Gaming Headsets FTW

I have been looking for weeks for a good one but they all get mixed reviews and so have other forums i have read and im losing my mind :S

Money isnt so much an option and i have a Creative xfi xtremegamer soundcard.

So far the headsets that have me intrigued are:

Medusa 5.1 pro gamer v2

Sennheiser PC 161

Sennheiser HD555

Steelpad 5h V2

Im up for any suggestions and whatever the most suggestion are for ill end up purchasing.

5$ sony headset FTW

spending more than 30$ on headphones is for suckers.

No help at all? :cry:

I cant win anywhere LOL

uppose im a gamer so im after a good mix of directional sound and sound quality. Yeah the medusa's look good but the price is strangly low and i believe u get what u pay for and i havent heard much on the others for directianal sound.mistat4

Medusa is like $120 or so...how much do you want to spend? They also were basiclaly the top rated headset of all time so far.

i have the pc161 i'll say its about 8/10

Thanks guys.

Well the thing stopping me with the medusa is i haavent heard from someone who owns them, only people who have heard about them and they also arnt available in retail stores. Here is australia anyways

Thanks guys.

Well the thing stopping me with the medusa is i haavent heard from someone who owns them, only people who have heard about them and they also arnt available in retail stores. Here is australia anyways

mistat4

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826106069 FTW

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Thanks guys.

Well the thing stopping me with the medusa is i haavent heard from someone who owns them, only people who have heard about them and they also arnt available in retail stores. Here is australia anyways

sabbath2gamer

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826106069 FTW

Are you serious? You linked to Newegg after he told you he lives in a different hemisphere?

Have you considered the Razer Barracuda HP-1 5.1 Headphones? I own a pair and I only have two gripes with them: 1) The rear speakers don't have a lot of bass, but once you balance them, they're okay. 2) The right ear cup fell off as I was taking them off my head one day; I still need to RMA them. Other than those two things, they're pretty good. You can definitely tell where vehicles or gunfire is coming from. I can't stand not knowing the locations of sounds with my stereo headphones. The headset is pretty nice for listening to music, as well. Overall, they have my recommendation.

I use the Audio Technica ATH-AD700. I have both noticed far superior game and music sound from switching from my speakers/bose headphones. While playing games you can really tell where sounds are coming from and its awesome. They are also very comfy while looking unique.

http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/index.php/pid;1283;taxid;2136212603;pt;1

Don't be fooled by the price in the listing. You can find them for $100 like I did.

[QUOTE="sabbath2gamer"][QUOTE="mistat4"]

Thanks guys.

Well the thing stopping me with the medusa is i haavent heard from someone who owns them, only people who have heard about them and they also arnt available in retail stores. Here is australia anyways

kodex1717

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826106069 FTW

Are you serious? You linked to Newegg after he told you he lives in a different hemisphere?

Have you considered the Razer Barracuda HP-1 5.1 Headphones? I own a pair and I only have two gripes with them: 1) The rear speakers don't have a lot of bass, but once you balance them, they're okay. 2) The right ear cup fell off as I was taking them off my head one day; I still need to RMA them. Other than those two things, they're pretty good. You can definitely tell where vehicles or gunfire is coming from. I can't stand not knowing the locations of sounds with my stereo headphones. The headset is pretty nice for listening to music, as well. Overall, they have my recommendation.

oh my bad sry o dodmt read the last part

well i guess he can use it as a guide

but he did say money insat an issue so the razer headset is good i have a friend who owns them and iv tried them out they great

you also might want to look at Sennheiser!

It is going to be used for gaming only pretty much and im starting to think sennheiser arnt as good in that department as they are with sound quality. I think getting sennheisers will be spending more than neccessary and not getting the directional sound i am after.

Now im leaning towarga the razor barracude, medusa 5.1 and steelpad 5h v2.

I thought i would get mixed opinions and thats a given but first hand experiences with the products are what im interested in because im willing to spend however much i want to be happy with what i get :)

If your going to be gaming, get a 5.1 headset. While the sound quality isn't as great as some of the sennheisers, you're compensated with the gameplay advantage.

Oh, I just remembered another thing about the Razer Barracuda Headphones, the mic doesn't work for many people, me included. I'm not sure what the problem is, but it seems like it's not something that happens to every headset. If it happens to you, just get a $5 desk mic or one that clips onto your collar. Barring that additional minor annoyance, I still recommend them.

