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Best $100 headset?

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I've been using a Creative Fatal1ty headset for the past few months and while it's done its job, it's been pretty uncomfortable.
I bought that back for 20 dollars and I think it's time to raise my budget for a good comfortable set.
What's the best headset I can get for about a hundred bucks?
I'd like it to be over the ear with leather padding with USB connectivity.
 
I use Sennheiser PC 350. I use them for gaming and communication.

Now, there are a some people out there saying that this headset is horrible. I am not saying that they are wrong, but only that I have a different opinion. I am guessing that some might not have used a proper amp for them. First of all, this headset was not made for music, but for gaming and communication. The first time I connected them to my computer(X-fi something soundcard), they sounded horrible, like music in a tin-can. However, you have to remember that the drivers have 150 Ω Impedance, which means that they need to be properly amplified. I am using a cMoyBB, and now I really appreciate the sound... even the music.

And the microphone is awesome. It's a boom mic. Very clean sound. That might be the biggest reason I bought this headset. I wanted a good microphone attached to the headphones. I certainly did not want go with a clip-on zalman mic as some people suggested.
 
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Uh, I forgot. You said that they need to have USB. However, the PC350 has 3.5 mm male miniplugs, but you can buy a USB adapter from Sennheiser.
 
i just got the jvc rx900 from amazon w/ free prime 2 day shipping for $56 and I think for the price they sound really really good. i just did the felt mod on them about 30 minutes ago and they sound even better. there's a lot of info on them on H and on headfi.
 
Thanks but I'm not looking for headphones, I need a headset with a mic for gaming.
 
I don't think your going to find a very good selection for a USB-input gaming headset. I haven't even heard them existing. Surely you must have a single line-in?

Anyway if you're able to get a normal pair, I just bought the Razer Charcarious headset. Fairly good sound quality - not as good as my 6 year old Sony MDR-V300's - though they are quite comfortable, and have an attached mic that will rotate back when you're listening to music. Also, they come in at around $100 shipped.
 
I do have a line-in, it's not necessarily important that I have USB it's just much easier to deal with.
I would really prefer something with leather padding, the cloth/felt material on the Creative Fatal1ty's really irritate me.
 
A good sounding headset's hard to come by. So no headphone - add-on mic combo?
 
I've got a few clan buddies who are using the Logitech G35 headset and love them. They are usb 7.1
 
Are there any others worth mentioning?
I can get the G35 for $86 shipped.
 
Why bump?

I am not sure if you will get many more "different" opinions. Sennheiser PC 350, Logitech G35, Steelseries something.. or do a custom one... buy a good pair of headphones and slap a mic on the side of one of the cups. Seen some guides around the net.
 
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