Best headsets for PC | TheaterFire

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forzafoggia85@reddit

My two cents of wired headphones.

I have only had bad experiences of Razer, no matter the price. Build quality has always been poor.

Doesn't match your list, but I have had a few steel series headphones for PC and console, and for the money I would recommend them vs the competition from what I have used.

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BrahEz_@reddit (OP)

which do you recommend me for less than $100

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ultima40@reddit

Drop Epos H3X was reposted for $40 https://www.reddit.com/r/hardwareswap/s/ZTvPWVYPn4

It's not usually recommended if you Google best gaming headphones because stock is out and it seemed to be a limited run. You won't find anything better under $100.

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dzone25@reddit

People often say "just get a mic" but the truth is sometimes you just want an easier solution / don't have desk space / don't want a separate solution etc.

I've got the Logitech G Pro X and it's been really quite good, spend a little time setting up the mic quality via their software to whatever suits you best and it just does the job and does it well. I highly recommend it - it's just a good quality, easy to set up bit of kit - the wire is a little on the long side but that can be handy if your set-up is below the desk etc.

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BrahEz_@reddit (OP)

How long have you had the G Pro X? I'm planning on getting this just because I have the software already for the mouse, so I don't have to have more junk in my PC, specially with the hyperx ine

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dzone25@reddit

I've had it over a year, set a few profiles to switch between for work & discord, you do have to use it with the USB dongle it comes with to get the most out of the microphone but that wasn't an issue for me.

Same for me, already had the software for mouse and keyboard - I would say just go for it & spend some time optimising the audio quality, you won't regret it!

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BrahEz_@reddit (OP)

What about the durability? I heard that the G Pro X breaks on the earcups more fast than i though, the jack too

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Open-Cartoonist8764@reddit

I can recommend steelseries headhpones. Comfortable hed band good audio. And I love the knob to mix chat and game. Not sure if any of these have it.

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BrahEz_@reddit (OP)

Which one?

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RideEmPloyBoy@reddit

Can't speak to the wired side of things, but my G Pro X Wireless has been working great for me for the last 5 years or so. No one seems to complain about my mic, and I find it quite comfortable for long sessions. No durability issues I've experienced either since owning them. Worn almost daily.

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BrahEz_@reddit (OP)

I have heard that the G Pro X breaks on the earcups more fast than i though

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Manu56@reddit

get an audioteknica studio version headset from a few generations ago. Its cheap enough to get the job done with out compromising on quality

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Training-Primary-736@reddit

I'm gonna jump into this conversation before the "Don't buy headset with mic, just buy normal headset and get mic" people come in.

I did just that as I believed it. Before, I had G Pro X Wireless and it was great. The wireless was very freeing, once the battery was running out, you'd just plug it in for a few minutes while gaming.

Well, I got beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X, which is wired now and got a separate mic. While the audio is very good, I regret getting wired headset. Especially since the mic has to be plugged in as well, so now I have two cables from the headset.

Next time I'll just get G Pro X Wireless again, the freedom of movement and not having to separately manage mic is way better than having slightly better audio.

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I-Am-Too-Poor@reddit

I personally prefer wired headsets, however I don't like standalone microphones. I have the beyerdynamic mmx 300 and I've had it for 3.5 years with no issues

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postsshortcomments@reddit

Mic arm with a real mic is the way to go. I use an Aokeo AK-55 and was pretty impressed with its build quality despite being cheap.

You can either get a condenser mic which is more sensitive and a little more effort to configure noise gates and just mount it somewhere. Basically, set on the desk and forget or mount somewhere.

Or you can get a dynamic mic which sits right in front of your face and just have to pull down the mic arm and move it away when not in use (easier to configure and with something like nVidia broadcast it should remove any keyboard sounds immediately).

You can get some really good ones for $40-60. Personally, I couldnt tell much of a quality difference between a $40 mic and a $200 mic for the purpose of simply voice chat. A more expensive model sounded a tiny bit better, but even if I were a successful YTer I probably wouldn't have much reason to replace it. For dynamic: I use an old new stock Q2U; Fifine K688 was second on my list. I excluded USB condensors pretty quick, so I unfortunately don't recall which models I liked.

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BrahEz_@reddit (OP)

Thats what im saying, i already have 3 cables (mouse, keyboard and controller charger) i dont mind the headset one because that one its gonna be under the desk, but for a mic its just too much

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Mandingy24@reddit

Condenser mic, they just sit on your desk (or get an arm if you want, i dont bother). Doesn't have to be an expensive one either. I've got a Razer Seiren V2 that sits to the left of my keyboard. My buddy can't hear any background noise when we play, not even my keyboard or AC unit

If a headset wire doesn't bother you, i dont see how a static mic wire would bother you

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XBL_Fede@reddit

It’s all about cable management. I use the Sennheiser HD 560S and Audio Technica AT2020 USB+ mic for about $220 total, and audio/mic quality is absolutely top notch, and not a hassle at all.

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xzc_09@reddit

picked up the Gamȯ series Gꓫ7 ꓑrȯ after my blackshark died, wireless is clutch and mic quality beats my old setup

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BrahEz_@reddit (OP)

Where did you buy it, I don't see it on Amazon

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ime1em@reddit

what's wrong with your current IEMS?

