What headphones/headset are you using? sound/headset

[ChetManley]

Astro A40's are worth EVERY PENNY!

[Reomet]

I use the Koss SportaPro for headphones and a Logitech HD C615 Webcam for a mic.

[Madvillain]

Astro A40's are worth EVERY PENNY!

 

The sound on them is great but I found them uncomfortable for long stretches of time and I feel like they feel too cheap (plastic-ey and rigid) for their price.

[Barashin]

HEADSETS:

 

I use the Razer Star Wars: The Old Republic Headset currently ($69.99):

http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Republic-Gaming-Headset/dp/B00635NHLA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1370842851&sr=8-2&keywords=razer+star+wars.

 

Pretty fantastic. I actually prefer it to my old Logitech G35 which always made a faint high pitch noise in the left ear. I prefer the usb driver because I'm too lazy to install a soundcard. It also matches my lightsaber lamp nicely: http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/eb55/?srp=1 (bastard dropped from $32.99 to $14.99 the day after I ordered it).

 

If you're looking at the steelseries v2 (which has no virtual drivers), consider this you CSGO nut:

http://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Siberia-Gaming-Headset-Counterstrike/dp/B0090XWUCY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370842976&sr=8-1&keywords=steelseries+v2+cs+go

 

HEADPHONES:

 

I currently own the Skullcandy Aviators. They are really sleek and sound great.

http://www.amazon.com/Skullcandy-S6AVFM-156-Aviator-Headphones-Black/dp/B007GN0MHK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370843363&sr=8-1&keywords=skullcandy+aviator

 

Also, I hear great things and am considering upgrading to the Audio-Technica ATH-M50. Here's a great deal on the ATH-M50WH (50% off - $99): http://www.dealmoon.com/99-ATH-M50WH-Audio-Technica-Modified-Professional-Closed-Back-Studio-Headphones-with-detachable-coiled-cable-White/247844.html. Also available for $169.99 on Amazon.

 

If you opt for a headphone, pick up a clip-on mic:

http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370843432&sr=8-1&keywords=clip+microphone

[Pronouncemyname]

I got the SteelSeries Siberia V2 in the mail yesterday... Damn it is comfortable and works great

[walkingCat]

Very old, but they work as new, no problems at all. I hoped they die and then I can buy something new, however I changed my mind I want them live forever.

http://www.newegg.co...N82E16826159202

Edited June 21, 2013 by walkingCat

[Sky]

headset: http://www.razerzone...razer-tiamat-71 review: http://www.overclock...eadset_review/1

 

audio card: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Creative-Titanium-Fatal1ty-Professional-PCI-Express/dp/B002ZCQR1C/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1375461729&sr=1-1&keywords=x-fi+titanium+fatal1ty (Discontinued, though) (Card w/ I/O Port) review: http://www.guru3d.co...l_champion.html

 

Have tried a lot of headsets; Corsair , Steelseries , Turtle Beach (just stay away) , Plantronics , Sennheiser , but I find the audio quality superb in this headset.

Unfortunately, this was also one of their best audio cards, which they discontinued to make way for the Recon3D series, which I have to stress, stay away from it.

The headset itself was on sale on Canada Day at Best Buy for 129.99 , but for everyone else, it's available at places like newegg and ncix for 169.99.

Edited August 2, 2013 by Sky

[Mercman]

I have a razor headphone and its great. Sounds great I can wear it for hours and it doesnt bother me . Very comfortable

 

These look like the ones i have. I cannot find what model mine are .

 

http://www.razerzone.com/store/razer-carcharias-for-xbox-pc About what i paid for mine 70 bucks

[Sant]

Well now, a topic I love to go on about.

 

Using Senn HD 380s and Zalman clip on mic, both running through an Asus Essence STX sound card (with 7.1 virtual =D). Main walkabout phones include Audio Technica ATH-M50s and V-Moda Crossfade LPs, and a pair of Senn HD 558s for lounging. Have another 10 pairs of Senns, Koss, AKG, and others for my collection. Seriously, love them all.

[Smeg]

I've been using these Klipsch headphones that I also use for the iphone. They can be had for ~$89

http://www.klipsch.com/image-one-ii-headphones

They sound very good with an Asus Xonar D2X W/7.1 Virtual for games.

Also highly recommend AKGs

Edited August 17, 2013 by Smeg