Recommend headset or headphones/clip on mic for gaming

ipakkz

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Specifically looking for gaming headphones or headset anyone could recommend a set that sounds great and can pinpoint the enemy like the 7.1 surrounds.
My motherboard msi mpower comes with a soundcard thx its 7.1.
I always hear not to buy gaming headsets though they seem to be the go for pinpointing enemy but if you can achieve that with other great audiophile headphones such as bose id go with them over gaming headset and buy mic seperate.
Just need a confirmation cheers
 

audioranger

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most 'gaming' varieties don't accurately reproduce a 7.1 environment, and tend to rely on gimmicky methods to do so. also, most people don't realize that truly good stereo sound can still be amazing for gaming, if not superior to "gaming" models.

i definitely agree that a good stereo model + clip-on mic is a great combo. voip compression codecs will neutralize any huge advantages that amazing mics would initially yield.

ATH-M50 + zalman mic1:

http://www.headset-ratings.com/audio-technica-ath-m50-professional-studio-headphones/

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836501002

happy gaming man!