They do look good those headphones, but i think ill go with the medusa's purely cos i can get them 50 dollars cheaper here in australia and also i havent heard a bad word on them as of yet. Thanks guys. Hopefully i chose the right one to suit me :P

They do look good those headphones, but i think ill go with the medusa's purely cos i can get them 50 dollars cheaper here in australia and also i havent heard a bad word on them as of yet. Thanks guys. Hopefully i chose the right one to suit me :P

mistat4

I own them...makes sure is the v2 versions. Though, I think that's the only version available now. :)

$crew 5.1 headphones...those abominations should not have been created in the first place...

especially the razer barracuda... those pieces of crap has a reputation of having the headband snap. yes im serious. even the so-called "directional sound" is a mess.

listen to Trilvester with the AD700...seriously...superb soundstaging, imaging directional sound with excellent sound quality.

for the price of the medusa or barracuda u could get something MUCH better in the form of A500 + Zalman clip on mic. every single advantage the AD700 but in a closed can....plus it can be used for other things and not just gaming as well.

dont be fooled by the "gaming headphones" or "5.1 headphones" nonsense.

the AT headphones can be ordered from audiocubes.com or bluetin.com

$crew 5.1 headphones...those abominations should not have been created in the first place...

especially the razer barracuda... those pieces of crap has a reputation of having the headband snap. yes im serious. even the so-called "directional sound" is a mess.

listen to Trilvester with the AD700...seriously...superb soundstaging, imaging directional sound with excellent sound quality.

for the price of the medusa or barracuda u could get something MUCH better in the form of A500 + Zalman clip on mic. every single advantage the AD700 but in a closed can....plus it can be used for other things and not just gaming as well.

dont be fooled by the "gaming headphones" or "5.1 headphones" nonsense.

the AT headphones can be ordered from audiocubes.com or bluetin.com

mAD-mAN-

I play competitively and I can assure you the Medusa headset is worth every penny.

uhuh..... right......

that sentence only tells me that u havent tried any REAL headphones...

so again i repeat...for the price of the Medusa u could get something MUCH better in the form of the A500.

uhuh..... right......

that sentence only tells me that u havent tried any REAL headphones...

so again i repeat...for the price of the Medusa u could get something MUCH better in the form of the A500.

mAD-mAN-

Could I get a link to that headset? If you want I'll post you reviews showing how great the medusa is. Headsets mean all the difference when it comes to casual vs competitive.

Audio Technica A500 and real headphones....not headsets...hence the reason i mentioned the Zalman clip-on mic in my earlier post.

i have heard of the medusa...so i dont need the links for the reviews. but like i said....for the same price u can get something much better in the form of the A500. main reason im recommending the A500 is due to the budget....if there was more money to be thrown around...id be saying the more expensive brother, A900 (which is the most recommended headphones (unamped) for gaming over at head-fi. the A500 does the job similarly well for gaming just not as refined as the more expensive brother. but it will still stomp any gaming or 5.1 "headphones" out there. especially in terms of sound quality. soundstage and positioning on them are excellent.

as for reviews of the medusa, lets take the barracuda for example, reviews say theyre good. but just look at the feedback on them in this thread alone. let alone the rest of the internet. ive also tried more than a fair share of gaming or 5.1 "headphones" (barracuda included) to know that they should not have been made in the first place.

forgive my harshness on those so called "headphones". my audiophilia is mainly on headphones. i currently have the Beyerdynamic DT990 '05 (which i drove alone for 5 hours one way into another country just to get them) and also a pair which i modded myself (can be seen here). and yes...i use them both for gaming... (and of course music and movies as well...mainly music). i am also currently hunting for a Beyerdynamic DT770PRO/80 (another highly recommended headphone for gaming if running with a headamp). and yes...i would make that 5 hour drive again if needed to get them. sadly, theyre discontinued (replaced with the DT770 '05) and are a lil rare to find these days.

just so u know the extent of my headphilia....(which isnt that bad compared to the dudes over at head-fi.org) :D

Audio Technica A500 and real headphones....not headsets...hence the reason i mentioned the Zalman clip-on mic in my earlier post.

i have heard of the medusa...so i dont need the links for the reviews. but like i said....for the same price u can get something much better in the form of the A500. main reason im recommending the A500 is due to the budget....if there was more money to be thrown around...id be saying the more expensive brother, A900 (which is the most recommended headphones (unamped) for gaming over at head-fi. the A500 does the job similarly well for gaming just not as refined as the more expensive brother. but it will still stomp any gaming or 5.1 "headphones" out there. especially in terms of sound quality. soundstage and positioning on them are excellent.

as for reviews of the medusa, lets take the barracuda for example, reviews say theyre good. but just look at the feedback on them in this thread alone. let alone the rest of the internet. ive also tried more than a fair share of gaming or 5.1 "headphones" (barracuda included) to know that they should not have been made in the first place.

forgive my harshness on those so called "headphones". my audiophilia is mainly on headphones. i currently have the Beyerdynamic DT990 '05 (which i drove alone for 5 hours one way into another country just to get them) and also a pair which i modded myself (can be seen here). and yes...i use them both for gaming... (and of course music and movies as well...mainly music). i am also currently hunting for a Beyerdynamic DT770PRO/80 (another highly recommended headphone for gaming if running with a headamp). and yes...i would make that 5 hour drive again if needed to get them. sadly, theyre discontinued (replaced with the DT770 '05) and are a lil rare to find these days.

just so u know the extent of my headphilia....(which isnt that bad compared to the dudes over at head-fi.org) :D

mAD-mAN-

Wow. That cleary shows you don't play with other people in vent/teamspeak. We're talking about buying a headset not headphones. The very last thing you want to do is buy an additional crap mic that sits on your shirt. Usually the sound quality is terrible and when you can just have the mic attached to the headset, why buy something different?

