Peripherals

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  1. O

    Best Gaming and Music headset on a budget

    My budget is £75 (just over $100) but I'd prefer to keep it lower than that. My preferred colour scheme is black and red but if not possible plain black. I have spent ages on Amazon but every nice looking headset has its drawbacks. Most listings have numerous reviews claiming the broke soon...
  2. T

    Wich one? PC speakers. Woxter BigBass 260 vs logitech z506

    One is 2.1 an the other is 5.1. I dont care about this too much, i cant fix a 5.1 properly into my room. But i dont know wich one is better. Specs says bigbas has 150W, but i think its not rms. I read somewhere its 56RMS (20+18*2) but i dont if its true or not. Logitech z506 has 75 RMS (27S +...
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    ATH-M50x or Sennheiser Momentum in-ear?

    I currently have to options, considering that I live in South Africa: I can buy the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x for R2000 Or I can get the Sennheiser Momentum in-ear for R1000 (half) This is interesting, because it gets very hot here, and I am very sensitive when it comes to comfortable...
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    Looking at Sennheiser Game One Black

    I have been looking for an upgrade from my logitech G430s. My primary focus is a more comfortable headset without the cackle that I get through these every now and then. Wireless would be nice, but is no where near as important as my other requirements. I am an avid gamer, so positional audio...
  5. K

    only one speaker of a headset working on wired?

    So, this is kind of a weird thing that is happening to me now. So the headset that I have is an august EP650. And the problem is that when I use wireless, both of the speakers work. But on wired, only one speaker is working. And that's the right one. I tried other wires that I know are not bad...
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    Desk Mic and Headphones or Headset?

    I was wondering whether I should get a desk mic and headphones or a headset. I already have a pair of (shitty) headphones and have been using the (shitty) integrated mic in my laptop. Should I save and get a £5 desk mic like this...
  7. L

    Is this the real deal?

    Sup. I was just surfing about in ebay and came across this RAZER HAMMERHEAD EARPHONE. http://www.ebay.com/itm/One-Set-Razor-Hammerhead-In-Ear-PC-Music-Gaming-Headset-Headphone-Earphone-New-/321894916855?hash=item4af26ea2f7:g:IVgAAOSwAYtWIKku is this one or any other RAZER HAMMERHEAD on EBAY...
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    Good Gaming Headphones (Not Headset) Under $100

    I need help finding a good pair of headphones under or around $100. I'm looking for ones that don't have a mic attached like Razer or Steel Series headsets. I will be attaching a ModMic to it, but they still need to be open drivers and not closed. Headphones with portable/phone capabilities...
  9. aces19

    Best Headset For Me?

    Looking for a relatively low budget headset with some nice sound quality. To me, sound quality is everything. Looking to TRY and keep this under 200$, but if there is something really good out there then so be it. I am looking to see also if there is something that matches or exceeds the sound...
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    Looking for Gaming Headset

    Im looking for the best bang for your buck gaming headset, In a perfect world I would buy a pair of astro's for the main reason of being able to connect your headset to the ps4 and pc at the same time, But I dont want to drop around $300. Any recommendations would be great.
  11. J

    Need Good Headphones,Keyboard,and Gaming mouse for under $200

    The title says it all :D 1.Also the headphones should be wireless/or only take up one HP jack because I'm gonna use it for my laptop. EDIT: I heard i can use this :http://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Headphone-Microphone-Aluminum-Compatibility/dp/B00NMXY2MO So that I can have both mic and headphone jack
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    My headset's microphone doesnt work when I use an extension cable

    I am currently using a Steelseries Siberia V3 headset with my PC. In order to use the mic and headphones i bought an audio splitter for the audio and mic ports within my PC, which allowed it to work. But, as it is in the back of my PC, The lead for my headset is very short.So I have just bought...
  13. N

    First Set of High Quality Headphones

    Hello I was looking into purchasing a set of good quality headphones. My price range is around $300, and ive been looking at the ath m50x. Should I get these, or go for something like the Hifiman 400s? Thank you, Allan
  14. J

    Sennheiser hd598 vs hd650

    ok so I was looking at getting a new gaming headphones and I was going to get the hd598s and then I kept seeing the 650s being brought up when I do some more research. Should I shell out the extra money and get the 650s or will the 598s work just fine. Mainly using them for gaming (FPS mostly...
  15. J

    Best Gaming Headphones (Not headset)

    I have been looking to upgrade my sound quality for my gaming. I have been doing some research and found that I need to look for headphones and not a gaming headset which is fine because I was going to buy a standalone mic anyways. After my research I picked what I think will work for what I...
  16. J

    Hyperx Cloud mic jack extension?

