MeDoMiHD

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If you are in to help me, thank you. Maybe i'm a little picky in what i actually want, but I'm just describing my ideal headset.

There we go:
- I want it to have software, for equalizing, or maybe setting illumination or surround sound, or mic options.
- I want it to have surround sound. If this isn't possible, it's ok.
- I want to be Comfortable. I think this is ON number 2 of importancy.
- I am a little bit of an audiophile, so i need some good sound quality, and i need an equalizer so i can set it to my own style. If this isn't possible (equalizing), then please give me advise on choosing a sound card with the headset. This is my nr 1 priority.
- My budget is from €70 till €150. My ideal price would be €100. If there isn't a headset that comes close to my preferences, i have a maximum budget of €200.
- I want it to have a mic, just so i can communicate on skype. I am willing to have this for a while, just so i can save some money for a better condenser mircophone.
- If it has customizable illumination, it's always welcome. I like illumination on a headset.
- and, finally, i want to have a long cable, more then 2 metres, because my computer is a little far from my head.
- Maybe, if it's possible, I want some changeable earcups.

Well, as you read through these preferences, you may have noticed, that I am really picky. But again, it's just describing my Ideal Headset.

I was looking for myself for a while, and these were the headsets i found interesting, so you know a little bit what i like.

- Kingston HyperX Cloud II (I wasn't convinced because it had no software)
- CM STORM Sirus 5.1 (I wasn't convinced because of the lack of comfort and length of cable)
- Steelseries siberia v2/ v3/ v3 prism/ elite ( wasn't confinced of the changeable earcups/ surround sound. The elite was the best, but is a little over my budget (for now).
- Asus strix 7.1 (a little bit over my budget)
- Logitech g930 (i have some experience with Logitech)

I hope you got a bit of an idea of what sort of headset I like. If u really haven't got an idea, just maybe give me some advise on choosing a sound card, because I have the feeling I need it too.

BTW, I wear glasses, so I don't want it to get really uncomfortable when I'm wearing them (for a long period).

I have some experience with logitech, i said, because I'm wearing a Logitech G430 Headset right now. I was really happy with it, but i have them for 1 and a half years, till 2 years, and they are getting really dirty, and the sound sometimes is really bad. Also the cable is getting a little broken, so sometimes, if i mute it, it doesn't work anymore if i unmute it. I have done some research on that and it really is that my cable is getting old and maybe it's going to break.

I would be REALLY happy if you would help me, just some advice, or some other choices you can offer me, would make me really happy.

Thank you for all the effort, of reading this, and maybe helping me ;P

Kind regards, Melvin
 
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Again, forget "surround sound", you have two ears so you only need two independent channels (one per ear) to replicate real world wounds. Surround is ONLY for multiple speakers far from your ears, since they are not independent. Most sound cards let you mix down to headphones in the case you want to listen to movies that were mastered in 5.1/7.1. For games, use headphone mode, especially Frostbyte games like BF4 and Battlefront, they mix from greater than 7.1 effective and will give you...

SkillNye

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Kingston HyperX Cloud II's are a great choice. I don't have them, but I hear they are one of THE best for gaming, I don't hear much about music for them.

Personally, I'd suggest you check out the Razer Kraken Pro's. They have their own software, Razer Surround, for requalizing, changing bass settings, vocals, good stuff. They are kind of sturdy, although I'm scared to drop them, even though I have dropped them a few time in the 4 months of having them. They are well within your budget, and they are pretty comfortable. I mean, they aren't that good mainly because you have to break the ear cups in other wise they'll hurt your ears when you go to use them for 3+ hours at a time. I'd give them a 7/10. They are more tailored to music users, not really for gaming. They have nice punchy bass, I mean a decent amount. Especially with an external amp, they are amazing. Onboard always makes headphones sound bad.
 

MeDoMiHD

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Thx for the advice! I will definently check them out ;)
 


First two are pointless to consider, so drop them. It's much better to use the game's headphone mode because that premixes everything far better than mixing to 7.1 then downmixing to 2.0 would (ALL "7.1" headphones are effectively 2.0, even the ones with multiple speakers)

The rest basically point to a ATH-AD500X or HD518 and a cheap mic like the ATR-4650 (until you get that good mic you want). Your motherboard's audio codec should have all the features you want already (and usually higher quality too), if not it'll cost a bit more because you'll need a real soundcard (usually $100)
 

MeDoMiHD

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Thank you for this great advice! I've been checking out those headsets and the Audio Technica looks very comfortable too. I maybe am going to buy an soundcard after all. Don't there exist some surround sound soundcards?

Kind Regards, Melvin
 


Again, forget "surround sound", you have two ears so you only need two independent channels (one per ear) to replicate real world wounds. Surround is ONLY for multiple speakers far from your ears, since they are not independent. Most sound cards let you mix down to headphones in the case you want to listen to movies that were mastered in 5.1/7.1. For games, use headphone mode, especially Frostbyte games like BF4 and Battlefront, they mix from greater than 7.1 effective and will give you far higher audio quality than "surround" options.
 
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MeDoMiHD

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Thanks everyone for replying :D
I've chosen what to do. I am taking the Audio-Technica ATH-M40X, with an additional soundcard. I play no games anymore, so yes surround sound is even more useless now, plus binaural 'surround sound' is even better in my opinion. It's only for the music and music making, which is its best use.