Audio Technica ADHPDG1 or Corsair Void Wireless

[BurblingBarbacoa]

I debating between these two headsets. I really enjoy the wireless functionality, as my setup is fairly large, however my main piority is soundstage and quality, as the primary purpose of these will be CS. I'm not too bothered with the mic as both seems fine from some audio tests and I will use my proper mic at home. I'll just use the inbuilt one when I go to LANs for game whilst away. 

 

What at do you guys think? 

 

Btw I'm also curious about the Logitech g35. How does it compare to the g430? 

[Jack02]

Both are totally different prices. I'd get AKG K612s + Zalman Clip-On mic.

[BurblingBarbacoa]

Just now, Savant82 said:

Both are totally different prices. I'd get AKG K612s + Zalman Clip-On mic.

They are within $10 of each other for me at my local store being $149 and $155 respectively. I kind of want to avoid clip on mics. I know I will most likely get better value for money in the end but I do want a proper headset. Less cables, a bit less a hassle. In fact I already have some nice senniesers and a modmic. Also the wireless in tempting for my situation. 

[StormEye]

Do you mind spending extra $100?

 

If so, you can get Audio Technica ATH-ADG1x or AG1x. Its the best headset you can get at the moment without going full broadcasting equipments.

 

Not like you need regular replacements with these devices, especially with higher quality products. Unless you are a very rage'y person that smashes peripherals often.

[BurblingBarbacoa]

12 minutes ago, StormEye said:

Do you mind spending extra $100?

 

If so, you can get Audio Technica ATH-ADG1x or AG1x. Its the best headset you can get at the moment without going full broadcasting equipments.

 

Not like you need regular replacements with these devices, especially with higher quality products. Unless you are a very rage'y person that smashes peripherals often.

I did look at them. And I am tempted. I'm not sure if I can spend that much right now but I will look. It is, as you said, more of an investment than many other pieces of techKeep in mind I'm in australia and dealing with the wierd prices. Thanks for the reccomendation I'll look into it a bit more. 

[Dackzy]

Okay at lans you want something that blocks out the noise around you fairly okay, I would look at the K553, they have a big soundstage for closed headphones. For mic the zalman clip on mic, that thing is impressive for the price.

[IcEWoLF]

I used the void wireless for about 6 months, the audio quality is good, one of the best, however they are not as comfortable... I tried the steel series 350 for about a week, they are def comfortable but the audio sucks compared to the corsair void... Plus the USB cord is way too short. I will probably return these and go with something like the hyperx cloud revolver...

[BurblingBarbacoa]

18 hours ago, Dackzy said:

Okay at lans you want something that blocks out the noise around you fairly okay, I would look at the K553, they have a big soundstage for closed headphones. For mic the zalman clip on mic, that thing is impressive for the price.

Ok thanks I'll look. At LANs I was hoping that the lack of wires with the void would be good but having cans and a mic would add two cables :\ 

[BurblingBarbacoa]

17 hours ago, IcEWoLF said:

I used the void wireless for about 6 months, the audio quality is good, one of the best, however they are not as comfortable... I tried the steel series 350 for about a week, they are def comfortable but the audio sucks compared to the corsair void... Plus the USB cord is way too short. I will probably return these and go with something like the hyperx cloud revolver...

Ok. I'll try some on if I can. Good to hear that they sound good. What did you think about the 7.1 virtual surround? I was hoping it would be good for CS 

[Steven9595]

I've got the ATH-PDG1's and I can say it's probably the nicest headset I've ever used. It's incredibly light, super comfortable on your head, and sounds absolutely incredible. The mic is nothing special, but it's definitely well above average. 

[BurblingBarbacoa]

29 minutes ago, Steven9595 said:

I've got the ATH-PDG1's and I can say it's probably the nicest headset I've ever used. It's incredibly light, super comfortable on your head, and sounds absolutely incredible. The mic is nothing special, but it's definitely well above average. 

That's good. What is the soundstage like? 

[Steven9595]

Just now, BurblingBarbacoa said:

That's good. What is the soundstage like? 

