Can anyone suggest a headset?

isaak · Oct 16, 2009, 12:23 PM

It's time to pass my old headset (which I found in an office) onto my sister.

So far I have seen the Razer Barracuda HP-1, Razer Megalodon and the Logitech G35.

I am looking for something with great sound quality, doesn't necessarily have to have a mic. Preferrably under $160AUD (I think around $130USD?)

ANy suggestions or justifications for the above models?

BlueMak · Oct 16, 2009, 02:03 PM

well, then you don't need a headset, just a good pair of headphones.
I got my AKG K271 Studio a couple of years ago and they are a great set for gaming and music and movies and pr0n. I got them for 100 euros, if you can find them you should be able to get them cheaper now that there are newer models out.
However, a word of warning. AKG headphones have very distinct sound. Very neutral. You won't find excess bass or anything really. That's why I prefer their headphones over others, I can listen to the sounds as they were made not as the headphones want me to. (hear me Sony?)

Having said that, studio versions of Sony headphones are very good too, although they are IMO an overkill in bass and not as detailed in mid range. Their main problem is with the built quality, especially the cable and its connections, really bad.

I won't touch a Razer HP-1 or any other Razer product. I bought, I think it was the HP-1, anyway it was a 7.1 or something set, and while the sound was good enough for gaming, it lacked quality for music, but the worst thing was that the right (or left) side just stopped working. Razer was quick to reply and sent me a replacement (I sent them mine) and I received a new set. Only that it lasted like an hour or so before it had the SAME problem (and yes I tried other sources). They never replied to my emails and I got stuck with a broken set and minus 110 or so euros. FUCK YOU RAZER.

Where was I? Oh yes, now Logitech, I have never used a Logitech headset so I can't give any input on that.
Just avoid Razer, Creative, products and you are on the right track.

Takaharu · Oct 16, 2009, 05:31 PM

Creative Fatal1ty headset was the one for me. The sound is crisp and clear, you can crank it up pretty loud (if you have a decent soundcard) and they give about the same bass effect as an 8" subwoofer. Using them in an FPS is fantastic; I could pick up every slight sound at high quality in CoD:UO.

Judas · Oct 16, 2009, 06:35 PM

IMO.. always take a look at Cyber Accoustic headsets... they are very good..... not sure if they have very expensive ones though

Tipstaff · Oct 17, 2009, 07:46 AM

I'd also look at the Sennheiser PC series if you want a mic (such as the PC161 for around $100, or PC350 for around $200), or even the HD series for ones that don't.

Another set to look at would be the Koss PortaPro ($40-50), although they don't have a mic. I've tried headphones from all over the place, and every time I come back to these. The only time I don't use them is when I'm listening to music or watching movies through my amp, in which case I use my Grado SR125, but you need an amp, or at least a soundcard that can run them (like Azuntech's X-Fi Forte 7.1 or Bravura which has a dedicated headphone amp) or they'll sound like s**t.

isaak · Oct 17, 2009, 08:20 AM

Yeah, it seems at the moment I have a very cheap soundcard (Creative Soundblaster Audigy or something, not even sure lol) although I'm not sure of its specs etc.
I'm sure it doesn't support 7.1 though.

I will take a look at the Fatal1tys, I saw them on my suppliers website for $42 which is nice

The place does not stock any Sennheisers however..
Has anyone had experience with the Logitech G35's or Plantronic 995's?

**dj_stick** · Oct 27, 2009, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueMak

Having said that, studio versions of Sony headphones are very good too, although they are IMO an overkill in bass and not as detailed in mid range. Their main problem is with the built quality, especially the cable and its connections, really bad.

I'd say the opposite is true for the MDR-V6 model in terms of sound quality - flattest response I've heard in a long time, I'd easily pick these over a Sennheiser pair (HD-25) that I picked up for twice the price

but the cable quality leaves a lot to be desired (replaced several times)

EDIT: though for the best quality headset around, it's hard to go past the Sennheiser HMD-25... expensive though

heromilkshake · Oct 27, 2009, 10:49 AM

3 words SteelSeries Siberia V2.

I have the G35 ATM and its a brilliant headset but i am switching to the Siberia.

isaak · Oct 27, 2009, 12:18 PM

Is the Siberia the latest addition? I think I heard an article on something to do with a Siberia headset... I think for now I will wait to see how my luck goes in the competition running with the razer morays

I listened to a friends Bose headset.....amazing.

