Need recs on new "gaming" headset

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hey all , I think this is the right section

I'm in need of a new headset. I have been using a Logitech G935 and it's been fine (I've had a couple from that line leading up to this)
totally trashed the dongle and given the miles on it, I think I'd just like to upgrade

Now, I don't actually use it for gaming, but gaming features like a mic are kind of essential as I do use it for teleconferences
and I don't need ultra lowlatency, but it sure would be nice if the lips synch ed up to the words if I watch a movie (or I'll just watch Shaw Bros Kung Fu)

requirements

- closed ("isolation") cans -- it's always imperfect but looking for good isolaton
-wireless (if it could run bluetooth additionally that'd be great for donglelessness, but I get the performance increase across other near field) -- I walk around while using
- mic I use it for teleconferencing so that's essential

the G935 was fine -- I didn't really use the 7.1, by fine I mean th sound quality was decent that it didn't annoy me, but it wasn't some stellar sound system

I do listen to spoken word and music on em too, but I'm regulating my expectations on audiophile performance.
I'd say I'm sub audiophile -- I've always played music so I like good sound, and I like a good sound ystem, bu I'm not a glass plinth turntable, thigh sized speaker cable made by virgin nuns kind of guy


Oh, and I'm not married to the G035 price point (this ain't "what the best cheapest") -- maybe let's say $250 or lower (though I'd stretch if there's somethign good -- with covid I'm spending a lot of time in the cans)
 
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>unironically buying gamer shit
gamer headset
 
Anything "gamer" is pretty much always guaranteed to be garbage that seeks to rip you off.

Sennheiser, AKG, and Beyerdynamic all produce high-quality headphones that range anywhere from around $100 up to tens of thousands of dollars. Sennheiser in particular is considered one of the best headphone manufacturers in the world, but their low end is a bit "iffy".

I personally use the AKG K702, and they've lasted over three years. None of my previous headphone have lasted over one. They are circumaural (Meaning they don't sit on top of your ear, but fit around it, which means its significantly more comfortable), are "suspended" on top of your head rather than using just clamping force to stay on, and have very good sound quality.
They don't require a dedicated amplifier to use, either.
If you want something other than the AKG headphones, the HD 650s are also very popular. Don't know anything about BD.

You can buy a good microphone for around $100 dollars. The Blue Yeti is the most typical microphone that everyone uses, but you can probably find something better if you do a bit of research on it. I don't know anything about these, but the Blue Yeti has done a good job for me. Don't forget to buy a pop filter as well.
 
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Muskrat said:
Anything "gamer" is pretty much always guaranteed to be garbage that seeks to rip you off.

Sennheiser, AKG, and Beyerdynamic all produce high-quality headphones that range anywhere from around $100 up to tens of thousands of dollars. Sennheiser in particular is considered one of the best headphone manufacturers in the world, but their low end is a bit "iffy".

I personally use the AKG K702, and they've lasted over three years. None of my previous headphone have lasted over one. They are circumaural (Meaning they don't sit on top of your ear, but fit around it, which means its significantly more comfortable), are "suspended" on top of your head rather than using just clamping force to stay on, and have very good sound quality.
They don't require a dedicated amplifier to use, either.
If you want something other than the AKG headphones, the HD 650s are also very popular. Don't know anything about BD.

You can buy a good microphone for around $100 dollars. The Blue Yeti is the most typical microphone that everyone uses, but you can probably find something better if you do a bit of research on it. I don't know anything about these, but the Blue Yeti has done a good job for me. Don't forget to buy a pop filter as well.
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I hear ya on "gamer" - I guess I went with "gaming" b/c the G series is gaming and the general feature set fits - why I used it in quotes

like the mic - one thing I do like about the G series is the mic stows (and automutes)

as far as desk mics - that puts me back in wired I use an RE-320 (I actually pref it to the RE-20 -- the 20 is a great mic but I find it more amenable to a lot of outboard processing where the 320 is sort of "pre-eqed" sort of like birch drum shells) which I like for deskwork because the variable D means you don't have to stay a fist away
and when tethered I use EX-29s (not very audiophile but abt 29db of isolation -- they are my drumming phones)

I get up and walk around a lot in meetings - I'm sort of a pacer

I like Sennheisers in recording and wired audiophile context (I'mnot a glass plinth guy, but I hve friends that are -- it's why i ask here instead of them...they'll just poo pooanything that isn't $500 and doesn't need a tube preamp), but am not familiar with their wireless line (i'll def check em out) - hence my misuse of "gamer"



thnk for the recs
 
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Bob Chipman's Podiatrist said:
Get the Sennheiser Orpheus and attach a Modmic.

