Want to buy new headset, any recommendations?

Tonsgaard · 24 Sep 2013

So my old headset is malfunctioning, there's no sound in the right ear to be more specific. So I am looking to buy a new one, here is a few clues as for what I'm looking for:

Budget: around 40-100$, can pay more if it's a good headset.
Must have: a microphone, good sound
Bonus: wirelessness
Bonus: if it doesn't ruin your hair

Bonus: the actual looks of it
Bonus: warranty (I've had at least 6 headsets so far and they all broke)

All input appreciated!

ganjiry · 24 Sep 2013

Morning Tonsgaard!
It seems like everyone's having headset problems recently

I've had a few expensive headset's in the last couple of years and my fav by far is the ROCCAT Kave. The sound is very good and so is the mic. I use voice activation in Teamspeak and the mic doesn't pick any background noise up at all unless it's loud. My pc is no more than 10ft away from the washing machine which can be running but not heard untill i speak. Even then its only faint.
I would probably buy the same headset again when it gives up on me..
Bare in mind that it is a true 5.1 headset so you need a compatible soundcard or enough audio outputs from your motherboard, which most do nowaday's. You need to be able to plugin 3x 3.5mm jacks for the audio, 1x 3.5mm mic and 1 x usb to power the inline control.
Have a look at the product page ROCCAT STUDIOS V3.0 - PRODUCTS » Gaming Sound » ROCCAT Kave 5.1 They're a fair bit cheaper than some lesser headsets too at around £60 (531.23 Danish Krone)

Tonsgaard · 24 Sep 2013

Thank you! I will have a deeper look into this headset and check some reviews :)

ganjiry · 24 Sep 2013

Tonsgaard said:

Thank you! I will have a deeper look into this headset and check some reviews :)

You're welcome mate

Thanks for the rep its much appreciated

Tonsgaard · 24 Sep 2013

Yeah it looks compatible with the motherboard I've been looking at:

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And the reviews I have read so far are all talking positive about it :)

ganjiry · 24 Sep 2013

yeah you'll have no problems with that mate

Tonsgaard · 24 Sep 2013

Awesome, thanks again! Will most likely buy this headset when I can afford it, it's fairy cheap and I like the surround sound it has to it :)

Boozad · 24 Sep 2013

I have a set of Cooler Master Storm Sonuz and I absolutely love them, it's a great headset for the price.

ganjiry · 24 Sep 2013

Tonsgaard said:

Awesome, thanks again! Will most likely buy this headset when I can afford it, it's fairy cheap and I like the surround sound it has to it :)

You're welcome mate

I hope you like them if you buy em...

mibaup · 24 Sep 2013

I just ordered new headset too :) I ordered some cheap headphones from a brand called SADES, I ordered the SADES SA-708 model, but I've seen they have more models including 7.1 surround with durable nylon cables too.
will let you know how the sa-708 when they arrive.