyway, you're going to have to make some kind of compromise on sound quality, microphone existence and quality, durability, comfort, and price. As mentioned earlier, if mic quality isn't important, it's easy to add a clip-on mic to an existing headphone without a mic. | ||
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SPooNiTe
33 Posts
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iloveav
Poland1478 Posts
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WTii
United Kingdom17 Posts
Which headset is best for commentating games? Without being TOO pricey. | ||
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SPooNiTe
33 Posts
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Alabasern
United States4005 Posts
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Beyonder
Netherlands15103 Posts
http://www.redcoon.nl/index.php/cmd/shop/a/ProductDetail/pid/B199799/cid/8235/page/6/#detailtop I was looking at, but I read some reviews saying it has a design flaw.. so then I truly have no idea. Looked at that SC2 headset with the apm, but i dont think the microphone is very good on that one. Anyone? :D | ||
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Khenra
Netherlands885 Posts
On July 24 2011 18:17 Beyonder wrote: Hi guys.. I was hoping to find some headset experts here.. I want a headset thats good for gaming mostly, but some music. Has to be under ~100 euro.. Needs to have a great microphone! http://www.redcoon.nl/index.php/cmd/shop/a/ProductDetail/pid/B199799/cid/8235/page/6/#detailtop I was looking at, but I read some reviews saying it has a design flaw.. so then I truly have no idea. Looked at that SC2 headset with the apm, but i dont think the microphone is very good on that one. Anyone? :D Since you're dutch: If you have a savings account with the ING bank, you can order a Sennheiser PC 360 G4ME for €100.00 (half off), plus €10 shipping. I ordered it recently and I'm very happy with it. Keep in mind Sennheiser is a genuine audio products company. Gives it some credibility over your average gaming products manufacturers, imo. Other than that, the Steelseries Siberia v2 seems to be popular here at TL. I don't really trust the mic on that one though. Basically you'll have to decide whether you want open-ear or closed-ear (noise cancelling) and whether you want circumaural (ear cushions go around your ears) or not (cushions sit on top of your ear). I just did some research on headsets and went for the Sennheiser. If you have some other questions you could PM me. Hope I helped! | ||
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Nuf
Denmark145 Posts
It's fine, the Microphone is pretty clear. It has a nice 7:1 surround (Digital) so good for movies that have digital surround options. Works. But I wish the sound could be slightly better, however not sure if I should wish for that since it's quite cheap imo | ||
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Beyonder
Netherlands15103 Posts
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Khenra
Netherlands885 Posts
Pick something >€300 and you can start to be picky. | ||
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Capped
United Kingdom7236 Posts
Wouldnt recommend it in terms of microphones, comfort and sound is pro though. :D Microsoft Livechat is like a ~£30 ive got two sets of them sitting spare, they're literally the best microphone ive ever witnessed on a headset, probably because its built purely for that. | ||
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LanTAs
United States1091 Posts
On July 15 2011 12:55 SPooNiTe wrote: anyone recommend a good $70 pair of headphones that will last and give good audio quality and bass? SteelSeries Siberia V2, decent bass, quite the tank, pretty good audio quality, and the mic is quite good too, im wearing it right now. Only problem is that if you have a fucking huge head, it might not fit you | ||
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SPooNiTe
33 Posts
On July 25 2011 06:56 LanTAs wrote: SteelSeries Siberia V2, decent bass, quite the tank, pretty good audio quality, and the mic is quite good too, im wearing it right now. Only problem is that if you have a fucking huge head, it might not fit you tiny head here, thanks | ||
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Dalguno
United States2446 Posts
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SPooNiTe
33 Posts
On July 25 2011 07:35 Dalguno wrote: Anybody recommend the G35? My brother can get them for $80, so that's what I'm looking at getting. infinity g35 seems like a good deal @ 80 bucks | ||
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semantics
10040 Posts
On July 25 2011 07:35 Dalguno wrote: Anybody recommend the G35? My brother can get them for $80, so that's what I'm looking at getting. 80 bucks it's not that bad as long as it's a newer version, the older version was recalled due to feedback form mic getting into the left speaker. The new version corrects it. The sound is fine to me maybe not the best for music but most headsets for that price aren't. I find the surround setting sound stage to bit a bit large for my taste but maybe that's just because i like to win games so picking up sounds more loudly like footsteps is how i like to play haha but i found it much nicer for movies. The Dolby pro logic II means you can set your game or source to 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound and the headset will covert that using Dolby's nasturtiums for the headset to reproduce a surround sound. Dont question it you have 2 ears you dont have 8 ears to hear surround sound. http://www.dolby.com/consumer/understand/enhancement/dolby-headphone-details.html In otherwords i find it works great for movies esp the large action movies, great for late night watching if you work days and the person you live with works nights so yall have to be courteous about making too much noise. Music i find it's good little weak in the bass for my taste but w.e Games i find the surround is a bit large which is nice for movies but i rather have it smaller get that feeling of right behind me. On July 25 2011 07:46 SPooNiTe wrote: infinity g35 seems like a good deal @ 80 bucks If nothing else you can sell it for scrap metal and make back the 80 | ||
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Sermokala
United States13910 Posts
On July 25 2011 05:20 Beyonder wrote: I read so much that microphones are weak for all these headsets >_< Hmhm I really dont know what to pick T_T go buy a 12 doller USB webcam at walmart and it'll literally have a better mic then 90% of the headsets you'll see our there plus you'll have a video ability as well. the mic on my midrange razor headset is always up and I really just don't care about useing it. I personaly love my razer headset comfortable and stylish a lot their also a great value compared to the steel series ones. | ||
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Warblade23
Malaysia1 Post
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Nortac
United States375 Posts
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nolife1235
Scotland25 Posts
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divito
Canada1213 Posts
Right now, I'm using the Razer Carcharias and am quite satisfied with them. I'm not an audiophile, so music and movie playback isn't the death of the headset. But positional sound, headset size and comfort is top notch compared to what I've owned and used. Edit - And a note, I use X-Fi XtremeMusic sound card. | ||
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Phayze
Canada2029 Posts
Steelseries 3H's won from a local lan tournament sponsored by Steelseries. These were a great little pair of headphones, sounded amazing and provided REALLY good insulation. But were a little on the small side and I was told they were uncomfortable with people. Turns out over time one of the headphones stops working. Since I won them at a lan, I probably didnt have a warranty so I concluded myself to open it up. Open it up, and I see by far the worst soldering job I've ever seen. One wire had come undone and the other was hanging on by a thread on a seperate part of the headset. I fixed it all right up. Worked fine for 5 or 6 months, but with the tilt mechanism a wire got splinched and I threw them out. Secondly, 5Hv2's (analog). Mic controller(mute/unmute etc) stopped working at some point, had to jerry rig it to "on", Really sounded awful on my other PC without a soundcard with a decent amplifier. After a year and half the left speaker started cutting in and out. I had stopped using them for a while. Used them again and the mic stopped working shortly after. Open it up after another 5 or 6 months tired of seeing a $120 headset sitting ontop of my PC case. Turns out the 5hv2's also have a similar problem with the tilt/swiver mechanism where the chassy (top?) connects to the earcups. Giant gash in the cable going to the left speaker (Really SS? Moving parts and you let a cable just do its own thing??) Moving it around would bring back sound. Attempted to cut out the portion of cable that was damaged but with audio equipment that rarely works. Currently using a Psyko Kyrpton I won again at a lan event tourney. Pretty great headset for free. Has a great 5.1 system but it's basically 5 speakers on your head. The amp is great, but overkill with my soundcard. Amp is a neat little device that works great on my second PC though (which has onboard). They are kinda gimmicky (plastic, not good insulation, everyone and your grandmother will hear every sound). And quite heavy. They sound pretty good, have decent bass (although it has to be on max pretty much) but I wouldnt pay full price for them. Anyways, I'm looking to pick up a pair of PC350's but I would like something with really great sound insulation for some good beats. Any alternatives that would match the quality? Alternatively I was thinking of an HS1A, but want something that can match with a decent sound card. | ||
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merlin101
Switzerland194 Posts
On August 18 2011 21:11 nolife1235 wrote: do you guys know what would be the "best" headset that you can also use for your ipod/mp3 player etc. and that has a sturdey cable?? There is a Steelseries Siberia v2 iPhone Version! | ||
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nolife1235
Scotland25 Posts
On August 19 2011 03:22 merlin101 wrote: There is a Steelseries Siberia v2 iPhone Version! i don't use an iPhone i have windows 7 for phones | ||
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Gonff
United States686 Posts
Myrmidon had a very informative response to Misanthrope's Tiamat question in the Headphone Enthusiast Thread (basically saying that you can't really get enough information from specs alone), but I was just wondering what other experienced headphoniphiles think about this headset, taking it at face value. Does it look like it's just all puffery, or would it perhaps be worth the $180 price tag? Edit: Failwording. I didn't mean to make it sound like others were more experienced than Myrmidon (that guy rocks), just that they're more experienced than me. | ||
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Dispersion
Korea (South)504 Posts
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JPP
Finland104 Posts
On August 19 2011 04:20 thedirtyleg wrote: I was just thinking about how I need a new headset a few days ago, and then I found out about the forthcoming Razer Tiamat last night. As someone who doesn't know anything about headphones whatsoever, all the tech specs/marketing is totally hypnotizing me. Myrmidon had a very informative response to Misanthrope's Tiamat question in the Headphone Enthusiast Thread (basically saying that you can't really get enough information from specs alone), but I was just wondering what other, more experienced headphoniphiles think about this headset, taking it at face value. Does it look like it's just all puffery, or would it perhaps be worth the $180 price tag? The general consensus is that surround sound headsets aren't any better than regular stereo headsets, and often the sound quality might even be worse because there are too many small drivers crammed into the earcups. At 180$, it definitely isn't worth it, as you could get something like a sennheiser pc 360's for that price. The Tiamat 22 on the other hand looks quite interesting, and could possibly be a very good heaset for the pirice. The adjustable headband looks very nice, and the construction seems to be solid. It is impossible to say anything about the soundquality at this point though. | ||
