Headset for both gaming and music

[AndersB]

Hi!

I'm currently looking for a new headset and i have a budget around 150$ to 250$...
I really like the earcups on the Logitech G430 and the SteelSeries 7H Fnatic Edition....

I got a Razer Taimat 2.2, and i don't like it, too much bass....

I prefer the 7H Fnatic instead but it broke

As said i'm gaming and listening to music alot

 

[TechyInAZ]

I used to have the G430 and wow for bass heavy music they were the best i've ever heard. However I had to return them because i was getting bad headaches from the headset putting a ton of pressure on my head.

So, i got a vengeance 1500v2 instead, sound is not as good (but still good for music), however they are a lot more comfortable.

 

[RazerZ]

The Sennheiser HD 558 sounds like a good fit. Jut add a mic to them and you're all set.

A pair of good quality studio headphones pared with a mic will be much better in terms of build and sound quality compared to other "gaming" headsets.

 

[AndersB]

I used to have the G430 and wow for bass heavy music they were the best i've ever heard. However I had to return them because i was getting bad headaches from the headset putting a ton of pressure on my head.

So, i got a vengeance 1500v2 instead, sound is not as good (but still good for music), however they are a lot more comfortable.

As said i don't want my headset to have too much bass....

 

[rctp]

I have a pair of Logitech G230's and they've been nothing but great for me. They have a fairly long wire, they're comfortable, they have great sound (to me), and the mic on it has good quality to me as well (I use TeamSpeak and Mumble, people can always understand me just fine). Price wise they're only $59.99, so that's well within your budget as well. Hope it helps.

 

[ttimberlak443]

If you're fine with a set of headphones, then the Sennheiser HD 558 or 598 would be your best bet. If you want a mic on it, then I would look into the Sennheiser PC360 (or G4ME ONE).

 

[AndersB]

I'm in need of a mic so..

 

[BlueFireZ]

Im not a fan of the Logitech G430 and in general (ive had them), they are not very durable or - easy to break. Steelseries headsets are something to look at including Sennheisers, Corsairs, Creative Sound Blaster and there is always the choice to get a good headphone and a good microphone.

In your range, i would look at the Steelseries Siberia Elite Prism, Steelseries 9H, Corsair H2100 or 2100, Sennheiser PC 323D or 320, Creative Evo ZXR and you might want to have a look at the Creative Recon3D Omega Wireless. If your thinking of a headphone and separate mic, that is a whole different thing.

Hope this helps!

 

[AndersB]

Im not a fan of the Logitech G430 and in general (ive had them), they are not very durable or - easy to break. Steelseries headsets are something to look at including Sennheisers, Corsairs, Creative Sound Blaster and there is always the choice to get a good headphone and a good microphone.

In your range, i would look at the Steelseries Siberia Elite Prism, Steelseries 9H, Corsair H2100 or 2100, Sennheiser PC 323D or 320, Creative Evo ZXR and you might want to have a look at the Creative Recon3D Omega Wireless. If your thinking of a headphone and separate mic, that is a whole different thing.

Hope this helps!

I want a headset that has good sound while music is running...

I like the earpads that the G430 has so i would like something like that

 

[RazerZ]

I'm in need of a mic so..

 

[AndersB]

I'm in need of a mic so..

Heheh, but i guess my GF will say that it dosn't look good....

 

[ttimberlak443]

Then get the PC360 if you have the money. It is essentially the same drivers (if not identical drivers) and you can EQ the headset to sound basically the same. If comes with a built in mic, so it won't look as cheap.

 

[RazerZ]

To each his own, but to me they look great :lol:

 

[Kohwali]

Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro easily! http/youtu.be/LDBWrSENTps

You can buy that with their headset mic, but its $60. For that money, you should just get a Blue Snowball.

 

[AndersB]

Then get the PC360 if you have the money. It is essentially the same drivers (if not identical drivers) and you can EQ the headset to sound basically the same. If comes with a built in mic, so it won't look as cheap.

I second that.. The Sennheiser ones are good, especially the PC350 and PC360 (lies within your budget too, at $249). The icing on the cake: they're long-lasting and will probably last you for years.

