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Recommend me a gaming headset. (Solved! Lock please!)

EshEsh Tending bar. FFXIV. Motorcycles.Portland, ORRegistered User regular
edited October 2010 in Help / Advice Forum
So, I'm back on WoW for Cataclysm and I need something to converse with my fellow PA'ers in Beasts Of Unusual Size over Vent. I'm looking to spend about $50 tops and I'd prefer if I could order it through Amazon. So, any thoughts on a good gaming headset? Mac compatible please.

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  • BeckBeck Registered User regular
    edited October 2010
    I know this is slightly more than what you wanted to spend, but I bought this headset for WoW a few years ago and I've loved it. And since it wraps around your ears you can wear it for as long as you like.

    Razer headset thing.


    Plus, everyone's commented on how nice my voice sounds through it. So there's that.

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  • OkazakiOkazaki Registered User regular
    edited October 2010
    I'd highly recommend the Razer Charcharias as well. I got to try them out at BlizzCon last year and was so impressed I bought them as soon as I got home.

    While they're a little out of your $50 limit, I think you'll find the combination of comfort/sound quality/durability is worth it.

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  • redheadredhead Registered User regular
    edited October 2010
    this and whatever headphones you like. it's a great mic, it's cheap, and the fact that you can use it with actual headphones means you don't have to put up with the shitty sound quality or discomfort that come with basically the vast majority of computer headsets.

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  • MuridenMuriden Registered User regular
    edited October 2010
    Steel Series Siberia $45

    http://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Siberia-51016-Headphones-White/dp/B002SN9RN8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1287181209&sr=1-1

    Currently what I'm using. Sounds great and are super comfy (very soft material on the around the ear cups and a soft cloth band that touches the top of the head rather than plastic), no in line volume or mic. I switched from a pair of sennheisers which the mic was going out on. Moved to these and a cheap desk mic I got at target and am very happy with the set up.

    EDIT: I would also recommend that whatever set you get, that it be around the ear instead of on ear. You will be thankful for it later.

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  • EshEsh Tending bar. FFXIV. Motorcycles. Portland, ORRegistered User regular
    edited October 2010
    So, I can just plug these into my MacBook Pro's headphone jack and it'll function as both input and output? I've only used USB headsets before.

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  • matt has a problemmatt has a problem Points to 'off' Points to 'on'Registered User regular
    edited October 2010
    Esh wrote: »
    So, I can just plug these into my MacBook Pro's headphone jack and it'll function as both input and output? I've only used USB headsets before.
    For a non-USB mic/headphone setup, you'll need both a headphone jack and a line-in jack.

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  • Mom2KatMom2Kat Registered User regular
    edited October 2010
    You can get a usb to audio out/line in adapter. Seems they are around $5. But then I bet your computer has both a headphone and microphone jack. Usually coloured pink for the line in.

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  • EshEsh Tending bar. FFXIV. Motorcycles. Portland, ORRegistered User regular
    edited October 2010
    Mom2Kat wrote: »
    You can get a usb to audio out/line in adapter. Seems they are around $5. But then I bet your computer has both a headphone and microphone jack. Usually coloured pink for the line in.

    No, it doesn't. It's a MacBook Pro.

    Anyone have USB recommendations?

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  • ArsonistArsonist Registered User regular
    edited October 2010
    I would recommend Plantronics .Audio 995 wireless cans. For your price range, USB signal and onset mic for Vent if you raid. But if you are an audiophile some people aren't happy with wireless sound (I think it is perfectly fine), but I like being able to grab a beer from the kitchen and not miss someone going over a boss strat.

    http://www.amazon.com/Plantronics-Audio-995-Wireless-Headset/dp/B001SEQN3U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1287242118&sr=8-1

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  • EshEsh Tending bar. FFXIV. Motorcycles. Portland, ORRegistered User regular
    edited October 2010
    Arsonist wrote: »
    I would recommend Plantronics .Audio 995 wireless cans. For your price range, USB signal and onset mic for Vent if you raid. But if you are an audiophile some people aren't happy with wireless sound (I think it is perfectly fine), but I like being able to grab a beer from the kitchen and not miss someone going over a boss strat.

    http://www.amazon.com/Plantronics-Audio-995-Wireless-Headset/dp/B001SEQN3U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1287242118&sr=8-1

    It's more I don't want to buy batteries than anything else.

