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Looking for a new headset.
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Yo, the mic on my headset has recently broke and the earphone noisy audio thingies are also close to meeting its end. It's a razer kraken pro, say what you want about razer, but I liked how comfortable it was. That being said, its pretty much broken, and I'm looking for a new headset. Does anyone have any suggestions for a headset at a similar (60€/80$) price point?

Yo, the mic on my headset has recently broke and the earphone noisy audio thingies are also close to meeting its end. It's a razer kraken pro, say what you want about razer, but I liked how comfortable it was. That being said, its pretty much broken, and I'm looking for a new headset. Does anyone have any suggestions for a headset at a similar (60€/80$) price point?
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Get this: http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-RP-HTF600-S-Stereo-Over-ear-Headphones/dp/B004MMEI8W
And this: http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-3-5mm-Hands-Computer-Microphone/dp/B005DJOIHE
Ziptie the microphone to the headphones, and you've got a $36 gaming headset that will sound better than a $100 "gaming" branded headset.

Get this: http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-RP-HTF600-S-Stereo-Over-ear-Headphones/dp/B004MMEI8W?tag=teamfortresst-20
And this: http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-3-5mm-Hands-Computer-Microphone/dp/B005DJOIHE?tag=teamfortresst-20
Ziptie the microphone to the headphones, and you've got a $36 gaming headset that will sound better than a $100 "gaming" branded headset.
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or use the search function as this thread has been made pretty close to 382 times now

or use the search function as this thread has been made pretty close to 382 times now
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http://www.vanillatf2.org/2011/07/guide-toss-your-old-headphones/

Good advice there

http://www.vanillatf2.org/2011/07/guide-toss-your-old-headphones/

Good advice there
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I highly recommend you get a pair of headphones and a cheap desktop mic instead. Much more bang for your buck.

For gaming, I'd recommend the ATH-AD700's--economical, top notch sound placement with a wide soundstage, detailed highs and mids.

I highly recommend you get a pair of headphones and a cheap desktop mic instead. Much more bang for your buck.

For gaming, I'd recommend the ATH-AD700's--economical, top notch sound placement with a wide soundstage, detailed highs and mids.
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stabbyI highly recommend you get a pair of headphones and a cheap desktop mic instead. Much more bang for your buck.

For gaming, I'd recommend the ATH-AD700's--economical, top notch sound placement with a wide soundstage, detailed highs and mids.

I wouldn't go so far as to call them "economical" the price/performance in terms of sound quality is not the best, but they are king for the low-mid market for wide, defined soundstage.

[quote=stabby]I highly recommend you get a pair of headphones and a cheap desktop mic instead. Much more bang for your buck.

For gaming, I'd recommend the ATH-AD700's--economical, top notch sound placement with a wide soundstage, detailed highs and mids.[/quote]
I wouldn't go so far as to call them "economical" the price/performance in terms of sound quality is not the best, but they are king for the low-mid market for wide, defined soundstage.
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#7
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http://www.amazon.com/Technica-ATH-AD700-Open-air-Audiophile-Headphones/dp/B000CMS0XU/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1393274181&sr=1-1&keywords=audio+technica+ad700

http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1393274202&sr=1-1&keywords=zalman+mic

http://www.amazon.com/Technica-ATH-AD700-Open-air-Audiophile-Headphones/dp/B000CMS0XU/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1393274181&sr=1-1&keywords=audio+technica+ad700&tag=teamfortresst-20

http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1393274202&sr=1-1&keywords=zalman+mic&tag=teamfortresst-20
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I'm pretty sure the AD700s are discontinued btw

I'm pretty sure the AD700s are discontinued btw
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soul by ludacris

soul by ludacris
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#11
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Picked up some AKG K550's recently on a ridiculous sale, they're very good although I do need a mic still.

