Good gaming headset for under 200$

wolfy8827

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Dec 27, 2012
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Some key things I need:
-Has a mic
-Good for hearing foot-steps in games like Battlefield
-200$ or under
-Durable
-Does not require a good sound card (I don't even know my sound card)
-It would be a nice bonus if I can also plug it into my iPod but if not then it's fine


 
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the ATH-M50 is around $150 or so and shits on most 'gaming' varieties. definitely one of the best midrange models out there, if not the best.

trust me if you haven't tried a GOOD stereo pair of headphones in a gaming environment, you're missing out. many gamers think they need a surround-sound headset for positional audio, but never realize that a solid stereo pair will do as good a job - and often times better. no bull

its low impedance and can be driven w/o a soundcard / dac. and yes its ipod/iphone compatible. (no mic tho). opt for the straight cable version if u do, the coiled one is a bit too weighty

ATH-M50:

http://www.headset-ratings.com/audio-technica-ath-m50-professional-studio-headphones/

good luck bud. happy gaming :)

audioranger

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the ATH-M50 is around $150 or so and shits on most 'gaming' varieties. definitely one of the best midrange models out there, if not the best.

trust me if you haven't tried a GOOD stereo pair of headphones in a gaming environment, you're missing out. many gamers think they need a surround-sound headset for positional audio, but never realize that a solid stereo pair will do as good a job - and often times better. no bull

its low impedance and can be driven w/o a soundcard / dac. and yes its ipod/iphone compatible. (no mic tho). opt for the straight cable version if u do, the coiled one is a bit too weighty

ATH-M50:

http://www.headset-ratings.com/audio-technica-ath-m50-professional-studio-headphones/

good luck bud. happy gaming :)
 
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