Just bought Razer Kraken Pro (with virtual 7.1) Somewhat Cloudy sound+ the mic picks up EVERYTHING

[boorego]

So i bought some Razor Kraken Pro's. I noticed that in comparison to my 20 yo Sony Stereo headphones, they sound very 'distant' and almost cloudy. Not very sharp. However, I have tested much more expensive "over-the-ear" type of headphones and they have all this very unique 'cloudiness' that maybe I will get used to over time?

Also I tested out the mic. They pick up every tiny little noise, and there is a faint static noise when i hold down push-t0-talk in Teamspeak without saying anything.

I haven't loaded the free 7.1 surround software yet..will that make them sound noticeably different? how will it affect music?

 

[basroil]

The software will change the sound, but it won't change the fact that all "7.1" headsets are pretty much garbage for anything. Just return them if possible and get a real headset like the Sennheiser G4ME or the HD429s

 

[boorego]

Those are like 200 dollars...-_-

EDIT: THE seinnheisers are only 50 dollars. So what do I do, buy those 20 dollar clip-on mics everybody talks about? What's a good clip-on for less than 50 dollars?

Also how confident are you with those 429s?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fD-M1F6L4g according to this video open headsets are always better because they have a bigger 'sound-stage'.

 

[basroil]

Those are like 200 dollars...-_-

EDIT: THE seinnheisers are only 50 dollars. So what do I do, buy those 20 dollar clip-on mics everybody talks about? What's a good clip-on for less than 50 dollars?

Also how confident are you with those 429s?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fD-M1F6L4g according to this video open headsets are always better because they have a bigger 'sound-stage'.

You can always go with a separate mic, most from reputable companies are good. If you do that, consider the HD558 instead, better sound (but no integrated mic)