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DPK
Canada487 Posts
I've owned a siberia v1 (the worst of the worst IMHO when you actually open the headset and find out how they are made) they broke after the 1st time I've dropped them on the floor accidentally. The metal wires (that hold the top of the headset) are the only thing that hold the headset together and only 1 tiny screw hold those wires on the sides of the headset. Mine broke because the plastic that was holding the screw broke and the headset wouldn't hold together anymore. I don't know if the siberia v2 are better, but I'm pretty sure that they are as cheaply made as the first version. Stay far far far away from them if you don't want to buy another pair after 2 years. I've also owned a 5hv2 and after a while, the same thing as Phayze happen to me too. The left speaker started cutting in and out. The same thing happen to 2 of my gaming friends. Mine lasted about 2 years. The headset was great at first but when those kind of things happen to not only you but a couple of friends, its time to understand that SS headset are bullshit and don't deserve your money, like all their product except maybe their mech board. Can you always find better products for about the same price and with better quality overall elsewhere. I know this is like a big "I hate steelseries" post but in fact i really do. I've bought too many stuff outta of this company and I was always disappointed. | ||
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semantics
10040 Posts
On August 19 2011 04:20 thedirtyleg wrote: I was just thinking about how I need a new headset a few days ago, and then I found out about the forthcoming Razer Tiamat last night. As someone who doesn't know anything about headphones whatsoever, all the tech specs/marketing is totally hypnotizing me. Myrmidon had a very informative response to Misanthrope's Tiamat question in the Headphone Enthusiast Thread (basically saying that you can't really get enough information from specs alone), but I was just wondering what other, more experienced headphoniphiles think about this headset, taking it at face value. Does it look like it's just all puffery, or would it perhaps be worth the $180 price tag? Here is the sciencey part of it, You have 2 ears yet you can perceive positional ques from sound. You don't need more then 2 speakers one over each ear to give off positional audio, often games have this built into their headphone setting for audio. All that surround sound headsets offer is the ability use usually dolby tech to convert a 7.1 or 5.1 signal and convert that into stereo for the headset in that stereo are positional ques which can be calculated because the distance and position in relation to your ears in constant in headphones. So just because it has 10 speakers 5 for each ear doesn't give any more merit to it sounding more surroundy then a get up with 2 speakers. All it means it that they have to work out their own system for creating positional audio rather then using established ones. In other words my lamenting is that usually i feel those often work on marketing a product that cost more to make and can make up for more then making a quality one. edit:Myrmidon just used bigger words to say the same thing basically and he went a little further. Ideally given more time manufactures will put multiple forms of calculation and a testing suite so people can pick the formulas for surround audio that works best with their taste ie adjust it. | ||
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nolife1235
Scotland25 Posts
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ETisME
12387 Posts
On August 19 2011 04:20 thedirtyleg wrote: I was just thinking about how I need a new headset a few days ago, and then I found out about the forthcoming Razer Tiamat last night. As someone who doesn't know anything about headphones whatsoever, all the tech specs/marketing is totally hypnotizing me. Myrmidon had a very informative response to Misanthrope's Tiamat question in the Headphone Enthusiast Thread (basically saying that you can't really get enough information from specs alone), but I was just wondering what other experienced headphoniphiles think about this headset, taking it at face value. Does it look like it's just all puffery, or would it perhaps be worth the $180 price tag? Edit: Failwording. I didn't mean to make it sound like others were more experienced than Myrmidon (that guy rocks), just that they're more experienced than me. pretty sure you are just buying the marketing of razer. Many of the "gaming" headsets aren't really worth that price tag to be honest. If you want to read about people's comment on this headphones, go to engadget: http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/18/razers-latest-tiamat-headset-delivers-7-1-sound-straight-to-you/ but trust me, it won't be that good. You would better off buying a good headset made by a more well-respected audio tech brand, their 2.1 maybe even better than this 7.1 simply because they produce better, more natural sound | ||
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burnswuff
United States61 Posts
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czaku
Poland429 Posts
dont believe in 7.1 headsets, they are all normal headsets with 2 speakers | ||
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semantics
10040 Posts
On August 21 2011 05:54 astor wrote: i use sennheiser's pc360 with soundcard (asus xonar d1) and its GREAT but the price ...... dont believe in 7.1 headsets, they are all normal headsets with 2 speakers It's not a matter of believing in them, A 8 channel headset can take a signal up to 8 channels and process it down to 2 channels, using the positional cues from those 8 channels to create a 2 channel signal that still contains positional cues. It's more of a software end then a hardware deal, the only thing is that we all learn how to take positional cues a bit differently so one companies version may not sound right while another sounds great really they need to make it adjustable or something. In most cases outside of movies surround headsets aren't really needed too much, games already do that most of the time in their headphone setting, some higher quality sound cards try the same in their headphone setting. | ||
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DoubleZee
Canada556 Posts
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Son of Gnome
United States777 Posts
On August 19 2011 04:24 Dispersion wrote: I still love the Logitech G35...great 7.1 headset. Best headset ever! | ||
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MechKing
United States3004 Posts
On August 23 2011 09:52 DoubleZee wrote: My steelseries siberia v2 just died a couple minutes ago. It's sad, they had amazing sound quality and comfort. Serves me right for buying them from hong kong for 50% off. It came with a 1M cable so I ended up ripping them out of my front audio jacks a bunch of times. Right now I'm looking into getting the Razer Carcharias. Good choice? I have the Razer Carcharias, and it's really good. The audio quality is good (bass is sick!) and it's super comfortable. It has a really long cord, which can be a good or bad thing depending on who you are. I personally like the cord, because I can get up and get something in my room without having to take them off, but others don't like it because it can get tangled/rolled over by chairs etc. The mic doesn't work on my laptop so I can't really test it (I have a Dell Latitude D630 running Vista, and it's not picking up the mic at all >_<) but it did work on a computer with windows 7. The problem with the mic is that it's not very adjustable, it only goes up and down, you can't move it horizontally. Overall, I am really liking it besides the mic not working :D | ||
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DPK
Canada487 Posts
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SargonTheGreat
United States217 Posts
They seem very very similar if not exactly the same but there is a $40 differance. | ||
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kwan84
Canada68 Posts
OH yeah i forgot to mention you can easily SCAM logitech,,,, I called in and said my USB dongle snapped they sent me a new one,, then I told them that the dongle didnt work with my headset (it indeed worked, but I lied) the fuckers sent me a whole NEW headset.... im still using the old one which is about 6-7 months old now.... I am saving the new one for a rainy day or since future shop/best buy doesnt require you to have a receipt I may return it there and get a gift card or something. | ||
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nam nam
Sweden4672 Posts
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kwan84
Canada68 Posts
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theCablik
United States32 Posts
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Twiggs
United States600 Posts
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RusHXceL
United States1004 Posts
250 bucks get it. | ||
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Noxie
United States2227 Posts
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Peitachi
Denmark8 Posts
I'd say the sennheiser is better, but its a close call and the g35 is cheaper | ||
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MattyClutch
United States711 Posts
I personally use a Sennheiser HD-497 headset and then just this cheap Logitech USB headset with a mic. I just put the Logitech headset around my neck and use the mic for speaking and my Sennheisers for sound. | ||
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aznguyen316
United States36 Posts
On September 09 2011 23:15 R3demption wrote: I felt like I am obligated to post this. Just recieved my new SS Siberia V2 (blue) and my first impression is Wowwww. It is a complete headset and every feature so far has exceeded my expectations. Its 90$ dollars but now and until the 12th of September everything is 30% off! It came out to be only 60$ so if looking for new peripherials/on the fence about it I HIGHLY recommend the V2. It has everything you could want in a headset. from steelseries.com I presume? damn I'll have to look into that now. damn something is wrong with the site.. I can't login or cannot add anything to the cart =( *edit 2* chrome didn't work, IE didn't work, d/l firefox and now I can add to cart. very strange. thanks for the deal!! | ||
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Sae
United Kingdom74 Posts
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semantics
10040 Posts
On September 10 2011 03:05 Sae wrote: I have a very simple question that doesn't warrant it's own thread and this seems to be the best place to put it so: I havn't owned a "gaming headset" in a very very long while, I'm currently using zalman+555s but the issue with this is that I play in quite a noisy environment and the zalman mic obviously isn't suitable, will any gaming headsets mic completely cancel out any and all noise except my voice and if so are there some which do a better job than others? you can never really cancel out a noisy environment at best you can get a single direction mic so it will only pick up sound from the direction of your mouth ionno if the zalman clip on mic is one or not, it's not it's Omnidirectional http://www.zalman.com/ENG/product/Product_Read.asp?idx=210 anyways http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microphone#Microphone_polar_patterns | ||
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tonning
Norway111 Posts
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Eppa!
