Hello. I am looking to buy some decent headphones for PC gaming.
I have spent the better part of 8 hrs at work and now 2 hrs at home looking at different headphones/headsets and forum posts and reviews. Trying to get more up to date and personalized advice.
I have looked at every set in this thread; http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/245791-31-best-gaming-headset and this review; http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/headsets-gamers-love,1077.html as well as many many others.
My main concern is 3D positioning. This leads me to believe I need 5.1.
I have a SupremeFX 7.1 audio card and array mic that came bundled with my Asus Striker Extreme. Right now I have the PC hooked up to my old Pioneer VSX-D414 with an optical S/PDIF cable.
I would like to spend around $100 or less but am willing to spend more if it's worth it. I know almost nothing about specs or stats so any advice is greatly appreciated.
Priorities: (in order)
■3D position
■Comfort for long gaming sessions
■Sound quality
■Bass quality
■Attached Mic
■Cost
Thanks in advance for any suggestions or advice on what to look for.
*********************HUGE EDIT********************
Okay. I have finally narrowed down my choices. Please weigh in with any advice or comments. I have picked links with the most comprehensive descriptions.
■SENNHEISER HD555http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826106392
■Sennheiser PC350http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...&cm_mmc_o=TBBTkwCjCVyBpAgf mwzygtCjCVRqCjCVRq
■ULTRASONE HFI.700http://www.djdeals.com/ultrasoneHFI700.htm
■Turtle Beach Ear Force HPA2http://www.turtlebeach.com/products/efhpa2/home.aspx
■Medusa 5.1 Homehttp://www.medusa-usa.com/medusa-51-home-edition-p-876.html
■Razer Barracuda HP-1http://www.razerzone.com/p-93-razer-barracuda-hp-1-51-channel-gaming-headphones.aspx
■TRITTON AX360http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826235001
■Steelseries 5H v2http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826249016
I have spent the better part of 8 hrs at work and now 2 hrs at home looking at different headphones/headsets and forum posts and reviews. Trying to get more up to date and personalized advice.
I have looked at every set in this thread; http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/245791-31-best-gaming-headset and this review; http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/headsets-gamers-love,1077.html as well as many many others.
My main concern is 3D positioning. This leads me to believe I need 5.1.
I have a SupremeFX 7.1 audio card and array mic that came bundled with my Asus Striker Extreme. Right now I have the PC hooked up to my old Pioneer VSX-D414 with an optical S/PDIF cable.
I would like to spend around $100 or less but am willing to spend more if it's worth it. I know almost nothing about specs or stats so any advice is greatly appreciated.
Priorities: (in order)
■3D position
■Comfort for long gaming sessions
■Sound quality
■Bass quality
■Attached Mic
■Cost
Thanks in advance for any suggestions or advice on what to look for.
*********************HUGE EDIT********************
Okay. I have finally narrowed down my choices. Please weigh in with any advice or comments. I have picked links with the most comprehensive descriptions.
■SENNHEISER HD555http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826106392
■Sennheiser PC350http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...&cm_mmc_o=TBBTkwCjCVyBpAgf mwzygtCjCVRqCjCVRq
■ULTRASONE HFI.700http://www.djdeals.com/ultrasoneHFI700.htm
■Turtle Beach Ear Force HPA2http://www.turtlebeach.com/products/efhpa2/home.aspx
■Medusa 5.1 Homehttp://www.medusa-usa.com/medusa-51-home-edition-p-876.html
■Razer Barracuda HP-1http://www.razerzone.com/p-93-razer-barracuda-hp-1-51-channel-gaming-headphones.aspx
■TRITTON AX360http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826235001
■Steelseries 5H v2http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826249016