Headset Suggestions?

[Montoya]

Hey brb.u, I've been looking for a headset recently. I'm taking suggestions, but I have some prerequisites...

Mic: I know you all want to hear my sexy Latin accent, so I'd like a clear mic that doesn't pick up on noise from the headset. Bonus points if it's detachable.

Sound Quality/ Positioning: I know I can't have both, so I'm making this an either/or. However, both must be at least passable.

Comfort: A big one. I haven't been able to play much recently, as many of you server regulars can attest, but when I do play, I play all day.

Price: $150 is my max.

Contenders:
http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-audio/ra...racuda-hp1
http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-audio/razer-carcharias
http://www.roccat.org/Products/Gaming-So...CCAT-Kave/
http://www.sennheiserusa.com/private_hea...oip_502141
Anything else you guys come up with.

[Eightball]

All I can really say is to also consider some Plantronics headsets. I've had 3 in my lifetime, and was satisfied with all of them (the first one died because some shit got spilled on it, the second one broke apart when I fell asleep wearing it, but still works as the internal wiring has thick insulation!). I'm sure Zaneyard would agree that the Gamecoms are all decent headsets. I can't say too much about your choices, other than to point out that shelling out $230 for the Sennheiser is probably overspending. Since all of the headsets you're choosing are circumaural (good choice), I'd strongly recommend getting one that has leather (or faux leather) padding. Fabric padding tends to get uncomfortable, collects dust, and--if you don't shower regularly or if you fall asleep wearing it--can get smelly. And nothing's suckier than a stinky headset.

EDIT: Also, I've always been wary about Razer's non-mice products because they're all very very overpriced (the mice only being very overpriced). As for quality though, I can't complain about their products too much, although I've had a defective refurb'd Lycosa keyboard and a Copperhead that shorted out at such inopportune moments that I raged out and tore out the cable.

[CaffeinePowered]

I recommend a desktop mic

[Benito Mussolini]

I recommend a desktop mic

Keyboard clacking owns.

[Surf314]

I love my fatality one, it may be lower end than your choices though. But it has detachable mic, good quality, and super comfy.

[Didzo]

I have a $30 Logitech one from Wal-Mart. It works, as evidenced by my glorious voice gracing all of your ears.

[Luinbariel]

I have a $30 Logitech one from Wal-Mart. It works, as evidenced by my glorious voice gracing all of your ears.

I have a similar one, works just fine.

All night long.

[KarthXLR]

Might get a Fatal1ty just because I keep hearing about them. I need new headphones anyways.

[KarthXLR]

Bought a fatal1ty because I felt the need to buy something at cheaper than it's normal price.

[Kirby]

All I can really say is to also consider some Plantronics headsets. I've had 3 2 in my lifetime, and was satisfied with all both of them

I've had the same set of Plaintronics audio .90's running strong for the past 6 years, they have lived through over 2 dozen LAN's, me falling sleep on my keyboard wearing them and waking up laying half on them and generally being mistreated. Only reason I got the .90's is because I needed an over-the-head set as opposed to the prior Plaintronics set I had, that was behind-the-head.

[zaneyard]

my gamecomm 355 is awesome, great sound and the only thing that i've used that i've heard better sound from are my 100 dollar sony headphones i got for my synth

[Neonie]

i have the cheapist mic headset you can get from walmart. Works awesome (at least thats what ive been told by anyone ive asked.) if anyone wants to confirm/deny that be my guest and ill gladly get something else: i care a lot about how i sound.

[Darklink]

alright

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD555-H...451&sr=8-2
http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Microphone-...y_e_text_b

best "headset" ever, and only $115

[KarthXLR]

The Fatal1ty mkII is fantastic. Super comfy (as quoted by surf), crisp sound, and nice detachable.mic.

[zaneyard]

alright

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD555-H...451&sr=8-2
http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Microphone-...y_e_text_b

best "headset" ever, and only $115

i like my sony ones

[Kirby]

my gamecomm 355 is awesome, great sound and the only thing that i've used that i've heard better sound from are my 100 dollar sony headphones i got for my synth

Best speakers to have driving your eardrums, ever.

alright

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD555-H...451&sr=8-2
http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Microphone-...y_e_text_b

best "headset" ever, and only $115

I've had a set of HD-555's forever, they are the most comfortable headphones you will ever wear, I've forgotten I'm wearing mine so many times it's silly.

[Mission Difficult]

Best speakers to have driving your eardrums, ever.

Actually the majority of earbuds are terrible for your ears. If you need earbuds, custom molds are the only way to do it without damaging your hearing too much.

[zaneyard]

[quote author=Kirby, the Axe Zealot link=topic=4023.msg129778#msg129778 date=1262218987]
Best speakers to have driving your eardrums, ever.

Actually the majority of earbuds are terrible for your ears. If you need earbuds, custom molds are the only way to do it without damaging your hearing too much.
[/quote]
yeah i dont like earbuds all that much. uncomfortable if you ask me

[KarthXLR]

[quote author=Mission Difficult link=topic=4023.msg129781#msg129781 date=1262219679]
[quote author=Kirby, the Axe Zealot link=topic=4023.msg129778#msg129778 date=1262218987]
Best speakers to have driving your eardrums, ever.

Actually the majority of earbuds are terrible for your ears. If you need earbuds, custom molds are the only way to do it without damaging your hearing too much.
[/quote]
yeah i dont like earbuds all that much. uncomfortable if you ask me
[/quote]
For something like music-on-the-go, they're fine and portable. But whenever given a setup for quality, ALWAYS use headphones/headsets. Much better quality and much less ear damaging.

[Neonie]

[quote author=zaneyard link=topic=4023.msg129785#msg129785 date=1262223178]
[quote author=Mission Difficult link=topic=4023.msg129781#msg129781 date=1262219679]
[quote author=Kirby, the Axe Zealot link=topic=4023.msg129778#msg129778 date=1262218987]
Best speakers to have driving your eardrums, ever.

Actually the majority of earbuds are terrible for your ears. If you need earbuds, custom molds are the only way to do it without damaging your hearing too much.
[/quote]
yeah i dont like earbuds all that much. uncomfortable if you ask me
[/quote]
For something like music-on-the-go, they're fine and portable. But whenever given a setup for quality, ALWAYS use headphones/headsets. Much better quality and much less ear damaging.
[/quote]

Pretty much this.