Gaming Headset Recommendation

[vxX Thunder Xxv]

Okay, so here is the deal for the past few years I have been using the TurtleBeach X12 headset. I love it. They are comfortable, and the mic monitor feature TurtleBeach uses is amazing for me, because I like being able to hear myself when I talk so I don't end up yelling. The downside though is The X12's are not the most durable and I have cut through many pairs relatively quickly. I am wondering if anyone has any recommendation for a good gaming headset that is durable, affordable (under say $200 USD) and has a mic monitoring feature of some sort.

 

[duck74uk]

The X12 is rather unique in letting you hear your own voice. I'd say use a X12 where both speakers are fine, and buy a separate microphone. That is what I did, I use a blue snowball for my microphone, but if I want to hear my voice, I can still flick the X12's on, if the pink wire is not in only I can hear myself.

 

[BlueFireZ]

Its true what duck74uk said about how the X12's are unique with that, but if your a Windows user you can follow these steps to hear yourself with any headset/mic:

Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>click on the "Recording" tab>click on the mic of your choice>click "Properties>Listen tab>and finally check the box "listen to this device" and your ready to go. Now all you need is a headset, but I'd recommend getting some good headphones and a modmic instead.

Some very good headsets in your range:

Sennheiser G4ME ONE - http/www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-G4ME-ONE-Gaming-Headset/dp/B00GWU8FTK/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1423100642&sr=1-1&keywords=sennheiser

Steelseries Siberia Elite Prism - http/www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Siberia-Elite-Gaming-Headset-Jet/dp/B00MSOEWQY/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1423100783&sr=1-6&keywords=steelseries+siberia

Steelseries 9H - http/www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Gaming-Headset-Mobile-Devices/dp/B00FAN4LRA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1423100868&sr=8-2&keywords=steelseries+h

Kingston HyperX Cloud II - http/www.amazon.com/HyperX-Cloud-Gaming-Headset-Mobile/dp/B00SAYCXWG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1423100931&sr=8-1&keywords=hyperx+cloud

If your intrested in modmic + headphones I'd recommend getting the Ant Lion Modmic 4.0 (about $50) or the Zalman clip-on mic ($10):

Ant Lion Modmic 4.0 - http/www.modmic.com/collections/frontpage/products/modmic-4-0

Zalman Clip-on mic - http/www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1423101147&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=ant+lion+modmic

Headphones:

Sennheiser HD 598 (may not be your type) - http/www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-598-Over-Ear-Headphones/dp/B0042A8CW2/ref=sr_1_2?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1423101359&sr=1-2&keywords=sennheiser

Sennheiser HD 558 - http/www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-558-Headphones/dp/B004FEEY9A/ref=sr_1_9?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1423101359&sr=1-9&keywords=sennheiser

AKG K 240 MK II - http/www.amazon.com/AKG-240-Stereo-Studio-Headphones/dp/B0016MNBAM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1423101510&sr=8-3&keywords=akg

Audio Technica ATH-M50x (not the best for gaming but decent) - http/www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1423101691&sr=8-1&keywords=audio+technica+ath+m50x

Audio Technica ATH-AD900X - http/www.amazon.com/Technica-ATH-AD900X-Open-Back-Audiophile-Headphones/dp/B009S331VU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1423101792&sr=8-2&keywords=audio+technica+ad

Those are the best deals for headphones and headsets.

Hope this helps!