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Logitech G430 is good. You can hear up to seven discrete channels of audio data plus the low-frequency effects (LFE) channel, known as 7.1 surround sound.
is it also good for music?
I really don't think you will find a headset that is good for music. Your best option for a set up for gaming and music both, (if you are interested in quality) is Headphones with a separate microphone.
It seems that lately the manufacturers that produce audio components for PC's have somehow arrived at the conclusion that if you are interested in games or good quality 5.1 analog (5.1 analog is far superior to any digital audio connection on a sound card, a digital audio connection is only superior in stereo) sound you are not interested in high quality audio for music and vice versa.
I personally hate this attitude, just because I would like my music to sound great first and foremost doesn't mean I wouldn't like to have the best possible sound for movies and games.
As far as headphones go Bose makes some good quality cans but, my feeling is that Bose products are overpriced. I have the Bose MIE2 earbuds they have great sound (for earbuds), they are very comfortable and they don't fall out like others do. I got these as a Christmas present and while I do like them, I'm sure you could get the same quality sound reproduction in some other brand like Altec-Lansing, Audio-Technica, Sennheiser, etc. for a much cheaper price than the $100-$140 the Bose costs.
For headphones I use Audio Technica ATH-A700 which are very comfortable and sound good but, could do a little bettor in audio reproduction for the price.
The Audio Technica ATH-PRO500MK2 sound quite nice for the price and can be bought for $110 at amazon. There are better more expensive headphones. My favorite headphone brands are Audio-Technica, Sennheiser and Grado. All of these manufacturers make great quality headphones within your price range as well as far above. These three will also give you a much better dollar to quality ratio than Bose.
Grado is probably the audiophile's favorite here followed closely by Sennheiser and then Audio-Technica. Grado is mostly known for their high end line ($350-$1,700), Audio-Technica for the lower end ($125-$200) and Sennheiser is well known throughout the price spectrum but, all three of these company's have quality choices within your price range.
A great place to help you narrow your choice is
head-fi.org after you select the ones you like that are within your price range at a site like Newegg.
As far as a microphone goes, I would just use the one on your web-cam or pick up a cheap one. I'm sure that some may disagree but, I've always felt that as long as I could be clearly understood, that was all I required of a PC mic that was not meant for recording music.
Anyway good luck, I hope this helps!
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