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Problem? I could use Americans retailers as well, I have buddy who can pick it up for me.

 

I wasn't at a computer at time of post - Canada's headphone pricing is absolutely ridiculous. If you've got a buddy to drag stuff over the border for you, that'd be the better option.

 

Cheap - NXG NX-HTDJ + V-MODA BoomPro - the headphones sound good and the padding is comfortable, but the headband is rather small and overall build is pretty cheap (hence the price tag)

Not Cheap - Pioneer SE-A1000 + AntLion ModMic - open headphones = good sound stage for positional accuracy in games. Bass can be a lacking for music in some people's opinions, but not completely devoid.

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I told my friend I wanted to get a better quality microphone, he recommended the Blue Snowball. But, since this isn't attached to my head, i'm worried it will pick up my Cherry MX Blue's more then my voice. I really want either a good sounding mic or a new headset all together. To the people of Linus Tech Tips, any product suggestions? Any input? Thanks.

Specs:  CPU- AMD FX 8320 @ 3.5Ghz Cooler: Hyper 212 Evo Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3 GPU -EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked  RAM- 16GB 1600MHz (4x4)  HD- Western Digital Blue Hard Drive 1TB  PSU - Corsair CX 750M Case: Corsair 300R OS-  Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit Mouse: Razer Deathadder 2013 Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow Ultimate Edition 2013 

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ModMic will attach to any headphones you decide on.

Have a budget in mind?

PC Build in LTT Gallery - JBL J88 - Fostex T50RP (Modded) - Pioneer SE-A1000 vs audio-technica ATH-AD500X - Skullcandy Aviator  
audio-technica ATH-T400 - CHC Silverado and Laredo - Clip-On Headphone Roundup - Sony LinkBuds

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ModMic will attach to any headphones you decide on.

Have a budget in mind?

Under $100 CDN.

Specs:  CPU- AMD FX 8320 @ 3.5Ghz Cooler: Hyper 212 Evo Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3 GPU -EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked  RAM- 16GB 1600MHz (4x4)  HD- Western Digital Blue Hard Drive 1TB  PSU - Corsair CX 750M Case: Corsair 300R OS-  Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit Mouse: Razer Deathadder 2013 Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow Ultimate Edition 2013 

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Under $100 CDN.

Canada... Le sigh...

PC Build in LTT Gallery - JBL J88 - Fostex T50RP (Modded) - Pioneer SE-A1000 vs audio-technica ATH-AD500X - Skullcandy Aviator  
audio-technica ATH-T400 - CHC Silverado and Laredo - Clip-On Headphone Roundup - Sony LinkBuds

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Canada... Le sigh...

Problem? I could use Americans retailers as well, I have buddy who can pick it up for me.

Specs:  CPU- AMD FX 8320 @ 3.5Ghz Cooler: Hyper 212 Evo Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3 GPU -EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked  RAM- 16GB 1600MHz (4x4)  HD- Western Digital Blue Hard Drive 1TB  PSU - Corsair CX 750M Case: Corsair 300R OS-  Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit Mouse: Razer Deathadder 2013 Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow Ultimate Edition 2013 

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Problem? I could use Americans retailers as well, I have buddy who can pick it up for me.

 

I wasn't at a computer at time of post - Canada's headphone pricing is absolutely ridiculous. If you've got a buddy to drag stuff over the border for you, that'd be the better option.

 

Cheap - NXG NX-HTDJ + V-MODA BoomPro - the headphones sound good and the padding is comfortable, but the headband is rather small and overall build is pretty cheap (hence the price tag)

Not Cheap - Pioneer SE-A1000 + AntLion ModMic - open headphones = good sound stage for positional accuracy in games. Bass can be a lacking for music in some people's opinions, but not completely devoid.

PC Build in LTT Gallery - JBL J88 - Fostex T50RP (Modded) - Pioneer SE-A1000 vs audio-technica ATH-AD500X - Skullcandy Aviator  
audio-technica ATH-T400 - CHC Silverado and Laredo - Clip-On Headphone Roundup - Sony LinkBuds

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I wasn't at a computer at time of post - Canada's headphone pricing is absolutely ridiculous. If you've got a buddy to drag stuff over the border for you, that'd be the better option.

 

Cheap - NXG NX-HTDJ + V-MODA BoomPro - the headphones sound good and the padding is comfortable, but the headband is rather small and overall build is pretty cheap (hence the price tag)

Not Cheap - Pioneer SE-A1000 + AntLion ModMic - open headphones = good sound stage for positional accuracy in games. Bass can be a lacking for music in some people's opinions, but not completely devoid.

This one matches my setup what do you think? http://www.razerzone.com/ca-en/store/razer-kraken-pro

Specs:  CPU- AMD FX 8320 @ 3.5Ghz Cooler: Hyper 212 Evo Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3 GPU -EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked  RAM- 16GB 1600MHz (4x4)  HD- Western Digital Blue Hard Drive 1TB  PSU - Corsair CX 750M Case: Corsair 300R OS-  Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit Mouse: Razer Deathadder 2013 Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow Ultimate Edition 2013 

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This one matches my setup what do you think? http://www.razerzone.com/ca-en/store/razer-kraken-pro

 

I think it's a shitty gaming headset just like all the other shitty gaming headsets. 

PC Build in LTT Gallery - JBL J88 - Fostex T50RP (Modded) - Pioneer SE-A1000 vs audio-technica ATH-AD500X - Skullcandy Aviator  
audio-technica ATH-T400 - CHC Silverado and Laredo - Clip-On Headphone Roundup - Sony LinkBuds

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I think it's a shitty gaming headset just like all the other shitty gaming headsets. 

Hmm, what about this razer one? Saw a streamer use this one. http://www.razerzone.com/ca-en/store/razer-kraken-71 

Specs:  CPU- AMD FX 8320 @ 3.5Ghz Cooler: Hyper 212 Evo Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3 GPU -EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked  RAM- 16GB 1600MHz (4x4)  HD- Western Digital Blue Hard Drive 1TB  PSU - Corsair CX 750M Case: Corsair 300R OS-  Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit Mouse: Razer Deathadder 2013 Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow Ultimate Edition 2013 

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Hmm, what about this razer one? Saw a streamer use this one. http://www.razerzone.com/ca-en/store/razer-kraken-71 

 

Do I really need to repeat myself?

PC Build in LTT Gallery - JBL J88 - Fostex T50RP (Modded) - Pioneer SE-A1000 vs audio-technica ATH-AD500X - Skullcandy Aviator  
audio-technica ATH-T400 - CHC Silverado and Laredo - Clip-On Headphone Roundup - Sony LinkBuds

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Do I really need to repeat myself?

Thanks for your help, I think I might go for the pioneer ones.

Specs:  CPU- AMD FX 8320 @ 3.5Ghz Cooler: Hyper 212 Evo Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3 GPU -EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked  RAM- 16GB 1600MHz (4x4)  HD- Western Digital Blue Hard Drive 1TB  PSU - Corsair CX 750M Case: Corsair 300R OS-  Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit Mouse: Razer Deathadder 2013 Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow Ultimate Edition 2013 

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