150$ Headset recommendations

[BottleneckHunter]

Hello, i am looking for a USB or 3.5mm headset with a closed back and no modmic stuff because I need an all in one solution. I need this primarily for gaming and some FLAC Audio/Movies on the side. I also need a pretty good mic for voice comms. Thanks.

[DarkBlade2117]

Why a headset though? Sorry but a modmic/external mix + headphones will beat any headset in terms of quality for the originally intended price point.

[suchamoneypit]

Hello, i am looking for a USB or 3.5mm headset with a closed back and no modmic stuff because I need an all in one solution. I need this primarily for gaming and some FLAC Audio/Movies on the side. I also need a pretty good mic for voice comms. Thanks.

 

 

Why a headset though? Sorry but a modmic/external mix + headphones will beat any headset in terms of quality for the originally intended price point.

I agree with DarkBlade on this one. Any specific reason a AIO solution is required? I have a AIO solution myself (astro A40, which would work fine for what you want) and wish I would have gotten a dedicated headset and mic instead.

[jnmbhj]

I would get a mic + headphone combo like what  I have currently but if not look at the hyperx Cloud II. They seem to get good reviews and are not overpriced. (that much) 

[DarkBlade2117]

I agree with DarkBlade on this one. Any specific reason a AIO solution is required? I have a AIO solution myself (astro A40, which would work fine for what you want) and wish I would have gotten a dedicated headset and mic instead.

For example you can get a pair of Sennheiser HD558s plus a Blue Snowball or Modmoc which will be better then for example the Sennheiser G4ME ZEROs

[jnmbhj]

I agree with DarkBlade on this one. Any specific reason a AIO solution is required? I have a AIO solution myself (astro A40, which would work fine for what you want) and wish I would have gotten a dedicated headset and mic instead.

yeah, two cables are a bit finicky. and putting the mic up or down is not very smooth. Also the mute switch its not totally silent. It some how limits the mic volume to like 5%  

[jnmbhj]

For example you can get a pair of Sennheiser HD558s plus a Blue Snowball or Modmoc which will be better then for example the Sennheiser G4ME ZEROs

Not true. The Game Zeros are closed. The 558 are open. 

[suchamoneypit]

yeah, two cables are a bit finicky. and putting the mic up or down is not very smooth. Also the mute switch its not totally silent. It some how limits the mic volume to like 5%  

you could always get a wireless headset and a wired mic wouldn't a problem is its on your desk like a keyboard.

 

and yeah with the A40 when I use the in-line mute it mutes my voice but if there is system sounds like from games it literally just blasts that in my teamspeak or skype.

[DarkBlade2117]

Yeah though open backs have better sound quality Could also get Audio Technicas M40s ( Which unless test wrongly are closed )

Not true. The Game Zeros are closed. The 558 are open.

[weez]

Sennheiser Game One

HyperX Cloud 1

HyperX Cloud 2

 

Do some research and get the one you think has the sound signature you'll like

[jnmbhj]

Yeah though open backs have better sound quality Could also get Audio Technicas M40s ( Which unless test wrongly are closed )

Yes 

 

*Only when your room is quiet 

 

It does have a wider soundstage but it also leaks a ton. You pretty much hear everything. In game or not. Also not as good in the low end. If you don't eq any bass then it is pretty flat. 

 

Its really dependent on a specific situation. 

[Praesi]

He said no modmic and you guys tell never ending storys about it...@OP Sennheiser Game One (open) Sennheiser Game Zero (closed)

[sobe]

The Sennheiser G4ME One is $149 on Amazon right now, that's what I would go for hands down. Quite possibly THE best headset on the market IMO. Also of course a nice premium feel unlike game brands like Logitech and Astro that feel like flimsy cheap plastic. Can go for the  G4ME Zero for closed if you prefer a bit of isolation or can go cheaper and grab the HyperX Cloud Core for $70 which is also closed.

 

Btw, the recommendation for AT M40X, terrible recommendation for gaming.... Stop with the Mx0X recommendations, they are a stain in the audio forum here.

[BottleneckHunter]

Im kind of scared of Non USB headphones+Modmic  or anything like that because i want surround sound audio in my Games and be able to hear everything from every angle properly. I need perfect positional audio.

 

 

im still torn between the Razer Kraken 7.1 Chroma , the Kingston Hyperx Cloud II and the Sennheisers.

 

Currently i have a Razer Tiamat 7.1 Full Analog Headset which to me sounded amazing before the dog ate the cable but i know they are no where near the quality of better sets. Im just worried i will loose good sound positioning

 

thanks

[sobe]

Im kind of scared of Non USB headphones+Modmic  or anything like that because i want surround sound audio in my Games and be able to hear everything from every angle properly. I need perfect positional audio.

