Is pdp afterglow worth the money?

[finity]

They're wired and cost $49.99 but online it says they're 99.99. I actually bought them knowing I would return them later. I'm just browsing newegg and amazon for now, any suggestiong? I never owned a headset, should I just keep these $50 Afterglows, or look into better craftsmanship.

i bought them from gamestop.

 

[RazerZ]

No. Subpar audio and build quality makes them not even worth considering. You have much better options out there for the same price. If you want the best bang for your buck get a decent pair of headphones and add a mic to them.

 

[finity]

Can you suggest any brands? $50 is really my limit. I might even buy some used razer headsets off amazon.

 

[RazerZ]

Headphones: http/www.amazon.com/Superlux-681-Dynamic-Semi-Open-Headphones/dp/B002GHIPYI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1417833592&sr=8-2&keywords=superlux

Mic: http/www.amazon.com/Neewer%C2%AE-Flexible-Microphone-Laptop-Microphones/dp/B0056KHG74/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1417833623&sr=8-8&keywords=3.5mm+mic

3.5 mm Stereo Extension Cable Male to Female: http/www.amazon.com/SANOXY-STR35-CBL6-Stereo-Extension-Female/dp/B0017T9XDI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417833690&sr=8-1&keywords=3.5mm+male+to+female+extension+cable

Attatch the mic to the extension cable and then use zipties to clean it up/hold it together.

End result should look like this (picture The Superlux instead of the Sennheisers)

Spoiler

 

[finity]

That looks like a nice set up, but how much quality is lost through the microphone and adapter? I care more about a mic then headphones. I'll use my $20 ear buds lol.

 

[finity]

Oh i think I see... you get the extension so its further away. is there like a software i can torrent that can alter my bass, treble, etc?

 

[RazerZ]

You don't have an equalizer on your PC?

We don't support torrenting on this site.

 

[finity]

i have no idea what an equalizer is. i'm certain there's not a human on earth that supports torrenting lmao. but no i dont have any software, is equalizer one?

 

[RazerZ]

What motherboard are you using?

An equalizer is a program used to adjust the sound levels of different frequencies. Ex, adding a 12db boost to your lower frequencies ( 125 Hz and below) would result in a bass boost.

Here's a pic of one:

 

[finity]

ASUS M5A97 LE - 2.0 - motherboard - ATX - Socket AM3+ - AMD 970 - Socket AM3+
https/www.google.com/shopping/product/15973068652842722496?q=M5A97+R2.0&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-USfficial&client=firefox-a&channel=rcs&sa=X&ei=gMCDVNaVOILGsQTh5IK4Bw&ved=0CIQBELkk

I thought the equalizer was for music you're listening to.

 

[RazerZ]

You should have an equalizer program then. Try looking for your Realtek Audio software in control panel. If you change the settings from there it affects all audio from programs on the pc, not just your music.

 

[finity]

I gotta admit i'll be ordering those 3 things you listed earlier. Unless you can think of anything better. Are most gaming mics the same?

 

[RazerZ]

I wouldn't change anything. At this price the mics you get should be around the same quality. I stuck with the Neewer since I could find a review on it testing the mic quality. See here (it's the lapel version of the mic)

[video="https/www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9GI_cnzom4"][/video]

It sounded decent enough to me for the very low price tag. A step up would be an Antlion Modmic but that itself costs $50.

 

[finity]

Thanks for the help. Do you think i'm paranoid for wanting to use some kind of vocal filters or equalizer setting. There's just something about my voice i dont like. It can sound weak at times.

 

[RazerZ]

Not at all. Many youtubers edit their commentaries with programs like audacity just to make their voice sound better/clearer.