[Malice]

Originally Posted by System

I can vouch for the Steelseries Serbia headset, really comfy can wear them all day and not feel pain.

I guess it would hurt if you have big ears or something, I don't think the head covering thing is all that big but it should be big enough though :P

Agreed. I have the Steelseries Siberia V2, and I've had it for about 6 months. I absolutely love it, it's comfortable, lightweight, cups right around the ears, and if you're interested in diablo 3, they have a diablo 3 limited edition version out right now, that look pretty cool :P

http://steelseries.com/products/game...lo-iii-headset

[dippa]

don't buy any headset with a mic - the mics simply don't last and you look like a twat if you wanna use them in the real world as regular headphones.

the audio technicas are popular (but will make you go bald knowing how often you'll be wearing them) but i vouch for the beyerdynamics, although that's personal preference.

www.headphones.com.au -> stay away from headsets and get a proper pair of earmuffs.

[syfMiley]

Originally Posted by dippa

don't buy any headset with a mic - the mics simply don't last and you look like a twat if you wanna use them in the real world as regular headphones.

the audio technicas are popular (but will make you go bald knowing how often you'll be wearing them) but i vouch for the beyerdynamics, although that's personal preference.

www.headphones.com.au -> stay away from headsets and get a proper pair of earmuffs.

Crap, am I gonna get a receding hairline now?

[nGenLight]

help light to actually get a headset

Quick Comments

Zepph:

you're makin bank..get yourself one!

[Hydroid]

My last headset was a Plantronics Gamecom 367 closed ear headset that was really comfortable and nice for the $39 it costs or something, but after a year it got a crack in the headband (Around the time I loaned it to my parents for a skype call). So I bought a SteelSeries Siberia V2 in December. The SteelSeries blows the Gamecoms out of the water in pretty much every single aspect. They are lighter yet sturdier, the audio quality is far better and most certainly worth the extra dough. If you do wear glasses though, I'm sure this is something you will already know, but sometimes ear pain can be an issue after a few hours. At first the SteelSeries have an almost death grip, but after a couple of weeks of use the loosen up a touch. I've worn them without my glasses and they are perfectly fine, but the with my glasses on they used to cause pain after the 3 hour mark. Either way, if you are looking to spend under $200 I'd pretty much recommend only these, although if your budget extends over the $200 range you will be able to find better options.

[ToRskrawL]

Don't buy any gaming headset or w/e thats just a gimmick especially if you are going to use a different mic,
I would suggest Audio Technica m-50 it's 1 of the most satisfactory headphones out right now and I personally have one myself.

[nGenLight]

Zepph: Don't forget to take into consideration that im chinese and sponsored, i want my freebie

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Fadey:

[Zepph]

Originally Posted by xGKingLight

Zepph: Don't forget to take into consideration that im chinese and sponsored, i want my freebie

Wish I was chinese and sponsored...I want free stuff too T_T

[Benji]

Thanks guys, I'll have a read when i get the opportunity

[rezyn8]

mWave have the Steelseries Siberia V2 on sale with free shipping today: http://www.mwave.com.au/sku-23040446...s_Black_(51100)

[Crixx]

Another +1 for Steelseries Siberia v2's!
Full over-the-ear cup design, 50mm driver units, extra long cable and retractable mic (hardly noticeable when retracted). 3.5mm jack input.

Obviously dedicated audio brands are going to give a much higher quality than the gaming brands, but your probably going to be forking out more than double the money for something of noticeably higher quality to what Steelseries/Thermaltake/Razer offer.

[ZergGirl]

http://www.razerzone.com/tiamat/en

welcome.

You know what happens when you don't listen to me.

[|Erasmus|]

Originally Posted by Crixx

Another +1 for Steelseries Siberia v2's!
Full over-the-ear cup design, 50mm driver units, extra long cable and retractable mic (hardly noticeable when retracted). 3.5mm jack input.

Obviously dedicated audio brands are going to give a much higher quality than the gaming brands, but your probably going to be forking out more than double the money for something of noticeably higher quality to what Steelseries/Thermaltake/Razer offer.

Could not possibly disagree more with you...

http://headphones.com.au/psingle?productID=553
http://headphones.com.au/psingle?productID=590

Both of those come with some good recommendations and beat out the prices on the steelseries/tt gear (haven't checked any razer prices).

http://headphones.com.au/psingle?productID=444
http://headphones.com.au/psingle?productID=445
http://headphones.com.au/psingle?productID=145

These are all similarly priced to the steelseries offering and get some really good reviews from the people on that site.

If you really need a mic, then http://headphones.com.au/psingle?productID=382 is considered the best value. It's a little more than then steelseries, (by about $15 based on the cheapest siberia price which appears to not be in stock) and gets good reviews everywhere.

Just because these companies make headphones going for a lot more money doesn't mean they don't make better gear at all price points... :/

[ETL.Santi]

This:

[Mayo]

Originally Posted by |Erasmus|

Could not possibly disagree more with you...

http://headphones.com.au/psingle?productID=553
http://headphones.com.au/psingle?productID=590

Both of those come with some good recommendations and beat out the prices on the steelseries/tt gear (haven't checked any razer prices).

Negative.
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[|Erasmus|]

I didn't look too hard, but it does look the shock spin which is the one i've seen plugged a bit goes for $70+ at least.

[Jaywalk]

I have seen shock spins with 3.5mm for 60, but the USB ones are more expensive yeah.

[FaDeKerrigan]

Hey Benji,

Bumped across this thread on TL today which reminded me of your search for a new headset. Thought these headsets are really attractive, if budget is your concern.

You gotta register before viewing the items. Basically they offer a range of Steelseries gaming peripherals that are going for a cheap 1 day sale. (mainly headsets)

http://1saleaday.com/flash/?CID=168142&AFID=195034

Here's a review of the authenticity of the site

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/1_Sale_a_Day

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Benji:

thank you :)

[Kepler]

An ideal situation for me would be a set of Alessandro MS-2's with a decent shotgun mic.
http://headphones.com.au/psingle?productID=23

With 'gaming' headsets you're making a trade off for quality for the sake of portability.

[Crixx]

Originally Posted by |Erasmus|

Could not possibly disagree more with you...

http://headphones.com.au/psingle?productID=553
http://headphones.com.au/psingle?productID=590

Both of those come with some good recommendations and beat out the prices on the steelseries/tt gear (haven't checked any razer prices).

http://headphones.com.au/psingle?productID=444
http://headphones.com.au/psingle?productID=445
http://headphones.com.au/psingle?productID=145

These are all similarly priced to the steelseries offering and get some really good reviews from the people on that site.

If you really need a mic, then http://headphones.com.au/psingle?productID=382 is considered the best value. It's a little more than then steelseries, (by about $15 based on the cheapest siberia price which appears to not be in stock) and gets good reviews everywhere.

Just because these companies make headphones going for a lot more money doesn't mean they don't make better gear at all price points... :/

Wow, prices are VERY different there to the places I usually browse around at... don't know how I've never seen this site! Neither of those 2 headsets strike me as very good though..but I dunno, I guess you really need to listen to them to judge properly. Or maybe I'm just inexperienced with these things. Nevertheless I still stand behind my Siberia's out of first hand experience. ^_^