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Blaec
Profile Joined April 2010
Australia4289 Posts
February 26 2013 17:20 GMT
#441
On February 27 2013 01:58 Cyro wrote:
Im looking specifically for a cheap headset to be ordered online in UK

From reading OP, looking for something like closed, Supra-aural.. wired also good

I previously used one of these [http://www.amazon.co.uk/Microsoft-LifeChat-LX-3000-New-Packaging/dp/B000JSDOMO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1361897515&sr=8-1]

but the mic wire broke eventually.. It lasted about a year

Need something good quality that wont break easily, to take to thousands of hours of usage pretty fast. I dont throw things around, but it might get bumped a bit. My old ones in particular had a mic/audio control attached to the headset wire - but it floated on the wire when i was sitting and was pretty big, enough to tug on the wire quite a bit if it got dropped a little and thats probably what broke it

Looking for low budget but solid, something like £20. Maaaybe £50 if its worth it (convince me). It needs to have decent microphone for skype etc - I use headset mic all the time. It terms of bleeding noise, maybe open would be acceptable? But my MX-browns (keyboard) wake people up, and i have audio loud.

Thanks for any recommendations or ideas


Can't convince you to buy headphones and a separate mic? Headsets virtually universally suck, buying a $20 disposable one each year is the only way to buy headsets.

Open vs closed at at computer comes down to the amount of noise around you. MX browns are going to be louder than any open noise bleed unless you are somewhat deaf. But if your area is loud then opens suck.

If open is ok, Superlux HD681 and a zalman zm-1 mic would be my choice.
Cyro
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United Kingdom20318 Posts
February 26 2013 17:45 GMT
#442
Can't convince you to buy headphones and a separate mic?


Does that work out well though? Ive heard it more than a few times before, but i kept my mic like an inch or less from my mouth before, i dont want to have to speak particularly loudly for clear voice, or have a wide range of volume, or have it pick up sounds from toddlers running around screaming
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Blaec
Profile Joined April 2010
Australia4289 Posts
February 26 2013 17:55 GMT
#443
On February 27 2013 02:45 Cyro wrote:
Show nested quote +
Can't convince you to buy headphones and a separate mic?


Does that work out well though? Ive heard it more than a few times before, but i kept my mic like an inch or less from my mouth before, i dont want to have to speak particularly loudly for clear voice, or have a wide range of volume, or have it pick up sounds from toddlers running around screaming


Not sure on the picking up outside noise, I don't know enough about microphones.

But I have mine at belly height on my headphone cable and a friend has his on his keyboard and its more than clear enough and picks up muttering well.
Cyro
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United Kingdom20318 Posts
February 26 2013 17:57 GMT
#444
If it can pick up noise clearly from 2ft, surely it would pick up a lot from 4-6ft through a door?
"oh my god my overclock... I got a single WHEA error on the 23rd hour, 9 minutes" -Belial88
Mackem
Profile Joined May 2011
United Kingdom470 Posts
February 26 2013 17:58 GMT
#445
I need a standalone/desktop mic that isn't going to take up a load of space i.e. can't have one that just stands completely upright as I have two monitors and it would get in the way or it might end up being too far away to pick up my voice and what not. Any recommendations?
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Blaec
Profile Joined April 2010
Australia4289 Posts
February 26 2013 18:12 GMT
#446
On February 27 2013 02:57 Cyro wrote:
If it can pick up noise clearly from 2ft, surely it would pick up a lot from 4-6ft through a door?


That sounds logical
Cyro
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United Kingdom20318 Posts
February 26 2013 19:02 GMT
#447
On February 27 2013 03:12 Blaec wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 27 2013 02:57 Cyro wrote:
If it can pick up noise clearly from 2ft, surely it would pick up a lot from 4-6ft through a door?


