need a headset with high quality mic

[themaniac]

you wont get any help in the audio subforum, its just a bunch of kids flaming saying to get headphones. post it under peripherals.

ok thanks

[Lauen]

if you absolutely want a headset instead of headphones and a separate mic, get Sennheiser PC360's. Good sound (based off of HD558), and the mic is pretty good. Of course, it's nothing compared to my Blue Snowball, but it is one of the best headset mics. and if you're completely rowdy, those new Audio-Technica headsets are good (but HORRIBLY overpriced)

[mr moose]

you wont get any help in the audio subforum, its just a bunch of kids flaming saying to get headphones. post it under peripherals.

very mature, very helpful :rolleyes: 

 

The op asked for headset with a high quality mic, the fact of the matter is that what constitutes a high quality mic is subjective, and from most peoples experiences the USB mics are far superior to majority headsets. So how on earth did you come to the conclusion that rational advice is not helpful? Is it because you disagree? If so the best thing to do is say so and explain why rather than just an unhelpful and insulting post.

[Dylan lol]

very mature, very helpful :rolleyes:

 

The op asked for headset with a high quality mic, the fact of the matter is that what constitutes a high quality mic is subjective, and from most peoples experiences the USB mics are far superior to majority headsets. So how on earth did you come to the conclusion that rational advice is not helpful? Is it because you disagree? If so the best thing to do is say so and explain why rather than just an unhelpful and insulting post.

you one of those kids trolling on here that wont give any headset suggestions and just automatically say to get headphones?

[mr moose]

you one of those kids trolling on here that wont give any headset suggestions and just automatically say to get headphones?

 

Really? you've made two posts on this thread and neither one was a helpful suggestion.  At least other people are making an effort and suggesting what they believe is the best option.  All you've done is ridicule them and now troll. If you can't post without insulting someone then you clearly have nothing important to say.

[Lauen]

you one of those kids trolling on here that wont give any headset suggestions and just automatically say to get headphones?

Do you even know why we recommend headphones and mic instead of headsets? 

[themaniac]

if you absolutely want a headset instead of headphones and a separate mic, get Sennheiser PC360's. Good sound (based off of HD558), and the mic is pretty good. Of course, it's nothing compared to my Blue Snowball, but it is one of the best headset mics. and if you're completely rowdy, those new Audio-Technica headsets are good (but HORRIBLY overpriced)

ok thanks I look into the pc360

[Dylan lol]

Do you even know why we recommend headphones and mic instead of headsets? 

because ur not a gamer

[LinusTech]

AT's new gaming headsets have EXCELLENT microphones. I'm really impressed.

 

Linus

[LinusTech]

you wont get any help in the audio subforum, its just a bunch of kids flaming saying to get headphones. post it under peripherals.

 

I disagree with this statement. If anything this was one of the most respectful and positive threads I've seen about a topic like this in the audio forum in a while. People were giving suggestions, and no one was name calling until you started it, Dylan... Not cool, man.

 

This isn't about "audio subforum vs other subforums". It's about us all working together to make this place awesome.

 

You may not want to hear this ,but do you think it's possible the audio subforum is *right* about the things they say sometimes? Headphones and a microphone is an objectively better solution. It's not perfect for everyone (some people really want an integrated unit) but from a sheer value and quality perspective, it's a better choice.

[themaniac]

AT's new gaming headsets have EXCELLENT microphones. I'm really impressed.

 

Linus

thanks linus one question why don't you do mic tests in your headset reviews

[ttam]

thanks linus one question why don't you do mic tests in your headset reviews

His newer videos have been adding in a mic test snippit.

[themaniac]

His newer videos have been adding in a mic test snippit.

ok I haven't seen them yet  

[Dylan lol]

I disagree with this statement. If anything this was one of the most respectful and positive threads I've seen about a topic like this in the audio forum in a while. People were giving suggestions, and no one was name calling until you started it, Dylan... Not cool, man.

 

This isn't about "audio subforum vs other subforums". It's about us all working together to make this place awesome.

