Headphones/Headset for mainly FPS games

[horche]

Hi there guys. I am gamer, who is playing mainly fps games like BF3, Call of Duty and C3 and I need good headphones/headsets to get that 3D sound. So I really need advice on picking good ones. Should I go for headphones or headset? Should I buy sound card (and if I do can you recommend me one)? Are usb sound card Headset any good? 5.1 or 7.1? Will 5.1/7.1 headset/phones be compatible with my on-board sound card (My MB is Gigabyte GA-770TA-UD3, but I will be upgrading to z87 very soon). Please answer my questions. My price range is 100£ and I will be buying them online from UK ebay/amazon. Thanks in advance for your reply.

 

[SNA3]

Hi there guys. I am gamer, who is playing mainly fps games like BF3, Call of Duty and C3 and I need good headphones/headsets to get that 3D sound. So I really need advice on picking good ones. Should I go for headphones or headset? Should I buy sound card (and if I do can you recommend me one)? Are usb sound card Headset any good? 5.1 or 7.1? Will 5.1/7.1 headset/phones be compatible with my on-board sound card (My MB is Gigabyte GA-770TA-UD3, but I will be upgrading to z87 very soon). Please answer my questions. My price range is 100£ and I will be buying them online from UK ebay/amazon. Thanks in advance for your reply.

the best TRUE 7.1 Headset with 5 plugs (and not virtual crap USB ), is the Razer Tiamat 7.1

http/www.razerzone.com/gaming-audio/razer-tiamat-71

it can be found for $160

nothing can be compared to it ATM

here is a review

page 4

http/www.overclock3d.net/reviews/audio/razer_tiamat_7_1_gaming_headset_review/4

performance : 10/10

ecpensive ? yes lol

 

[MiDNiGhT2903]

The Razer Tiamat is an expensive alternative.
To be honest, I have a Steelseries Siberia v2 and I can already clearly hear where all the shits are coming from.
But if you really have so much money to throw, go ahead.
Also, buying a true surround means that you have to get a distinct sound card to hear the "best".
So that's more money spent.

 

[SNA3]

The Razer Tiamat is an expensive alternative.
To be honest, I have a Steelseries Siberia v2 and I can already clearly hear where all the shits are coming from.
But if you really have so much money to throw, go ahead.
Also, buying a true surround means that you have to get a distinct sound card to hear the "best".
So that's more money spent.

if you think $160 is too much then how about headsets for $500-$1000

 

[MiDNiGhT2903]

The Razer Tiamat is an expensive alternative.
To be honest, I have a Steelseries Siberia v2 and I can already clearly hear where all the shits are coming from.
But if you really have so much money to throw, go ahead.
Also, buying a true surround means that you have to get a distinct sound card to hear the "best".
So that's more money spent.

if you think $160 is too much then how about headsets for $500-$1000

his budget is 100 euro. if you couple the tiamat with a sound card, it will clearly exceed the budget.

 

[SNA3]

The Razer Tiamat is an expensive alternative.
To be honest, I have a Steelseries Siberia v2 and I can already clearly hear where all the shits are coming from.
But if you really have so much money to throw, go ahead.
Also, buying a true surround means that you have to get a distinct sound card to hear the "best".
So that's more money spent.

if you think $160 is too much then how about headsets for $500-$1000

his budget is 100 euro. if you couple the tiamat with a sound card, it will clearly exceed the budget.

does not matter , the onboard 5.1/7.1 will work untill he save some money and get a sound card. and if his onboard sound is good, he will not need a sound card at all.

 

[horche]

Thank you for your fast and detailed answers guys. The Razer Tiamat is indeed good but it goes way over my budget, which is £100 pounds (not euro). I really like the Siberia v2 but is the usb sound chip good, will I get that 3d sound effect? What do you think about the Turtle Beach ear force Z6A? Will I be able to get good sound even without good sound card and instead with my on-board? Feel free to suggest other brands and models as well.

 

[MiDNiGhT2903]

Thank you for your fast and detailed answers guys. The Razer Tiamat is indeed good but it goes way over my budget, which is £100 pounds (not euro). I really like the Siberia v2 but is the usb sound chip good, will I get that 3d sound effect? What do you think about the Turtle Beach ear force Z6A? Will I be able to get good sound even without good sound card and instead with my on-board? Feel free to suggest other brands and models as well.

