Best USB Gaming Headset?

[Electrofreak]

Yeah, I know this has been posted here once before, but that thread turned into a huge flame war.

Anyhow, I'm on the market for a nice pair of USB Headphones WITH Microphone.

I'm seein all sorts of crap here at newegg.com and I'll be damned if I have a clue which one to buy.

I'd like to basically get the best buy as long as it is $50 or under. So, suggest away! What should I get?

[DaShiznit]

I found this (http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=718031) on Pricegrabber.com. Better than NewEgg.

[HunterKiller]

how is pricegrabber better than newegg?

all pricegrabber does is shows you which stores have the cheapest price, while newegg is a store you can actually buy from. It doesn't make sense to buy from a dozen or so diffrent stores.

[MrPaul]

Not sure how good it is, but merh. (http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/speakers/6326/)

[SDM]

I have this set. I have no complaints. $39.99
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/US/EN,CRID=103,CONTENTID=6338

[DaShiznit]

Pricegrabber browses NewEgg. That's how I found a better keyboard at a cheaper price than NewEgg would have given me. If I'm building a comp, I'll go NewEgg, but if I just want one item, PriceGrabber all the way!

[Rbstr]

It doesn't make sense to buy from a dozen or so diffrent stores.

youd be wong there, i got this 2.8ghz P4 for $160(acctualy my old CPU + 512 ram and shipping, trade with Electro) back when ewegg had even oem versions for $200+

[Electrofreak]

Eck guys, thats not the point. I'm not asking WHERE to buy it from. I'm getting it from newegg.com because I'm buying a bunch of other stuff with it and I want it all to come in once nice box, with 1 credit card payment.

What I NEED to know is WHAT to buy. WHAT is the BEST USB Headset WITH MIC that is <= $50.00

[Everay]

Not sure how good it is, but merh. (http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/speakers/6326/)


i have it, i love it, few complaints, not important ones though, like the fuzzy thing that goes on one of the ears fell off, permanatly, after about 9 months of usage, at least, and the fuzzy thing on the microphone fell off, but thats fine as i dont spit when i talk, but besides that its great, oh, and it isnt USB.

[MrPaul]

Ah right. I'm gonna get that one. Why must it be USB?

[Electrofreak]

USB = win.

Seriously tho, because they tend to be higher quality in general, and I'd rather hook my headphones right up to my front USB port, it would work best with my setup. If theres an absolutely superb non-USB set, I'll go for it tho.

SDM, I've actually been thinkin about those, but I'm more about the foam earmuffs. Hey, if its comfortable though, I may get them.

Basically guys this is a big decision for me as I have a rather loud computer (which I don't mind because it OCs like a bitch) so I tend to use my headphones whenever I'm gaming or listening to music. So thats like, whenever I'm at my computer. Which is, a lot. So they need to be comfortable for extended periods of time, and hold up pretty well as some of my outfit members know I can get a little pissed off when I'm in game on TS and start damaging things. ("THAT MOTHERFUCKING SKILLESS STARFIRE FUCKING PUSSY, ILL TAKE A FUCKIN REAVER AND SHOVE IT UP HIS PATHETIC NOOB ASS, THAT LITTLE COCKSUCKIN BITCH!" ::SLAM:: )

What about the Plantronic ones, like the 90s (and higher). Anyone have those? They interest me as well, and the Seinnhauser ones dont look bad either. OMG IM SO CONFUSED, HALP!

edit- oh, and FYI, I don't really like any of the "behind the head" types. Good 'ol fashioned normal-style headphones for me.

[Electrofreak]

any more suggestions? I'm making my purchase monday or tuesday.

[Electrofreak]

youuuuuuuuuuuuu peooooooopleeeeeeeeeeeeee suuuuuuuuuuuckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

[Electrofreak]

Well, I've pretty much got it down to 2 choices. Its either the Sennheiser PC150 Headset or the Plantronics DSP500 headset. Now I just have to pick one. Here are the differences.

The Sennheiser PC150 Headset isn't USB (like I'd originally wanted) but they have excellent sound quality, are reportedly pretty sturdy, and are $56.00 at newegg.com.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=26-106-346&depa=0

The Plantronics DSP500 Headset is USB, and essentially has a built-in sound card. Which is cool, because I'm currently using on-board sound. However, I've heard some people say that they aren't as good sound quality overall as the Sennheiser PC150s, and have a tendency to break. They are also a couple bucks more, costing $63.00 at newegg.com.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=26-106-012&depa=0

So, what should I choose? The high-quality, reliable, non-USB Sennheiser PC150 Headset, or the high-technology, digitally enhanced, USB-capable Plantronics DSP500 Headset?

Help me out here guys, I've gotta pick one before I submit my order to newegg.com at midnight tonight (after my paycheck deposit has cleared). Thats 5 hours from now, so please post your opinion on which headset I should get.

[Rbstr]

quad post = bad electro

i would help but i know nothignt of this subject

[Electrofreak]

bah i can quad post all i want, its MY THREAD :p

anyhow, im getting some calls for the sennheisers in IRC, anybody for the plantronics?

[Electrofreak]

Bought the Sennheiser PC150s :D

[Zodiac]

Electro, how do you like the Sennheiser PC150s ? I need a new set now that I will be finishing my system and have been looking around.


Not sure how good it is, but merh. (http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/speakers/6326/)look at the customer action shots on that page. :lol:

[Corrosion]

http://www.thinkgeek.com/images/action/large/2100db5.jpg

That guy REALLY doesn't deserve those


Dell
Counter-Strike
Millions of Icons on the desktop.
Lion King on the wall.

[Rbstr]

and dont forget teh ballet slippers in the background

[Electrofreak]

Electro, how do you like the Sennheiser PC150s ? I need a new set now that I will be finishing my system and have been looking around.


look at the customer action shots on that page. :lol:
Well, yeah, I bought em, but a while afterwards newegg told me that my card was denied etc. Turns out my bank account was lower than I thought it was, and since I was buying a new CPU heatsink and fan, I had to drop the item that was the least-neceassary. That is, the headphones. I had to cancel my order of them in order to get those items I used to pimp my rig. HOWEVER, as soon as I get $56 to spare I will most certainly be buying them.

[Corrosion]

and dont forget teh ballet slippers in the background
:lol: :lol:

I didn't notice THAT

[Zodiac]

:lol: :lol:

I didn't notice THAT :lol: That's what I pointed it out for. Funny stuff.

[Electrofreak]

Man that kid is SOOOOO COOOL! :lol:

[Zodiac]

Indeed, and the guy with the fro and shades ain't half square himself. :rolleyes: :lol: