spyderrico
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Thursday, December 26, 2013 10:32 PM
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I'm in the market for a new gaming headset and was looking for feedback on some good gear. I'm currently using Tritton 5.1 surround headset and its been rock solid, they are very worn out and looking to upgrade. Price range $150-$200, not sure if there is a huge difference between 5.1 and 7.1. No wireless, have a creative sound blaster Z card that I need to make use of. I was looking at the Razor Tiamat. http://www.newegg.com/Pro...x?Item=N82E16826153089 Or the Sennheiser PC 350 SE http://www.newegg.com/Pro...x?Item=N82E16826106638
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Re: Gaming Headset Recommendation
Thursday, December 26, 2013 11:09 PM
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I'd get the Sennheiser's, the Tiamat does nice surround but the audio quality isn't the best. (And plus... their heavy which makes them uncomfortable to wear for long periods.)
The difference between 5.1 and 7.1 in headphones isn't that noticeable.
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Re: Gaming Headset Recommendation
Thursday, December 26, 2013 11:20 PM
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Re: Gaming Headset Recommendation
Thursday, December 26, 2013 11:47 PM
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Have you checked out the Astro A40 headsets. The only reason i mention them is due to Sennheiser charging arm+leg for it's "gaming" headsets. I paid $140 for my PC-350 (older version). Another option i have seen people do is buy Sennheiser H558 and buy a modmic to stick on it.
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Re: Gaming Headset Recommendation
Friday, December 27, 2013 1:08 PM
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Re: Gaming Headset Recommendation
Friday, December 27, 2013 3:54 PM
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Well after researching for a couple hours, I went with the Sennheiser PC360 for Pro Gaming.
I hope these will exceed my expectations for gaming. I was thrown off by no surround sound, but hopefully the quality of sound makes up for that.
I don't understand why the PC350SE were more expensive than the PC360? I was leaning on the 350SE but decided on the newer 360 version.
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Re: Gaming Headset Recommendation
Friday, December 27, 2013 6:17 PM
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try using razer surround, Virtual 7.1 audio for stereo headphones. (no idea how much it effects audio quality though.)
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Friday, December 27, 2013 6:22 PM
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It's nuts how much Sennheiser has jacked up the prices. They moved the volume control from inline to built into headset and charge $100 more.
I think you will like the PC360 headset. My PC350 are over 3yrs old and work fine. The only thing i have done to them is replace the pleather pads with velour pads (HD555/595 pads).
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Re: Gaming Headset Recommendation
Friday, December 27, 2013 10:41 PM
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spyderrico
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I have these and really like them http://www.amazon.com/ROCCAT-Surround-Gaming-Headset-ROC-14-500/dp/B00275C2L6
These look pretty good. I haven't heard of ROCCAT, but definitly right up my alley for what I'm looking for.
Anyone else have experience with this company?
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Re: Gaming Headset Recommendation
Tuesday, January 07, 2014 2:14 AM
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Sennheiser PC350SE
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Re: Gaming Headset Recommendation
Thursday, January 09, 2014 11:10 PM
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I don't think I have ever paid over $100 for a headset. Logitech and Razer are mostly what I used. If I pay more than $100 for a headset I always decide its better to just buy a real 5.1 or 7.1 speaker setup. Thats just how I personally view the value of headphones. But, I only use it for gaming and normal audio, nothing professional.
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Re: Gaming Headset Recommendation
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