That sounds logical


So one of those mic's is probably not a good idea
"oh my god my overclock... I got a single WHEA error on the 23rd hour, 9 minutes" -Belial88
Cyro
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United Kingdom20318 Posts
February 27 2013 19:33 GMT
#448
Someone bought me a headset without asking or consulting (DOH) i was still days away from deciding on what would be best to buy..

http://www.speedlink.com/?p=2&cat=183&pid=20266&paus=1

Mic is like 5 inches from my mouth and i cant hear myself talk while playing sc2 because keyboard to voice noise ratio is far far too high and the sound quality is pretty awful too, even compared to my old £20 headset

Im not sure what to do with it, or if it's even returnable
"oh my god my overclock... I got a single WHEA error on the 23rd hour, 9 minutes" -Belial88
brianadams
Profile Joined February 2013
United States1 Post
Last Edited: 2013-02-28 06:24:31
February 28 2013 06:24 GMT
#449
Bot edit.

User was banned for this post.
xrayEU
Profile Joined April 2010
Sweden571 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-03-01 07:40:00
March 01 2013 07:38 GMT
#450
On February 27 2013 02:58 Mackem wrote:
I need a standalone/desktop mic that isn't going to take up a load of space i.e. can't have one that just stands completely upright as I have two monitors and it would get in the way or it might end up being too far away to pick up my voice and what not. Any recommendations?

If you want a mic that not take up loads of space on your desk you should take a look at Samson Go Mic.
It's a really nice microphone, I have mine just infront of my screen and it picks up my voice just fine.
KimG
Profile Joined March 2011
Norway88 Posts
March 01 2013 11:02 GMT
#451
After trying to communicate with ProxyWolf and the other GSL casters, I have given up as they dont respond.

So I am trying here instead. Does anyone here have any experience with the GSL (Think its Zowie) headphones they use in the booth? Is it closed? Over the ear? How is the sound quality?

And how about the Sennheiser HD558? Any experience with that?


Thanks in advance!
ffswowsucks
Profile Blog Joined August 2005
Greece2297 Posts
March 01 2013 11:55 GMT
#452
Hey guys, sorry if this was posted before but seeing I was in the same position of some of you, I thought I'd give my thoughts on the headphones I purchased 4 months ago. Because in my city, shops that sell computers do not offer large variety, I did a search on good audio companies (that specialize in making audio products like headphones) and found out the Plantronics 7.1 surround 780.
Previously I was using a simple microsoft life chat headphone that wasnt anything special.

After trying out the 780, everytime I am about to play a FPS game, like dayZ, counterstrike, I have to wear these badboys.
The headphones truly offer 7.1 surround sound, they have incredible sound quality and for example I can tell where my opponent will come from. The only bad thing is they are hard to get used to, the first days i couldnt wear them for more than 20-30minutes.

By the way I did have great speaker setup tho 5.1 and audio card but the headphones give another sound since its like in your head. I would recommend the plantronics to anyone interested in playing FPS games, watch surround movies with etc.

Oh and the microphone is really good as well. and the build quality in general are very nice and comfy.
I think I paid 100e for them. Not too cheap/not too expensive.
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Eisregen
Profile Joined September 2011
Germany967 Posts
March 01 2013 14:07 GMT
#453
Small hint for the germans in here (or europeans).

Redcoon.de is selling Audio-Technica ATH-M50s (with a smooth cable) for 109EUR (30 EUR rebate with Code: DEP5B4AQQMKYM
Next best price is 155EUR!

Link: http://www.redcoon.de/B212558-Audio-Technica-ATH-M50s_Studio-Kopfhörer?refId=affilinet
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CornMuscles
Profile Blog Joined November 2012
United States25 Posts
March 14 2013 14:36 GMT
#454
Hey All, I'm looking to pick up a new headset for gaming on my PC. Ideally I'd like to spend only up to the $100 range, but could go as far as $150-$200 if need be. Prefer it to be a circumaural headset. No microphone needed, I have a Blue Snowball which I am very happy with so I only need a new headset.
Was looking at the Sennheiser HD-280 PRO Headphones as a possibility. If anyone has some information about that headset or would like to suggest some others in my price range it would be very appreciated.
Aocowns
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Norway6070 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-03-15 19:22:47
March 15 2013 19:22 GMT
#455
Looking to buy a new headset/pair of IEMs whenever I have the money to. I am looking for quality, so I am willing to cash out 150-200$ if you can convince me it'll be worth it. I am pretty much a total newbie to audio so I am probably gonna use answers here to research a little on my own before deciding. If it is of any relevance, I use the integrated soundcard on my motherboard(ROG V Formula).