Sweden4641 Posts
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matiK23
United States963 Posts
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Capped
United Kingdom7236 Posts
On September 08 2011 23:02 nam nam wrote: Are there any decent headsets that have a detachable mic? $100-150 max. The razer banshee has a detachable mic, although im not sure i would recommend it, despite the awesome colours. The simple facts are: the mic gives off terrible static for no reason and has to be unplugged / replugged to resolve issue (recently, ive been forced to do it 6 times before it righted itself) After 4 months~ its now giving random distortion for a few seconds when i play new music / sounds etc. Extremely comfy, nice lights but meh...its not exactly idea for communication. Bout 120 USD or something | ||
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semantics
10040 Posts
On September 10 2011 05:44 matiK23 wrote: How do you guys connect the separate mic to the headset. My zalman mic has a clip but it's not tight enough to clip onto the cords of my sennheisser 250s. Any ideas? Right now it's held on by a rubberband but it's getting dry. Do you not wear shirts? You could also just use tape or bind it with rope of some sort the possibilities are endless =p | ||
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matiK23
United States963 Posts
On September 10 2011 06:58 semantics wrote: Do you not wear shirts? You could also just use tape or bind it with rope of some sort the possibilities are endless =p Listen here dude. Real bros game with their shirts off to portray alpha maleness. Fuck it. I'll just duct tape the bitch to the cords. Duct tape solves 99% of problems. | ||
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treekiller
United States236 Posts
What is happening? | ||
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FinBenton
Finland870 Posts
On September 21 2011 21:10 treekiller wrote: I'm using my earbuds for my laptop cause my headset broke. Problem is, I get this weird ringing sound. It stops at intervals, like a background beeping sound. It happens when my computer is muted, but when I unplug the headphones and use them in my mp3 player, I dont hear it. What is happening? Was your broken headset usb? Laptops have horrible soundcards so it can pick up noise from HDD, psu etc.. | ||
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aepal
Netherlands123 Posts
Does anyone know what headsets are being used by the IPL 3 casters? Those sound really awesome. Thanks in advance <3 *edit. The reason behind it is i need it for production purposes like casting,tutorials etc. for a large audience. | ||
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Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
On October 10 2011 05:47 aepal wrote: Does anyone here uses Microphones with good noise cancellation ? The reason i ask is because my computer which is a powerful beast makes quite some noise since its like 1 feet to my right. And i need a good headset with a very good microphone that will isolate my voice from the noise.. i went for cheaper senheissers and logitechs but none of them worked .. I even bought a BlueSnowball mic but that even didn't cancel my computer noise. I am prepared to pay big bucks for it. (200 max). Does anyone know what headsets are being used by the IPL 3 casters? Those sound really awesome. Thanks in advance <3 *edit. The reason behind it is i need it for production purposes like casting,tutorials etc. for a large audience. I don't think it's so much noise cancelling you need, but a mic with a strongly directional pattern, so it picks up you rather than noise from the case. But if you already have a nicer mic like a Blue Snowball, I'd look into reducing the noise of the computer and moving the case further away. If the case is to the right, you can try flipping it around, if a lot of noise is coming from say a mesh side panel on the left side. Turn the GPU fan profile down, undervolting if possible. Replace the case with some kind of Fractal Design Define R3, Antec Solo II / P183, etc. with a solid construction, sound dampening, etc. Unless maybe it's running SLI or Crossfire, you could probably reduce the noise to an acceptable level on that budget. edit: so what's the hardware and case? | ||
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aepal
Netherlands123 Posts
On October 10 2011 05:56 Myrmidon wrote: I don't think it's so much noise cancelling you need, but a mic with a strongly directional pattern, so it picks up you rather than noise from the case. But if you already have a nicer mic like a Blue Snowball, I'd look into reducing the noise of the computer and moving the case further away. If the case is to the right, you can try flipping it around, if a lot of noise is coming from say a mesh side panel on the left side. Turn the GPU fan profile down, undervolting if possible. Replace the case with some kind of Fractal Design Define R3, Antec Solo II / P183, etc. with a solid construction, sound dampening, etc. Unless maybe it's running SLI or Crossfire, you could probably reduce the noise to an acceptable level on that budget. edit: so what's the hardware and case? I appreciate the suggestions allot but my previous headset died so i am going to order a new pair anyway and was wondering what i should go for. Do you have any idea what headsets have mics with a strong directional pattern? I cant move my case since i live in a 3by3 basement, and there is no room since the half of the room is one huge closet with doors. Forever alone -_____-And i don't really want to replace my casing etc. Thanks again <3 The case is a Antec Nine Hundred Two and i just use a single gtx570 with a Be quiet! Straight Power BQT E8-CM-680W. | ||
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Frolossus
United States4779 Posts
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AnDa1120
Canada472 Posts
On November 01 2011 00:26 Frolossus wrote: I'm looking at the steelseries siberia v2 right now and wondering if its still a good buy for around that price range or if something better has come out in the last year or so since this thread was made. Same, I wanna get a headset for my ps3 and for my pc. Siberia v2 or the 7H? | ||
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NokCha
Korea (South)410 Posts
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Shikyo
Finland33997 Posts
On October 10 2011 06:01 aepal wrote: I appreciate the suggestions allot but my previous headset died so i am going to order a new pair anyway and was wondering what i should go for. Do you have any idea what headsets have mics with a strong directional pattern? I cant move my case since i live in a 3by3 basement, and there is no room since the half of the room is one huge closet with doors. Forever alone -_____-And i don't really want to replace my casing etc. Thanks again <3 The case is a Antec Nine Hundred Two and i just use a single gtx570 with a Be quiet! Straight Power BQT E8-CM-680W. The PSU should be quiet and GTX 570 isn't a hugely loud graphics card either. If you're running a stock fan on your CPU and don't plan on overclocking consider something similiar to this: http://www4.hardwareversand.de/articledetail.jsp?aid=28343&agid=297 Though you forgot to say your processor so it might not even be compatible. | ||
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SoulWager
United States464 Posts
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ElvisTek
Venezuela169 Posts
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Valashu
Netherlands561 Posts
I am looking for a headset that offers superior sound quality to the one I currently have and I'd like it to be between 90/150 euro (could go higher but it'd have to be for a real benefit) Maybe get a seperate mic for my headphone? | ||
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MisterFred
United States2033 Posts
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reapsen
Germany559 Posts
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Steelavocado
United States2123 Posts
I want to get a headset from santa for christmas. I am looking for one that has a good mic and isnt more than 200 dollars. If you dont know which one is the "best", can you respond with the ones you are wearing and post a one sentence review? I could use some help. Thanks TL. | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
I have the USB variant and it's a very nice headset. Good microphone and nice noise isolation. | ||
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IrOnKaL
United States340 Posts
On November 25 2011 07:54 Steelavocado wrote: Hey guys, I need some help. I want to get a headset from santa for christmas. I am looking for one that has a good mic and isnt more than 200 dollars. If you dont know which one is the "best", can you respond with the ones you are wearing and post a one sentence review? I could use some help. Thanks TL. I'm currently using Steelseries 7H usb headset and I'm all around impressed with the sound quality. I upgraded a while back from the Steelseries 5hv2 and wow what a difference. Comfortable and fairly light. Also comes with leather and cloth ear cups and can be changed within a few seconds. | ||
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Shikyo
Finland33997 Posts
It'd be great if it could make use of the full benefit of the Asus Xonar DG 5.1 soundcard. It would be mainly used for music and gaming and should have a GOOD bass. Budget would be around 100€ but can go higher if it's worth it. It shouldn't leak a ton of noise as I tend to listen to music pretty loud and it'd suck if everyone could hear the music I'm listening to at say, a bus. The mic should also be pretty good without my S's getting fucked up like in the cheap mics. They also should be pretty soft / comfortable. I've been looking at the SteelSeries Siberia and it's around 64€. That seems decent and I've heard pretty good things about it. However, I've decided to ask around - would there be any decent headsets in these sites for around 100€ or less(budget not absolute): http://www.jimms.fi/listaa/764/order/price/asc http://www.verkkokauppa.com/fi/catalog/5221c/Pelikuulokkeet?sort=price http://www.verkkokauppa.com/fi/catalog/5215c/Kuulokemikrofonit http://www.silentrig.com/category/78/kuulokkeet-ja-mikrofonit http://www.mustaporssi.fi/index.php?id=2239&p=1196 | ||
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MisterFred
United States2033 Posts
Since I know you like to know more than just "buy this," I'd recommend checking out this thread: http://www.overclock.net/t/1014902/most-commonly-recommended-audio-products then maybe sticky threads in that same sub-forum if it doesn't already settle your decision. HOWEVER: be warned, these guys are beyond fanatics about this stuff. Their knowledge also forces upon them a terrible (and expensive) desire for perfection. Still, if you want something that really benefits from your (good) sound card, the headphones they recommend will probably be way better than a headset. | ||
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Shikyo
Finland33997 Posts
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Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
Aside from that it looks like a pretty good overview. | ||
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Shikyo
Finland33997 Posts
http://www.mindfactory.de/product_info.php/info/p681294_Asus-Xonar-Xense-Gaming-Audio-Set.html This would be a good choice? :/ Costs soo muuch thooough | ||
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Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
If you already have a Xonar DG, you should just get the PC 350 by itself if you were interested in that. However, PC 350 isn't exactly bass oriented. But I don't think anything under 100 euros fits your criteria. Just make sure you get a closed-back model, and one with relatively good isolation, if you don't want leaking. | ||
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Shikyo
Finland33997 Posts
Gaming wouldn't be super important, more important would be good music listenability and good bass and no leaking... Quite a few of the headphones recommended in that thread aren't sold over here >_< | ||
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Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
To get less leaking, you need a good seal and a closed-back design. To get a good seal, you generally need something that goes all the way around the ears (circumaural), which most people would consider too large for lying down in bed. Unless you have iron ears, then one of the earpad style that sits on the ears, and clamps really hard, would probably not be so nice. Also the larger stuff tends not to be so great when carrying outside? The favorite for good isolation and great quality bass would be Beyerdynamic DT 770 (there are several models but the generally cheapest and with most bass would be the Pro 80 ohms). Beyerdynamic MMX 300 is a headset that is pretty much this headphone with an attached crappy microphone. It's very large and comfortable, but not really suitable in bed or outdoors. Have you considered IEMs (in ear monitors) aka canalphones that you stick in your ear? Many models have plenty of bass, many models come with inline microphones, and in general the isolation can be very significantly better than even fullsize closed-back headphones. And there are options in your price range that meet all of your criteria. They're pretty reliant on a good fit, but most models come with multiple tips and also may fit some aftermarket tips as well. | ||