    I have a pair hyperx clouds but I dont have the mic. However, i do have the mic from a pair of astro a40s. The mic connector in the left earcup is too deep to connect the two. Is there a way that I can extend the mic connector or remove the metal ring around the jack itself on the mic so I dont...
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    How quickly does headphone technology progress?

    I'm trying to decide between buying a $200 - $300 pair of headphones and one in the $800 - $1,000 range. If technology improves like it does for hardware, the more expensive range seems almost like a waste when I can't see them physically lasting long enough for a suitably improved replacement...
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    Suggestions For New Headphones

    Hi, so I game and stream content quite a bit and was looking to upgrade my current headset with something new. I wear glasses when I game, so that may play a factor... I have researched and found a line of headsets that look great, which are the ATH-ADG1 and the ATH-ADG1X. Currently I can only...
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    Are there any headphones that use a usb port instead of an audio jack?

    I want to get a microphone and headphones instead of a headset because they can have better quality. The audio jack on my pc is broken which is why I can't use most headphones. Are there any good headphones that use a usb port that will work with a separate mic?
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    Logitech G430s Get No Sound From Applications

    Okay, so for the past couple of months my headset has been acting up (suspecting Windows 10). The sound works with windows (i.e. when I press the volume mixer it makes a sound) but not with any program like chrome or steam. The only fix I've found is to go into Device Manager --> Sound, Video...
  21. Yr1699

    Logitech speakers not working for teamspeak

    I have bought logitech g430 which I have been using and all sounds have been coming out through my headset instead of the monitor which is a good thing , I have even configured the headsets but teamspeak 3 wont work and comes out my monitor instead and the mic wont work. I have logitech g430...
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    Could anyone offer insight on wireless and wired headsets?

    Hello everyone! For the past two years I've used a pair of ROCCAT Kave 5.1 XTD headphones, which have been great, but they, like every other pair of headphones I've owned, eventually die because the copper wire breaks in the cord from getting caught and pulled. I thought that the solution...
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    Looking for Closed ear Headset with a good microphone

    Hello everyone, To give a rundown of what I am looking for I am going to give you a few details about myself. I work as an IT consultant in a rather large company in Europe. As a consultant I have to be on the phone, most of the time. Meaning I am wearing a headset, sometimes for longer...
  24. A

    New headphone w/mic set-up for gaming

    Because I wanted a higher audio quality than most 'gaming headsets' at my budget usually offer, I've been looking into headphones that would do the job. I want circumaural, noise isolating headphones(leather earcups) that can deliver decent sound quality for around $65. I'd also like 5.1 or 7.1...
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    Looking at Logitech G933 Artemis Spectrum

    I currently own the Logitech G430 and generally I am happy. I am a little annoyed with the occasional cackle in the sound. I like the construction and find it pretty comfortable. I am looking for an upgrade however. I want to maintain the 7.1 surround, preferably a real surround and not this...
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    Headset and mic for under 100$ HyperX II vs Sennheiser HD 518+mod mic

    Im looking to get a new headset with mic for gaming and listing to music. I have narrowed it down to these two but if you have something better i will look into it Mod mic...
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    Best Gaming Headset/Headphones for $50-$80 AUD

    Hello everyone, I just wanted to ask you guys what you think I should buy. I want to get a new headset since my Plantronics Gamecom 780 have snapped (tapped it together), right earcup has a broken piece that's rattling, etc. I'm looking for a VERY comfortable pair of good quality headphones. Now...
  28. J

    Headsets suggestions for a gamer?

    As the title implies, I am looking for a new headset and I'm also looking for suggestions. My budget isn't too big (about $100 USD.) I frequently play video games, talk to friends over skype and vent, listen to music, and watch movies. Ideally, I would like a pair of headphones that are 7.1...
  29. T

    Problem with my microphone or Windows 8.1

    So my problem is related with my microphone. I use my headphones' microphone and it seems like the OS can hardly detect it. While i'm talking normal the OS (including Skype) cant detect any sound until I put the microphone literally in my mouth, and even then, the sound that the person who i'm...
  30. N