 

 

im still torn between the Razer Kraken 7.1 Chroma , the Kingston Hyperx Cloud II and the Sennheisers.

 

Currently i have a Razer Tiamat 7.1 Full Analog Headset which to me sounded amazing before the dog ate the cable but i know they are no where near the quality of better sets. Im just worried i will loose good sound positioning

 

thanks

If you are worried about directional audio then you do NOT want fake surround sound. If you want surround sound buy a 7.1 speaker setup and spend money redoing the room to reflect sound properly.

Btw, if you insist on fake 7.1, which is horrible for positioning btw, Razer Surround is free to use with ANY headphones. USB is worthless and only worthwhile if you have broken audio jacks.

[BottleneckHunter]

If you are worried about directional audio then you do NOT want fake surround sound. If you want surround sound buy a 7.1 speaker setup and spend money redoing the room to reflect sound properly.

Btw, if you insist on fake 7.1, which is horrible for positioning btw, Razer Surround is free to use with ANY headphones. USB is worthless and only worthwhile if you have broken audio jacks.

I can't use speakers in my game room with my wife also trying to game and concentrate plus I do like some bass in movies and music so I need a closed back solution. So you are saying I can get a pair of sennheisers plus modmic and it will have good surround sound for my games?

[BottleneckHunter]

Why a headset though? Sorry but a modmic/external mix + headphones will beat any headset in terms of quality for the originally intended price point.

Will i need an AMP or AmpDac for the Sennheisers + Mod Mic Combo?

 

i can get the 558's for 80 bucks and im thinking about doing it .

[weez]

Will i need an AMP or AmpDac for the Sennheisers + Mod Mic Combo?

 

i can get the 558's for 80 bucks and im thinking about doing it .

 

If you cant use speakers then dont get the open Sennheisers. They leak so much sound that for the other person in the room, it sounds like your using speakers. As to your question about needing an amp and/or dac, nope not for those

[BottleneckHunter]

Not true. The Game Zeros are closed. The 558 are open. 

im worried that the 558's are open and i need noise cancellation plus i dont know if i can afford a separate Amp/Dac    thanks.

[DarkBlade2117]

im worried that the 558's are open and i need noise cancellation plus i dont know if i can afford a separate Amp/Dac    thanks.

You shouldn't need one though I'm not viable to answer that. What about Audio Technicas M40x's?

[BottleneckHunter]

You shouldn't need one though I'm not viable to answer that. What about Audio Technicas M40x's?

http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=pd_sim_267_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=41wBiTJhS8L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1J909ZWWYEP5BQ2XAK3N

 

would these work as well?

[jnmbhj]

im worried that the 558's are open and i need noise cancellation plus i dont know if i can afford a separate Amp/Dac    thanks.

you have a nice motherboard with a good sound chip, Unless you hear a hiss, when not playing any sounds you should be fine. And there is two things. Noise Cancellation and noise isolation. Buy the Headphones first and if you find that they are not loud enough than you should get an AMP. For the most part you do not need a dedicated DAC. People in the audio industry have kinda over hyped this thing. Mainly Mayflower electronics.  

 

Noise cancellation uses a dedicated mic to cancel out noise. It pretty much plays an anti noise. ex. Bose QC 25

 

Noise Isolation is ear plugs. 

 

A good pair of noise isolating headphones are the ATH-M40 or the M50 if you can get them cheap. *cough* hype *cough* 

[BottleneckHunter]

If you cant use speakers then dont get the open Sennheisers. They leak so much sound that for the other person in the room, it sounds like your using speakers. As to your question about needing an amp and/or dac, nope not for those

Audio-Technica ATH-M40x's seem pretty good for a closed back solution plus modmic for under 150$ will i be able to apply some sort of surround sound using my XFI sound card?

[jnmbhj]

http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=pd_sim_267_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=41wBiTJhS8L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1J909ZWWYEP5BQ2XAK3N

 

would these work as well?

DEM HYPES 

 

The price is over hyped, for over $150 they are not worth it. The M40 are 95% of the M50 but costs $50 less

[BottleneckHunter]

DEM HYPES 

 

The price is over hyped, for over $150 they are not worth it. The M40 are 95% of the M50 but costs $50 less

M40's Seem Pretty Legit for 95$  plus modmic for 55$ for a total of  150$ thanks Gentlemen.

 

the last question is will i be able to get some good surround sound using sound card settings or something else?