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Amps and a few common DAC's on the second tab here

Game > Music - $$ ATH-AD700x/900x or $ Takstar Monitor Hi-fi 2050 Game = Music - $$$ AKG K553 Pro Music > Game - $$$ DT770 or $$$ ATH-M50 All - $$$$ Beyerdynamic DT990 (may require amplification for phones etc - likely fine on modern computer audio) |-|eadphones

I've heard the clouds mic breaks frequently. I'd recommend heaphones from this list and a mic from this list

2 quality speakers produce all the surround necessary on modern hardware. Try this if you want to see for yourself. Astro doesn't sound as good as other more reliable options. I would recommend headphones from here and a mic from here

The best gaming mouse on the market right now is arguably the Logitech G502. The M65 is heavy and uses a laser with acceleration that can throw off your game. If you are set on Corsair get the M45 which is an optical mouse. For quality audio you shouldn't buy a gaming headset. Take a look at...

Blue Yeti or... https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sIgb2rtECmL24aHo4bx9wcvJhgGx_H0puZHj7PJxXc8/edit?usp=sharing

Blue Snowflake 40 - mounts on monitor

For mic's you can do on the headphone or on the monitor: AntLion ModMic, Blue Snowflake

I'd recommend  Audio-Technica ATH-M50 (closed) (bass) Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro (closed) (bass) or Audio-Technica ATH-AD900X (open) (better for gaming, less bass) For mic's you can do on the headphone or on the monitor: AntLion ModMic, Blue Snowflake

Kingston? I'm confused as to why you believe headphones from a memory manufacturer will out perform an audio specific vendor? If you like bass you'll appreciate the M50s or Beyerdynamic DT770Pro. If you need a more accurate soundstage in gaming and/or prefer more detailed music you may like the...

I don't think you mean active noise cancelling but rather passive like these? Audio-Technica ATH-M50 (closed) $140 Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro (closed) $170 I have a Blue Snowball as well. I'm looking to swap out for a Blue Snowflake (mount on monitor) or AntLion ModMic (mount on headphones)

I'd recommend Beyerdynamic DT-770-PRO-32   For mic's you can do on the headphone or on the monitor: AntLion ModMic, Blue Snowflake

Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X $120 (open, moderate bass) Audio-Technica ATH-M50 $140 (closed solid bass) Audio-Technica ATH-M50x $160 (closed bass heavy) Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro $170 (open good bass, very good sound stage) Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro Plus @ $230 (switch allows open/close, good bass...

Monoprice 8324 $28 Panasonic RP-HTF600-S $35 JVC HA-RX700 $40 with a monitor mic: Blue Snowflake $40