Looking for Gaming (Headphones)

ISleepTheDayAway

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Now I wasn't sure if I was supposed to post this here or if there was a gaming section, but I'm looking for a pair of Gaming Headphones not a Gaming Headset. I already have a Blue Yeti with an entire set-up being pop-filter and swivel mount. (This is for PC) and the games I play most are Arma II and CS:GO which I "sound whore" a lot in.

I heard the Razer Orca's were really comfortable but the cup fabric isn't 'leather' and some fabrics I find weird and give me goosebumps and such. So I might go with them, but I'm looking for good 3D sound capabilities, comfortable, and preferable but not needed leather cups.
 

ISleepTheDayAway

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Thanks, and my buddy dreamreaver has a pair and likes them. I just like I said don't want a microphone, and want headphones.
 

audioranger

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if you're looking for headphones without a microphone, many won't be "gaming" headphones and thus will lack 3d sound / surround sound, yadda yadda. It's worth mentioning however that many "gaming" headphones are essentially a gimmick and lack the fuller soundstage that quality stereo models possess.

that being said, there a few decent "gaming" ones out there, but only a couple meet your requirement of having a detachable mic or none at all:

Tactic 3D Omega - one of the better gaming headsets, has a detachable mic, and is cross platform as well

Astro A50 - a tad overpriced but a very solid performer nonetheless. uses dual band wireless so the signal is more consistently clear

if you're not happy with that, honestly just pick up a good stereo headset. beyerdynamic, sennheiser, akg, audio-technica are all great brands, and they'll do just fine in a gaming type environment

happy listening :)