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  1. ChiefSnake
    Date: Tue, Nov 23 2010 04:26:44

    What would be the best headset for PC gaming under 100 dollars? I'm looking at Turtle Beachs but didn't know if there was anything better. Any help?

  2. Scott Shaputis
    Date: Tue, Nov 23 2010 04:58:48

    http://shop.steelseries.com/us/index.php/audio-us/steelseries-siberia-full-size-headphone.html http://shop.steelseries.com/us/index.php/audio-us/steelseries-siberia-v2-full-size-headset.html Yeah I got the first one I'm a little cheaper.

  3. Pen Ninja
    Date: Tue, Nov 23 2010 06:26:59

    i love my logitech G35s but theyr4e about $130 or so

  4. neXus
    Date: Tue, Nov 23 2010 06:57:11

    I got the same as Scott make sure you buy the v2 though because the headset on the v1 is external.

  5. ChiefSnake
    Date: Sat, Nov 27 2010 06:06:00

    bamp.

  6. exclusive
    Date: Sat, Nov 27 2010 08:39:25

    i dont like headsets/headphones because they arent comfortable for me since i wear glasses

  7. iMatt
    Date: Sun, Nov 28 2010 05:23:37

    Right now I use Steel Series 5Hv2's http://steelseries.com/products/audio/steelseries-5hv2 They're not that comfortable initially. However after the small break in period, you'll realize these are built for LONG ASS usage. The longer you wear them the more you forget you're wearing them. They're very light, which is very nice, and the sound quality is top notch gaming wise. The microphone is main reason I got these. Retractable and fully bendable....epic. They also break apart into 3-sections for storage/travel which is really nice. I got a deal and snagged my pair for $49.99 on a newegg special. Not sure if you'll be able to find them any lower than $80.00 currently. Word of advice, get the USB sound card with it ($40). It significantly boosts the sound quality.

  8. exclusive
    Date: Mon, Nov 29 2010 00:07:13

    what headset is good for someone with glasses?

  9. miyat
    Date: Mon, Nov 29 2010 00:12:41

    Hmmm, i guess this is a good Christmas thing. I also wear glasses.

  10. iMatt
    Date: Mon, Nov 29 2010 00:24:29

    exclusive wrote: what headset is good for someone with glasses?
    Again, the Steelseries 5Hv2. They're cloth padded vs. faux leather. It's very comfortable with glasses.

  11. boshi
    Date: Tue, Nov 30 2010 04:23:10

    can someone give me input on these http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxVtw2ytiIA&feature=related vs astros? i see alot of starcraft players wear the siberia one and it looks really cool imo :D but at the same time, i want to make sure im getting good quality. the thing im confused about is the whole 'mixamp' thing with astros. what are they exactly, and do they make that big of a difference?

  12. iMatt
    Date: Tue, Nov 30 2010 04:45:35

    boshi wrote: can someone give me input on these http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxVtw2ytiIA&feature=related vs astros? i see alot of starcraft players wear the siberia one and it looks really cool imo :D but at the same time, i want to make sure im getting good quality. the thing im confused about is the whole 'mixamp' thing with astros. what are they exactly, and do they make that big of a difference?
    Astros = Over-priced headset. They're pretty much flash factor vs anything else. They sound good, but it's not worth the $250.00. Not to mention the technology is a few years old now too. Siberia = More fair priced headset, you'll have to grab a USB sound to get the virtual 7.1, but either way it's a far better value. Sounds just as good honestly. Btw. Mixamp = allows you to control the balance of how much game audio vs. team-speak you here.

  13. boshi
    Date: Wed, Dec 1 2010 06:24:13

    thanks for that imatt. btw when you say "you'll have to grab a usb to get the virtual 7.1", do you mean its sold seperately? and is that just for pc, meaning i need a mixamp for console?

  14. Clinton
    Date: Thu, Mar 10 2011 12:25:49

    A good PC gaming headset is almost a must if you want to have the best gaming experience. In order to play the game in a most enjoyable manner you need to have a good gaming headset. Make sure that your gaming headset has the ability to produce great sound quality. Also a headset must be comfortable for you.