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Old 11-29-09   #1 (permalink)
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Please recommend me a good headset for around $100. Primary use would be gaming. I'd like it to have a mic but would rather not sacrifice sound quality.

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http://www.amazon.com/Technica-ATH-A...9549272&sr=8-1

and

http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Microph..._bxgy_e_text_b
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Yeah, AH700s are best for gaming, but if you plan to do anything else like listen to music I'd recommend the HD555s, they're a bit more well rounded.

http://www.buy.com/prod/sennheiser-h.../90131764.html

I know it's not under 100. There should be places who do have it for that price though. Amazon decided to change from 85USD to MAP, which is 130.

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Thanks fellas

Reviews for the 700s look good; pulling the trigger on 'em soon.

Is there a particular reason why they're not as good as the HD 555s for music?
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They are just as good as the HD555s in music.

HD555s just have slightly more bass.
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Thanks -- I ordered the 700s!

Also, for gaming, how much will using ob-board Realtek HD Audio hurt me? I.e., will the headphones be nearly useful if I don't have a diesel $100 sound card to match?

I've dreaded the day I have to spend $ on a real dedicated sound card but this may be it.
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Thanks -- I ordered the 700s!

Also, for gaming, how much will using ob-board Realtek HD Audio hurt me? I.e., will the headphones be nearly useful if I don't have a diesel $100 sound card to match?

I've dreaded the day I have to spend $ on a real dedicated sound card but this may be it.
The Realtek onboard has a hard time doing positional audio very well. It all sounds pretty muffled at best. I've tested this on an ALC888, ALC889 and a ALC1200 vs my X-Fi XtremeMusic.

Let's be serious here. You spent a good deal on your i7 system and you're still running on onboard sound? Time to up the ante and go dedicated.
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yea gotta match that nice pair of cans with a card that can put some umphf in it good luck

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Yeah, there's really no point in getting a high end headphone if your sound card is onboard...
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