Headphones, Need Opinions

[jeffro]

Any of you that use your PC for gaming, will know that a good set of headphones can make or break a tight round of any game, really. i currently have a pair of EarPollution junksters that u purchased from microcenter some time ago for ~$40.00. They were good when i first got them but shit shakes and rattles inside the casing when i move my head. the size adjuster barely works, and the cord is about 18" long. http://ifrogz.com/products.php?cat=505

 

so, im looking for advice on a good set, wired, or wireless, that will give me superb sounds quality, durability, and in the price range of 50-100$. im headin to polaris tomorrow to get some things, one of which is a set of headphones.

 

not looking for ear buds. i have no idea where to even begin.

 

chow!

[Farkas]

Absolutely love my Sony MDR-V700DJ headphones.. had them for years and still haven't fallen apart in any way.

[Orion]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826158081

 

I have them, and they are excellent. I would also recommend getting a good soundcard. In fact, a lot of times the card will make a bigger difference than the headset. Creative makes a bunch of good cards as well. PM me if you want some more ideas.

[jeffro]

those are nice, where did you get them?

[Radio Flyer1647545514]

Turtle Beaches

[jeffro]

Turtle Beaches

 

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PMed ya farkas.

[twistedfocus1647545489]

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PMed ya farkas.

I assume he means these:

http://www.turtlebeach.com/products.aspx

 

not this:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3193/3050396099_d06f202ebf.jpg

[Guest tbutera2112]

lol didnt know you could have headsets with 8 speaker surround sound in them!

 

http://www.turtlebeach.com/products/pc-gaming-headsets/ear-force-hpa2.aspx

[jeffro]

i bet those would be killer. im going to see if i can find something like that locally.

[Farkas]

Jeff, I forgot to mention... If you're looking local, check guitar center or maybe best buy for those headphones I mentioned.

[jerrodh]

Turtle Beaches

 

Me and my best friend swear by these as well. Make sure you get the version you can run on your xbox (if you got at least) best mic I've had for console to by far.

 

I would honestly stay away from the Fatal1ty series, there are a ton of mixed reviews about them, from fanboys to haters, to some legit complaints. Never owned a pair but I just did a lot of review research and almost settled on them but reviews swayed me to Turtle Beaches.

 

http://www.turtlebeach.com/products/xbox-gaming-headsets/ear-force-x11.aspx

[jeffro]

suppose i shoulda mentioned this is for PC

[Orion]

I read that stuff too, jerrod, but decided to take a chance. I'm no fanboy, for sure, but man do they sound awesome.

 

Never tried the turtle beachs, so I can't comment on them.

 

To answer the question, I got mine on newegg, on that link I posted.

[jeffro]

went to gamestop and picked up a pair of turtle beach Ear Force X11's. seems like a quality set, other than the "hissing" noise from the USB speaker amplifier. yet to test it out in game though.