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deciding on gaming headset

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So I want a headset for gaming but it'd be my first. I'm currently thinking of the SteelSeries Siberia V2 since I've read they are very comfortable. However it is analog and I'm concerned it may not pair well with my integrated audio. Furthermore the additional cost of SteelSeries' USB soundcard makes me think I should consider a USB headset such as the Corsair Vengeance 1500. I'm rather not spend more than $100. Any suggestions?
 
first get a decent sound card and then we can talk about headphones/headset
 
So what, headsets are now worthless unless you have a decent soundcard?

I want a headset so I can talk to fellow players in game also so I can play games in the morning without waking anyone. If anyone has suggestions for a headset, I'd appreciate it.
 
I have a buddy who likes the Corsair headset you mention. Is sound quality important? If not, you can probably pick just about any of the gaming headsets in your price range and they'll be about the same.
 
For me, the comfort and quality of the headset itself is more important. Im just wondering if perhaps the Siberia v2 is overkill for my needs and whether the USB vs analog would make a noticeable difference.
 
For ~$100, I'd get some Superlux HD668B for ~$50, a Xonar DG for ~$30 (less than $20 after rebate on Amazon right now), and a Zalman clip-on mic for ~$10.

Or if you realllllly still want a headset, a Corsair HS1A (really cheap right now thanks to the new models) plus the Xonar DG.
 
havermeyer said:
For ~$100, I'd get some Superlux HD668B for ~$50, a Xonar DG for ~$30 (less than $20 after rebate on Amazon right now), and a Zalman clip-on mic for ~$10.

Or if you realllllly still want a headset, a Corsair HS1A (really cheap right now thanks to the new models) plus the Xonar DG.
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Coming from someone that's gone through many a headset, I second this. Less the suggestion, and more the idea of splitting a headphone and microphone.

At current I have around $250 worth of headsets on my desk, and another $150 with my brother and a friend of mine. For one reason or another I hate them all.

Splitting the set allows you to upgrade a mic without completely ditching headphones and vice versa. And if something breaks, its easier and generally speaking, cheaper to replace a single piece than it is to replace an entire headset.

Of course, you're free to do whatever you like. Corsair headsets have gotten generally positive reviews.
 
Generally positive reviews compared to other headsets out there... You still get way better bang for your buck with regular headphones and a discrete mic.
 
Impulse said:
Generally positive reviews compared to other headsets out there... You still get way better bang for your buck with regular headphones and a discrete mic.
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+1.

@BigJay, I have 1 headset that cost $250. Not bragging, but the point is "gaming" headsets are inferior, and you get much more for your money by avoiding them.
 
Superlux HD668B or Samson sr850 + Xonar DG + Zalman mic = best sound period in your price range.

They go deep and clean. The bass alone is worth it. Not boomy but realistic. Very important imo. Like a movie theater really.

Only issue is you really need to mod the pleather pads. I just double sided taped some microfiber to them ftw.

Otherwise, Corsair USB looks like the easy button headset. You can trust the reviews here.
 
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BigJayDogg3 said:
At current I have around $250 worth of headsets on my desk, and another $150 with my brother and a friend of mine. For one reason or another I hate them all.
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To some people here that's the cost of one earbud.

To the OP: The corsair HS1 USB set sounds really good, and it bypasses the need for a soundcard. As an owner of multiple shure headphones with an addiction to FPS games, I can say that the HS1 USB's have a very nice feel for them, and sound great in Battlefield BC2.

Remember, your headphones are for gaming, not for an uncompressed orchestral experience. If you play single player games, and want to be immersed, go for a good sounding set. If you play multiplayer games and you want to gain an edge by increasing your situational awareness, i'd recommend the Corsair HS1 USB, or really any USB 7.1 surround headset you can get these days. They're a good price, they sound really good for what they are, and they bypass the need for a sound card.
 
havermeyer said:
For ~$100, I'd get some Superlux HD668B for ~$50, a Xonar DG for ~$30 (less than $20 after rebate on Amazon right now), and a Zalman clip-on mic for ~$10.

Or if you realllllly still want a headset, a Corsair HS1A (really cheap right now thanks to the new models) plus the Xonar DG.
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I'd still have to buy sound cards for each of my computers. However, I may consider the separate headphones/mic idea.

I do have a question though: do you think the mic is the component most likely to fail? I mean replacing a $10 mic is no problem but the majority of the cost will stay with the headphones.
 
spaceman said:
Otherwise, Corsair USB looks like the easy button headset. You can trust the reviews here.
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Exactly. The Corsair is the quickest and easiest fix. I agree with everyone saying to get a dedicated soundcard, headphones, and a mic. That's my setup plus an amp. The Zalman mic is super crisp and clear, though no noise cancelling so it'll pick up every noise in your room (in my experience).
 
[DFR]Random;1038146106 said:
Exactly. The Corsair is the quickest and easiest fix. I agree with everyone saying to get a dedicated soundcard, headphones, and a mic. That's my setup plus an amp. The Zalman mic is super crisp and clear, though no noise cancelling so it'll pick up every noise in your room (in my experience).
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hah yeah, that is the only thing that I do not like about the zalman is that it picks up everything.
 
Option 1 : Corsair HSA-1's ..there cheap now with the new vengeance gear out. (if you must have a headset) The new vengeance set is basically the same as the older one I recommended but w/ new styling.

Option 2 : Buy asus dg xonar and the cheaper HSA-1's ...or try to find a good deal on AD 700's or Sennheiser 555 or 565's imo w/ zalman mic (do not buy the ad's or senn's w/o a sound card)
 
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