New Headset

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I'm looking to buy a new headset, and would like to hear if you have any recommendations?

Currently I own a g930, but after a fall to the floor one of the earmuffs has come loose, and it can no longer be fitted on my head properly.
I am not overly impressed with this headset. I have had a lot of problems with the sound being scratchy, and after having tried several solutions proposed online, I am no better off.
And truth be told, I've never really made much use of the virtual 7.1 surround sound.
The only real good things I have to say about it is that the wireless signal is good and strong, (I've never had it drop out on me) and that the battery lasts a good long while, so I can usually charge it between gaming sessions (and even when I cannot, it can easily be charged while playing via a wired usb connection).

I do not currently have a price range, so I am open to pretty much all suggestions (although I'd like to keep the price at a reasonable level. I am most concerned with quality however).

The only real requirement that I have is that it must have a microphone. I use Skype a lot to talk with my friends while gaming, and I do not want to have a separate microphone.

So to wrap things up:

• It does not have to be a surround sound headset.
• It does not have to be wireless (although this would be preferred).
• It must have a microphone.
• It should be comfortable to wear.
• I am willing to pay for good quality, though I am not adverse to go for the "bang for the buck" (no reason to pay large amounts when you can get great quality cheaper).

Keep in mind that I do not have a separate sound card installed; I use the on-board sound of my GA-X58A-UD3R (rev. 2.0)

 

Could give the Steelseries Siberia V2 a try I have heard great things about the headset. Comes in both a USB and NonUSB version I linked the nonUSB version for you

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003N636VI

 

I've got the Steelseries Siberia V2 and it's a decent headphone. I don't really have another headphone to compare it with, but the sound is decent - for gaming and talking, not that great for listening to music. Generally people find that I'm talking too softly, even with the mic volume turned all the way up in Windows. It's apparently ok if I put the mic right in front of my mouth, but then you get all the breathing noises as well, which isn't nice.

 

Cm storm Sirus 5.1
Razer carcharias 2.1
asus hs w1 2.1
Logitech g 35
sennheiser pc 350 special edition.

 

Thanks a for the recommendations

Merlanni, are there one or two of those above which you would recommend above the others? or are they all about equal?

 

There is a lot of difference between sets. Some shield all sound, some are over ear, or on ear. make a list with demands. gaming, movies, music? true bass?(most sets have to much because we are used to it).

http://us.hardware.info/productgrou...1JLMosqVTSUSpOTSxKzijPL0opBkoBBQoS01OBLEOlWgA

 

- It will be used primarily for gaming. Also movies from time to time. I do not listen to Music on my computer.
- I would like it to cover the entire ear
- I would prefer a truer bass (but I am not too fussed about it)
- I would like it to shield all sound.

 

Was hunting for a headset a little while ago, if you already have a pair of headphones you like then you could do what I did.... Stuck with the old awesome headphones and just got a $10 headset hanging around my neck with the mic aimed at my face. The headset is one of those thin commercial/call center ones that wrap around the back of your head, so the outgoing/mic sound quality is far better than the incoming/headphone sound. Of course the incoming quality of the headset doesn't bother me because I have my amazing headphones on.

My headphones are just a decent Philips pair, noise cancelling, enclose the whole ear without rubbing anything the wrong way. Never had any problems with sweat, pain or discomfort with these, no matter how long I've had them on.

 

3 good sets with over ear:

http://us.hardware.info/productinfo/129529/cm-storm-sirus-51-gaming-headset

a good fourth is the senhheiser mentioned earlier, although that one delivers not as good on the music part.

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An not forgetting creative 3 d tactic

If I am to buy one now, and setting my razer fanboy-ism aside. I will get the cm storm 5.1