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Shikyo
Finland33997 Posts
I think I should look into those, though there's just sooo many options. For the microphone am I fine with a 10€ cheapo mic or? | ||
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B-Wong
United States240 Posts
On November 26 2011 05:01 Shikyo wrote: Oh I used something like that a few years ago, I was a bit scared of putting them into the ear like that but the sound quality was totally amazing and the bass was something I didn't even know was possible for a 15$ earbuds to sound that good but then I never saw anything like that again =P I think I should look into those, though there's just sooo many options. For the microphone am I fine with a 10€ cheapo mic or? You could get a clip on mic. Those usually work fine for conventional purposes. If you're looking for quality, though you might want to look at a desktop mic or something else. | ||
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Shikyo
Finland33997 Posts
Holy shit these cost alot ._. | ||
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Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
http://www.amazon.de/Beyerdynamic-DTX101iE--Ear-Kopfhörer-Klinkenstecker-anthrazit/dp/B004LX8XZ6 I would take anything on head-fi with a grain of salt, or maybe a salt shaker, but at least for headphones / IEMs reviews there is often some good info amidst the crap. But this thread is useful for sure, as a starting point for research: http://www.head-fi.org/t/478568/multi-iem-review-205-iems-compared-j-phonic-k2-sp-added-11-13-11 The price at review was $89, but they go for (relatively) less than that now, even in Europe. Not sure if it comes with a TRRS adapter to TRS (stereo) + TS (microphone), but you can find those without too much trouble. | ||
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Shikyo
Finland33997 Posts
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Head-Direct-HiFiMAN-RE-ZERO-Limited/dp/B002NSWN7A/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1322256379&sr=1-1 Yes? | ||
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JPP
Finland104 Posts
On November 26 2011 06:26 Shikyo wrote: Okay so after reading and looking around this seems good: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Head-Direct-HiFiMAN-RE-ZERO-Limited/dp/B002NSWN7A/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1322256379&sr=1-1 Yes? Those are pretty good, but since you live in finland, I would suggest: http://www.verkkokauppa.com/fi/product/11093/cdthv/Sennheiser-CX-300-II-Precision-nappikuulokkeet-valkoinen Those are some of the best value for money earbuds on the market. edit: These are also extremely good. http://www.verkkokauppa.com/fi/product/31385/dbfxg/Sony-MDR-EX310LPB-EX-Monitor-nappikuulokkeet-musta | ||
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Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
Part of this has to do with people not listening at live volume levels and how the human auditory system perceives volume at different frequencies. See Fletcher-Munson or other equal-loudness curves: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fletcher-Munson_curves (e.g. at lower volumes you need more bass to balance the natural response of the ear) Senn CX300 is very popular, but maybe not with good reason, compared with alternatives. I tried it once a long time ago I think and wasn't too impressed. edit: but I'm not sure if that's a different edition, which could make a difference. | ||
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zEMPd
Angola259 Posts
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poopman
Canada83 Posts
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Arkan
Canada78 Posts
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.Mystic
Canada486 Posts
On November 26 2011 10:14 Arkan wrote: Where is Canada can I find Sennheiser HD555 for a decent price? They are like impossible to find and on Ebay the sellers I found only ship to USA >.< ncix or canadacomputers.. | ||
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Arkan
Canada78 Posts
nope none of them have the HD 555's | ||
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poopman
Canada83 Posts
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Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
Prices in Canada usually just suck though, sorry. Maybe try some used / for-sale subforums in places like head-fi or even computer hardware sites (HD 555 is pretty popular). | ||
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FinBenton
Finland870 Posts
I think they are out of production, HD558 is their successor. Extremely good headphones for the price. e. oh was already answered :| | ||
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FinBenton
Finland870 Posts
80€ and they are pretty much the favourite bass monsters on head-fi.org, they have a fan club for them I think Also the build quality is from different world than any gaming headset.Also this for microphone, under 10€, clips to your headphone chord and pretty good SQ http://www.jimms.fi/tuote/ZM-MIC1 | ||
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Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
Just one guy but Tyll also recommends XB500 over XB700: http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/sony-mdr-xb300-mdr-xb500-and-mdr-xb700-extra-bass-headphones | ||
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FinBenton
Finland870 Posts
Personally I prefer very natural balanced sound for music but games could benefit from some extra bass.. | ||
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Shikyo
Finland33997 Posts
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Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
On November 26 2011 12:32 FinBenton wrote: Yeah idk I have not tried those myself but Im curious to buying those for 2nd set and for lans etc Personally I prefer very natural balanced sound for music but games could benefit from some extra bass..Indeed I'm just guessing too; I've not tried them either. Personally I only like full-size headphones and IEMs though. Headphones squishing ears is nasty. | ||
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MichaelDonovan
United States1453 Posts
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iKill[ShocK]
Vietnam3530 Posts
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Trauma.Fss
United States23 Posts
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StuartLove
Germany267 Posts
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Trauma.Fss
United States23 Posts
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RainSunShowers
Norway152 Posts
So what I'm looking for is a headset that have good sound, and a good mic, most importantly is that i can use it in long hours, i play a few fps games so descent surround sound woudn't be bad. Any tips? | ||
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bone577
Australia65 Posts
Mediocre, overpriced and overrated, the only time anyone says they sound good for their price is when you've only ever tried Bose, Sony and gamer-gear. | ||
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futsel
163 Posts
Plz include several models, I'd like to choose. | ||
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AngryNarwhal_111
United States51 Posts
On December 01 2011 01:59 futsel wrote: guys what are the most comfortable headsets with a great microphone? I really don't care about the PERFECT sound, it can be just great. THe main concern is really my ears, they get sore after some headsets I've tried. Plz include several models, I'd like to choose. I just received a Razer Carcharias, and I can say without a doubt that it is the most comfortable headset I've ever worn, and I've tried some of my friends and hated them. I can't say what models those ones are, but I can say that the Carcharias is absolutely fantastic. I don't think it's the absolute best audio quality in the world, but the mic so far is great and for ~$65 the audio quality is great. I've also heard good things about the SS Siberia v2's though. | ||
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Tanukki
Finland579 Posts
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Son of Gnome
United States777 Posts
On December 01 2011 01:59 futsel wrote: guys what are the most comfortable headsets with a great microphone? I really don't care about the PERFECT sound, it can be just great. THe main concern is really my ears, they get sore after some headsets I've tried. Plz include several models, I'd like to choose. sen pc350 and steelseries siberias | ||
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Gladiator6
Sweden7024 Posts
On December 01 2011 08:11 Tanukki wrote: No point for an average gamer to get audiophile gear. SS Siberia v2 are pretty good value. Design, mic, sound quality...it's a well rounded product. I have had like two of the previous versions but I feel they are so fragile, not that I am throwing them around or anything but I mean they can break pretty quickly? I am looking for a headset like the other guy before me, with most important thing being able to wear them for hours without it hurting your ears too much. Second would be audio/microphone on my priority.I can go up to the 100€ class, can I get anything worthy for that prize? | ||
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Silidons
United States2813 Posts
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iloveav
Poland1478 Posts
if i remmber right 350 cover your whole ears, so they never actually contact them. | ||
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shtdisturbance
Canada613 Posts
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=16_760&item_id=022996 Is there anything that can change the red and green plugs to usb? If so what are they called? I see something that looks like it here: http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=16_760&item_id=022997 I am hoping just to get the end piece in that photo? | ||
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HavokTheorem
New Zealand250 Posts
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coL.hendralisk
Zimbabwe1756 Posts
I have a pair of new Sennheiser PC360s, I thought about using them but would rather stick to 350 and sell em for a cheap price if there isn't much difference. | ||
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Shikyo
Finland33997 Posts
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Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
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Eisregen
Germany967 Posts
As I am thinking about replacing my old headset which is a bit uncomfortable around the ears after a while... Else I was looking at the SS Siberia v2 and the tT eSports Shock one...guess both are pretty much equal? I dont want any USB ones as I have good soundcard and dont see any reason why I should not use it | ||
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wOrD yO
Australia119 Posts
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nihlon
Sweden5581 Posts
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Fus
Sweden1112 Posts
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tUUTZ
Finland122 Posts
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Jaxtyk
United States600 Posts
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MtlGuitarist97
United States1539 Posts
I don't know why you guys don't like it. I think that for the price it's a lot better than most other headphones. It's not GREAT for listening to music, but it's got a nice mic and the audio quality is pretty good. A lot better than most gaming headsets I have used, especially since I'm coming off of owning a turtle beach headset =/ Idk, maybe I'm biased or something but I think that these are really great headphones/headset. | ||
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Chvol
United States200 Posts
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Riotvale
Canada8 Posts
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Phayze
Canada2029 Posts
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resilve
United Kingdom678 Posts
I got some money from Christmas I want to spend, but every review I have read of gaming headsets have said that the audio (fror music) is too poor or that the shape is too uncomfortable. Can anyone suggest the best headset for someone that loves loud electronic music, gaming (RTS/FPS) and extended use (4-6h a day perhaps) costing between US$80-150? I've looked at: Sennheiser 360 (Read that the bass is too poor for music) Sennheiser 333D/330 (Cups too uncomfortable) Logitech G35 (Decent but not special in any sector) Steelseries Siberia (Cheaper than the rest - so worse?) How much does 7.1 and 5.1 Sound make? I cannot make my mind up at all! Any suggestions would be really appreciated. | ||
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MisterFred
United States2033 Posts
