Need a (reasonably) good headset for under £100

2010-03-24 12:03:00

#1

Finray: Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro; +2,629|6047|Catherine Black

Okay title is just for lulz, £100 is the very very very most I'd spend and I really don't want to spend that at all. Try to keep it under at least £70.

Wants:

Long cable
Nice sound
Clear mic
Big earpads, that are comfy
Plug-and-play, no driver crap if that's possible.
USB preferred, but not essential.

Was looking at the G35s, Miggle got a set and the mic on Vent was excellent, but they're a bit expensive. Other thoughts are the Steelseries Siberia, either version.

2010-03-24 12:39:20

#2

SonderKommando: Eat, Lift, Grow, Repeat....; +564|6918|The darkside of Denver

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … -_-Product

https://images17.newegg.com/is/image/newegg/26-235-006-S01?$S640W$

reviews are meh on newegg, but I really like mine. Using them for VoIP working from home even now. Sound is great on mic etc.

2010-03-24 12:51:55

#3

bugz: Fission Mailed; +3,311|6570

Creative Fatal1ty. Mic plugs/unplugs so you can use them as regular headphones with an mp3 player if you like.

I paid $50 Canadian for it like 4 or 5 months ago.

Ear pads aren't as big as the Siberias or Trittons but they're black velvet and comfy.

Last edited by ebug9 (2010-03-24 12:53:25)

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2010-03-24 13:01:21

#4

SonderKommando: Eat, Lift, Grow, Repeat....; +564|6918|The darkside of Denver

ebug9 wrote:
Creative Fatal1ty. Mic plugs/unplugs so you can use them as regular headphones with an mp3 player if you like.

I paid $50 Canadian for it like 4 or 5 months ago.

Ear pads aren't as big as the Siberias or Trittons but they're black velvet and comfy.

the mic on the tritton is removable too, also comes with a alternate set of cups.

2010-03-24 13:02:48

#5

Finray: Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro; +2,629|6047|Catherine Black

Any difference between the Mk1 and Mk2 bugz?

2010-03-24 13:03:29

#6

bugz: Fission Mailed; +3,311|6570

SonderKommando wrote:
ebug9 wrote:
Creative Fatal1ty. Mic plugs/unplugs so you can use them as regular headphones with an mp3 player if you like.

I paid $50 Canadian for it like 4 or 5 months ago.

Ear pads aren't as big as the Siberias or Trittons but they're black velvet and comfy.
the mic on the tritton is removable too, also comes with a alternate set of cups.

Not exactly portable when it needs a power cord

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2010-03-24 13:04:48

#7

SonderKommando: Eat, Lift, Grow, Repeat....; +564|6918|The darkside of Denver

ebug9 wrote:
SonderKommando wrote:
ebug9 wrote:
Creative Fatal1ty. Mic plugs/unplugs so you can use them as regular headphones with an mp3 player if you like.

I paid $50 Canadian for it like 4 or 5 months ago.

Ear pads aren't as big as the Siberias or Trittons but they're black velvet and comfy.
the mic on the tritton is removable too, also comes with a alternate set of cups.
Not exactly portable when it needs a power cord

There is no power cord for the model i posted, straight USB 2.0.

2010-03-24 13:05:53

#8

DUnlimited: got any popo lolo intersting?; +1,160|6722|cuntshitlake

Fatal1ty has really small earcups, I wouldn't call them comfy. It also has very unnatural bass from what I briefly tested. They just sound weird.

I suggest getting a separate mic, micless headphones are usually better quality and decent mics don't cost a lot.

Last edited by DUnlimited (2010-03-24 13:06:38)

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2010-03-24 13:07:29

#9

Finray: Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro; +2,629|6047|Catherine Black

What do you suggest then DU? Your Sennheisers? and what mic?

2010-03-24 13:07:57

#10

IrishGrimReaper: Field Marshal | o |; +142|6980|Ireland | Monaghan

I have the SteelSeries, the ear pads could be better. But they're still really good, you can wear them for hours. They sound good too, they're worth the price, mic is good only mine was faulty and I CBA to send it back.

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2010-03-24 13:10:44

#11

bugz: Fission Mailed; +3,311|6570

Finray wrote:
Any difference between the Mk1 and Mk2 bugz?

Not too sure These are the ones I have

SonderKommando wrote:
ebug9 wrote:
SonderKommando wrote:
the mic on the tritton is removable too, also comes with a alternate set of cups.
Not exactly portable when it needs a power cord
There is no power cord for the model i posted, straight USB 2.0.