 

You may not want to hear this ,but do you think it's possible the audio subforum is *right* about the things they say sometimes? Headphones and a microphone is an objectively better solution. It's not perfect for everyone (some people really want an integrated unit) but from a sheer value and quality perspective, it's a better choice.

obviously its better quality but its not convenient for gamers who just want a high quality headset instead of a trash one like turtle beach. most gamers prefer to just have a headset and when anyone makes a thread asking for headset recommendations they just get flamed instantly. for people who just listen to music sure get sennheisers.

[ttam]

ok I haven't seen them yet  

Check out his review of the Steelseries H @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI-6uYPrWbQ 

I do believe he has audio snippits in that and the Astro & Corsair videos he is comparing this one with.

[Lauen]

obviously its better quality but its not convenient for gamers who just want a high quality headset instead of a trash one like turtle beach. most gamers prefer to just have a headset and when anyone makes a thread asking for headset recommendations they just get flamed instantly. for people who just listen to music sure get sennheisers.

if you think the people here are flaming, a friend of mine would be the sun. 

[themaniac]

Check out his review of the Steelseries H @ 

I do believe he has audio snippits in that and the Astro & Corsair videos he is comparing this one with.

ok thanks I check the other one out to

[Lauen]

because ur not a gamer

I might not be a hardcore gamer, but I play some games every now and again, some FPS games included. but "gaming" headsets aren't any better for gaming compared to something like a Pioneer SE-A1000. If you have seen Audio-Technica's new "gaming headsets", you'll see that they're based on Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X and A700X. this is because these have the best soundstage for gaming. a lot "gaming headsets" are infact closed or semi-closed, giving them worse soundstages, and less accurate mids and highs. Open headphones like those Audio-Technicas I mentioned, and Sennheiser HD558, 598, and ofcourse several more, sound better than gaming headsets, are better built, and are usually better than gaming headsets at providing positional audio for FPS games. dedicated mics sound better, and if you break your mic, you don't need entire new headsets, you can just get the mic. 

[Dylan lol]

I might not be a hardcore gamer, but I play some games every now and again, some FPS games included. but "gaming" headsets aren't any better for gaming compared to something like a Pioneer SE-A1000. If you have seen Audio-Technica's new "gaming headsets", you'll see that they're based on Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X and A700X. this is because these have the best soundstage for gaming. a lot "gaming headsets" are infact closed or semi-closed, giving them worse soundstages, and less accurate mids and highs. Open headphones like those Audio-Technicas I mentioned, and Sennheiser HD558, 598, and ofcourse several more, sound better than gaming headsets, are better built, and are usually better than gaming headsets at providing positional audio for FPS games. dedicated mics sound better, and if you break your mic, you don't need entire new headsets, you can just get the mic. 

why do people keep saying to get pioneer? in the amazon picture it looks super flimsy http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61SI860WsIL._SL1500_.jpg look at the left side where the headband connects into it

[Aleks]

why do people keep saying to get pioneer? in the amazon picture it looks super flimsy http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61SI860WsIL._SL1500_.jpg look at the left side where the headband connects into it

May look flimsy, but at the same time it looks pretty comfy!

[Scottonpc]

Siberia V2

[SSL]

why do people keep saying to get pioneer? in the amazon picture it looks super flimsy http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61SI860WsIL._SL1500_.jpg look at the left side where the headband connects into it

 

I'm going to guess that ... hmm gee ... they've actually used them before?

[Aphexx]

Siberia V2

the siberia has a pretty bad very tinny microphone

 

if you are FPS gaming then almost all gaming branded headsets are pretty bad. heavily reliant on the virtualizers to artificially open up staging which in turn make the sound turn mushy

[themaniac]

the siberia has a pretty bad very tinny microphone

 

if you are FPS gaming then almost all gaming branded headsets are pretty bad. heavily reliant on the virtualizers to artificially open up staging which in turn make the sound turn mushy

I quess I should of said this in the original post I don't care if it is a gaming headset or not as long as the mic has good quality

[Dylan lol]

I'm going to guess that ... hmm gee ... they've actually used them before?

no they havent.