The best option is to get a good set of headphones (more on that later) and use some other separate microphone (a clip-on mic, webcam mic, or stand-alone mic). If for some reason, you're stubborn and demand a headset, well, it'll cost more and do less, but whatever. I'd recommend going here OCN's Most Commonly Recommended Audio Products Thread and reading for a bit (headphones/headsets start at post 2). Keep in mind that audiophiles are fanatics, they go overboard, so don't buy too much into their "spend more and more and pretend it's that much better." But that poster writes well, and gives you a good idea of what stuff is better for what purpose. One generic suggestion would be waiting around until you found a pair of Audio Technica AD700 headphones and buying a clip-on mic (~$10-15) or even getting a cheap webcam, most of which have mics (~$25). If you wanted, you could even fit in a cheap sound card, but I wouldn't bother. This would be a play a lot of FPS & want the potential for directional footstep cues, don't care about strong bass (but otherwise good for music) option. Supposedly AT-AD700s are bloody huge, so if you have a mis-shapen giant's head they should be quite comfortable, but if you have a teeny pinhead they might be prone to falling off. Another generic suggestion would be Samson SR850 studio headphones ($50 at Amazon) paired with cheap mic solution & possibly an Asus Xonar DS sound card ($50 at Newegg). If you consider a sound card, make sure you have an appropriate expansion slot available on your computer. PCI for the DS, PCI-e for most others (two very different and not compatible connections). This would be the solution for trying to do everything well. There's a sound card for those who think they make a big difference (opinions are mixed - my on board sound is quite old and extraordinarily shitty, at least in the features available, but the newer on board cards are supposed to be much much better, but some few still aren't satisfied), and the headphones should be capable of both positional cues in FPS and some bass presence. Note, however, that I don't own or have personal experience with this equipment. I'm merely distilling knowledge gained from perversely enjoying computer window-shopping. So I can't comment on, say, how comfortable the SR850s are. I will say that you should be able to get some quality equipment for your budget. And if worse comes to worse, people do say the siberas are comfortable. | ||
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BeMannerDuPenner
Germany5638 Posts
whats to say about size? comfort on them? willing to spend around 70€, can go higher,can go lower ~~ those ad700 things arent available in the shops i plan to order (would order them soon with some other stuff) | ||
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jojoleb
Lebanon180 Posts
good deal as it has good sound and good quality mic. I still use it for SC2 and MW3 (i bought it in July 2010) but you have to take care of it. I wanted advice from somone who has gone through MANY headsets (3-4 mid to high end headset) is it worth it spending 50$-100$ on one ?: ) also anyone tried the turtle beach Z6A ? ( i saw the ad on TL so ) .Jojo | ||
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Phayze
Canada2029 Posts
Now i've been looking at http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX33909 , it's the only xonar i see that explicitly states it has a headphone amp and it's cheap too. I'd like to have optical out as I have a pioneer amp and sound system plugged into my TV that I enjoy playing music through. I'm looking for the ability to hear footsteps with pinpoint accuracy. | ||
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ezk
Canada239 Posts
In most competitive games, sound samples are only there to make you acknowledge important events... But if you're into immersive gaming, then its a very personal choice. Some people will prefer surround sound headphones (5.1 or 7.1) while others will focus on sound quality. Others may value comfort or extra components like volume nod/mute button instead. I would personally go for comfort and volume accessibility over anything because surround sound is for home-theater purpose while sound quality is for HD-music enjoyment. So for gaming... I go with basics but comfy headphones. If you plan to have more than one use to those headphones, then you could invest more money to have great headphones for all usage. | ||
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Asol
Sweden109 Posts
What do you think? Are they really as good as they sound? (sorry about the pun, it just happened) Thanks for any responses!! | ||
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Falling
Canada11349 Posts
And if a separate mic is best, what sort of good headphones should I get?(British Columbia- we do have NCIX) Between the mic and the headphones I would want to push it past $100. I like a good sound- not tinny, but being able to wear it for a long time is useful as the set I have now has a good sound, but hurts fairly quickly. | ||
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NokCha
Korea (South)410 Posts
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Xova
United States342 Posts
On January 24 2012 05:15 NokCha wrote: Anyone have an opinion on the astro a40s? I'm thinking of buying one from a friend for $110 I have A40's, they are pretty expensive if bought new, but they are amazing headphones, if they work perfectly, have zero problems, and come with the mixamp $110 is a good deal. I love my A40's they are comfortable, amazing sound/mic quality and stylish I say go for it! | ||
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Arnovic
Netherlands49 Posts
Im looking for something that I can also take with me when Im travelling to listen to my iPod. Also it would be nice if it would be strong so that it wont break easily. I've got a reasonable budget so I'd love to hear you guyes' suggestions | ||
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Nancial
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iloveav
Poland1478 Posts
They focus on audio only, so people there (in forums) can give you an amazing amount of information about what to get. Just make sure you specify your needs and likes: For example: "I will use my headphones for A,B,C in that order" "I like boomy basses" or "I like clear mid range sounds" Personally i use senheiser hd 380 pro (no mic) and an external mic, and i can say that in general its a decent brand (id say its somewhere between decent and very good sound quality, yet the price is affordable). (Im assuming a 1000+ dollar headset with a 200+ dollar sound card as "best" in this case). Also note that you should consider if you want open cans or closed cans (opened means you hear the exterior and the exterior hears your music/games, but have a bit more natural sounds, while closed cans negate a bit of the sound from the exterior but feels a bit less natural. In my case, i like closed cans a lot more). Hope this helps a bit. Edit: also you should tell people what sort of sound card you are using. Some sound cards wont give you the best performance with an expensive headset. Also you might want to have a look here: http://www.head-fi.org/search.php?search=gaming headset | ||
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Netherlands49 Posts
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ForgottenOne
Romania236 Posts
1. It needs to isolate me from surrounding noise very well. Especially from keyboard clicks. I'm a Software Developer and I have a colleague sitting close to me. His keyboard is absolutely crazy noisy and his typing is chaotic. I really really need a solution to not hear that when I'm trying to focus. One solution for 1. is to have the music loud which kinda works with the appropriate music I sometimes listen (heavy metal and stuff). But sometimes I want to listen to less loud music. 2. It needs to not be heard loudly by the other colleagues. I have this older colleague, sitting a little further, that doesn't like to hear loud music coming from my headset (which happens when I up the volume for heavy metal to block out the other colleague) 3. My budget goes as high as a Steelseries Siberia v.2 but I want to cover very well the two constraints, especially the first one, and however good SSv2 is, I don't know whether is appropriate. + Show Spoiler + Each table is 1.2 m x 0.5 m. The distances typed in are between tables. Wall - 0.5m - empty - 0.5m - Loud Typist - 0.5m - Sensitive Old Guy - 0.5m - Wall/Window | 0.5 m | Wall - 0.5m -MYSELF-0.5m -Empty Table- 0.5m - Empty Table ------- Door - Wall/Window | ||
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IPS.Blue
Germany309 Posts
On December 27 2011 23:32 Jaxtyk wrote: ath m50s with a good clip on mic The ATH-M50s is superb, but what would be a fitting clip on mic? | ||
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Gorillamask
Denmark48 Posts
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exousia_7
Taiwan215 Posts
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tUUTZ
Finland122 Posts
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Ckalvin
Australia150 Posts
On February 10 2012 00:26 ForgottenOne wrote: I need help with buying a headset. I have specific constraints and I don't know how to choose to satisfy them. 1. It needs to isolate me from surrounding noise very well. Especially from keyboard clicks. I'm a Software Developer and I have a colleague sitting close to me. His keyboard is absolutely crazy noisy and his typing is chaotic. I really really need a solution to not hear that when I'm trying to focus. One solution for 1. is to have the music loud which kinda works with the appropriate music I sometimes listen (heavy metal and stuff). But sometimes I want to listen to less loud music. 2. It needs to not be heard loudly by the other colleagues. I have this older colleague, sitting a little further, that doesn't like to hear loud music coming from my headset (which happens when I up the volume for heavy metal to block out the other colleague) 3. My budget goes as high as a Steelseries Siberia v.2 but I want to cover very well the two constraints, especially the first one, and however good SSv2 is, I don't know whether is appropriate. + Show Spoiler + Each table is 1.2 m x 0.5 m. The distances typed in are between tables. Wall - 0.5m - empty - 0.5m - Loud Typist - 0.5m - Sensitive Old Guy - 0.5m - Wall/Window | 0.5 m | Wall - 0.5m -MYSELF-0.5m -Empty Table- 0.5m - Empty Table ------- Door - Wall/Window what you're looking for in the audiophile world are defined as "closed" headphones. Essentially, the sound is trapped inside , which also means outside noise is trapped outside. The isolation means you can't hear the outside world, and the outside world can't hear your music which seems to be what you want. in terms of value, the best closed headphones for under $100 are http://headphones.com.au/psingle?productID=590 but once you move into the $100-200 bracket, things get interesting and a lot of good offerings show up. http://headphones.com.au/pbrowse?catID=1&subCatID=3&price=range2 good luck! | ||
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BeMannerDuPenner
Germany5638 Posts
On March 09 2012 19:24 Gorillamask wrote: Just a quick question. I have tried searching both TL and the internet in general but find it difficult to get a straight answer. I use my iMac (lol, I know) for playing, and I am looking for a new headset. As many other I have been looking at the Steelseries Siberia V2. However, I can't figure out which or if all versions are compatible with iMac. There's of course the pricy PS3/Mac one but was wondering if anyone had another version of the Siberia V2 that also works with iMac. Don't really want to dish out a lot of money if it doesn't work. Thanks in advance! i dont know anything about the imac but unless apple is totally crazy normal 3.5mm should work on like evrything. | ||
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Ckalvin
Australia150 Posts
they're pretty bad for their price though. try to find an alternative, unless you're a sheep that buys whatever their progamer of choice uses. | ||
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Pull
United States308 Posts
once again...QFT | ||
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meatbox
Australia349 Posts
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Ckalvin
Australia150 Posts
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Antimatterz
United States1010 Posts
How good are these? IdrA said he likes them because they are really comfortable and are high quality, but I want to make sure. $40 is pretty expensive for ear buds, but if they are actually that good it is a price I'm willing to pay. I'll also take any suggestions for better ones :D | ||
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Firepaw292
Canada126 Posts
On March 13 2012 11:09 Antimatterz wrote: http://shop.steelseries.com/us/audio/steelseries-siberia-in-ear-headset.html How good are these? IdrA said he likes them because they are really comfortable and are high quality, but I want to make sure. $40 is pretty expensive for ear buds, but if they are actually that good it is a price I'm willing to pay. I'll also take any suggestions for better ones :D The sound is good if you like treble. There's very little bass at all, but if that doesn't matter to you they're good. The buds on mine fall off all the time and when it gets cold the cord gets extremely stiff and sticks out. They're ok, but for 40$ I think next time I am going for a different pair. | ||
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Ckalvin
Australia150 Posts
On March 13 2012 11:09 Antimatterz wrote: http://shop.steelseries.com/us/audio/steelseries-siberia-in-ear-headset.html How good are these? IdrA said he likes them because they are really comfortable and are high quality, but I want to make sure. $40 is pretty expensive for ear buds, but if they are actually that good it is a price I'm willing to pay. I'll also take any suggestions for better ones :D Steelseries earphones/headphones are honestly quite bad. If you want earbuds with a good mic, I'd go with these http://www.meelec.com/M6_Series_earphones_s/246.htm and $40 is very cheap for ear buds. These are expensive. http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/monster-monster-turbine-pro-earbud-headphones-mh-trb-p-ie-cpr-efs-copper-mh-trb-p-ie-cpr-efs/10146079.aspx?path=77d759c47deddb27aa42a3f0a4d77bf0en02 | ||
