So it's been a while since I got my last set of headphones. Here's the last
thread I made on the subject back in 2011.
I ended up getting the
Razer Carcharias. They were very comfortable and worked well for a little while...but then the left headphone went out and I've been using the speakers on my comp ever since for output. It's probably a simple problem like loose wires in the headphone or audio controller, but I don't know if I could fix it myself or if an electronic place in town would know what to do. I still use the mic on the headset, though, as it still works. Anyway, the point is I need a new headset...hopefully one that will last a bit longer than my previous choices.
To revise a bit from my previous thread, I am looking for a headset that (in this specific order)...
1. is durable (can last longer than a year or two if not longer).
2. is comfortable on the ears (has padding of some sort and doesn't rub).
3. is cheap (preferably $150 or less).
4. has good sound quality (no explanation needed here).
5. has a good mic (doesn't take in ambient sounds ideally).
So far, I have two recommendations from friends, both a bit on the pricey end of the spectrum. First up is the
ASTRO Gaming A50 Wireless Headset ($300). Second is the
Mad Catz AX 720 Gaming Headset ($162) which was recommended to me by Earth and now another friend. I've heard nothing but good things about Astros. As far as I know, they are the top of the line when it comes to gaming headsets, but their products do come at a premium. The typical A50, A40, and A30 headsets run roughly $300, $250, and $200 respectively. I've never heard of Mad Catz, but upon a quick browse of their headsets, they seem to be pretty good...a step or two below Astros. They are much closer to my price range, but still just a little bit above it.
I do believe the saying "you get what you pay for" is completely true for gaming headsets. Having used $30 Logitechs which were utter crap, my current $80 Razer Carcharias which were much better (but lacked in the durability department), and now looking at my friends who spent more for their headsets and are having better results than me, I'm convinced I need to up my game (punny?) and my budget a bit and reach a little higher for something better.
So, with all that said, I leave this thread open to whatever recommendations the community has for me. I'd like to know 1) what do you personally use, 2) what do your friends use, and finally 3) what have you heard or seen is good from everywhere else. Keep in mind that I'm looking for a PC gaming headset, though I know many of the top of the line headsets are compatible with PC and other platforms as well. Rest assured though, the headset I buy will only be used for PC gaming. Thanks in advance guys.
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