Thanks for the reply, can you elaborate a bit on this: "The surround effect works better with open-back headphones than closed-back headphones"?

And for modifying that 60i, how does that go to work? I assume you have to buy parts for it?

Normally, I'd mention the likes of CMSS-3D Headphone and Dolby Headphone as major advantages sound cards have over integrated audio in most cases, but the Logitech G35 uses Dolby Headphone, and you hated it. (It might sound significantly better with a proper headphone like the AD700 or K701/K702/Q701 to bring out the positional cues, though.)NamelessPlayer

Yet it'll still cost me 140 euros, with shipping costs I bet it costs around the same as a local shop. It's too much money I'm affraid. What about gaming headsets like the Turtle Beach Z6A or the Steelseries Siberia? Are they just overpriced for what they offer?

Thanks for the tips, sadly I live in europe and am pretty sure amazon.com doesn't ship here. When looking for national shops I can only find the said headphones at 170 euros, which is around 200 -210$. So any other recommendations?

What are the advantages of having normal headphones with a standalone mic?

You guys seem to know your stuff, so I'm asking for some advice about getting a new headset/headphones particularly for gaming.

First off I want to say that I'm by no means an audiophile and would most likely not recognise the difference between good quality/mediocre quality. That being said, the main thing I'm looking for in a headset would be the ability to hear particular sounds clearly. Take a game like DayZ as an example. I want to hear the footsteps and gunshots clearly and be able to pinpoint them quite easily. I'm currently using the Logitech G35, and as the FAQ stated, it's more of a rip-off than anything useful. The virtual surround sound works in only a few games and manages to mess up the sound in most of the games I play.

I do not use a soundcard, because as I said I guess it's a waste of money since it just gets better quality which is quite indifferent for me. My price range is max 100$, I wouldn't mind switching to headphones and a mic, as long as it gives me the 'quality' (read: being able to hear where sounds are coming from in games) I'm looking for.

I hope I can get some decent advice. Thanks.

EDIT: They should also be around ear headphones.