Strictly PC headsets

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Hello, I'm building a PC and would like a headset that is percise and strictly for PC. I've been doing some research and a lot of people say that Sennheiser is great but I also hear that a lot of people like Logitech! So if anyone would mind helping me find a great sound quality headset (no matter what price) that is percise that would be great!
 
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Audio Technica has both closed and open designs.

My reference headphone threads:

http://www.head-fi.org/a/headphone-buying-guide
http://www.head-fi.org/t/534479/mad-lust-envys-headphone-gaming-guide-5-31-2015-beyer-cop-and-shure-1540-added

And for those who don't know why Impedance matters:

http://www.head-fi.org/t/607282/headphone-amp-impedance-questions-find-the-answers-here

I currently use a set of Audio Technica M50s myself.
Companies like Sennheiser and Audio Technica make really good headphones. Their gaming headphones will simply be their standard headsets but with a mic added. On the downside they may need a DAC or audio card to provide enough power. Companies like logitech and corsair make good sounding headsets that are pretty much self powered. They either get the power they need through USB or are designed around typical built in audio.

Personally I'm a Logitech nut. I would start with their newest headset the g933. Wireless is always convenient and it's added features seem pretty cool.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Spectrum-Wireless-Surround-981-000585/dp/B0148NPJ78/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1448946027&sr=8-1&keywords=logitech+g933

If i was going soley for pure audio quality my first choice would be the Audio Technica. Open back headset provide a wider sound stage for a more immersive experience. Plus it comes with a USB DAC to properly power the headset. If you prefer a more enclosed experience it does come in a closed back model.
http://www.amazon.com/Technica-ATHADG1-Open-Back-Gaming-Headset/dp/B00H8NS1K8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1448947902&sr=8-1&keywords=audio+technica+gaming
 
I watched videos on the Audio Technica and people say they are good and than people say they are bad because since there open you can hear the other side of the headphone. I watched a lot of videos on the Logitech G933 and personally its sweet! I like how you can go into the settings and enable 7.1 and etc. The only problem I have is that there wireless. I had a horrible experience one time with wireless headsets and I'm skeptical about on them still. Does logitech make a headphone that equal or up to par with the G933 but is wired instead of wireless!?
 
Yes there is a wired version, the g633. However the wireless on newer gaming headsets is flawless. I still have the older g930 and have never had a problem with signal quality (at least while i was in the same room). The mic quality does suffer a little bit though. Not enough where everyone will notice, but enough to notice if your listening for it.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech%C2%A0G633-Artemis-Spectrum-Surround-981-000586/dp/B013P0K8OE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1448993450&sr=8-1&keywords=g633

Yes sound leakage is a downside of open back headphones. If your trying to block outside noise then a closed back headset is best. I'll link the closed back model just for comparison.
http://www.amazon.com/Technica-ATHAG1-Closed-Back-Gaming-Headset/dp/B00H95X98O/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1448993668&sr=8-2&keywords=audio+technica+gaming
 


Audio Technica has both closed and open designs.

My reference headphone threads:

http://www.head-fi.org/a/headphone-buying-guide
http://www.head-fi.org/t/534479/mad-lust-envys-headphone-gaming-guide-5-31-2015-beyer-cop-and-shure-1540-added

And for those who don't know why Impedance matters:

http://www.head-fi.org/t/607282/headphone-amp-impedance-questions-find-the-answers-here

I currently use a set of Audio Technica M50s myself.
 
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