Guess I'm thinking of a different model.

Last edited by ebug9 (2010-03-24 13:13:11)

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2010-03-24 14:29:24

#12

Wallpaper: ☺; +303|6252|The pool

Sennheiser 555s and a clip mic GOGOGO

do the foam "mod" too. All you do is remove two peices of foam and you essentially have 595s. Even better if you have an equalizer for your computer

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2010-03-24 16:15:34

#13

DUnlimited: got any popo lolo intersting?; +1,160|6722|cuntshitlake

Well as Lucien said about 595's and I can agree about 555's, it's more comfortable to have them on than have nothing on.

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2010-03-24 16:37:27

#14

max: Vela Incident; +1,652|6826|NYC / Hamburg

Wallpaper wrote:
Sennheiser 555s and a clip mic GOGOGO

do the foam "mod" too. All you do is remove two peices of foam and you essentially have 595s. Even better if you have an equalizer for your computer

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2010-03-24 16:46:17

#15

Finray: Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro; +2,629|6047|Catherine Black

I have no idea about mics, though, anyone suggest anything?

2010-03-24 16:51:30

#16

{M5}Sniper3: Typical white person.; +389|7018|San Antonio, Texas

I bought the Creative Fatal1ty MKII from newegg. Should arrive tomorrow, I'll tell you how they are.

2010-03-24 16:54:35

#17

Finray: Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro; +2,629|6047|Catherine Black

So I can get the 555s from here, a site I've never heard of before. Can it be trusted?

Or from dabs.com, a well known site, for a bit more.

2010-03-24 16:59:12

#18

Peter: Super Awesome Member; +494|6661|dm_maidenhead

For the mic, I got this when play.com sold it (in black). Haven't had complaints about the sound and it's very reasonably priced.

2010-03-24 17:39:37

#19

Finray: Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro; +2,629|6047|Catherine Black

Peter wrote:
For the mic, I got this when play.com sold it (in black). Haven't had complaints about the sound and it's very reasonably priced.

I can afford more than £2

2010-03-24 17:43:00

#20

blademaster: I'm moving to Brazil; +2,075|6904

max wrote:
Wallpaper wrote:
Sennheiser 555s and a clip mic GOGOGO

do the foam "mod" too. All you do is remove two peices of foam and you essentially have 595s. Even better if you have an equalizer for your computer
this

agree

2010-03-25 01:10:49

#21

Zimmer: Un Moderador; +1,688|7014|Scotland

Finray wrote:
So I can get the 555s from here, a site I've never heard of before. Can it be trusted?

Or from dabs.com, a well known site, for a bit more.

Out of stock on Okobe. I'd personally pay more than that, sounds a bit iffy, but the seller ratings are good...

2010-03-25 02:02:11

#22

Varegg: Support fanatic :-); +2,206|7068|Nårvei

Just bought myself a pair of 555s so I can vouch for those

Only comment on those is the cable, a 3 meter cable is very long when it's not spiral ...

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2010-03-25 02:15:48

#23

DUnlimited: got any popo lolo intersting?; +1,160|6722|cuntshitlake

Varegg wrote:
Just bought myself a pair of 555s so I can vouch for those

Only comment on those is the cable, a 3 meter cable is very long when it's not spiral ...

Well these are not to be used on the move anyways, since they are open and let all noise in and out. I find the long cable useful since I can move around in my room without taking them off.

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2010-03-25 02:27:21

#24

Sydney: 2λчиэλ; +783|7102|Reykjavík, Iceland.

DUnlimited wrote:
Varegg wrote:
Just bought myself a pair of 555s so I can vouch for those

Only comment on those is the cable, a 3 meter cable is very long when it's not spiral ...
Well these are not to be used on the move anyways, since they are open and let all noise in and out. I find the long cable useful since I can move around in my room without taking them off.

I find my wireless sennies useful since I can move anywhere around the house without taking them off

2010-03-25 02:27:21

#25

Varegg: Support fanatic :-); +2,206|7068|Nårvei

DUnlimited wrote:
Varegg wrote:
Just bought myself a pair of 555s so I can vouch for those

Only comment on those is the cable, a 3 meter cable is very long when it's not spiral ...
Well these are not to be used on the move anyways, since they are open and let all noise in and out. I find the long cable useful since I can move around in my room without taking them off.

I use them with my MP3 player in addition to the PS3 and PC etc etc ... I was originally looking for a set with interchangable cord but couldn't find one at a reasonable price ...

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