[SOLVED] Gaming HEADSET under 200$? Looking for an open-back. All information in the post. Already have 2 candidates.

[africsnail]

Let's start with the required info:

• country: Czechia - Europe
• budget: 200$
• source: Unfortunately, my motherboard (Asus ROG Maximus VIII Hero)
• how will it be used: Primarily as a headset for gaming FPS, but also for movies and songs (EDM: dubstep, trap, etc.) I would say it'll be used 75% gaming, 25% everything else.
• what am I looking for: Most important for me is a good sound location for gaming, then everything else. I also need a headset (headphones with integrated mic)
• open or closed back: I heard open backs are a lot better for gaming and I play alone in quite silent room (so I think it's the right way).

I was already looking into this for some time and I found a couple of headsets probably fitting my needs:

• Sennheiser game one (About 170$ if I order it from Amazon Germany, can't get it for less here in EU)
• Cooler master MH752 (About 80$ locally) I know it's closed back, but it has good mic and gaming performance for the price.

You will probably say the game ones are fine, but I have few concerns about them:

• That my mobo soundcard won't drive them
• That I won't like the understated low end / bass that they have according to reviews
• Also about the velvet padding getting dirty really quick (I have a long haired cat)

Sadly, I don't currently have more budget to squeeze an AMP/DAC combo into.
I'm open to new configs, headsets, combinations of some gear, etc.
Thank you for help.

 

[gamerbrehdy]

I'd recommend the Razer Electra V2. I'm using it myself and I'm very satisfied with this headset. It goes for around €60,- (3,5mm audiojack) to €70,- (USB) and it's a very decent deal.

If you do buy it: get a popfilter for the mic (this isn't included).

One big plus is that the mic can be removed if you're using the headset purely for listening.

 

[africsnail]

I'd recommend the Razer Electra V2. I'm using it myself and I'm very satisfied with this headset. It goes for around €60,- (3,5mm audiojack) to €70,- (USB) and it's a very decent deal.

If you do buy it: get a popfilter for the mic (this isn't included).

One big plus is that the mic can be removed if you're using the headset purely for listening.

Thanks for tip.