The Siberia v2 indeed has 3D sound. I play FPS games and I'm pretty sure I can hear what's behind me or in front me etc.
The Turtle Beach one is not that good.
For gaming headphones, I usually trust those gaming companies instead of pro headphones company for low-mid range headphones. Just my preference tho. XD

 

[horche]

Thanks Midnight, that's +1 for the Siberia. Right now several headsets caught my eye:
-Tritton PC510HDa
-ROCCAT™ Kave
-Coolermaster Storm Sirus
-Logitech G35 (Seller refurbished for 60 pounds- great deal but are refurbished products trustful)
-Corsair Vengeance 1500 Dolby 7.1 Gaming Headset
-Steelseries Siberia v2

Which of these is the best one for my needs (3D surround sound in fps games). And then again should i buy sound card with one of these and if yes then which one?

(horche: the moderator wants to remind you that bumping is against forum rules)

 

[MiDNiGhT2903]

Thanks Midnight, that's +1 for the Siberia. Right now several headsets caught my eye:
-Tritton PC510HDa
-ROCCAT™ Kave
-Coolermaster Storm Sirus
-Logitech G35 (Seller refurbished for 60 pounds- great deal but are refurbished products trustful)
-Corsair Vengeance 1500 Dolby 7.1 Gaming Headset
-Steelseries Siberia v2

Which of these is the best one for my needs (3D surround sound in fps games). And then again should i buy sound card with one of these and if yes then which one?

(horche: the moderator wants to remind you that bumping is against forum rules)

If you're just gaming, there's no need for a sound card. Unless you really have too much money in hand that is.
I don't know about the comparison between all those headsets, but I would say that the Steelseries or the Corsair one would win my money.

 

[horche]

Other thoughts? I will accept any other suggestions as well

 

[SNA3]

Bump. Help me out guys.

get the Tiamat Elite 7.1

 

[SNA3]

oh and if you are planing to get a z87 motherboard get one of these

1- Gugabyte sniper M5

read here

http/www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4482#ov

and see the test result here 10/10 :

page 18 conclusion

http/www.overclock3d.net/reviews/cpu_mainboard/gigabyte_g1_sniper_m5_review_z87_1150_haswell/18

this mobo has very good sound onboard.

OR this

2- Z87 Extreme6/ac

has a good onboard sound 115 db SNR

http/www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z87%20Extreme6ac/

dont go for low end z87 motherboards

 

[horche]

Bump. Help me out guys.

get the Tiamat Elite 7.1

As I told you earlier, that's way over my budget and is not an option. As for the motherboard, I will be getting my new pc later this year, maybe after Ati launches their new gpus. I will have in mind the Gigabyte mobo though.
And about the ATH and Sennheiser headphones, can you please name some models that will get the job done. And then again do I need sound card for such high-end headphones?

 

[SNA3]

Bump. Help me out guys.

get the Tiamat Elite 7.1

As I told you earlier, that's way over my budget and is not an option. As for the motherboard, I will be getting my new pc later this year, maybe after Ati launches their new gpus. I will have in mind the Gigabyte mobo though.
And about the ATH and Sennheiser headphones, can you please name some models that will get the job done. And then again do I need sound card for such high-end headphones?

I cant help you there , never used low end Headphones ..

you will need a sound card only if you plug the headphone directly to the sound outputs of the onboard sound. and only if your mother board has low sound chip.

 

[horche]

Thanks for your quick response.

 

[manofchalk]

Remember guys, keep things civil and dont just bash on particular brands or products.

 

[horche]

I think I have chosen the g35, what do you guys think?

 

[PcUser3930K]

I think I have chosen the g35, what do you guys think?

Pricey but hey, if that's what your style and preference is, go for it!

 

[3sas]

Hi there guys. I am gamer, who is playing mainly fps games like BF3, Call of Duty and C3 and I need good headphones/headsets to get that 3D sound. So I really need advice on picking good ones. Should I go for headphones or headset? Should I buy sound card (and if I do can you recommend me one)? Are usb sound card Headset any good? 5.1 or 7.1? Will 5.1/7.1 headset/phones be compatible with my on-board sound card (My MB is Gigabyte GA-770TA-UD3, but I will be upgrading to z87 very soon). Please answer my questions. My price range is 100£ and I will be buying them online from UK ebay/amazon. Thanks in advance for your reply.