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LOL it's why I ask here - I've got a guy who sonotubed a pillar separate from foundation of his house for a turntable and, by policy will never "back up" on a record b/c he doesn't want the friction from the stylus to hit pre-heated-from-playing and deform the grooves..and I'm tired of hearing abt it :D
 
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They're expensive, but I really like the Sony WH-1000XM4 (RTings review).
  • Best noise isolation you can buy
  • Wireless w/ multi-device support, which means you can pair with, say, your computer as well as your phone and it'll automatically play sound from the device that's putting out sound
  • Comes with a modular 3.5mm cable you can use instead of Bluetooth, so you can bypass Bluetooth latency when you want
  • Built-in mic that's okay but certainly not amazing
  • Sound is somewhat inferior to some "studio" headphones of a comparable price, so if your primary use case is listening to music in a quiet environment then you may prefer something else. Most of what I listen to is spoken word, though, so they're ideal.
There's also a chance that in about a week Apple will announce some headphones that'd fit your bill.
 
malt ipecac said:
They're expensive, but I really like the Sony WH-1000XM4 (RTings review).
  • Best noise isolation you can buy
  • Wireless w/ multi-device support, which means you can pair with, say, your computer as well as your phone and it'll automatically play sound from the device that's putting out sound
  • Comes with a modular 3.5mm cable you can use instead of Bluetooth, so you can bypass Bluetooth latency when you want
  • Built-in mic that's okay but certainly not amazing
  • Sound is somewhat inferior to some "studio" headphones of a comparable price, so if your primary use case is listening to music in a quiet environment then you may prefer something else. Most of what I listen to is spoken word, though, so they're ideal.
There's also a chance that in about a week Apple will announce some headphones that'd fit your bill.
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I was looking at the sennhiser 670 as well

how's the passive isolation on the sony? I AM using it for gaming - but it's like gaming chairs -- seems like gaming comes with BS hype

I assume the mic(s) are crap for gaming, but I'd just go external for that -- and I'm a deer anyway so in game chat is oppressing me
 
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fuckidunno said:
I was looking at the sennhiser 670 as well

how's the passive isolation on the sony? I AM using it for gaming - but it's like gaming chairs -- seems like gaming comes with BS hype
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I want to say "really bad" but you shouldn't pay too much attention to that because the way I'm testing is by hitting a button to toggle between "off" and "on" so my assessment is going to be more a reflection of the contrast-between-modes than the contrast-between-headphones that you're probably looking for.

Really, I only use them with ANC on and I'm not sure why I would want to listen with ANC off. If ANC's an option, the only time I really turn it off is if I'm outside and it's windy or something because wind fucks the cancellation up.
 
My ancient (and cheap) Xiberia E1 is great. It's indestructible and sounds amazing. I listen to bass heavy music and need good situational awareness for Arma 3, so my audio demands are up their. It doesn't fit most of your requirements, but other xiberia brand headsets might be worth looking into based on how good my experience with this one has been.
 
got any suggestions for wired headphones that are durable and in the price range of $50 - $70 (if it's cheaper, that's even better)
 
fuckidunno said:
As I understand it, almost all ANC won't isolate the headphones noise going out whcih is why I ask

I use my headphones for jacking off in bed next to my wife so that's important
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If it's a stealth mission, you should look into an IEM that directly stimulates the small bones of your ear so nobody but you will be able to hear it.
 
malt ipecac said:
If it's a stealth mission, you should look into an IEM that directly stimulates the small bones of your ear so nobody but you will be able to hear it.
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wouldn't that be crazy expensive? and you'd need surgery no ?
 
Bought a Corsair headset recently. Audio sounds kind of muddy, high ranges get washed out really badly in all the bass, mic pickup is decent. Waiting to see how long it takes to just crap out. Would not really recommend.

After the bullshit that was the HyperX headset and now this Corsair headset I'm just gonna find a decent "audiophile" set of headphones and get a mic. It'll be more expensive but it won't, you know, SUCK.
 
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