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Simply looking for a good headset for $150.

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As the title explains, im tired of reading in the threads that go on and on about the tiny details of headsets, im just looking for a headset that is comfortable, has great sound, and is around the $150 give or take like $20. Im also looking for a headset that has a build in microphone. I don't want to use any kind of modmic.

My motherboard has THX TruStudio if that makes any difference whatsoever. I live in Australia, so please don't link me to brands that i will need to ship over here. I was originally looking at the Corsair Vengeance 1500 v2, and 2100, but im not too sure yet.

Its really just comfort, audio quality, built in microphone, and build quality.

This is kind of un-structured i know, but any answers from people who have actually owned the headset would be appreciated. I don't need to hear banter over companies (much like Razer) when you most probably haven't ever owned their product.
 
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Originally Posted by Crowe98 View Post

As the title explains, im tired of reading in the threads that go on and on about the tiny details of headsets, im just looking for a headset that is comfortable, has great sound, and is around the $150 give or take like $20. Im also looking for a headset that has a build in microphone. I don't want to use any kind of modmic.

My motherboard has THX TruStudio if that makes any difference whatsoever. I live in Australia, so please don't link me to brands that i will need to ship over here. I was originally looking at the Corsair Vengeance 1500 v2, and 2100, but im not too sure yet.

Its really just comfort, audio quality, built in microphone, and build quality.

This is kind of un-structured i know, but any answers from people who have actually owned the headset would be appreciated. I don't need to hear banter over companies (much like Razer) when you most probably haven't ever owned their product.
The best headset is the sennheiser PC360.

Very comfortable, very good quality mic, and pretty decent sound quality all things considered. No weird surround sound gimmicks, no bull crap, just a straight up headset.

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-360-Headset-Pro-Gaming/dp/B003DA4D2U

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRs1K_9mQ1U
 
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Originally Posted by Tjj226 Angel View Post

The best headset is the sennheiser PC360.

Very comfortable, very good quality mic, and pretty decent sound quality all things considered. No weird surround sound gimmicks, no bull crap, just a straight up headset.

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-360-Headset-Pro-Gaming/dp/B003DA4D2U

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRs1K_9mQ1U
Does Amazon ship to Australia? If it does, I'd be saving almost $150. On www.pccasegear.com (Australian website) it retails for $299. Weird.
 
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Ah, yes. Thanks. I've noticed that Sennheiser don't advertise the size of their headphone drivers... interesting.
40mm. At least, according to newegg.

The size of the driver does not matter. How the driver is designed and how it is implemented is what matters.
 
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40mm. At least, according to newegg.

The size of the driver does not matter. How the driver is designed and how it is implemented is what matters.
So, please put my mind at ease. Would these, sound better than Corsairs Vengeance Headsets? They have 50mm drivers gosh
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So, please put my mind at ease. Would these, sound better than Corsairs Vengeance Headsets? They have 50mm drivers gosh
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To me, heck yes, to you.......ehhh probably. I am going to say there is a solid 70% chance you will like these better. If nothing else, these should sound better.

It is hard to download my experiences from listening to these two headphones and send them to you through the web, so I will say this instead.

On one hand you have corsair. Great company. They try and make sure they go above and beyond to make nice stuff......but they simply aren't a audio focused company. Their drivers are taken from some OEM company. All things considered, their headphones aren't too bad (especially compared to razer).

BUT you are comparing them to sennheiser. All sennheiser does is researches how to make better sounding gear all day every day. The drivers, while smaller, are designed in house with far more research and care being put into them then at corsair.

I PERSONALLY think sennheiser mas made the superior headset for the money. But that doesn't necessarily mean you will. Even so, I am willing to be you will agree with me.

Does that help?
 
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Originally Posted by Tjj226 Angel View Post

To me, heck yes, to you.......ehhh probably. I am going to say there is a solid 70% chance you will like these better. If nothing else, these should sound better.

It is hard to download my experiences from listening to these two headphones and send them to you through the web, so I will say this instead.

On one hand you have corsair. Great company. They try and make sure they go above and beyond to make nice stuff......but they simply aren't a audio focused company. Their drivers are taken from some OEM company. All things considered, their headphones aren't too bad (especially compared to razer).

BUT you are comparing them to sennheiser. All sennheiser does is researches how to make better sounding gear all day every day. The drivers, while smaller, are designed in house with far more research and care being put into them then at corsair.

I PERSONALLY think sennheiser mas made the superior headset for the money. But that doesn't necessarily mean you will. Even so, I am willing to be you will agree with me.

Does that help?
Very much so. Thankyou. +rep.
 
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