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exousia_7
Taiwan215 Posts
I will be using the headset mainly for gaming but there will be times when I will also listen to music and watch movies. Any suggestions? | ||
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exousia_7
Taiwan215 Posts
On March 14 2012 11:27 exousia_7 wrote: I'm thinking about getting a new gaming headset and I am deciding between SteelSeries Siberia v2 or the CM Storm Sirus. I will be using the headset mainly for gaming but there will be times when I will also listen to music and watch movies. Any suggestions? Anyone?? | ||
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Aocowns
Norway6070 Posts
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Sosweets
Canada70 Posts
So I'm using the akg 702's instead =\ | ||
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xsnac
Barbados1365 Posts
philips shm3100u . for hours and hours of starcraft + skype without and problem | ||
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lorkac
United States2297 Posts
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LoLAdriankat
United States4307 Posts
Edit Have my eyes on Plantronics but I'm not sure. Edit 2 Fuck it, I'll just save up. Just came to the consensus that everything under $80 sucks. | ||
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RosaParksStoleMySeat
Japan926 Posts
On March 14 2012 11:27 exousia_7 wrote: I'm thinking about getting a new gaming headset and I am deciding between SteelSeries Siberia v2 or the CM Storm Sirus. I will be using the headset mainly for gaming but there will be times when I will also listen to music and watch movies. Any suggestions? I can't speak for the CM Storm Sirus headset, but I just got the SteelSeries Siberia V2 today. I'm highly satisfied with this purchase. The sound quality is very high, the headphones are unbelievably comfortable, and the microphone has an intelligent retractable design. CM Storm makes solid products (I have their mouse and love it) so you'll want to look into its headphones as well, but I can vouch for the SteelSeries being a great headset. | ||
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Nvmz
34 Posts
I currently have a Logitech G35. Here are the options I've done research on: 1) Steel Series Siberia V2 2) Turtle Beach Ear Force Z6A If you have any recommendations let me know :D maybe I'll paypal a little gift to whoever recommends me a headset I fall in love with ^_^ Edit : It has to look beautiful | ||
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SoloZergg
United States90 Posts
On March 28 2012 03:46 Nvmz wrote: I'm so caught up right now trying to buy a nice headset. I won't spend 200$ on one but 150 is an ok price range, just because I think 200$ is an absurd amount to spend on headsets. I currently have a Logitech G35. Here are the options I've done research on: 1) Steel Series Siberia V2 2) Turtle Beach Ear Force Z6A If you have any recommendations let me know :D maybe I'll paypal a little gift to whoever recommends me a headset I fall in love with ^_^ Edit : It has to look beautiful I just bought a Siberia V2, it's green and gorgeous haha. Not to mention it works incredibly for whatever I've been doing(SC2, music, skype). I've heard good things about Turtle Beach though | ||
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Dacendoran
United States825 Posts
![[image loading]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31yb2D2pSVL._SL500_AA300_.jpg) They're 42$ here, though I can't vouche for the retailer from a buyer's perspective headphone enthusiasts at quite a few places have nothing but great thing to say about these headphones. just get a simple clip on mic http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_b is very cheap for 8$ shipped from amazon. And you have a headset almost on par with other sets costing 200~. And if you wanted some very nice sound from your PC you could always go one tiny step further and get a Xonar DG Buying headphones with a built in mic really ups the price of otherwise mediocre/crap components than if you bought them seperately. | ||
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Medrea
10003 Posts
MSRP $30 and has Excellent Sound. Price and performance was so good they had to stop making them, and destroy the company and cannibalize the company to Sony. You can't find them retail anymore but they can still be found if you look hard. ![[image loading]](http://media.tecca.com/2010/10/02/aiwa-closed-type-headphones-angleimage-320w.jpg) Yes they don't look like goofy space-age hipster bullshit. Thats beautiful to me. No microphone because anyone who knows shit about anything knows you don't bundle that shit together. I can wear these for days and not feel them. I prefer bitcoins as payment. The cord is extra long so beware of The Slayer of Headphones + Show Spoiler + ![[image loading]](http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/slayer-of-headphones.png) | ||
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zturchan
Canada156 Posts
-Must have a mic -Must be USB (I have a macbook pro and as such only have 1 audio port to work with) -Must be reasonably comfortable (none of this behind the ear form factor) -Must have some sort of long lifespan (Is it possible to get something to last > 1 year or is this going to be an annual purchase?) -Must ship to Canada I'm not a hardcore gamer, But I want something I can wear while streaming (MTGO, not sc2 if that's relevant) as well as for skype calls. I don't care about bass or sound levels or anything like that, I just want a robust, functional headset. I've been looking at the SteelSeries Siberia v2 USB, but apparently it's pretty cheap for such an expensive headset. Any recommendations? Many thanks for any help. | ||
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ClairvoyanceSC2
United States758 Posts
On March 28 2012 03:46 Nvmz wrote: I'm so caught up right now trying to buy a nice headset. I won't spend 200$ on one but 150 is an ok price range, just because I think 200$ is an absurd amount to spend on headsets. I currently have a Logitech G35. Here are the options I've done research on: 1) Steel Series Siberia V2 2) Turtle Beach Ear Force Z6A If you have any recommendations let me know :D maybe I'll paypal a little gift to whoever recommends me a headset I fall in love with ^_^ Edit : It has to look beautiful Many pro gamers use the Steelseries Siberia V2, and is widely popular and looks quite good too, I've never heard much about the Turtle Beat Ear force Z6A, although TB's are good, I think that the Siberia V2 is just better. Get it on amazon/newegg too, should be a bit cheaper. | ||
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France20 Posts
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United States840 Posts
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Manex
Australia156 Posts
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Ckalvin
Australia150 Posts
fellas, please, don't fall for the gaming headset trap. Turtlebeach/plantronics/icemat make some pretty damn atrocious headphones. You'd be much better off getting a decent headphone and adding on a clip on or standalone mic. Not only will you get a much better sound system that will actually help with games that require positioning, but you'll be able to listen to music that will blow you away. AudioTechnica AD700's are a great place to start. | ||
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AnDa1120
Canada472 Posts
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ZeddZeee
Canada3 Posts
they leave me speechless | ||
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ZwuckeL
Germany563 Posts
http://store.razerzone.com/store/razerusa/en_US/pd/productID.242715700/categoryId.35096300 | ||
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Phustus
Canada81 Posts
On March 28 2012 09:14 sephibot wrote: 7h Don't buy these unless you want to spend $5 on a replacement audio cord every couple months, speaking from experience. | ||
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Italy261 Posts
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Rachnar
France1526 Posts
not having a lot of money now i have to get a decently cheap new one... so these are the ones i could afford, so which would be the best ? (all the same price) Steelseries 3H Creative Draco HS-850 or Sound Blaster Tactic Alpha | ||
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DjRetro
Chile309 Posts
On April 25 2012 19:29 Tribuno wrote: what do u think about steelseries siberia v2? Very comfortable, good sound quality, microphone isn't that good but it's ok. Although there are better headsets. Personally i'm using steelseries siberia v2, and i'm satisfied with it. | ||
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yeaR
United Kingdom100 Posts
The Steelseries Siberia v2 is the opposite. The mic isn't half as good, however the comfort and lightness of it make it good. IMO./ | ||
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Clafou
Belgium921 Posts
On May 07 2012 05:38 Rachnar wrote: Bumping this thread a bit because i just killed my headset.... literaly broke it in half not doing on purpose TT not having a lot of money now i have to get a decently cheap new one... so these are the ones i could afford, so which would be the best ? (all the same price) Steelseries 3H Creative Draco HS-850 or Sound Blaster Tactic Alpha My 3H died after 2 months. And it was uncomfortable... | ||
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Rachnar
France1526 Posts
any recommendation? edit : my limit would be 40 euros | ||
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Fragile51
Netherlands15767 Posts
On March 29 2012 06:22 AnDa1120 wrote: What's the new GSL headphones? Corsair Vengeance. | ||
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Rachnar
France1526 Posts
would like to buy the headset asap, my ears are killing me with the one i'm using right now.... | ||
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semantics
10040 Posts
does it really matter. It's like the razer bashee was just plugged in to light up you still see pros wearing their old in ear headphones from sc1 days. | ||
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Ckalvin
Australia150 Posts
man people never learn | ||
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NExt
Australia1651 Posts
On May 07 2012 10:18 Ckalvin wrote: people here are still buying razer/corsair/steelseries? man people never learn what would you recommend? | ||
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Ckalvin
Australia150 Posts
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=319355 and then this http://www.overclock.net/t/1014902/ocns-most-recommended-audio-products#post_13493402 | ||
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DjRetro
Chile309 Posts
On May 07 2012 11:02 Ckalvin wrote: read this first. http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=319355 and then this http://www.overclock.net/t/1014902/ocns-most-recommended-audio-products#post_13493402 Wow... i saw quickly those links, and i'm surprised now... thanks a lot for posting/sharing. I'll keep all that in mind! | ||
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adriftt
335 Posts
So my question is, since i'm looking to go the headphone + desk mic route can someone recommend a decent pair of headphones with similar design to siberia v2? I have read through a lot of the threads linked here and while they have great info about sound quality ECT I'm concerned about comfort first and sound quality second. Its kind of hard to tell from pictures so if anyone has a recommendation I would appreciate it. BTW I'm using onboard sound if that matters. Also a cheap mic that isnt horrible would be nice - I tried finding the Zalman one recommended on OCD but no one seems to carry it any more. | ||
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yaeger
Norway98 Posts
Usage = play sc2. And i need it to be USB with mic( my micport is broken) | ||
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StarMoon
Canada682 Posts
Other then getting dropped or having the cord tugged on occasion I don't do anything weird to them but they last a few months and then I have to replace them; it's expensive and tiresome. So, I ordered a Steelseries Siberia v2 online a little ways back, thinking I'd get an expensive, popular headset and stop having to worry about it. I was initially pleased but it has also broken now, first the mic went out then a few months later one of the earpads. SO, I am looking AGAIN to buy a need headset. - Something in the <$200 pricerange, around $100 would be nice. -I am not an audiophile, I want something that works well with games/music, has good bass etc but the finer points of awesome are lost on me and I don't care that much about the best possible sound quality as long as its decent. -DURABLE. I am bloody SICK of having to replace these stupid things all the time. The rest of my peripherals/computer lasts for years, I want headsets that do so as well. -Has a GOOD MIC. I use my headset for voice chat constantly, I am not using a stand mic or something else, I want a on-headset mic that wont break from normal/slightly rough use and picks up sound well and not background sound and such. -comfortable, closed OVER-EAR (something about my ear shape means I can't wear earbuds) style. One thing I'll say about the siberia v2 was that it was certinally very comfortable. -Doesn't cost a fortune to ship to Canada (include in pricerange considerations). I have looked at a bunch of resources but I have found them to be difficult to get a useful recommendation out of that has everything I need. | ||
