Quality Headphones

[SLNT_FIR]

I'm looking for some new headsets, with built on mics. The one I'm using is crapping out, the right stereo speaker only works when i hold the wire and jam it in the headphone at a certain angle.

I think this is the one I use: http://www.amazon.com/Labtec-AXIS-S...s_5/104-0474708-4007122?ie=UTF8&s=electronics

I want it to have higher quality sound in the headphones, but I definately don't want it go go much over 20$.

 

[Thaddius]

I've come to prefer the headsets by Altec-Lansing. I've owned 3 sets of them, (1st my daughter got ahold of a few years back, 2nd wife sucked up the cord in the vaccum so I'm now on my 3rd) and I have yet to have any complaints. They have headsets ranging from $20-80.

http://www.alteclansing.com/store_cat_headsets.asp

Cory

 

[Jeshurun]

You'll have to go higher then $20.00 if you want high quality sound.
Try Sony.

 

[kraniac]

Best gaming headset ever, hands down:
http://www.medusa-usa.com/medusa-51....html?osCsid=184cf6753c99acfdaa03bfcb634ccc96

Or alternately, best all-around headphones ever, with a mic attached:
http://www.sennheiserusa.com/newsite/productdetail.asp?transid=004976

Think of them as a good investment. Sennheiser has excellent service and optional warranty plans.

 

[Atown]

i got these http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16826106502

best headset ive ever owned

 

[SirThom]

i got these http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16826106502

best headset ive ever owned

Really?

 

[Strong Fortress]

i got these http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16826106502

best headset ive ever owned

For less than $7, I'd try those out. We just have a pair of Logitech from Wal-Mart.

 

[Atown]

dude i love these headphones, they fit extremely well with my hat on/off and give good CS sound effects.

 

[Corpfox]

Try to get headphones that don't break so easily.

I have a Plantronics headphone with mic, unfortuately, when I accidently dropped it, the mic got damaged. Now I just use it for listening. Though, I also have a Playstation 2 Logitech Headset, though, only 1-ear sided. Its USB, and has great quality sound, brought that for $40 CDN. My Plantronics is half price of the Logitech.

 

[Taliesin]

Labtec makes a good allaround use one for a good price:
http://www.justdeals.com/Items/980158-0403?


However, if you are looking for the absolute best, try
http://www.razerzone.com/Products/Gaming-Audio/Razer-Barracuda-HP1-Gaming-Headphones/

 

[Corpfox]

Labtec makes a good allaround use one for a good price:
http://www.justdeals.com/Items/980158-0403?

Kinda risky to be taking a refurbished item.

Even if it is cheap, its either been used, defective, or repaired.

 

[Atown]

i like browsing that site but i refuse to normally buy refurb

 

[vibrokatana]

You could always make your own, the transducer mics are easy to grab and you can even make a "noise-cancelling" mic by putting 2 of them in phase inverse on the same line.

Get a nice set of headphones and make your own boom mic

 

[Taliesin]

The link is just to show the model. Walmart carries them new for under 12 bucks.

 

[vibrokatana]

I wonder how much of a difference between using super conducter cabling and copper would make. I always wanted to see what would happen when you eliminate virtually all the resistance....

 

[Atown]

i would think high pitch frequincies might occur from a more pure signal?

 

[vibrokatana]

No if anything you would notice less noise. Alot of the hiss comes from the 60Hz and its harmonics. Having a good shielded case and a decent soundcard is one of the best ways to reduce noise.

 

[Thrawn]

My dad works for Bose, so naturally, given the employee discount, I game with these.

When I need a mic, I've got a logitech headset that I drape around my neck. Unfortunately, those have taken a bit of abuse, so the single-headphone part of it doesn't work. That was really handy though, cause I could have the game sounds coming though the speakers (also Bose. ) and TeamSpeak coming in right to my right ear.

 

[Atown]

and your home address is what again?

 

[vibrokatana]

1337 way