My recent headset just S the bed, probably from running over the wires all the time. But it broke in a very strange fashion, not only did I put them down, go upstairs and come back to have them not working. But now they only output certain channels or something, like some songs I can only make out the guitar. Left and right work, but I dunno.

Anyway, I'm in need of a new set, and wondering what's good. Built in mic is pretty much a must.
I'm very interested in 5.1 headphones, and I'd like to use a pair that actually pull it off. I should have the hardware for it.

Gotta be comfy, but they can look like whatever. And I don't mind spending too much.

Suggestions?

>5.1 headphones

:/


Headsets are a waste of money. Get a cheap desk mic and some Sennheisers. If you're willing to spend between $100 and $200 I'd recommend an HD555.

This is my headset....Creative Fatal1ty Pro-Series Gaming Headset

Flexible mic that can be removed from the headset if you just want to listen to stuff. And with the mic being flexible and bendy you can literally just bend it as far or close to your mouth and such without any trouble. Really handy if you want to have a drink but the mics in the way but can't be bothered pausing a game to take off the headset. Earpads are large and coated in a velvet covering making them soft and comfortable.

"This is my headset....Creative Fatal1ty Pro-Series Gaming Headset

Flexible mic that can be removed from the headset if you just want to listen to stuff. And with the mic being flexible and bendy you can literally just bend it as far or close to your mouth and such without any trouble. Really handy if you want to have a drink but the mics in the way but can't be bothered pausing a game to take off the headset. Earpads are large and coated in a velvet covering making them soft and comfortable."

">5.1 headphones

:/


Headsets are a waste of money. Get a cheap desk mic and some Sennheisers. If you're willing to spend between $100 and $200 I'd recommend an HD555."

"This is my headset....Creative Fatal1ty Pro-Series Gaming Headset

Flexible mic that can be removed from the headset if you just want to listen to stuff. And with the mic being flexible and bendy you can literally just bend it as far or close to your mouth and such without any trouble. Really handy if you want to have a drink but the mics in the way but can't be bothered pausing a game to take off the headset. Earpads are large and coated in a velvet covering making them soft and comfortable."

I have a Speed-Link Medusa Home Edition 5.1 Surround Headset which I highly suggest, the sound quality is excellent and the amp that comes with it makes it a lot more easier to switch between different inputs and outputs.

"Hamz said:

"This is my headset....Creative Fatal1ty Pro-Series Gaming Headset

Flexible mic that can be removed from the headset if you just want to listen to stuff. And with the mic being flexible and bendy you can literally just bend it as far or close to your mouth and such without any trouble. Really handy if you want to have a drink but the mics in the way but can't be bothered pausing a game to take off the headset. Earpads are large and coated in a velvet covering making them soft and comfortable."

oh Hamz, that makes me sick inside almost >.< ( I know its just a headset, and just messing :P) but god, I wish fatality would just get shot."

I know that....and that would be a great day in my eyes.

Demilich said:

">5.1 headphones

:/


Headsets are a waste of money. Get a cheap desk mic and some Sennheisers. If you're willing to spend between $100 and $200 I'd recommend an HD555."

Sennheisers are awesome but I don't agree, a good headset is vital if you use VC seriously. I would not want sound pollution from my speaker set up affecting the clarity of my VC.


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but you have the problem off pissing everyone else in the game off by having echoed sound from your speakers going through your mic!  its really annoying online.

anyway; headset, medusa 5.1's as noted a few above.

"but you have the problem off pissing everyone else in the game off by having echoed sound from your speakers going through your mic"

"but you have the problem off pissing everyone else in the game off by having echoed sound from your speakers going through your mic!  its really annoying online.

anyway; headset, medusa 5.1's as noted a few above."

i had been using them on a 2.1 card for awhile and when i upgraded to 5.1 the change was amazing.  they do mimick sound direction pretty damn well (dont know exactly how they compare to actual surround sound systems however)

@Diemlich  - that aswell as not annoying neighbours / family members with excessive noise.  and the convenience of the mic being near to my mouth when i speak. and the sound quality because you hear less sound from other sources (like a tv in another room)

Well, outside noise isn't a problem in my house.

then i guess you dont need a headset.  each to his/hers own.  :-)

I just have some ordinary headphones and they do the job just fine.

"This is my headset....Creative Fatal1ty Pro-Series Gaming Headset

Flexible mic that can be removed from the headset if you just want to listen to stuff. And with the mic being flexible and bendy you can literally just bend it as far or close to your mouth and such without any trouble. Really handy if you want to have a drink but the mics in the way but can't be bothered pausing a game to take off the headset. Earpads are large and coated in a velvet covering making them soft and comfortable."

">5.1 headphones

:/


Headsets are a waste of money. Get a cheap desk mic and some Sennheisers. If you're willing to spend between $100 and $200 I'd recommend an HD555."

"This is my headset....Creative Fatal1ty Pro-Series Gaming Headset

Flexible mic that can be removed from the headset if you just want to listen to stuff. And with the mic being flexible and bendy you can literally just bend it as far or close to your mouth and such without any trouble. Really handy if you want to have a drink but the mics in the way but can't be bothered pausing a game to take off the headset. Earpads are large and coated in a velvet covering making them soft and comfortable."

Get a cheap desk mic and a set of Sennheisers.
HD555s are great.

"Hamz said:

"This is my headset....Creative Fatal1ty Pro-Series Gaming Headset

Flexible mic that can be removed from the headset if you just want to listen to stuff. And with the mic being flexible and bendy you can literally just bend it as far or close to your mouth and such without any trouble. Really handy if you want to have a drink but the mics in the way but can't be bothered pausing a game to take off the headset. Earpads are large and coated in a velvet covering making them soft and comfortable."

Oh my god. Someone actually bought the fatality "pro series" headset? Kill yourself.

OP: Cheap stick mic + Sennheisers."

We've got Plantronics up here at the game center, but I don't remember what kind.  They've got damn fine sound to them, extra comfy, and they aren't super expensive.  They've got a 1 year warranty on them for anything, it doesn't matter if you step on them and break the things.  Hell, you could pee in the headphones and they'll take them back.  Pretty sweet...although I've never actually peed in them before.