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divito
Canada1213 Posts
On June 04 2012 01:23 StarMoon wrote: I am really tired of having my headsets and mics break all the bloody time. Other then getting dropped or having the cord tugged on occasion I don't do anything weird to them but they last a few months and then I have to replace them; it's expensive and tiresome. So, I ordered a Steelseries Siberia v2 online a little ways back, thinking I'd get an expensive, popular headset and stop having to worry about it. I was initially pleased but it has also broken now, first the mic went out then a few months later one of the earpads. SO, I am looking AGAIN to buy a need headset. - Something in the <$200 pricerange, around $100 would be nice. -I am not an audiophile, I want something that works well with games/music, has good bass etc but the finer points of awesome are lost on me and I don't care that much about the best possible sound quality as long as its decent. -DURABLE. I am bloody SICK of having to replace these stupid things all the time. The rest of my peripherals/computer lasts for years, I want headsets that do so as well. -Has a GOOD MIC. I use my headset for voice chat constantly, I am not using a stand mic or something else, I want a on-headset mic that wont break from normal/slightly rough use and picks up sound well and not background sound and such. -comfortable, closed OVER-EAR (something about my ear shape means I can't wear earbuds) style. One thing I'll say about the siberia v2 was that it was certinally very comfortable. -Doesn't cost a fortune to ship to Canada (include in pricerange considerations). I have looked at a bunch of resources but I have found them to be difficult to get a useful recommendation out of that has everything I need. I'd suggest the Razer Carcharias. Can be ordered from Canada Computers or NCIX for $80; depending on where you live, you can pick them up or have respectable shipping charge added. | ||
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StarMoon
Canada682 Posts
On June 04 2012 01:31 divito wrote: I'd suggest the Razer Carcharias. Can be ordered from Canada Computers or NCIX for $80; depending on where you live, you can pick them up or have respectable shipping charge added. Thank you for your prompt reply. Why do you suggest these? Personal experience? I would greatly appreciate it if you could elaborate a bit as I wish to make an informed purchase. One question I have is why should I believe these will be any more durable then the siberia v2 I have. | ||
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divito
Canada1213 Posts
On June 04 2012 01:37 StarMoon wrote: Why do you suggest these? Personal experience? I would greatly appreciate it if you could elaborate a bit as I wish to make an informed purchase. One question I have is why should I believe these will be any more durable then the siberia v2 I have. I've owned a lot of headsets in my day, notably with Audio .90s, .110s, Sennheiser PC150s, Steelseries 5Hv2, Siberias, and quite a few others. Right now, I'm using the Razer Carcharias and am quite satisfied with them. I'm not an audiophile, so music and movie playback isn't the death of the headset. But positional sound, headset size and comfort is top notch compared to what I've owned and used. The mic is very solid on this headset and like most, will cancel out noise. They've also been more durable than all the headsets I've owned, save for maybe the Sennheisers, but that's anecdotal like the rest of this, because I've had friends who have had theirs crap out on them. I have also owned cats since I was little, and them knocking my headphones off my desk or tower, or yanking the cord is common, and I've had the Carcharias since they came out (which was early 2009 if I remember correctly), and they're still going strong. | ||
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DarKcS
Australia1237 Posts
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Kamwah
United Kingdom724 Posts
All terrible headset brands that aren't any good. You'd be much better getting a good pair of headphones and then a separate mic. The only reason pros wear Steelseries and Razer are because they're sponsored by them most of the time or they just don't care about quality (For SC2 it's probably more important that they're comfy). Sennheiser, Astros and a few other good brands are what you should get. Get what you pay for. | ||
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PrAeToR.FeNiX
Canada361 Posts
i need a good mic and good sound unlimited budget. Whats the best Astro or Sennheiser ? IS there any other better brand? i want quality microphone with it. | ||
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Dacendoran
United States825 Posts
http://www.dakmart.com/Audio-Home-Audio-Headphones/c4_9_28/p12254/SENNHEISER-PC360-PC-360-PRO-GAMING-HEADPHONES-HEADSET/product_info.html | ||
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EdenPLusDucky
571 Posts
On June 14 2012 04:39 Dacendoran wrote: It's not amazing sound quality but it's definitely more solid than most gaming headets, it's what Khaldor uses at home to cast the PC360 and this is the cheapest price you're likely to find it at =3. http://www.dakmart.com/Audio-Home-Audio-Headphones/c4_9_28/p12254/SENNHEISER-PC360-PC-360-PRO-GAMING-HEADPHONES-HEADSET/product_info.html I think mentioning that Khaldor uses this to cast only scares people away from it, since its microphone starts to make your ears bleed when you get too loud. Not saying its a bad headset though, it gives really good sound and the mic can work as long as you aren't too loud. | ||
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fCFiRE
United States7 Posts
Xfi Xtreme Gamer ~60 bucks Sennheiser HD555- Got mine refurbished for 75 I play competitive FPS and gotta say I will NEVER use anything different unless its a newer Xfi Card. The virtual surround is better than any USB headset ive heard and even movies sound amazing. I totally recommend this. For about 200 bucks you wont get a better setup. Plus I deployed to Iraq for 8 months and used these the whole time and they are still working 100 percent and nothing has broken. | ||
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Siffer
United States467 Posts
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phar
United States1080 Posts
On June 14 2012 14:12 Siffer wrote: Anyone have a good suggestion for headphones for people with glasses? I have had a couple sets(mostly platronics) and all of them are quite uncomfortable with glasses. If I wear them for longer than an hour, the arms of my glasses start to really dig into my head. I use sennheiser 280s at work, just fine with glasses. Not a headset, no mic, but they're decent closed-ear headphones. The 555s are comparable (probably better) open-ear. Just get a ****ing desktop mic, they're way better anyways. Headsets (microphones) are crap. | ||
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Kluey
Canada1197 Posts
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LiSAuCE
United States47 Posts
There, I said it. Really cheap ~ $30-$40 Great software. Pretty good sound (Really nice, atmospheric bass) Detachable mic that is flexible also, it's really light. People complain it's really cheap feeling. I personally love how it makes it light. NO head fatigue, doesn't clamp. Takes like 2 days to break in, and it feels pretty nice. edit: Just wanted to add these 2 cents: A lot of gaming headsets are just brand. You're not going to find many headsets if any at all that have stellar audio quality and/or stellar microphone quality. These brands are just making money off their name. It's best to save and get a cheap headset just for gaming. You want something that has decent sound, maybe some surround sound software, and a working mic. Save your 200 that you would've bought for your astros and razers and get true audiophile headphones for music. | ||
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phar
United States1080 Posts
http://www.adorama.com/LOMPNC.html?gclid=CP2Hu5va0bACFUkaQgodtFbR4w Lasts for a long ass time, good enough for speaking. If your budget is <$50, go with something like that. If your budget is higher and your use case requires higher quality sound recording, you're not looking for some random 3.5mm / usb microphone. | ||
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Jaxtyk
United States600 Posts
http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1339817441&sr=1-1&keywords=clip on mics A very good set up | ||
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teknotrance
61 Posts
Steelseries, razer, etc.... they make peripherals, so its all marketing, really good marketing = hype. Of course Pioneer is expensive as they are almost mandatory headphones for DJ's. Unlike beats audio which is expensive because you're paying for the name, not the actual product. Since you're on a $100 budget, go buy the "good marketing" products, and be part of their statistics, razer, steelseries etc. | ||
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Leeoku
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VoirDire
Sweden1923 Posts
Surprisingly Corsair Vengeance 1500 haven't even been mentioned yet. I think they're better than steelseries siberia v2 in that price range, but I hear they a bit tight on some people. | ||
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exousia_7
Taiwan215 Posts
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Kluey
Canada1197 Posts
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Sinklarr
Spain18 Posts
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SaGa-
United States50 Posts
On June 17 2012 10:51 Kluey wrote: Are the Razer Orca any good? wondering the same thing.. | ||
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ellipsis_sc
Canada3 Posts
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Sagamantha
United States339 Posts
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SaGa-
United States50 Posts
On June 26 2012 12:08 TeuTeu wrote: Razer Orca's were good when I first got them, but eventually the cord wears out. You could do better for the same amount of money. In addition. they lack a mic. Yeah I think I'm going to save up for Siberia's V2 | ||
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DYEAlabaster
Canada1009 Posts
On June 26 2012 12:19 NateLook wrote: Yeah I think I'm going to save up for Siberia's V2 I personally prefer the Orca's over the Siberia ones, but that could just be me. Edit- I just find the Orca's more comfortable, durable, and generally have a little better sound quality. I'm not terribly hot and bothered for a mic as I have a RazerBlade laptop, but if a mic is a deal breaker- go with the V2 (or just get a $10 table stand mic and the orcas) | ||
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SaGa-
United States50 Posts
On June 26 2012 12:43 DYEAlabaster wrote: I personally prefer the Orca's over the Siberia ones, but that could just be me. Edit- I just find the Orca's more comfortable, durable, and generally have a little better sound quality. I'm not terribly hot and bothered for a mic as I have a RazerBlade laptop, but if a mic is a deal breaker- go with the V2 (or just get a $10 table stand mic and the orcas) Well.. now it's not easy to decide. TT | ||
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Sagamantha
United States339 Posts
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memcpy
United States459 Posts
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Wartortle
Australia504 Posts
On June 23 2012 00:45 Sinklarr wrote: I'm looking to buy a Corsair Vengeance 1500. Are those worth the money? i tried these for a couple of weeks. theyre honestly a really good headset, but they were so unbelievably tight/heavy on my head i got headaches after minutes. my heads not particularly big so I found that really strange. sent them back. if they fit you theyre well worth the money. additionally - i've decided at this point im done with gaming headsets. i want to stick with my sennheisers and get a clip on / desktop mic. i need something with good clarity and noise cancelling. does anyone have any recommendations? thanks ! | ||
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ilmeeni
Afghanistan72 Posts
In February, the headphone suddenly died. Got a warranty replacement, which was good until yesterday - now the microphone is dead. My dealer explained that these headsets get an almost unprecedented amount of reclamations because of the twin cords. The cords will entangle over time and break the connectors inside. I would advise against buying this headset unless you feel like constantly straightening the cords etc. I'll get yet another warranty replacement soon, but no way in hell I'm using that shit ever again. | ||
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Chipperjones
United States1 Post
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Shinshady
Canada1237 Posts
