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My Astro a40 headset broke, and I need a new one. I'm not sure what set of headphones to get, or if I should just get another a40 headset. I need a mic as well if it's not apart of the headset, any advice would be nice and under 200< would be better.

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I suggest you read the audio FAQ.

Headphones + mic are the best way to go.

I'm aware of that, I was just wondering what the best mic / headphone combo would be under $200 USD 

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I'm aware of that, I was just wondering what the best mic / headphone combo would be under $200 USD

What are you using it for? My general recommendation is dt770, dt990, AKG K612, and shure 440 with 840 pads.

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I'm aware of that, I was just wondering what the best mic / headphone combo would be under $200 USD 

 

Blue snowflake/mod mic 4.0 and

 

HD 518's or used/refurbed AKG K612's.

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What are you using it for? My general recommendation is dt770, dt990, AKG K612, and shure 440 with 840 pads.

Gaming, music, videos, etc. Would like to have a nice audio set up overall. 

 

Blue snowflake/mod mic 4.0 and

 

HD 518's or used/refurbed AKG K612's.

Would you suggest any mic that doesnt clip on to my shirt? (I'm not even sure that one clips on lol) 

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The snowflake goes on your desk and the mod mic attaches to your headphones.

okay sweet. thank you <3 

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I 2nd the modmic. I don't really like the desktop mics because they pick up too much background noise. The modmic is very easy to set up and use. 

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I'm waiting for my 4.0 and HD700's to come in the mail. My friend are sick of hearing themselves when I use my speakers with my desktop mic lol.

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I'm waiting for my 4.0 and HD700's to come in the mail. My friend are sick of hearing themselves when I use my speakers with my desktop mic lol.

 

 

Do you think you'll like the 700s? I've seen really mixed reviews about them.

 

I was going to try them at echo hifi near my house, but I only had time to try a few so it didn't make the list.

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Do you think you'll like the 700s? I've seen really mixed reviews about them.

 

I was going to try them at echo hifi near my house, but I only had time to try a few so it didn't make the list.

 

Dunno. People say they are the most warm sounding of the HD series so we'll see. If I don't like them they'll go right on ebay lol.

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If I don't like them they'll go right on ebay lol.

 

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Dunno. People say they are the most warm sounding of the HD series so we'll see. If I don't like them they'll go right on ebay lol.

 

 

Lemme know in PM how they are after you try em for a while pls :D

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Voice activation: Stick with headset or a headphone with "proper" conversion kit, like Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro. Modmic is in weird place in between headset and desktop for voice activation.

 

Push-to-talk: Desktop mic.

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