Looking for new headset Gaming

[IAmAkiro]

First off I really need a new headset, my old on the earcups are tearing apart and starting to look disgusting. 

What I am looking for is a gaming headset, i would like Wired and Wireless, doesn't matter.

I am looking for overear cups, also a great comfort. 

The gaming brands I do like is: Steelseries and Logitech 

I have hear a lot of bad about Razer headsets so are keeping my hands off them.

connection can be USB or jack, doesn't matter. 

My current headset is a: ATH-M50x and i like it a lot. 

My max price is around the $ 210, but i would also prefer cheaper and also wireless, sorry for the confusion.

[Jdel999]

what about the hyperx cloud 2? i have one and its quite good

[Rupe]

I would recommend just replacing the earcups given that you like the M50x, and purchasing a Mod Mic, or Mini Mic (sold on massdrop)

[IAmAkiro]

I already have a Mic, and I didn't get extra cups with mine

[Rupe]

1 hour ago, GGWP1337 said:

I already have a Mic, and I didn't get extra cups with mine

You should be able to just buy a new pair for cheap

Edit: Also you keep saying 'Headset', but it seems what you are really looking for is headphones

[IAmAkiro]

Ah okay, but I'd prefer a new set og headphones

[Hiitchy]

I know you suggested Steelseries and Logitech, but would you also consider the Corsair Voids? I actually use the corsair void RGB as a daily driver and I really do like them whenever I'm listening to music or playing games. They're very comfortable and I use the wireless ones which have decent range.

 

Logitech I haven't touched in a very long time, but I believe their G430 was the best headset to own, although they have really, REALLY long cables.

[Tacanacy]

Open-back headphones:

• AKG K702
• AKG K701
• Audio-Technica ATH-AD900x
• Audio-Technica ATH-AD700x
• Beyerdynamic DT990
• Beyerdynamic DT880
• Philips SHP9500
• Sennheiser HD598

Closed-back headphones:

• AKG K550
• Audio Technica ATH-MSR7
• Beyerdynamic DT770

Open-back and semi-open-back mean that the earcups have perforations/openings that allow sound to freely pass in and out. The benefits are generally a larger soundstage and better imaging. If your ears tend to heat up, it may help mitigate this as it allows more airflow and heat to dissipate.

Closed-back means the earcups have solid shells that attenuate sound from passing through.

 

Soundstage is perceived space and environment of sound, it's distance to sound. Imaging is direction of sound. Soundstage and imaging can be compared to virtual surround sound; they attempt to produce a spacious, three-dimensional sound. VSS can sound more three-dimensional and ambient/atmospheric, which depends a lot on the processor (Dolby Atmos, Dolby Headphone, Razer Surround, Sennheiser Binaural Rendering Engine, SBX Pro Studio, etc.) you use, the headphones you use, and the game you play. They might not interplay well, at all.

The reason why stereo should be considered over VSS for online/competitive shooters is that VSS degrades the sound quality and diminishes detail retrieval due to compression. You might also experience less accurate imaging and (instrument) separation. I find that the imaging becomes smeared, and that it becomes harder to discern individual sounds from a range of overlapping sounds.

Boosted bass might sound more immersive, but for competitive online/competitive shooters, it’s not recommended because the bass can overpower sound cues and make you less aware of what’s happening around you.

 

I have Audio-Technica ATH-AD700x. I haven't used it much because the wing design doesn't fit my head properly. I occasionally try it and compare it, though. It has a large soundstage, great imaging, and very good clarity and detail retrieval, but sounds a little harsh. It has recessed sub-bass, which also makes it great for competitive online/competitive shooters.