On July 23 2012 20:21 ilmeeni wrote: I bought SteelSeries Siberia v2 -headset a bit more than a year ago. I like the design and the retractable microphone a lot. In February, the headphone suddenly died. Got a warranty replacement, which was good until yesterday - now the microphone is dead. My dealer explained that these headsets get an almost unprecedented amount of reclamations because of the twin cords. The cords will entangle over time and break the connectors inside. I would advise against buying this headset unless you feel like constantly straightening the cords etc. I'll get yet another warranty replacement soon, but no way in hell I'm using that shit ever again. As I am currently using them I must agree about them constantly tangling for no darn reason. I probably unplug and replug them about 1-3 times a day and at the end of the day I unplug them so that when I wake up I dont have to go through the mess and can just replug them again. None of the headset has died on me yet, but I do see visible damage to the cords from the tangling/untangling, and I do assume that it may break soon. I can say that the headset itself isn't that bad, but I haven't used another pair yet. There are probably better choices, unless you are sponsored by Steelseries and can afford to break as many as you like. | ||
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Maggost
Venezuela296 Posts
- Logitech G930 wireless 120$ - Razer Megalodon 140$ Which is the best? the wireless feature looks pretty neat imo, less cables imo. Or do you guys know a best headset? | ||
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Ata
Canada356 Posts
On July 27 2012 23:31 Maggost wrote: I am debating on which headset should i get, i have two candidates: - Logitech G930 wireless 120$ - Razer Megalodon 140$ Which is the best? the wireless feature looks pretty neat imo, less cables imo. Or do you guys know a best headset? I have had bad experiences with Logitechs support. They never got back to me regarding battery purchases (after 3-4 calls) when they said they would and so on. I own the F540 and even thought I find it fine, my gf doesnt like it as there is too much pressure on the ears. The device does sometimes 1 time per week lose connection to the computer for 1 or 2 secs and the batterylife isnt as good as advertised. Im sure the razor is going to have its problems too but that freaking Logitech support..... | ||
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Maggost
Venezuela296 Posts
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TT1
Canada10007 Posts
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ordinarY
United States55 Posts
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Frumpysnoo
United States247 Posts
On July 27 2012 23:31 Maggost wrote: I am debating on which headset should i get, i have two candidates: - Logitech G930 wireless 120$ - Razer Megalodon 140$ Which is the best? the wireless feature looks pretty neat imo, less cables imo. Or do you guys know a best headset? Can't speak for the Logitech, but I've had a Megaladon for well over a year now and it's fantastic. The sound is AMAZING, it's super comfortable, and the mic is crystal clear. The only (minor) issue in my opinion is the super long cord; if you don't have some distance between your PC and the maelstrom control-thing there will be lots of extra cord. The cord is also threaded, making it very flexible and less likely to have the wires damaged. Not sure if it matters, but I'll mention for the sake of others asking about the Siberia V2: I have one still, and I can say atleast on my behalf that the Megaladon is much better by a large margin. The mic and sound quality are much better, and although the V2 is very comfortable, I find that the Megaladon is even more comfortable (possibly because I have a big head LOL). I don't know much about other headsets, but I can atleast confidently state that the Megaladon is a fantastic headset. I've yet to have any problems with it, and it's going on 1+ year(s) strong. | ||
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Repomies
Finland73 Posts
But how come this thread is still alive? I though that OP would had found his headset by now. Or is this just a general debate about semi-cheap headsets? | ||
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Rival
United States33 Posts
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Maggost
Venezuela296 Posts
On July 28 2012 03:29 Repomies wrote:But how come this thread is still alive? I though that OP would had found his headset by now. Or is this just a general debate about semi-cheap headsets? A forum mod closed my thread and linked this one so yeah, this thread is for headset's talk. | ||
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Clydesdale
United States6 Posts
Criteria: Decent microphone(don't use for talking a lot but still need a decent one for when i do) Good sound quality(More important than microphone) Around 100 dollars max(will go a little over if needed) Wired (so i don't have to recharge) I've been looking at the Corsair CA-9011112-WW Vengeance 1500 Dolby 7.1 USB Gaming Headset and SteelSeries Siberia V2 Full-Size Gaming Headset. Please I need a few recommendations and why they are a good pick. -Thanks for the help :D | ||
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RogerX
New Zealand3180 Posts
I completely give this one a 9/10 | ||
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mememolly
4765 Posts
On May 07 2012 11:02 Ckalvin wrote: read this first. http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=319355 and then this http://www.overclock.net/t/1014902/ocns-most-recommended-audio-products#post_13493402 thanks brah, saved me from buying some "gaming" crap | ||
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absolutionsc
United States146 Posts
On September 25 2012 05:46 mememolly wrote: thanks brah, saved me from buying some "gaming" crap Sweet. I have AD700 headphones (with an E6 amp if ever needed) and Swans M200 speakers. Both are recommended on that list. I feel like a bad ass. | ||
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rshswe
Sweden40 Posts
But there are probably no "best" headphones. If you want a great set of headphones, you should not see it as "I'm losing money", instead, see it as an investment. | ||
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mememolly
4765 Posts
On September 25 2012 06:25 absolutionsc wrote: Sweet. I have AD700 headphones (with an E6 amp if ever needed) and Swans M200 speakers. Both are recommended on that list. I feel like a bad ass. how are the AD700 on your head? cus I heard they are pretty big, I got a "normal" sized head and large hair so I'm guessin they will be ok but just wondering??? | ||
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plgElwood
Germany518 Posts
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Maxd11
United States680 Posts
On July 31 2012 03:14 Clydesdale wrote: I'm trying to find a new headset: Criteria: Decent microphone(don't use for talking a lot but still need a decent one for when i do) Good sound quality(More important than microphone) Around 100 dollars max(will go a little over if needed) Wired (so i don't have to recharge) I've been looking at the Corsair CA-9011112-WW Vengeance 1500 Dolby 7.1 USB Gaming Headset and SteelSeries Siberia V2 Full-Size Gaming Headset. Please I need a few recommendations and why they are a good pick. -Thanks for the help :D I have the Siberia v2. I just like them because they're light and comfy. I don't have any good point of reference for judging sound quality though. | ||
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Abductedonut
United States324 Posts
I've bought 2 or 3 Razer Carcharius Headsets, and one steel series 5v v/2 headset. I'm not a very big audiophile, but I do appreciate good sound. The steelseries headset was terrible. It sounded like trash, and broke after a year or so. My razers sounded good, to me at least, but also broke a couple of years in. But all my headsets broke in the same way: wire messed up causing the left/right speaker to go out. Maybe it's my fault because I have to be an angel with my wires, but regardless.. My steelseries just broke and I'm looking to replace it. I was looking at the sennheiser hd 558 ( http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-558-Headphones/dp/B004FEEY9A/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1348646672&sr=1-4&keywords=sennheiser hd ) I was wondering... does anyone have a better suggestion than this headset? One of the main things I love about it is that it has a replaceable wire. That's freaking PERFECT for me. I also had a question. Would I need to get a headset amplifier for it, or can the power from my sound card drive it? The impedance is 50 ohms. Thanks. | ||
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spaZzNx-`
Hong Kong1221 Posts
What is the headphone going to be for? Gaming? SC2? FPS? Music? All these things can change whether or a not a headphone is good for you. Here are 2 threads which can help you make your choice. http://www.head-fi.org/t/593050/the-nameless-guide-to-pc-gaming-audio-with-binaural-headphone-surround-sound http://www.head-fi.org/t/534479/mad-lust-envys-headphone-gaming-guide-updated-9-17-2012-su-dh1-and-recond3d-added I personally haven't had experience with the Sennheiser 558's. | ||
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reapsen
Germany559 Posts
The headphones are very well made, they feel very sturdy and robust. I wear them around 6 to 8 hours every day, since i work in a pretty noisy environment, thanks to some construction sites outside of my window. I use them for listening to music (bassy music like DnB, Jungle among others), i watch movies and i play games with them. The soft velours covers of the earparts and the headstrap adapt very quick to your body temperature and often times i completly forget that i'm wearing them at all. They are also relatively light in weight. There are of course better headphones on this planet, no doubt about it. But as long as you are using your on-board standard soundchip as the source it makes almost no sense to pay 500+ bucks for a super high end headphone. Of course if money is out of the equasion you can go for the Beyerdynamic T1 or for the Grado GS1000i for example. But if the money/value relation is considered, go for the HD558s. They are awesome | ||
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SieS
Netherlands5 Posts
Sennheiser is the best low budget (~100$ and lower) brand. Their quality is outstanding and although I have been thinking of trying a Siberia v2, I often read that they wear out after 1 or 2 years... (the cables that is). I played counter-strike for 10 years, every day. In 2010 I switched to starcraft, almost daily. My low budget Sennheiser PC 151, I bought in 2002 for 70 euro's and it gave me great sound and great allocation (relative to the cost). Fact is, it still works perfect!! After 10 years .... Incredible imo! | ||
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BamBam
745 Posts
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MisterFred
United States2033 Posts
Traditionally gaming headsets are pretty mediocre headphones mixed with a pretty mediocre mic and a great paint job. A lot of people bought audio headphones (not marketed at gamers/suckers) with a cheap desk mic to get around that problem - better mic & headphones for less price. A few years ago, Kingston bucked the trend by rebranding legit headphones and throwing a mic on them: the HyperX Cloud. Which everyone reviewed as "oh shit, gaming headphones that actually sound good!" I bought them; they're pretty good. I don't know if other headset companies have done the same since then. Probably not. Note that like many headsets, if you have a big head they're a bit tight/heavy. Probably not as heavy as the g930 though. As I recall g930s were fairly well reviewed themselves for sound quality, though no so much for build quality. And they're wireless if you see that as a positive. Both the clouds & the g930s also come with their own USB sound card, so that's good. So, really, the other two options I'd mention would be headphones w/o a mic (using a desk mic) or Kingston Hyperx Cloud (both I & II are based on the same Tak 80 headphones as I recall). | ||
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ShoCkeyy
7815 Posts
On August 23 2012 04:36 RogerX wrote: Just got the G35 so cheap and so good, I completely give this one a 9/10 Just bought one of these after researching price wise and reviews, seemed the best to offer atm. I'll give full review once I get them. | ||
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JuneMay
49 Posts
Anyways anyone owned sennheiser pc 363d and hyperx cloud II? Which ones are better? | ||
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Onlinegamesforyou
Italy1 Post
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markhascole
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SChlafmann
France725 Posts
Gotta necro as I am looking for THE..BEST...(wireless)..GAMING HEADSET and I must admit I'm quite lost atm. I am actually using a Sennheiser RS 175 which is pretty good but lacks a mic. I have a rather small head (unlike summit1G Kappa), looking for good sound quality (as good as my Sennheiser at least if possible) with good sound isolation mic (screw you blue switch). Is there anything like that on the market atm ? I don't care about connectivity (USB/Jack). Thank you for your help ! | ||
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