Apart from these, Astro has also come out with some pretty good headsets, like the A30 ($199) and A40 ($249). Both come with removable or retractable microphones. They also come with an external mixamp which sits between your headset and your sound source to amplify your audio, guaranteeing superb sound quality whether you're listening to music or playing video games.

Okay the PC360 and 350 is the same?

What about the G4ME ZERO? I really like the white color

 

[ttimberlak443]

Then get the PC360 if you have the money. It is essentially the same drivers (if not identical drivers) and you can EQ the headset to sound basically the same. If comes with a built in mic, so it won't look as cheap.

I second that.. The Sennheiser ones are good, especially the PC350 and PC360 (lies within your budget too, at $249). The icing on the cake: they're long-lasting and will probably last you for years.

Apart from these, Astro has also come out with some pretty good headsets, like the A30 ($199) and A40 ($249). Both come with removable or retractable microphones. They also come with an external mixamp which sits between your headset and your sound source to amplify your audio, guaranteeing superb sound quality whether you're listening to music or playing video games.

Okay the PC360 and 350 is the same?

What about the G4ME ZERO? I really like the white color

The G4ME ZERO is the same thing as the PC350. The G4ME ONE is the same thing as the PC360.

The PC350 has an impedance of 150 ohms and is a closed design. Because of the relatively high impedance, it will require you to buy something else like a sound card or DAC to power them since most on-board solutions can't push that much power. The closed design keeps the sound in, but you also can't really hear anything outside of the headset.

The PC360 has an impedance of 50 ohms and is an open design. At that impedance, they don't require extra amplification, but may benefit from it. The open design allows sound to escape, but also lets some sound in.

People have different preferences as far as closed vs. open, but generally, open will allow for a larger sound stage, giving you a better sense of spacial positioning.

 

[AndersB]

Then get the PC360 if you have the money. It is essentially the same drivers (if not identical drivers) and you can EQ the headset to sound basically the same. If comes with a built in mic, so it won't look as cheap.

I second that.. The Sennheiser ones are good, especially the PC350 and PC360 (lies within your budget too, at $249). The icing on the cake: they're long-lasting and will probably last you for years.

Apart from these, Astro has also come out with some pretty good headsets, like the A30 ($199) and A40 ($249). Both come with removable or retractable microphones. They also come with an external mixamp which sits between your headset and your sound source to amplify your audio, guaranteeing superb sound quality whether you're listening to music or playing video games.

Okay the PC360 and 350 is the same?

What about the G4ME ZERO? I really like the white color

The G4ME ZERO is the same thing as the PC350. The G4ME ONE is the same thing as the PC360.

The PC350 has an impedance of 150 ohms and is a closed design. Because of the relatively high impedance, it will require you to buy something else like a sound card or DAC to power them since most on-board solutions can't push that much power. The closed design keeps the sound in, but you also can't really hear anything outside of the headset.

The PC360 has an impedance of 50 ohms and is an open design. At that impedance, they don't require extra amplification, but may benefit from it. The open design allows sound to escape, but also lets some sound in.

People have different preferences as far as closed vs. open, but generally, open will allow for a larger sound stage, giving you a better sense of spacial positioning.

Okay thanks, then i guess it must be the G4ME One...

But i have an ASUS Sabertooth FX990 R2.0 is that good enough for the G4ME Zero?

 

[RazerZ]

They're 50 ohms so they shouldn't be too hard to drive, though you might benefit from an amp. The best way to see this would be to listen to it once they arrive. If you feel you need more power to drive them to higher volumes, buy an amp. The Sabertooth is a high end board and should have a good dac so I wouldn't worry about that.

 

[AndersB]

They're 50 ohms so they shouldn't be too hard to drive, though you might benefit from an amp. The best way to see this would be to listen to it once they arrive. If you feel you need more power to drive them to higher volumes, buy an amp. The Sabertooth is a high end board and should have a good dac so I wouldn't worry about that.

Hmm okay it's because it's for christmas gift and i like the Zero the most

So i guess i write the Sennheiser G4ME Zero on and then buy an sound card if needed..

 

[RazerZ]

Odds are you won't need to buy a soundcard since your motherboard has a great integrated audio chipset.