Gaming headsets recommendations?

Derppppp

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I've been looking for a decent headset for a while now, and I need suggestions.
My budget is £50 - £65 (around the price of how much a G430 or a Razer Kraken Pro would cost).

Some MUST haves for a new headset:
1). Good quality Microphone.
2). Good ergonomics.
3). 7.1 surround
4). Has to be good looking too.
5). Wired.

So far, I've looked at the Razer Kraken Pro (there is also an "analog" version. What's the difference between the two?), Logitech G430, and the Corsair Vengeance 1500. Any other suggestions? If not, which one is the best out of the three I've mentioned.

Links:
Razer Kraken Pro - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Razer-Kraken-Pro-Gaming-Headset/dp/B009L0ES12/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1384792855&sr=1-1&keywords=razer+kraken+pro
Razer Kraken Pro Analog - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Razer-Kraken-Analog-Gaming-Headset/dp/B009O251OK/ref=sr_1_2?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1384792855&sr=1-2&keywords=razer+kraken+pro
Logitech G430s - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-Surround-Sound-Gaming-Headset/dp/B00CJ5FPUE/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1384792962&sr=1-1&keywords=g430
Corsair Vengeance 1500 - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CA-9011124-EU-Vengeance-Comfortable-Headset/dp/B00F0IZQQ0/ref=sr_1_2?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1384793006&sr=1-2&keywords=vengeance+1500 (Question: What's the difference between V1 and V2 and is it worth V2 worth the extra money?)
 


Okay, thanks. I'll look into getting V2 1500s.
 
I've decided to get a microphone and headphones rather than a headset with a crappy built in mic.

I'm considering an Audio Technica AT2020 or a Blue Snowball (the blue yeti is out of the question...Or rather,
My budget..) I'm leaning more towards to AT2020, though..Unless you know of a mic that is better and that won't break the bank.
 




Yeah, I know. It is over my budget a little 😛
Commentaries is very likely, since my PC is going to be built around gaming and a bit of editing with the Intel i7 4770k and the AMD R9 290 and 16gb RAM.

The blue snowball is a VERY intriguing option since it is, well, £20 cheaper! [I'm pretty sure] PewDiePie also uses the AT2020 so I know very well how it sounds and the quality of the mic.

I'm hoping Black Friday will help lower prices a bit..
 


Oh nice! I have a 3770k and a 7970 so I know you'll be happy with that setup. Have you used Vegas to edit before?