It's gonna be used mostly for music, and also a little bit of gaming. It's not really that important that it's good for games as I play mostly SC2. As for the music, I listen to a lot of vocal dubstep, piano with vocals, and some rock(think Paramore and Mumford&Sons etc.)

Please, if you need any more information or I've said something retarded, let me know

EDIT: I'm from Norway
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MassHysteria
Profile Joined October 2010
United States3678 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-03-26 23:09:22
March 18 2013 22:55 GMT
#456
On March 14 2013 23:36 CornMuscles wrote:
Hey All, I'm looking to pick up a new headset for gaming on my PC. Ideally I'd like to spend only up to the $100 range, but could go as far as $150-$200 if need be. Prefer it to be a circumaural headset. No microphone needed, I have a Blue Snowball which I am very happy with so I only need a new headset.
Was looking at the Sennheiser HD-280 PRO Headphones as a possibility. If anyone has some information about that headset or would like to suggest some others in my price range it would be very appreciated.

I had the 280Pro for a few days ( took back b/c I got a price match on the ATH-m50s) but have to say that the 280 has great all-around sound. I almost like it more than than the m50 so far, though "burn-in" makes the m50's better according to people. But so far the m50 has a lot of bass, almost too much for me. The 280pro sounds nice all around and might be better for gaming from my limited time with both so far.

edit: m50 beats 280 in comfort though for sure.

edit2: after some more hearing, I like the m50s more every day. Also want to point out I hear this out of an old-school stereo amp I have hooked up.
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RoranRock
Profile Joined October 2011
France294 Posts
March 23 2013 23:10 GMT
#457
hi everyone
i had a sennheiser HD 202 but he died after 1 year and a half, so now i'm looking for a ~50€ headphone which i could buy in europe(particulary in France)
i already have a "gamer" headphone to talk on skype, but here i'm looking for a good quality while listening to music or playing SC2, i listen to blues/rock/hard rock.

I also would like a good built quality for this headphone, i may transport it quite often...

do you guy have something in the mind which can matchs this ?
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eBinTestO
Profile Joined August 2012
Finland104 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-03-23 23:46:35
March 23 2013 23:45 GMT
#458
On March 24 2013 08:10 RoranRock wrote:
hi everyone
i had a sennheiser HD 202 but he died after 1 year and a half, so now i'm looking for a ~50€ headphone which i could buy in europe(particulary in France)
i already have a "gamer" headphone to talk on skype, but here i'm looking for a good quality while listening to music or playing SC2, i listen to blues/rock/hard rock.

I also would like a good built quality for this headphone, i may transport it quite often...

do you guy have something in the mind which can matchs this ?



Superlux headphones from thomann. Especially the HD-681, HD-669, HD-662. All about 30€ or less, great sound and build quality. Shipping won't take that long since they come from Germany.

http://www.thomann.de/fr/search.html?gf=casques&bf=superlux&oa=pra
xaoteca
Profile Joined August 2011
Czech Republic34 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-03-28 00:02:40
March 26 2013 22:31 GMT
#459
Hello
I am looking for headset/headphones + mic for mostly fps gaming + some music.

I would like to spend about 100$, but can go up to 150$ if its worth it.

I heard plenty times that headseats are bad so in case of buying headphones I would like to ask about mic as well. I have seen people recommend zalman zm-mic1, is it really that good?

Also, I have read in the resource OP links to that AKG GHS-1 is the headseat to go for if you really want a headset. I can get it for 90$. Is it worth it?

Thanks for help

EDIT

After some more reading I think I will go with AKG K 240 MK II or Senn HD 558. Anyone would like to help/comment?
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Fingerboom
Profile Blog Joined March 2013
United States33 Posts
March 30 2013 04:36 GMT
#460
can anyone recommend me a good gaming AND non gaming headset with a good amount of bass? I'm using the sennheiser hd 598 right now (destiny's headset) and since it's open ear there's basically no bass.
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