A headset for a competitive player.

[Fixmare]

Hello,

 

I play a lot of CS:GO, and a sound is really important. At this time i'am using Fatal1ty gaming headset, its old but does a job for me. What i want is some kind of expensive headset with good quality and 7.1 surround. I looked up at populiar brand Razer/Steelseries and i saw some interesting products. Firstly Razers tiamat 7.1 looks cool, and youtube says its good ( i dont believe in that ) what do you think is this headset worth buying ? Then i was looking at steelseries and i saw   H gaming headset for 250$ is that worth it ? I looked Linus video, and i do believe in linus ( sometimes ) . And the other thing would be a Razer Kraken forgoted edition, i like premium feel to my ears, cuz i play almoste all day long .... what do you thing about them, Linus sad that it has good bass and quallity, but low vocals.... I  NEED A REALLY REALLY REALLY GOOD OPINION, THAT I CAN FEEL DIFFRENT FROM FATAL1TY HEADSET.

 

 

About soundcard, what if i buy asus xonar gaming sound card ? Is it worth it ?

 

 

Thank you.

[jem.graham]

I use the G930 (Or the G30 if you don't want wireless) headset from logitech when I'm play cs, it helps a lot, however there are lots of problems associated with these headphones.

Some I haven't tried but they look as good as the logitech ones are the Corsair Vengeance 2100(Wireless) or 1500(Wired).

Hope this helps

[Fixmare]

I use the G930 (Or the G30 if you don't want wireless) headset from logitech when I'm play cs, it helps a lot, however there are lots of problems associated with these headphones.

Some I haven't tried but they look as good as the logitech ones are the Corsair Vengeance 2100(Wireless) or 1500(Wired).

Hope this helps

I had several products from Logitech, i dont want to have anything else with them, i don't like there products. THEY ARE GOOD I JUST DON'T LIKE IT :3

[Fixmare]

http://www.skytech.lt/481807-beyerdynamic-990-edition-premium-headphones-250-ohms-open-with-single-sid-p-119357.html I'am looking at these, but do they have any sofware that i can run in 7.1 ? :?

[CoolBeans]

Get some decent headphones and a blue snowball/yeti. AD700X, DT880, HD598

[CoolBeans]

http://www.skytech.lt/481807-beyerdynamic-990-edition-premium-headphones-250-ohms-open-with-single-sid-p-119357.html I'am looking at these, but do they have any sofware that i can run in 7.1 ? :?

Yes, and those are great headphones

[Rorgash]

the G930 have 7.1 but CS go has sound issues so surround barely works in that game anyhow

[Fixmare]

Any more ideas, how about Those two brands that i mentionet, linus set that Steelseries are very good headsets ?

[jem.graham]

I had several products from Logitech, i dont want to have anything else with them, i don't like there products. THEY ARE GOOD I JUST DON'T LIKE IT :3

I know what you mean, this headset is filled with bugs and things that just plain don't work

[jem.graham]

Any more ideas, how about Those two brands that i mentionet, linus set that Steelseries are very good headsets ?

Yeah Steelseries is probabaly one to look into, I think the 9H has 7.1 surround so that would help

[Fixmare]

Yeah Steelseries is probabaly one to look into, I think the 9H has 7.1 surround so that would help

. iam going to spend money more  then that, iam looking at these http://steelseries.com/products/audio/steelseries-h-wireless

[Wats]

so uhm..  nice headphones, sound card with 7.1 trickery and a dedicated microphone. nahh

 

Thing is... that 7.1 trickery only confuses me. I can pick out any gun shot with all special effects left off.

 

 

 

so how about get good headphones, try them out on your onboard sound before you buy any kind of DAC/soundcard (might not need it) and a nice little desktop mic. or a Zalman clip on...idk why ppl suggest that but it works too.

 

open heaphones would help a lot with positioning without any soundcard trickery. Closed headphones for not waking up people in the next room. 250 bucks can get some really good headphones and a mic

[Fixmare]

No, iam not looking at microphone at all, i hate mics on headsets, terrible, iam only about sound quallity, and surround

[creatip123]

Just searched for fatality's spec, it's a normal 3,5mm jack headset (as opposed to headsets that came with its own USB surround DAC), meaning the 7.1 surround should be in the form of an application in your PC. If that's the case, just get any good headphone (instead of headset, for reasons said in posts above), plug it in, and keep using the 7.1 application you're using.

