Looking for headset

by Diggity • 27 Apr 2013, 22:31 • Journals
Hello,

My headset broke down so I'm looking for a new one.
My knowledge about headsets and audio is close to none.

I'm looking for a new headset but I'm kinda blank on what to go so far.
Any tips or advice about headsets are welcome, I got about 70-80 euros to spend.

-Diggity
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BossHK 27 Apr 2013, 23:42
Steelseries Siberia v2 best price/quality whatever, just get it. 60-80e maybe, depends where you buy it, I got mine with 56e.
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Aq 28 Apr 2013, 00:02
couldn't agree more
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Gnome 29 Apr 2013, 11:01
Had two both broke, GAMECON headset about £40 so much better especially when dolby is enabled
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BOBiKA 27 Apr 2013, 23:45
What bosshk said, if you can, go for Siberia V2
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Diggity 28 Apr 2013, 00:09
Ok, thanks for the response all. I was already thinking about the siberia v2.
This made me alot more confident in my purchase.
Thanks.
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Acizco 28 Apr 2013, 00:12
Logitech G35 if you can find a pair on sale.
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Diggity 28 Apr 2013, 00:27
I need a new one asap. I've been looking up various prices of the G35 but I can't find anything below €100,-.
So thats way over my budget unfortunately.
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DrLagAlot 28 Apr 2013, 01:43
They tend to get their cable fucked up, also had one and the cable broke
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Acizco 28 Apr 2013, 09:03
Can confirm that the cable gets messed up easily and the fabric wears out. Still, had mine for almost 3 years now, and even tho the cable is twisted and worn out, still working perfectly :)
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Exc1te 28 Apr 2013, 00:13
my Siberia v2 broke already, like most steelseries headsets I've seen people use.... get a headset from another brand I'd say.
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Diggity 28 Apr 2013, 00:30
I previously had a steelseries 5H v2. and i've been using it for around 3 years now.
3 years is pretty descent imo also since it had a previous owner before me its even longer.
I had a pretty good experience with the 5H and so with steelseries overall.

And i saw some sites with a 2 year waranty which is pretty nice.
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Exc1te 28 Apr 2013, 01:09
Good that your experience was this positive, I've seen 3 break, all with the same symptom: Right / Left ear bud stops working.
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Diggity 28 Apr 2013, 18:50
That is indeed the problem with my current 5H v2 one. Although this happened after several years of usage and no problem whatsoever in those years
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Aq 28 Apr 2013, 12:47
dont know whether i have a v2 or the previous one but mine already lasts 4 years
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Exc1te 28 Apr 2013, 17:30
I actually liked that headset... but I do not trust steelseries enough to buy another one.
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Cupra 28 Apr 2013, 00:40
HEY DIGGITY IK HEB OOK DIE SIBERIAV22222 ZEKER KOPENNN
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Diggity 28 Apr 2013, 01:00
CUPRAAA NU HEB IK NATUURLIJK GEEN KEUS MEER
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dTEC7 28 Apr 2013, 00:42
Sennheiser PC 350
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belto 28 Apr 2013, 01:15
The Steelseries 7H is the better choice if your old headset was the 5h v2 like me.
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Diggity 28 Apr 2013, 01:20
And out of my budget :(
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DrLagAlot 28 Apr 2013, 01:43
Sennheiser PC360/350
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Ceres 28 Apr 2013, 02:26
Using the 360 atm. Love it although i need a new board and sound card to do it justice.
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olas 28 Apr 2013, 05:58
creative hs-1200 BEAST!!
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Jinxx 28 Apr 2013, 09:19
steelseries spectrum 5xb
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seareal 28 Apr 2013, 09:38
any headset with an usb will be good, but if ur buying a siberia, u have to buy a usb soundcard for ss siberia 2
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Bobekk 28 Apr 2013, 12:15
Koss UR40
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montage 28 Apr 2013, 15:44
Got mine from ebay,dx.com could be good place as well.
tho,70-80 for an gaming headset is more then enough,and as said here,you can get Siberia v2 or so,which is great as an gaming headset.
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adetonian 28 Apr 2013, 16:19
Just avoid 'gaming' labeled brands like Steelseries, Razer or things labeled Fatal1ty... You can get a product of way better build quality for the same price from a brand like Sennheiser...
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dualinity 28 Apr 2013, 18:38
although you're absolutely right and i too think people should avoid that shit, i dont think this guy is the one to actually recommend quality "audiophile" gear.

I'd suggest him to buy the one which comes in his favourite color :)
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Diggity 28 Apr 2013, 17:32
Okay, since some of you say Siberia v2 is really nice.
and other say i should avoid gaming labels like razer/steelseries etc.

I'm in doubt between the sennheiser pc320 and the siberia v2.
any last tips?
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dualinity 28 Apr 2013, 18:41
it depends on how much you actually care about sound quality. if you're just a casual gamer and dont take audio quality all that seriously then it shouldn't really matter and you should totally go with whatever you want.

however, if you're like me and you actually care about sound quality more than the average person and you actually know what a bitrate on an mp3 is or if you download FLAC albums instead of whatever you find. then i suggest you to follow this advice and avoid the so called "gaming gear"
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Diggity 28 Apr 2013, 18:48
Ok. I am more of a casual gamer, I do want a descent price/quality though. and that's what im concerned off.
As long as the sound is good, the mic works good. and I can use it for longer then a year I'm happy.

And you're right in a previous comment. I do like the variable colors of the siberia one :)
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adetonian 28 Apr 2013, 20:03
What exactly are you looking for? :P As between the PC320 and Siberia V2 are some differences to think about.

Examples:
Siberia V2 has closed earcups, meaning if someone in the room talks to you, you won't hear them.
PC320 has open-acoustic earcups, meaning if someone in the room talks to you, you will hear them.

The Siberia V2 is better on paper, it has higher ranges on both Microphone and Speakers, but when you have it on your head or hold it in your hands it just feels abit cheap, as if they only cared about sound and not about comfort and build quality. When you hold it you might think it can break easily if you drop it. The PC320 might have lower ranges on Microphone and Speakers but has much better overall build quality, it feels well build. Feels sturdy and won't break instantly when you drop it.

Looks ofcourse simply come down to personal preferences, I don't like the alien like double wire over your head that Siberia has :D
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peNu 29 Apr 2013, 09:22
original icemat siberia
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