What is the best bang for the buck headset? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Ampera
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 03, 2017, 11:58:32 pm
content: So if you read my equipment you would love to annihilate post, you might know I am a bit miffed at my G930, and in other news the Apollo moon shot was a small day out.My question is has anybody found a good headset, defined as a pair of headphones with a microphone, for a low price?I would love for it to have a detachable 3.5 mm headset jack (detachable from both the headset and the device) and for it to have a not too shit microphone. The only other thing I want from it is for it to not Logitech. Or Apple.The reason I ask here is that it is my impression that headphones are like power supplies, terrible unless you get it from a good place, and while I am definitely not picky when it comes to audio gear, it would be nice to have a second opinion, as I am prepared to buy something that will not make me want to snap it in to. Speaking of which, a headset that doesn't snap in two on it's own free will would be nice.Thanks for any help.

author: rdl
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 04, 2017, 12:56:05 am
content: Really good headsets are not marketed toward "gamers" or sold by any of the companies that market "gamer" equipment. You will probably not find a good one for a low price. For anything less than several hundred dollars, I would probably just read through the reviews at Newegg. Usually if there's a lot of reviews and a 4 "egg" rating at minimum for a given item, there's at least hope.

author: Vgkid
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 04, 2017, 01:42:23 am
content: Sennheiser hmd280-pro. That is what we used in the theater.

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 04, 2017, 02:17:26 am
content: What do you need the mic for ?If you want BT too, there's some really nice noise cancelling BT and wired headphones from Bose.If you're listening to music from your phone with a free app you can answer calls too using the NC mic for speech.

author: senso
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 04, 2017, 02:41:22 am
content: Probably the HyperX Cloud2, no detachable cable form the headset, but the micro is pretty nice, and it can be removed(uses a normal 3.5mm TRS jack), you can get the Cloud I without the crappy USB soundcard, or get the Cloud2 with the USB sound card.I have a pair, other friends have Asus, Logitech, Razer, Steelseries all in the 80-130€ price range, mine beats them all, better sound clarity, not eq-ed to boomy bass, very comfortable(my record is 12h straight in front of pc, not even warm ears), can also be pretty loud with no distortion.They are a rebranded Takstar Pro 80 if you want to search a bit more.On the cheap side of things there are the Superlux HB668B that are recognized as the best sub 50$ phones(open back) that will leave a lot of gamer peripherals in the dust.

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 04, 2017, 06:24:09 am
content: Easy.... well not exactly what you want, but IMHO better:Audio Technica ATH-M40X + Creative Sound Blaster E1 USB headphone DAC/AMP. Great sound quality, microphone built into the E1 and not that expensive for the overall quality of both.A good runner up to the ATH-M40X at much less money is the Samson SR850. If you don't want to spend the money on an E1, then consider buying a cheap computer lapel mic for around $1 on ebay.Yes I have the ATH-M40X and these are the best buy in headphones for less than $250 IMHO. The E1 is a great USB DAC/AMP that also work on Android phones as a sound card. I also have the Samson SR850 and they are damn good, especially for the price.

author: Vgkid
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 04, 2017, 07:10:18 am
content: Quote from: Lightages on May 04, 2017, 06:24:09 amI own the big brother to your M40's, the M50.Those Samsons aren't bad. we had some in HS for the piano players.

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 04, 2017, 07:16:47 am
content: Quote from: Vgkid on May 04, 2017, 07:10:18 amHave a listen to the differences. You can't hear the absolute quality as you are listening with whatever headphones or speakers you have, but the relative differences match reality. Everyone I know who has listened to e ATH-M40X vs the ATH-M50X have the same conclusion:Edit:I should emphasize: Not everyone will hear headphones the same way. This has to do with the shape of your ear and ear canal. Generally the ATH-M40X seem to be the most neutral headphones in a huge price range. Some people will not feel the same way. They also might not present the same "sound stage" as some other headphones and some people might prefer less accurate frequency response in deference to sound stage. Headphones still remain in the domain of personal preference instead of hard scientifically proven better or worse.

author: NivagSwerdna
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 04, 2017, 07:43:26 am
content: Quote from: TwoOfFive on May 03, 2017, 11:58:32 pmI bought a Corsair Void headset recently to replace the HP one that had died (after having been repaired a couple of times over many years). Seems OK... not the cheapest but still pretty cheap. YMMV.