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  • ArsonistArsonist Registered User regular
    edited October 2010
    Esh wrote: »
    Arsonist wrote: »
    I would recommend Plantronics .Audio 995 wireless cans. For your price range, USB signal and onset mic for Vent if you raid. But if you are an audiophile some people aren't happy with wireless sound (I think it is perfectly fine), but I like being able to grab a beer from the kitchen and not miss someone going over a boss strat.

    http://www.amazon.com/Plantronics-Audio-995-Wireless-Headset/dp/B001SEQN3U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1287242118&sr=8-1

    It's more I don't want to buy batteries than anything else.

    I've owned my current pair for about 17 months. Charges via USB, original batteries.

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  • JebusUDJebusUD Adventure! Candy IslandRegistered User regular
    edited October 2010
    Esh wrote: »
    Arsonist wrote: »
    I would recommend Plantronics .Audio 995 wireless cans. For your price range, USB signal and onset mic for Vent if you raid. But if you are an audiophile some people aren't happy with wireless sound (I think it is perfectly fine), but I like being able to grab a beer from the kitchen and not miss someone going over a boss strat.

    http://www.amazon.com/Plantronics-Audio-995-Wireless-Headset/dp/B001SEQN3U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1287242118&sr=8-1

    It's more I don't want to buy batteries than anything else.

    I have these.

    http://www.amazon.com/Force-Amplified-Stereo-Headset-Chat-Mac/dp/B003A7HHKG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1287247260&sr=1-1

    Exactly right on the price you want. They are wired, so no batteries. They work great for me, sound great, they have a volume dongle on the cord with an amplifier. They are USB. They will also work with xbox 360 if you have one of those.

    Pretty great for the price all around.

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    and I wonder about my neighbors even though I don't have them
    but they're listening to every word I say
  • EshEsh Tending bar. FFXIV. Motorcycles. Portland, ORRegistered User regular
    edited October 2010
    JebusUD wrote: »
    Esh wrote: »
    Arsonist wrote: »
    I would recommend Plantronics .Audio 995 wireless cans. For your price range, USB signal and onset mic for Vent if you raid. But if you are an audiophile some people aren't happy with wireless sound (I think it is perfectly fine), but I like being able to grab a beer from the kitchen and not miss someone going over a boss strat.

    http://www.amazon.com/Plantronics-Audio-995-Wireless-Headset/dp/B001SEQN3U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1287242118&sr=8-1

    It's more I don't want to buy batteries than anything else.

    I have these.

    http://www.amazon.com/Force-Amplified-Stereo-Headset-Chat-Mac/dp/B003A7HHKG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1287247260&sr=1-1

    Exactly right on the price you want. They are wired, so no batteries. They work great for me, sound great, they have a volume dongle on the cord with an amplifier. They are USB. They will also work with xbox 360 if you have one of those.

    Pretty great for the price all around.

    Sold! I know Turtle Beach is a great company. They made the best sound cards waaaaaay back in the day.

    Esh on
  • JebusUDJebusUD Adventure! Candy IslandRegistered User regular
    edited October 2010
    wait, now that I look closer they have mic and sound plugs on them, so I am not sure how the sound works on the computer, let me plug mine in and find out.

    the USB might just be for power. gotta check.

    Edit: no we're good. It totally works on just USB.

    In fact, I don't even know why those sound jacks are on there. Must be cuz 360 doesnt output to just usb.

    edit: they kinda hiss on the computer a bit though. You won't notice when games are happening though. doesn't do that on the 360

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    and I wonder about my neighbors even though I don't have them
    but they're listening to every word I say
  • EshEsh Tending bar. FFXIV. Motorcycles. Portland, ORRegistered User regular
    edited October 2010
    JebusUD wrote: »
    wait, now that I look closer they have mic and sound plugs on them, so I am not sure how the sound works on the computer, let me plug mine in and find out.

    the USB might just be for power. gotta check.

    Edit: no we're good. It totally works on just USB.

    In fact, I don't even know why those sound jacks are on there. Must be cuz 360 doesnt output to just usb.

    I think they just include them as an alternate way of plugging them in.

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