Looking for a new headset.

#1

Wandum

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Yo, the mic on my headset has recently broke and the earphone noisy audio thingies are also close to meeting its end. It's a razer kraken pro, say what you want about razer, but I liked how comfortable it was. That being said, its pretty much broken, and I'm looking for a new headset. Does anyone have any suggestions for a headset at a similar (60€/80$) price point?

#2

1Platypus

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Get this: http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-RP-HTF600-S-Stereo-Over-ear-Headphones/dp/B004MMEI8W
And this: http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-3-5mm-Hands-Computer-Microphone/dp/B005DJOIHE
Ziptie the microphone to the headphones, and you've got a $36 gaming headset that will sound better than a $100 "gaming" branded headset.

Get this: http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-RP-HTF600-S-Stereo-Over-ear-Headphones/dp/B004MMEI8W?tag=teamfortresst-20
And this: http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-3-5mm-Hands-Computer-Microphone/dp/B005DJOIHE?tag=teamfortresst-20
Ziptie the microphone to the headphones, and you've got a $36 gaming headset that will sound better than a $100 "gaming" branded headset.

#3

m

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or use the search function as this thread has been made pretty close to 382 times now

#4

DavidTheWin

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http://www.vanillatf2.org/2011/07/guide-toss-your-old-headphones/

Good advice there

http://www.vanillatf2.org/2011/07/guide-toss-your-old-headphones/

Good advice there

#5

stabby

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I highly recommend you get a pair of headphones and a cheap desktop mic instead. Much more bang for your buck.

For gaming, I'd recommend the ATH-AD700's--economical, top notch sound placement with a wide soundstage, detailed highs and mids.

I highly recommend you get a pair of headphones and a cheap desktop mic instead. Much more bang for your buck.

For gaming, I'd recommend the ATH-AD700's--economical, top notch sound placement with a wide soundstage, detailed highs and mids.

#6

1Platypus

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stabbyI highly recommend you get a pair of headphones and a cheap desktop mic instead. Much more bang for your buck.

For gaming, I'd recommend the ATH-AD700's--economical, top notch sound placement with a wide soundstage, detailed highs and mids.

I wouldn't go so far as to call them "economical" the price/performance in terms of sound quality is not the best, but they are king for the low-mid market for wide, defined soundstage.

[quote=stabby]I highly recommend you get a pair of headphones and a cheap desktop mic instead. Much more bang for your buck.

For gaming, I'd recommend the ATH-AD700's--economical, top notch sound placement with a wide soundstage, detailed highs and mids.[/quote]
I wouldn't go so far as to call them "economical" the price/performance in terms of sound quality is not the best, but they are king for the low-mid market for wide, defined soundstage.

#7

shifty1g

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http://www.amazon.com/Technica-ATH-AD700-Open-air-Audiophile-Headphones/dp/B000CMS0XU/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1393274181&sr=1-1&keywords=audio+technica+ad700

http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1393274202&sr=1-1&keywords=zalman+mic

http://www.amazon.com/Technica-ATH-AD700-Open-air-Audiophile-Headphones/dp/B000CMS0XU/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1393274181&sr=1-1&keywords=audio+technica+ad700&tag=teamfortresst-20

http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1393274202&sr=1-1&keywords=zalman+mic&tag=teamfortresst-20

#8

1Platypus

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I'm pretty sure the AD700s are discontinued btw

#9

aykarin

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#10

pot

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soul by ludacris

#11

DavidTheWin

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Picked up some AKG K550's recently on a ridiculous sale, they're very good although I do need a mic still.

#12

kev

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DavidTheWinPicked up some AKG K550's recently on a ridiculous sale, they're very good although I do need a mic still.

i got akg 240s signed by antwon fandango the internet's busiest music nerd for like 50 bucks around christmas

[quote=DavidTheWin]Picked up some AKG K550's recently on a ridiculous sale, they're very good although I do need a mic still.[/quote]

i got akg 240s signed by antwon fandango the internet's busiest music nerd for like 50 bucks around christmas

#13

ckap

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I'm loving my JVC HARX700. Just a few days ago got my ModMic for it. It's been exponentially better than my old Gamecom 780.

#14

chive

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I have the Audio-Techinca ATH-M50s. I also use them for guitar, and I love them for both applications.

#15

qarky

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DavidTheWinPicked up some AKG K550's recently on a ridiculous sale, they're very good although I do need a mic still.

Get the zalman clip on mic its like less than £10 on amazon and it sounds fine

[quote=DavidTheWin]Picked up some AKG K550's recently on a ridiculous sale, they're very good although I do need a mic still.[/quote]

Get the zalman clip on mic its like less than £10 on amazon and it sounds fine

#16

disengage

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Im lucky and happy I got my ATH-AD700s for $90 when I did. They're amazingly comfortable.

I've heard great things about these: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR7506-Professional-Diaphragm-Headphone/dp/B000AJIF4E/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1393287239&sr=1-4&keywords=sony+headphones

You could always go with a modmic (love mine) or the zalman clip-on. My friend got this recently and it sounds pretty good: http://www.amazon.com/Samson-Meteor-Studio-Microphone-Cardioid/dp/B004MF39YS/ref=sr_1_87?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1393287449&sr=1-87&keywords=desk+mic

Im lucky and happy I got my ATH-AD700s for $90 when I did. They're amazingly comfortable.

I've heard great things about these: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR7506-Professional-Diaphragm-Headphone/dp/B000AJIF4E/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1393287239&sr=1-4&keywords=sony+headphones&tag=teamfortresst-20

You could always go with a modmic (love mine) or the zalman clip-on. My friend got this recently and it sounds pretty good: http://www.amazon.com/Samson-Meteor-Studio-Microphone-Cardioid/dp/B004MF39YS/ref=sr_1_87?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1393287449&sr=1-87&keywords=desk+mic&tag=teamfortresst-20

#17

fsXD

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I have ath-m50's and they are amazing, no complaints at all, excellent highs and lows and solid mids.

Pretty expensive though, 100% worth it.

I have ath-m50's and they are amazing, no complaints at all, excellent highs and lows and solid mids.

Pretty expensive though, 100% worth it.

#18

unknownuser123

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I'm poor, so I bought ATH-M45's last week for $50. Anyone know if they're too awful to compare to ATH-M50's?

#19

MasterKuni

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For the love of all that is holy, don't get any of those cheap mics. I used the Zalman clip-on for awhile and it was garbage.

http://www.modmic.com/

Antlion Modmics are absolutely fantastic and the only headset-mountable mic I can really recommend.

For the love of all that is holy, don't get any of those cheap mics. I used the Zalman clip-on for awhile and it was garbage.

http://www.modmic.com/

Antlion Modmics are absolutely fantastic and the only headset-mountable mic I can really recommend.

#20

Devon

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ckapI'm loving my JVC HARX700. Just a few days ago got my ModMic for it. It's been exponentially better than my old Gamecom 780.

lol i used to have an old gamecom 780, got the jvcharx700 today. p. good, also gunna buy a new mic eventually. haha

[quote=ckap]I'm loving my JVC HARX700. Just a few days ago got my ModMic for it. It's been exponentially better than my old Gamecom 780.[/quote]

lol i used to have an old gamecom 780, got the jvcharx700 today. p. good, also gunna buy a new mic eventually. haha