Cow_160483 · Oct 29, 2009, 02:26 PM

Siberia headset has very good sound quality but i haven't got it personally so i dont really know what would be good, but these are absolutely brilliant "Fatal1ty Professional Series Gaming Headset Mk II"

Zardon · Oct 29, 2009, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by isaak

Is the Siberia the latest addition? I think I heard an article on something to do with a Siberia headset.

http://www.hardwareheaven.com/reviews.php?reviewid=871

OmegaRED · Oct 29, 2009, 03:01 PM

Might be out of your price range (150USD on newegg) but the Tritton Axpro 5.1 might do you good. It's probably only worth the extra cash if you have a high end sound card or plan to use the headset with a ps3 or xbox 360 since most of the cost is due to extra features designed for consoles. I have a pair and the sound quality is top notch for surround content (wouldn't recommend for music).

~~joytime365~~ · Oct 30, 2009, 04:29 AM

Hi, friend, i am using this JayBird JB-200 Bluetooth Stereo Headset, sounds great! Comfortable!

isaak · Oct 30, 2009, 06:38 AM

Yep just discovered that link before checking on this thread Zardon

These will be mainly for music listening... I don't tend to play games that often, and when I do, I never notice sound quality tbh.

That JayBird headset looks pretty good, but Im after the full "over head, full ear" typed thing.

Still waiting for my chances in the Razer Moray+ contest, fingers crossed

BlueMak · Oct 30, 2009, 09:09 AM

If you can find them and if you can afford them, I recommend the AKG-K1000. I tried them a few times (years ago) and they were out of this world. Only for music though, I don't know about games with them.

Oct 16, 2009, 12:23 PM	#1
isaak HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,286 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Can anyone suggest a headset? It's time to pass my old headset (which I found in an office) onto my sister. So far I have seen the Razer Barracuda HP-1, Razer Megalodon and the Logitech G35. I am looking for something with great sound quality, doesn't necessarily have to have a mic. Preferrably under $160AUD (I think around $130USD?) ANy suggestions or justifications for the above models? __________________ The first step... shall be to lose the way. - Galway Kinnell

Oct 16, 2009, 02:03 PM	#2
BlueMak HH's Asteroids' Dominator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hellas->Macedonia->Thessaloniki Posts: 13,465 Rep Power: 349 System Specs	Re: Can anyone suggest a headset? well, then you don't need a headset, just a good pair of headphones. I got my AKG K271 Studio a couple of years ago and they are a great set for gaming and music and movies and pr0n. I got them for 100 euros, if you can find them you should be able to get them cheaper now that there are newer models out. However, a word of warning. AKG headphones have very distinct sound. Very neutral. You won't find excess bass or anything really. That's why I prefer their headphones over others, I can listen to the sounds as they were made not as the headphones want me to. (hear me Sony?) Having said that, studio versions of Sony headphones are very good too, although they are IMO an overkill in bass and not as detailed in mid range. Their main problem is with the built quality, especially the cable and its connections, really bad. I won't touch a Razer HP-1 or any other Razer product. I bought, I think it was the HP-1, anyway it was a 7.1 or something set, and while the sound was good enough for gaming, it lacked quality for music, but the worst thing was that the right (or left) side just stopped working. Razer was quick to reply and sent me a replacement (I sent them mine) and I received a new set. Only that it lasted like an hour or so before it had the SAME problem (and yes I tried other sources). They never replied to my emails and I got stuck with a broken set and minus 110 or so euros. FUCK YOU RAZER. Where was I? Oh yes, now Logitech, I have never used a Logitech headset so I can't give any input on that. Just avoid Razer, Creative, products and you are on the right track. __________________ The people who are regarded as moral luminaries are those who forego ordinary pleasures themselves and find compensation in interfering with the pleasures of others(Bertrand Russell)"You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn't wear a veil,You know, guys like that ain't got no manhood left anyway. So it's a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them." - Lt. Gen. James N. Mattis This is slavery, not to speak one's thought. [Euripides-The Phoenician Women (c.411-409 B.C.)] http://www.macedonia.info/FALLACIESANDFACTS.htm *Sic semper tyrannis.*

Oct 16, 2009, 05:31 PM	#3
Takaharu I can fart in 7 languages Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: England, UK Posts: 1,847 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	Re: Can anyone suggest a headset? Creative Fatal1ty headset was the one for me. The sound is crisp and clear, you can crank it up pretty loud (if you have a decent soundcard) and they give about the same bass effect as an 8" subwoofer. Using them in an FPS is fantastic; I could pick up every slight sound at high quality in CoD:UO. __________________ I don't get paid to know the answer, therefore I'm far more likely to give you a straight and honest answer. Mods Rig, Box Mods Rig, Folding details

