Lux Posted January 29, 2010 Content Count: 6712 Joined: 03/06/08 Status: Offline Share Posted January 29, 2010 My cheap one has finally packed in so I'm looking to buy a more expensive one this time. These are the really the factors I'm most interested in. -No more than £25-£30 (or $40-$50) for the pair combined. -Not an all in one, I want a desktop mic. -Something that will last long. I'm fed up of buying things that cost lots of money and break quite easily. I don't step on it or anything.....but preferably something that's going to last at least 2 years. Asking for advice because, I want some advice on what the best ones are for quality, durability etc in my budget. Link to comment https://forums.steam-gamers.net/topic/26977-need-new-headphonesmic/
Shadowex3 Posted January 30, 2010 Content Count: 2959 Joined: 02/27/08 Status: Offline Share Posted January 30, 2010 Audio Technica AD700's and if you have a soundcard a non-USB mic so you can really boost the volume instead of being reliant on just windows+CSS like I am (hence me being so damn quiet all the time). They're on par with sennheiser HD555's and 595's but for some reason rigth now they're $100 less than either. Link to comment https://forums.steam-gamers.net/topic/26977-need-new-headphonesmic/#findComment-327268
Lux Posted January 30, 2010 Content Count: 6712 Joined: 03/06/08 Status: Offline Share Posted January 30, 2010 Audio Technica AD700's and if you have a soundcard a non-USB mic so you can really boost the volume instead of being reliant on just windows+CSS like I am (hence me being so damn quiet all the time). They're on par with sennheiser HD555's and 595's but for some reason rigth now they're $100 less than either. Thanks I'm not really sure if I have a sound card or not...what are the signs Also...quickly searching for Audio Technica AD700 brought me back with quotes of £80+.....so that's wayyyy too high. Link to comment https://forums.steam-gamers.net/topic/26977-need-new-headphonesmic/#findComment-327432
b0red Posted January 30, 2010 Content Count: 4360 Joined: 04/25/09 Status: Offline Share Posted January 30, 2010 My G35 was $105 and has metal and hard rubber all over. Plus a 2 year warranty, so for a little more you get quality. Link to comment https://forums.steam-gamers.net/topic/26977-need-new-headphonesmic/#findComment-327439
Lux Posted January 30, 2010 Content Count: 6712 Joined: 03/06/08 Status: Offline Share Posted January 30, 2010 My G35 was $105 and has metal and hard rubber all over. Plus a 2 year warranty, so for a little more you get quality. Obviously, but I don't want to pay that much Link to comment https://forums.steam-gamers.net/topic/26977-need-new-headphonesmic/#findComment-327459
TNT Posted January 30, 2010 Content Count: 441 Joined: 04/07/09 Status: Offline Share Posted January 30, 2010 Obviously, but I don't want to pay that much I think it's best to save a little more and buy something that will last for a long time than to buy something cheaper that will break sooner. Link to comment https://forums.steam-gamers.net/topic/26977-need-new-headphonesmic/#findComment-327465
b0red Posted January 30, 2010 Content Count: 4360 Joined: 04/25/09 Status: Offline Share Posted January 30, 2010 I think it's best to save a little more and buy something that will last for a long time than to buy something cheaper that will break sooner. What I was trying to say. Link to comment https://forums.steam-gamers.net/topic/26977-need-new-headphonesmic/#findComment-327473
Paul Posted January 30, 2010 Content Count: 6804 Joined: 11/06/07 Status: Offline Share Posted January 30, 2010 This is the headset I have. http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/5889171/Sandberg-USB-HeadSet/Product.html Rather comfy, decent sound and mic. Not a bad little headset for its price. Link to comment https://forums.steam-gamers.net/topic/26977-need-new-headphonesmic/#findComment-327474
Lux Posted January 30, 2010 Content Count: 6712 Joined: 03/06/08 Status: Offline Share Posted January 30, 2010 (edited) I think it's best to save a little more and buy something that will last for a long time than to buy something cheaper that will break sooner. My £5 headset with a mic lasted me a year....why would I need to spend £60 for something to last twice as long? This is the headset I have. http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/5889171/Sandberg-USB-HeadSet/Product.html Rather comfy, decent sound and mic. Not a bad little headset for its price. Nice enough, but I'd rather have a desktop mic :?. I'm not asking for too much to get some advice on what I actually am looking for am I? I made a thread on another forum and someone suggested these http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-MDR-XD200-Stereo-Headphones-Silver/dp/B0007TBJYA/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1264860648&sr=8-7 Any good :s Edited January 30, 2010 by Lux Link to comment https://forums.steam-gamers.net/topic/26977-need-new-headphonesmic/#findComment-327480
TNT Posted January 30, 2010 Content Count: 441 Joined: 04/07/09 Status: Offline Share Posted January 30, 2010 My £5 headset with a mic lasted me a year....why would I need to spend £60 for something to last twice as long? Nice enough, but I'd rather have a desktop mic :?. I'm not asking for too much to get some advice on what I actually am looking for am I? I made a thread on another forum and someone suggested these http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-MDR-XD200-Stereo-Headphones-Silver/dp/B0007TBJYA/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1264860648&sr=8-7 Any good :s My only suggestion is to stay away from Logitech. I've had 3 Logitech headsets and they all failed in two months or less. Link to comment https://forums.steam-gamers.net/topic/26977-need-new-headphonesmic/#findComment-327483
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