    3.5 mm jack not working on my desktop during conference call on lync

    hi I am using desktop in my office. whenever there is a conference call in lync i use my 3.5 mm jack earphones to attempt the call. I can hear the voices through the earphones but no body hear my voice. Somebody suggested me that instead of using 3.5 mm jack earphones,try usb headphones. I am a...
  31. C

    Razer kraken usb mic noise. (laptop)

    My Razer Kraken USB Microphone has noise when my laptop battery is charging , but when my laptop battery does not charging the microphone don`t have noise . PS: I have realtek sound card on my laptop . Sorry for my bag english.
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    Best Gaming Headset With Mic??? (read a million threads already)

    mostly used computer speakers my whole life , but now i want to switch to a headset , i keep hearing about 2 brands , audio technica and sennheiser , the problem is i keep hearing i need a sound card for them to be fully used... and on top of that i am looking for a mic also.... i want the best...
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    Help me choose a quality headphones

    Ive just finished my first gaming PC build and one thing thats really got my head spinning is choosing headphones. I would like to use my Asus Xonar DX soundcard if possible, though i do understand the big controversy that sound cards dont make audio quality better. (i got it for free so i dont...
  34. D

    How do i turn on my headset microphone?

    Heyo, been trying to get my headset to work with my computer because my audiojack on my tablet died, the audio works fine if it's plugged in on the back panel, but the microphone isn't recognized by the computer at all. Madcatz F.R.E.Q 3, Cyborg V7 and a RAT 7 (picked the keyboard and mouse up a...
  35. M

    USB headset noise.

    Hello everybody I have one question. My old gigabyte mobo makes a buzzing noise through my 7.1 USB headset and I was wondering if it worth's to buy a PCI USB 3.0 to plug the headset there. Thanks in advance!
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    Logitech G930 Shutting off

    So I have a Logitech G930 where when I use push to talk in most games my headset makes a static noise and then turns off meanwhile also turning off my mouse somehow. The only game I can actually use push to talk in is CS:GO. I have been searching the web for the past couple of months and...
  37. J

    Do I really need to spend much on a gaming perpheral?

    Hi. I got my new gaming pc, and now I just need to get a new gaming perpheral. I have already chosen the monitor, and now I need mouse, headset, keyboard and speakers. I wanna go for expensive perpherals such as corsair. I have the money for it, but I also wanna save some money for buying games...
  38. T

    Looking for a cheap headset (or earphone) with mic

    I mostly play csgo, and i find it hard with headphones and mic, are there any good headsets with mic and cost less than 1000 INR (~15 USD) Sites: http://www.flipkart.com http://www.amazon.in/ I know the budget is very low but i don't know which one to get. Also, i find this to be quite good...
  39. T

    Looking for good gaming headset ~$35

    Title says it all, 50 is the highest that i could go, but prefer not to. I want one that is aesthetically pleasing as well if possible, thanks in advance.
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    Headset + Adapter not working on laptop

    After a month of waiting, my dream $20 headset finally arrives in Australia, but its microphone doesn't seem to like the headset adapter for my laptop (audio output on the headphones works fine). I'm pretty sure it is either of the following: 1. Something to do with the adapter (which can be...
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    Need a gaming headset.

    I can't find one I like. Currently I have the turtle beach 450's but I don't like how sensitive the mic is and picks up every freaking sound. I'm willing to go up to $200 and prefer wireless or bluetooth but it won't be a deal breaker either way. I use the headset for cs:go and talking to...
  42. D

    Need a Good Pair of Gaming Headphones That Have a Mic

    Hello, I currently have a HyperX Cloud but it is a defective model (mic is super sensitive and just recently broke). My budget is no more than $60. I need something that has a good balance of sound quality as well as mic quality, preferably high (yes, a mic is required). Any suggestions? Also...
  43. B

    Headset Wont Work Anymore With Soft Sound

    Hey guys, I've recently been using a Turtle Beach Z22, its been fine since a couple of days ago. When I'm in a game and people are shooting and what not I can hear everything fine, but when the game goes more quiet, I cant hear softer sounds such as footsteps or gun reloading etc; It goes...
  44. B

    Got a new PC and only can get mono sound on headset, not stereo. (More info in thread).

    So I got a new PC with the ASROCK z97 pro4 motherboard and I have Steel Series Siberia Pro V2 Headset no usb and I cant get stereo left - right sound anymore in game, just mono / mixed sound. I have tried using the realtek sound drivers from asrocks website and have tried back green jack and...
  45. OP_Chief

    Headset for gaming

    I need a headset for my pc. I need it to be good quality that will last a while (Who would want any less?) I'll mainly be gaming on them, and I play games like CSGO, so I need to be able to hear which way people are coming from. I do tend to watch a lot of movies on my computer, so bass is also...
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    Would a soundcard improve headset quality?

