Thread: Time for a new headset

Originally Posted by maximusboomus

You're saying my $90 G35's are not as good a build as a $90 Headset for music only? I hate to give you a reality check but its all based on manufacturer... My old skull candy headset was great, fell apart after a year of hard use... The G35 is 2 yrs now and still like new. Both cost the same. Headsets are only as good as the maker lets them be. I have a friend who bought the G35's for her to listen to music with, she loves the build and sound..

Gaming headsets and audiophile headsets are made with different things in mind. One is focused on making explosions and other big sounds feel all encompassing while still making short, sharp noises audible. The other is focused on reproducing the sounds sent to it as accurately as possible with a little color added to it for personal taste.

Typically, audiophile headsets can produce a wider range of sounds, and do so with less mud and other audio artifacts. They usually do this at a cheaper price, too. Many/most people can't tell the difference between a decent gamer headset and a highend headphone hooked up to an amp. Unfortunately for me, I can. As a result, I spend more money than most on my audio equipment since my ears can hear the little flaws in cheaper headphones and most headsets. I have the same problem with TVs, too. I can't help but see the flaws in any TV set that is not on the same level as the Pioneer Kuros.

And my mic sounds like bongos because I use a mechanical keyboard with a desktop mic, on a small wooden desk that reverberates to a ridiculous degree. I really, really need a new desk.

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Originally Posted by kibner

Gaming headsets and audiophile headsets are made with different things in mind. One is focused on making explosions and other big sounds feel all encompassing while still making short, sharp noises audible. The other is focused on reproducing the sounds sent to it as accurately as possible with a little color added to it for personal taste.

Typically, audiophile headsets can produce a wider range of sounds, and do so with less mud and other audio artifacts. They usually do this at a cheaper price, too. Many/most people can't tell the difference between a decent gamer headset and a highend headphone hooked up to an amp. Unfortunately for me, I can. As a result, I spend more money than most on my audio equipment since my ears can hear the little flaws in cheaper headphones and most headsets. I have the same problem with TVs, too. I can't help but see the flaws in any TV set that is not on the same level as the Pioneer Kuros.

And my mic sounds like bongos because I use a mechanical keyboard with a desktop mic, on a small wooden desk that reverberates to a ridiculous degree. I really, really need a new desk.

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if you wernt such an audio snob you could afford a new desk

Originally Posted by kibner

Gaming headsets and audiophile headsets are made with different things in mind. One is focused on making explosions and other big sounds feel all encompassing while still making short, sharp noises audible. The other is focused on reproducing the sounds sent to it as accurately as possible with a little color added to it for personal taste.

Typically, audiophile headsets can produce a wider range of sounds, and do so with less mud and other audio artifacts. They usually do this at a cheaper price, too. Many/most people can't tell the difference between a decent gamer headset and a highend headphone hooked up to an amp. Unfortunately for me, I can. As a result, I spend more money than most on my audio equipment since my ears can hear the little flaws in cheaper headphones and most headsets. I have the same problem with TVs, too. I can't help but see the flaws in any TV set that is not on the same level as the Pioneer Kuros.

And my mic sounds like bongos because I use a mechanical keyboard with a desktop mic, on a small wooden desk that reverberates to a ridiculous degree. I really, really need a new desk.

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See I must be one of those cant tell the difference people, because I tested side by side the G35s ($125 then) against a Bose headset ($160ish then) and they sounded identical all except clarity, which the bose had. Not worth the additional $35 then an external mic...

I run a set of Astro a40s to a mix amp then fiber obtic to my rig. I really like the quility. I had to replace the microphone once but thats about the only issue I have had with them. It is a pretty $$$ compaired to your other options however.

Originally Posted by maximusboomus

See I must be one of those cant tell the difference people, because I tested side by side the G35s ($125 then) against a Bose headset ($160ish then) and they sounded identical all except clarity, which the bose had. Not worth the additional $35 then an external mic...

Bose are well-known for being overpriced. $200 Bose heaphone would give you the same sound quality and have less durability than a $135 from a different brand. The thing you get with Bose is that all their stuff does sound good so it is a safe buy if you don't do research. It just costs you more to buy.

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Originally Posted by kibner

Bose are well-known for being overpriced.

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This.