Picked up some AKG K550's recently on a ridiculous sale, they're very good although I do need a mic still.
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DavidTheWinPicked up some AKG K550's recently on a ridiculous sale, they're very good although I do need a mic still.

i got akg 240s signed by antwon fandango the internet's busiest music nerd for like 50 bucks around christmas

[quote=DavidTheWin]Picked up some AKG K550's recently on a ridiculous sale, they're very good although I do need a mic still.[/quote]

i got akg 240s signed by antwon fandango the internet's busiest music nerd for like 50 bucks around christmas
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I'm loving my JVC HARX700. Just a few days ago got my ModMic for it. It's been exponentially better than my old Gamecom 780.

I'm loving my JVC HARX700. Just a few days ago got my ModMic for it. It's been exponentially better than my old Gamecom 780.
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I have the Audio-Techinca ATH-M50s. I also use them for guitar, and I love them for both applications.

I have the Audio-Techinca ATH-M50s. I also use them for guitar, and I love them for both applications.
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DavidTheWinPicked up some AKG K550's recently on a ridiculous sale, they're very good although I do need a mic still.

Get the zalman clip on mic its like less than £10 on amazon and it sounds fine

[quote=DavidTheWin]Picked up some AKG K550's recently on a ridiculous sale, they're very good although I do need a mic still.[/quote]

Get the zalman clip on mic its like less than £10 on amazon and it sounds fine
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Im lucky and happy I got my ATH-AD700s for $90 when I did. They're amazingly comfortable.

I've heard great things about these: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR7506-Professional-Diaphragm-Headphone/dp/B000AJIF4E/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1393287239&sr=1-4&keywords=sony+headphones

You could always go with a modmic (love mine) or the zalman clip-on. My friend got this recently and it sounds pretty good: http://www.amazon.com/Samson-Meteor-Studio-Microphone-Cardioid/dp/B004MF39YS/ref=sr_1_87?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1393287449&sr=1-87&keywords=desk+mic

Im lucky and happy I got my ATH-AD700s for $90 when I did. They're amazingly comfortable.

I've heard great things about these: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR7506-Professional-Diaphragm-Headphone/dp/B000AJIF4E/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1393287239&sr=1-4&keywords=sony+headphones&tag=teamfortresst-20

You could always go with a modmic (love mine) or the zalman clip-on. My friend got this recently and it sounds pretty good: http://www.amazon.com/Samson-Meteor-Studio-Microphone-Cardioid/dp/B004MF39YS/ref=sr_1_87?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1393287449&sr=1-87&keywords=desk+mic&tag=teamfortresst-20
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I have ath-m50's and they are amazing, no complaints at all, excellent highs and lows and solid mids.

Pretty expensive though, 100% worth it.

I have ath-m50's and they are amazing, no complaints at all, excellent highs and lows and solid mids.

Pretty expensive though, 100% worth it.
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I'm poor, so I bought ATH-M45's last week for $50. Anyone know if they're too awful to compare to ATH-M50's?

I'm poor, so I bought ATH-M45's last week for $50. Anyone know if they're too awful to compare to ATH-M50's?
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For the love of all that is holy, don't get any of those cheap mics. I used the Zalman clip-on for awhile and it was garbage.

http://www.modmic.com/

Antlion Modmics are absolutely fantastic and the only headset-mountable mic I can really recommend.

For the love of all that is holy, don't get any of those cheap mics. I used the Zalman clip-on for awhile and it was garbage.

http://www.modmic.com/

Antlion Modmics are absolutely fantastic and the only headset-mountable mic I can really recommend.
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ckapI'm loving my JVC HARX700. Just a few days ago got my ModMic for it. It's been exponentially better than my old Gamecom 780.

lol i used to have an old gamecom 780, got the jvcharx700 today. p. good, also gunna buy a new mic eventually. haha

[quote=ckap]I'm loving my JVC HARX700. Just a few days ago got my ModMic for it. It's been exponentially better than my old Gamecom 780.[/quote]

lol i used to have an old gamecom 780, got the jvcharx700 today. p. good, also gunna buy a new mic eventually. haha
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