    Hello, I have a Kingston Hyper X II headset. While good, I was expecting it to be better based off the hype or good reviews for it. I am debating on whether or not I want to get a more premium headset in the future. For now, I was thinking maybe I should add a soundcard to my computer and maybe...
  47. N

    $200 MAX budget for headphones

    Hey guys. Im trying to research the headphones im getting but its really confusing because there is like different "best" in every review i red. So, my budget is $200 tops and ill be using it for MOBA gaming and just casual music use when im out. I dont want any wireless stuff. Thanks for the...
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    Hyper x Cloud II headset or Razer Kraken 7.1 Chroma's? (Or other??)

    I'm in a dilemma and need help. I've been searching for an upgrade from the headset I have now to a better one and am stuck between buying the Razer Kraken 7.1 Chroma, or the HyperX Cloud II's. I am very stuck on which to buy, for I've heard so many good things about both headsets and need the...
  49. S

    What is a good wireless gaming headset for around $100 to $150 or less

    I'm looking for a new headset for my pc. I want it to have good sound and be wireless for the mobility and cord management. I was looking at these: http://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Beach-Wireless-Headphone-Surround/dp/B00ZC3S72I/ref=pd_cp_147_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1AJGFHGV13CV1PVASZWD Are these good or...
  50. S

    HyperX Cloud I or Cloud II

    Hi, recently my 5th pair of Logitech G930's has broken, I kept getting them because I couldn't find another headset that had 7.1 Virtual Surround (For music), and a quickswitch to stereo mode for CS:GO. But due to it's crappy design using sand-pale level plastic, I'm done with those. I've made...
  51. Pauuuuulix

    Sennheiser Momentum or Beats by Dr. Dre urBeats

    Let's keep it simple. Just scream out your opininon and please, if you could, explain why. I value the sound quality the most.
  52. S

    Turtle Beach Z22 not installing drivers

    Hi all, I recently build my new gaming pc and my turtle beach z22 headset wont install the drivers to function the mic, i can hear through the headset fine but the PC does not pick up the mic(I'm assuming its drivers as there is a caution symbol beside it in device manager) I have tried to...
  53. S

    Searching for computer speakers

    Hey guys, I'm looking to buy some speakers for my computer. I'd like them to be wireless or at the very least have Bluetooth to connect my phone to play music. I'd like the speakers to be of a good quality that fits in my budget, which is under $100. Thanks guys
  54. T

    wireless headphones quit working

    i have my Bluetooth wireless headphone hook to my pc. they were working fine and now for some reason they will not work.. under sound it shows it disconnected and when i disable everything and run trouble shooting for sound and try to use the headphones it says the peripherals does not appear...
  55. M

    Blue Snowball iCE does not work on Windows 10

    Yeah.. Bought a Snowball iCE yesterday from Best Buy, hoping to use it to record music and stuff. Plugged it in, and tried recording it with Audacity. Does not register, no matter what I have tried. Pretty much every solution out there, I have tried.. if you can think of anything, PLEASE...
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    Astro A40's vs Sennheiser Game One

    Both of these brands seem to be very popular and i've heard good things about both. I will not be buying the mixamp version of the a40's, just the headphones. The Sennheiser's are about $139 and the a40's are about $150. I want them to be comfortable, good for gaming, maybe some music every now...
  57. M

    Using an USB Sound adapter disables bass sound on PC

    Hi, so I had to buy this USB sound adapter, because my headset has a mic and audio wire, though my PC only has a jack for the audio: When I plug in the mic and audio wires in the adapter, I have noticed that my bass totally disappears on every single sound. What could be causing this and how...
  58. R

    Gaming headset need help

    So my logitech g430 broke down and im looking for replacement.Shall i go for logitech g430 again or should i get kingston hyperX Cloud II.I mostly play fps games so surround sound is important for me
  59. D

    Need a new mic.

    I need to get a new microphone to go along with my headphones. I had the zalman clip on mic that was $8 but it just shit on me. Stopped working randomly. I have a max of $20 USD, amazon would be the best. Only got an amazon gift card.
  60. Computing Skrub

    JBL Pulse 2, Computer?

    Can I connect some JBL Pulse 2 speakers to my computer?