Oct 17, 2009, 07:46 AM	#5
Tipstaff HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Torauna Posts: 6,773 Rep Power: 190 System Specs	Re: Can anyone suggest a headset? I'd also look at the Sennheiser PC series if you want a mic (such as the PC161 for around $100, or PC350 for around $200), or even the HD series for ones that don't. Another set to look at would be the Koss PortaPro ($40-50), although they don't have a mic. I've tried headphones from all over the place, and every time I come back to these. The only time I don't use them is when I'm listening to music or watching movies through my amp, in which case I use my Grado SR125, but you need an amp, or at least a soundcard that can run them (like Azuntech's X-Fi Forte 7.1 or Bravura which has a dedicated headphone amp) or they'll sound like s**t. __________________ Portal: The Flash Version _________________________________ Brain: So, you sacked the cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker? Mr. Sackett: The second cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker I've sacked since the sixth sitting sheet slitter got sick.

Oct 17, 2009, 08:20 AM	Thread Starter #6
isaak HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,286 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Re: Can anyone suggest a headset? Yeah, it seems at the moment I have a very cheap soundcard (Creative Soundblaster Audigy or something, not even sure lol) although I'm not sure of its specs etc. I'm sure it doesn't support 7.1 though. I will take a look at the Fatal1tys, I saw them on my suppliers website for $42 which is nice The place does not stock any Sennheisers however.. Has anyone had experience with the Logitech G35's or Plantronic 995's? __________________ The first step... shall be to lose the way. - Galway Kinnell

Oct 27, 2009, 10:49 AM	#8
heromilkshake DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Denmark Posts: 34 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Re: Can anyone suggest a headset? 3 words SteelSeries Siberia V2. I have the G35 ATM and its a brilliant headset but i am switching to the Siberia.

Oct 27, 2009, 12:18 PM	Thread Starter #9
isaak HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,286 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Re: Can anyone suggest a headset? Is the Siberia the latest addition? I think I heard an article on something to do with a Siberia headset... I think for now I will wait to see how my luck goes in the competition running with the razer morays I listened to a friends Bose headset.....amazing. __________________ The first step... shall be to lose the way. - Galway Kinnell

Oct 29, 2009, 02:26 PM	#10
Cow_160483 HH's only cow moooooo... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: BOTSWANA Posts: 6,817 Rep Power: 300 System Specs	Re: Can anyone suggest a headset? Siberia headset has very good sound quality but i haven't got it personally so i dont really know what would be good, but these are absolutely brilliant "Fatal1ty Professional Series Gaming Headset Mk II" __________________ Decode! Muhahahahah!

Oct 29, 2009, 03:01 PM	#12
OmegaRED Relapsed Gamer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ottawa , Canada Posts: 5,688 Rep Power: 173 System Specs	Re: Can anyone suggest a headset? Might be out of your price range (150USD on newegg) but the Tritton Axpro 5.1 might do you good. It's probably only worth the extra cash if you have a high end sound card or plan to use the headset with a ps3 or xbox 360 since most of the cost is due to extra features designed for consoles. I have a pair and the sound quality is top notch for surround content (wouldn't recommend for music). __________________ E Penis Specs: <------------- See System Specs

Oct 30, 2009, 04:29 AM	#13
~~joytime365~~ Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	Re: Can anyone suggest a headset? Hi, friend, i am using this JayBird JB-200 Bluetooth Stereo Headset, sounds great! Comfortable! Last edited by joytime365; Dec 2, 2009 at 04:07 AM.

Oct 30, 2009, 06:38 AM	Thread Starter #14
isaak HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,286 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Re: Can anyone suggest a headset? Yep just discovered that link before checking on this thread Zardon These will be mainly for music listening... I don't tend to play games that often, and when I do, I never notice sound quality tbh. That JayBird headset looks pretty good, but Im after the full "over head, full ear" typed thing. Still waiting for my chances in the Razer Moray+ contest, fingers crossed __________________ The first step... shall be to lose the way. - Galway Kinnell

Oct 30, 2009, 09:09 AM	#15
BlueMak HH's Asteroids' Dominator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hellas->Macedonia->Thessaloniki Posts: 13,465 Rep Power: 349 System Specs	Re: Can anyone suggest a headset? If you can find them and if you can afford them, I recommend the AKG-K1000. I tried them a few times (years ago) and they were out of this world. Only for music though, I don't know about games with them. __________________ The people who are regarded as moral luminaries are those who forego ordinary pleasures themselves and find compensation in interfering with the pleasures of others(Bertrand Russell)"You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn't wear a veil,You know, guys like that ain't got no manhood left anyway. So it's a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them." - Lt. Gen. James N. Mattis This is slavery, not to speak one's thought. [Euripides-The Phoenician Women (c.411-409 B.C.)] http://www.macedonia.info/FALLACIESANDFACTS.htm *Sic semper tyrannis.*