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Oversized headset for work/gaming

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  • 29-01-2015 2:15pm
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    RoyalMarine
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    Maybe not a gaming question directly, but I think this is the best suited forum based on the question!

    I like to game, maybe for prolonged periods of time. Often 3-4 hours.
    I also do a lot of work, and require a good headset for it.

    Alas, I have big ears.. And I struggle with headsets.

    I use to have a logitech g35 headset, and it was fantastic. But they are pricey for an old model.

    Can anyone suggest a good headset, maybe one designed for those who have over sized ears... I'm not an elf btw...


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    #2
    challengemaster
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    Sennheiser HD280 Pro

    955094122445563569.jpg

    Designed for professional DJ'ing so having them on for a few hours is expected


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    #3
    RoyalMarine
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,824 ✭✭✭RoyalMarine


    Sorry, not sure if I worded it right, I need a headset, so need a mic too :)


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    gizmo
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    I currently use a pair of Audio Technica A900 in work. They used to be my home headphones until I recently replaced them with a set of MrSpeakers Maddogs. While either of those are fantastic for both music listening and gaming, if I was buying a set to replace my ATs and looking to spend a little less it'd be the AKG K550. Alternatively, the latest version of the AT set, the A900X can be had from AudioCubes here.

    If you need a mic I'd look at either the Zalman ZM-MIC1 or the AntLion ModMic if you want something a little fancier.

    There's a thread on the PC Gaming forum which may help too.


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    BeerWolf
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    I personally use an Astro A50... they're expensive but you can pick them at Argos for over €300.

    Absolutely one of the best headsets I've ever used, and incredibly comfortable for hours on end and amazing sound quality.

    astro-a50-wireless-headset.jpg


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    Shiminay
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    You're almost always better off just getting a separate mic and proper headphones as Gizmo recommends. If you want a decent mic for something like podcasting etc, then you're going to want to spend a few quid on that anyway (I have a Blue Snowball myself for Podcasting)


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    RoyalMarine
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    It's more for just general skype with friends while gaming, and some calls for work. Nothing exceptional needed. Would like to keep the cost under 100 euro if possible. Not sure I need anything super high quality, just something very comfortable to wear.


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    K.O.Kiki
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    http://eu.skullcandy.com/shop/gaming/slyr

    Skullcandy SLYR

    Good reviews across the board, integrated headset, under OP's budget.
    *edit* Gaming section on Head-fi buying guide


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    the_syco
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    RoyalMarine wrote: »
    It's more for just general skype with friends while gaming, and some calls for work. Nothing exceptional needed. Would like to keep the cost under 100 euro if possible. Not sure I need anything super high quality, just something very comfortable to wear.
    Cheap;
    http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-037-SL
    http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-007-ZA

    Not so cheap;
    http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-042-AL

    How about getting some comfy headphones, and a mic that you can clip onto your shirt (cheap option), or onto the headphones (the not so cheap option).


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    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,167 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    Corsair HS30s are a great bargain unit. Much larger than they look on amazon. I wear them for 4-5hrs straight no problems.


    Main rig is an audiophile style setup with E10, DT990Pros, Modmic, but I don't cringe or anything listening to the HS30's.


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    dreamers75
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    Sennheiser phones and a free standing USB mic.


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