Recommended headset/mics

[TheVirus]

Well, I wanted to get a new mic and stop using my bluetooth mic that's for a cell phone. I originally wanted this:

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836111601

 

But was told it's not good for speakers. I have Logitech z5500 5.1 speakers and enjoy using them for gaming. I'm not a big fan of headsets since they are either too expensive, shitty sound, no surround sound, or a lot of buzz/hissing.

 

What do you people use?

[Red]

I use that mic in conjunction with Sennheiser HD-555s.

 

I figure it'd be better to get a separate and better headset and a separate decent mic.

 

When I'm not on vent I use speakers.

[delirium]

Steelseries Siberia v2's..

[TheVirus]

I use that mic in conjunction with Sennheiser HD-555s.

 

I figure it'd be better to get a separate and better headset and a separate decent mic.

 

When I'm not on vent I use speakers.

 

Never really thought about that. I already have a decent set of headphones that I use for trips and whatnot. I guess I can just get that mic and be done with it.

[Hamster power]

i had a thread about this also. i ended up getting the hd=555 also

 

the hd 555 are 105 on amazon, but i noticed that the price changes a lot. i got mine for 85 bucks on amazon. (open cans)

 

My other choice was the audio-technica ath-ad700 (closed cans)

 

i guess depending on what style you want you can look at those. not sure of your price range though.

 

Here is my thread. i got a lot of good info from people in there.

http://www.amazon.com/Closed-back-audiophile-headphones-neodymium-connector/dp/B000E9VKUQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1262626558&sr=8-1-fkmr0

 

Hope it helps.

 

 

Edit- i use this mic. although i haven't really used it much.

http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Microphone-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone/dp/B00029MTMQ/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_b

[Shadowex3]

Most people use quality headphones (which the steelseries are not) and a seperate microphone. If you want to keep using speakers, and since the z5500's are freakin awesome speakers I can see why you might, then your best bet is to get a really directional microphone and pray.

 

Btw dont get a USB microphone, no way to adjust the volume if it's too quiet like mine always is.

[ckw]

Razer Carcharias or Razer Megalodon Gaming Headset 7.1 ;P

[Red]

Razer, how cliche

[Maniac]

Razer is a brand based up on mice. Honestly ive used their headset and they are craph, same with their mousepads all they do is look nice. Siberia V2's are great 7.1 surrond sound headsets and ive used them before since my friend let me borrow them on the downside they are quite expensive. I recently purchase the ac pc pros from tritton which are also expensive and only 5.1 but have 8 speakers in one earphone which hopefully will produce some great sound from the reviews ive read, another downside from this headset that ive heard is that the mic breaks after 2-3 months but that doesnt bother me as i already have my usb desktop mic. If your looking to purchase a good headset for cheap normally worth 110 talk to caution as he can hook you up from planetronics. I haven’t had the chance to try these but ive heard that the seinheissers are quite good. If you can I highly recommend Siberia v2’s as there are incredible headsets and great for everything but if your looking to purchase a good headset worth cheap contact caution and he will give you more details. Hope this helped a little.

[TNT]

1. Never EVER buy a logitech headset. I made that mistake. It went bad in two months. I don't know about you, but I'd rather pay a little more and have something that lasts than to keep forking out money to replace shit.

2. I'm ordering this now.

3. This point has no point. But I'm getting a 9800! So much better than my on-board 8200...