Very large since they're an open back headphone. I feel like I'm right in the middle of the music. They have such stunning sound.

[BurblingBarbacoa]

2 minutes ago, Steven9595 said:

Very large since they're an open back headphone. I feel like I'm right in the middle of the music. They have such stunning sound.

What about for gaming? CS is pretty important for me so...

[Steven9595]

Just now, BurblingBarbacoa said:

What about for gaming? CS is pretty important for me so...

They're awesome. I can very accurately pinpoint any footsteps and what not. They really make me feel like I'm cheating lol.

[BurblingBarbacoa]

36 minutes ago, Steven9595 said:

They're awesome. I can very accurately pinpoint any footsteps and what not. They really make me feel like I'm cheating lol.

Great to hear! Are they comfy? Might be hearing them almost all the time for upwards of 10 hours at a time...

[Steven9595]

1 minute ago, BurblingBarbacoa said:

Great to hear! Are they comfy? Might be hearing them almost all the time for upwards of 10 hours at a time...

They're very comfortable! I barely notice that they're there most of the time. Definitely easy to wear for super long sessions.

[BurblingBarbacoa]

5 minutes ago, Steven9595 said:

They're very comfortable! I barely notice that they're there most of the time. Definitely easy to wear for super long sessions.

Ok thanks. If I don't go for a higher end Audio Technica unit I'm leaning towards these. One last question I promise. What's sound leak like? Also how much of the outside world is audible whilst you play? 

[Steven9595]

Just now, BurblingBarbacoa said:

Ok thanks. If I don't go for a higher end Audio Technica unit I'm leaning towards these. One last question I promise. What's sound leak like? Also how much of the outside world is audible whilst you play? 

The sound leak is pretty large honestly. But I mean that's what you get for open back headphones. 

[Dackzy]

4 hours ago, BurblingBarbacoa said:

Ok thanks I'll look. At LANs I was hoping that the lack of wires with the void would be good but having cans and a mic would add two cables :\ 

yes it would add a cable, BUT the sound quality is much higher. Tbh the void sounds cheap and has low audio quality.

[IcEWoLF]

7 hours ago, BurblingBarbacoa said:

Ok. I'll try some on if I can. Good to hear that they sound good. What did you think about the 7.1 virtual surround? I was hoping it would be good for CS 

The virtual 7.1 on the void is pretty good, I can tell the difference between the sound modes, on the steelseries not so much.

 

[kol]

You could save some cash and grab the AD700X as it's pretty much (maybe even the same) headphone you find on the open Audio Technica headsets. With the money saved you could either buy a cheap microphone like the Sony ECMCS3 and clip it to your headphone cable and pocket the extra cash for something else or you could buy a USB desk microphone for a bit more like an Auna Mic900B or a Audio Technica AT2020USB.

 

feck

[Artemiis]

My vote definitely goes towards the Audio-Technica. Don't limit yourself to just gaming headsets though, you can always get any quality headphone you want and just add an Antlion Modmic to it! Most "Gamer" branded headsets are all just marketing flair, mostly they're just PoS sold at ridiculously high prices =P

[BurblingBarbacoa]

On 27 July 2016 at 2:52 PM, Dackzy said:

yes it would add a cable, BUT the sound quality is much higher. Tbh the void sounds cheap and has low audio quality.

Not too worried about the mic quality as long as it is clear enough...

[BurblingBarbacoa]

9 hours ago, Artemiis said:

My vote definitely goes towards the Audio-Technica. Don't limit yourself to just gaming headsets though, you can always get any quality headphone you want and just add an Antlion Modmic to it! Most "Gamer" branded headsets are all just marketing flair, mostly they're just PoS sold at ridiculously high prices =P

Yeh but I don't want the extra cable. Seems like a small thing but it's important to me. And these are two headsets that seem to exceed the typical 'gaming' sound quality. 

[StormEye]

43 minutes ago, BurblingBarbacoa said:

Seems like a small thing but it's important to me.

It is actually a big thing.