Best headset for gaming

[boba99999]

I wanted to buy a new gaming headset to replace my Apple EarPods that i am currently using. I wanted one with a quick mute button on the mic (when skyping/gaming) and also retractable/detachable mic. I used my friend's Razer Kraken and it has both of what i need, but any other suggestions that are maybe cheaper? RGB is not necessary

[daedricstoy25]

I believe Sennheiser has something like what you're looking for in their gaming lineup.

[joeydutchman]

You should check out  the HyperX Cloud 2's

I have them and dont have any issues and would recommend them to anyone looking for a good pair.

However theres not a mute button on the mic but on the usb dongle

[DarkBlade2117]

Don't buy the Kraken's

Don't buy any low end headset.

 

If you want the best quality, you'd be better off spending about $80, getting a pair of $40-$50 headphones and a NW-800 and some other things ( sorry, give me a second to go find links )

NW-800 really only needs this (https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-External-Sound-Box-USB-SBCV/dp/B002R33VWW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464292740&sr=8-1&keywords=sabrent+USB-SBCV&tag=linus21-20

The NW-800 should come with an XLR-3.5mm cable and a shock mount. If you want a mic arm, yeah, if you want even better quality, get a phantom PSU but the little USB sound card is all you need.

[ShadowCaptain]

Depends on your budget, most gaming headsets have shit audio

 

A good solution is a nice pair of headphones and a mod mic

[boba99999]

25 minutes ago, DarkBlade2117 said:

Don't buy the Kraken's

Don't buy any low end headset.

 

If you want the best quality, you'd be better off spending about $80, getting a pair of $40-$50 headphones and a NW-800 and some other things ( sorry, give me a second to go find links )

NW-800 really only needs this (https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-External-Sound-Box-USB-SBCV/dp/B002R33VWW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464292740&sr=8-1&keywords=sabrent+USB-SBCV&tag=linus21-20

The NW-800 should come with an XLR-3.5mm cable and a shock mount. If you want a mic arm, yeah, if you want even better quality, get a phantom PSU but the little USB sound card is all you need.

All i need is one that is just as good as the Apple EarPods. Im not a hardcore gamer, and since i am used to the sound quality from the EarPods my expectations are very low on sound quality. And since i am spending my own money, i want to keep the cost down to a minimum ($80 max)

[Clanscorpia]

Cloud cores are very good for the price and will sound 4 times better than your earpods and cost probably $35 in the states

[DarkBlade2117]

4 hours ago, Nucha_Powanusorn said:

All i need is one that is just as good as the Apple EarPods. Im not a hardcore gamer, and since i am used to the sound quality from the EarPods my expectations are very low on sound quality. And since i am spending my own money, i want to keep the cost down to a minimum ($80 max)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003JOETX8/?tag=pcpapi-20

$37

https://www.amazon.com/Neewer®-Professional-Broadcasting-Recording-Microphone/dp/B00E3J9MAS/ref=sr_1_3?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1472058229&sr=1-3&keywords=NW-800

+$20

https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-External-Sound-Box-USB-SBCV/dp/B002R33VWW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464292740&sr=8-1&keywords=sabrent+USB-SBCV&tag=linus21-20

+10

=$67. You get a great pair of cheap headphones, a fantastic mic

 

@ShadowCaptain Like this? Except maybe a better pair headphones, heard great things about these.

[ShadowCaptain]

1 minute ago, DarkBlade2117 said:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003JOETX8/?tag=pcpapi-20

$37

https://www.amazon.com/Neewer®-Professional-Broadcasting-Recording-Microphone/dp/B00E3J9MAS/ref=sr_1_3?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1472058229&sr=1-3&keywords=NW-800

+$20

https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-External-Sound-Box-USB-SBCV/dp/B002R33VWW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464292740&sr=8-1&keywords=sabrent+USB-SBCV&tag=linus21-20

+10

=$67. You get a great pair of cheap headphones, a fantastic mic

 

@ShadowCaptain Like this? Except maybe a more better headphones, heard great things about these.

Not a bad little bundle 
I would say condenser mics arent for everyone but yeah not bad