 

For good wide soundstage that's very useful in 3D positioning, get open backed headphones. I'd say get the AD500x or AD700x. I'd recommend the AD700, the one in my avatar, but they're discontinued.

[BoredErica]

If you're a competitive player, don't let the convenience of a mic attached to your headset ruin you of the chance of getting an extra kill...

I'd get: HD800s, Q701, 700x in that order (also goes from most to least expensive).

 

You want to be competitive, you need to get every minute advantage you can get.

[Stefky]

For competitive purposes, soundstage, imaging and clarity are probably the most important factors, so without spending big on the HD800 I would recommend something from the K701/K702/Q701/K712 family. They have a few niggles when it comes to music (a slightly spiky treble) but next to the £1,000 HD800 they are the best you will get for sound stage. 

 

Another possible consideration, if you want music as well as gaming, is to consider a second hand Stax set up from the Lambda family. They don't have as large a soundstage as the dynamics mentioned, but they have pin-point imaging within a smaller soundstage and are up there with the best for speed and clarity. If you do a lot of lurking on ebay you can find SR303 rigs with one of the basic amps for under £300.

[Rekx]

If you really are into getting a headset, then Sennheiser pc360, Audio-Technica ath-adg1 or Beyerdynamic mx300 are some good options, if you want open headset. But if you dont wanna hear everything thats going on arround you, the Sennheiser PC350SE and Audio Technica ath-ag1 are also pretty good options.

 

But if you want the abselout best sounding audio and good positioning, then some headphones with antlion will be a good option. I would proberly recommend the 558 or Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X, because of the flat bass and good sound positioning in games.

[Fixmare]

Stupid question. Razer kraken pro forgoted edition is it good or bad ? Linus sad that it has a good bass, i like dubstep and etc... i really need a good opinion, and these headset in my country Lithuania i can't seem to find in any online shops, only DT990 other that is mentioned in my description is in my country.

[creatip123]

Stupid question. Razer kraken pro forgoted edition is it good or bad ? Linus sad that it has a good bass, i like dubstep and etc... i really need a good opinion, and these headset in my country Lithuania i can't seem to find in any online shops, only DT990 other that is mentioned in my description is in my country.

 

Depends on the context it's being judged on. Meaning, if it's judged in the headset world, I'd say it's at least above average, or good. If it's being judged in the headset + headphone world, probably would be 'meh....passable....'

[Fixmare]

This kind of review is kinda makes me happy i get what i like a premium feel LINK http://www.custompcreview.com/reviews/review-razer-kraken-forged-edition-headphones/19508/ , good bass and sound quallity, but the only problem that i see when i look up at Razer surround program i don't see this razer kraken forged edition.

[Fixmare]

I have two headsets that iam looking in right now its 

Steelseries H Wireless Gaming Headset 

OR

RAZER KRAKEN FORGED EDITION.

 

Please help me decide from these two.

 

I really dont care if its Wireless or not, cables are not the problem

[Rekx]

I have two headsets that iam looking in right now its Steelseries H Wireless Gaming Headset

OR

RAZER KRAKEN FORGED EDITION.

Please help me decide from these two.

I really dont care if its Wireless or not, cables are not the problem

None of them are good for competitive play.

[xyza]

ad700 ad700x a700 a700x a900 a900x adg 1 ag 1 are the go to audio technica headphones for gaming, never liked the ad900x for gaming personally.

[mythicalbeast]

About soundcard, what if i buy asus xonar gaming sound card ? Is it worth it ?

As a Xonar owner myself, and an earlier Xonar fanatic I can safely say... Nope... I used to think that the Xonar was the most amazing thing ever, and when I baught it I realized: There's not really that much of a difference. I have not listened to audio from my onboard soundcard, but I can tell you that I remember it being allmost no difference what so ever. Unless you use really high impedence headphones, because the included amp is amazing. As well as you might notice a difference if you use very high-end headphones, as then you get to exploit it's full potential. But for all headphones bellow 50 ohm and 400€ it's not worth it. 

[BoredErica]

I have two headsets that iam looking in right now its 

Steelseries H Wireless Gaming Headset 

OR

RAZER KRAKEN FORGED EDITION.

 

Please help me decide from these two.

 

I really dont care if its Wireless or not, cables are not the problem

Holy crap, we've already suggested everything but headsets and then it seems like you've already made a decision regardless of what anybody else says. Are you actually competitive or are you just a wannabe?