I thought this person didn';t won't a mic on the head set I thought he wanted one with out the mic yet it be a gaming head set. At least that is what I thought I could have this person mixed up with another.

I'm kinda looking for the same think but with out a mic and I don't won't a surround sound 5.1 set either not unless it was cheap but non the less.

I wonder if they make wireless headsets that would be nice but then again I have enough wireless stuff in my room. So I do need a wired one and a long cable probably around 8 to 12 ft. buy if they don't come like that then I would like to add on but just not sure of how too.

Creative Fata1ity Gaming Headset (Pro) FTW I couldn't live without mine I'm using it with Sound Blaster X-Fi Gamer as well

im not quite sure of the model number on my headset, but I am compelled to agree. The sound on headphones is demonstrably superior to the sound on stereo speakers. you simply cannot go wrong investing 30$ in a headset with an attached microphone

Wow. That cleary shows you don't play with other people in vent/teamspeak. We're talking about buying a headset not headphones. The very last thing you want to do is buy an additional crap mic that sits on your shirt. Usually the sound quality is terrible and when you can just have the mic attached to the headset, why buy something different?

comstrikeiscool

nope...i dont do teamspeak etc...i dont even have a mic as im not bothered to own 1 as i dont need one.

and i take it u didnt check up on the Zalman clip on mic?

the mic is small and actually cips on to the cable...and its also one of the better mics out there for cheap. so no...its not a crap mic that clips onto ur shirt

keep in mind that my main reason for mentioning the A500 is due to the price, soundstage and positioning and sound quality that would stomp alot , if not all headsets out there.

but if u really want a killer "headset"...mod it to one. like some dude did over in head-fi but i cant find the link....wicked mod though.

and if ur so insistent on a damn headset...get a Sennheiser headset or something. like the PC-160.

audio should remain with audio companies as these companies know what theyre doing.... get a gaming company to make audio and it turns to crap.

[QUOTE="comstrikeiscool"]

Wow. That cleary shows you don't play with other people in vent/teamspeak. We're talking about buying a headset not headphones. The very last thing you want to do is buy an additional crap mic that sits on your shirt. Usually the sound quality is terrible and when you can just have the mic attached to the headset, why buy something different?

mAD-mAN-

nope...i dont do teamspeak etc...i dont even have a mic as im not bothered to own 1 as i dont need one.

and i take it u didnt check up on the Zalman clip on mic?

the mic is small and actually cips on to the cable...and its also one of the better mics out there for cheap. so no...its not a crap mic that clips onto ur shirt

keep in mind that my main reason for mentioning the A500 is due to the price, soundstage and positioning and sound quality that would stomp alot , if not all headsets out there.

but if u really want a killer "headset"...mod it to one. like some dude did over in head-fi but i cant find the link....wicked mod though.

and if ur so insistent on a damn headset...get a Sennheiser headset or something. like the PC-160.

audio should remain with audio companies as these companies know what theyre doing.... get a gaming company to make audio and it turns to crap.

Thanks, but I'll stick the to reviews and not your advise.

[QUOTE="mAD-mAN-"][QUOTE="comstrikeiscool"]

Wow. That cleary shows you don't play with other people in vent/teamspeak. We're talking about buying a headset not headphones. The very last thing you want to do is buy an additional crap mic that sits on your shirt. Usually the sound quality is terrible and when you can just have the mic attached to the headset, why buy something different?

comstrikeiscool

nope...i dont do teamspeak etc...i dont even have a mic as im not bothered to own 1 as i dont need one.

and i take it u didnt check up on the Zalman clip on mic?

the mic is small and actually cips on to the cable...and its also one of the better mics out there for cheap. so no...its not a crap mic that clips onto ur shirt

keep in mind that my main reason for mentioning the A500 is due to the price, soundstage and positioning and sound quality that would stomp alot , if not all headsets out there.

but if u really want a killer "headset"...mod it to one. like some dude did over in head-fi but i cant find the link....wicked mod though.

and if ur so insistent on a damn headset...get a Sennheiser headset or something. like the PC-160.

audio should remain with audio companies as these companies know what theyre doing.... get a gaming company to make audio and it turns to crap.

Thanks, but I'll stick the to reviews and not your advise.

5$ sony headset FTW

spending more than 30$ on headphones is for suckers.

Montaya

You're $10 off. $40. The Sennheiser PMX100s are $40, and are far and away better then any $30 pair of headphones on this earth. Even some more expensive ones for that matter.