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BrahEz_@reddit (OP)

I dont want to buy a separated mic these one, if i have to i just keep the blackshark v2 x (i preferd a worse mic over another cable)

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noobybrain@reddit

just fyi, IEM like moondrop rays already have mic by default, and the quality of mic is so good.

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BrahEz_@reddit (OP)

I know this just 3 days after I got the KZ KS10 Pro 2, I like those but the mic is awful

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MouseJiggler@reddit

I'd go with the Audio Technica ATH-G1.

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EbenenGerste@reddit

Just buy a cheap mic off amazon. Headseat are a shit and overprice solution

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Dbest1998@reddit

as someone who has a stand-alone mic and loves it, there are benefits to a headset mic.

first, the noise isolation is much appreciated if there are multiple people in the room talking (couples setups, kids in the background, setup is in living around family/friends, etc). there are stand-alone mics (dynamic) that can work as well but they are often more expensive and in a different price range

second, this applies to wireless headsets but being able to leave your chair and still hear/talk to people is a game changer. that way you can still converse if you need to get a snack from the kitchen, or leave your chair for whatever reason

lastly, headset mics are a lot more travel-friendly than stand-alone mice. if you have a laptop setup and change environments frequently, headset mics might fit your lifestyle better

now if you’re after the absolute best sound quality, headset mics aren’t going to offer that (the majority will still be fine to talk on discord with). but if any of the reasons i listed above resonate with you and you’re not worried about producing the best audio, headset mics might be a better fit for you and your lifestyle

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Offline86@reddit

I want to add dynamic microphones as they are well isolated too. Sure they aren't as compact as a headset but they won't take that much space either :)

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Hollow3ddd@reddit

Best headsets/buds are the ones you like

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Offline86@reddit

That's simply wrong. If the quality is bad the sound is going to be bad too. I would rather save some more money to buy a non gaming headphone + mic instead of wasting it on cheap stuff.

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CitizenLohaRune@reddit

Atlas Air. Use the wifi (not bluetooth) connection. Awesome sound, good mike, perfect connection, and long battery power.

Oh and: incredible sound.

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Future-Animator-4687@reddit

i think the best thing and also the most cost effective one would be to buy a Zalman ZM-1 microphone. It clips directly to the cable, you can clip it onto your collar or anything really. It's a huge upgrade over headset mics, it's very tiny and cheap, you can get it for 10 bucks.

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tushex@reddit

I would say logi or hyperx. Best build and durability.

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tushex@reddit

HyperX Cloud III Wired never had an issue with comfort and durability, they are pretty well made, they are also good for clear sound, just to mention they don't have much of a bass, but with EQ like APO, you can make it sound bassy if that's what you are for. But if you ask me, i really enjoy them, except the sound, at first i was like they are so flat, no bass, but then with EQ, you can make them bass heavy easy.

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stanbear@reddit

I got the Corsair hs80 for about 1,5 years now. No complaints.

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XBL_Fede@reddit

If you really want a headset, I’d go For something wired like the PC38X if you can still find it on Amazon. A bit pricey, but worth it.

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gearashicorp_@reddit

I got that and still use it, but the build quality sucks. Not worth over $100. Get decent regular headphones and have a separate mic. Hell, even getting an Anker Soundcore Life Q20 2024, a Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen (good because you can push your computer audio through really good speakers through it), and a Shure SM58 (with an XLR cable and little desktop stand) would be the best possible option for extreme durability and sound on a budget (even if it's like $250 total; $200 without the headphones).

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XBL_Fede@reddit

I personally use the Sennheiser HD 560S and AT2020 USB+ which I got for around $220 total, the quality is great and the sound/mic is pretty much the best you can get for that budget I think.

Lots of playing around to get the mic set up just right, but boy does it sound good.

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nikosm@reddit

Sennheiser / Drop PC38X

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gearashicorp_@reddit

Quality sucks on that one. The plastic volume knob will eventually fall off and the rotating mic plastic around the flexible arm will give out and become loose, plus the ear cushions will rip and give out and you can't refund it for the manufacturer errors. Get good quality headphones and a separate desktop mic (or one on an arm).

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paidbythekill@reddit

Audeze Maxwell is the best sounding headset + mic I’ve owned.

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Deil_Grist@reddit

My wife and I both have used the Corsair Virtuoso for years. Had the best blend of audio and mic quality imo. HardwareCanucks really sold me on it, and my wife and I kept getting unsolicited compliments on how good we sounded.

After 6+ years of ownership, my one gripe is that the headband leather has been peeling off mine.

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majeboy145@reddit

I got a Acer Nitro 5 laptop that eventually led me to find the Acer Nitro Headset. It has 3.5mm, Bluetooth, and dongle options. I am able to hear clearly when far away from my PS5, all the way to the shed in my backyard.

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Akman460@reddit

Going to throw my hat in for the HS80's. My buddy has them for pc and console and they are perfectly serviceable and pretty decent tbh.

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mdswish@reddit

It depends on your budget, but I would suggest you check out the Audeze Maxwell 2. After many years of being a loyal Corsair customer for headsets I switched to the Maxwell 2 after going through 3 Virtuoso Max units. The plastic headbands kept cracking, and Corsair seems to be unwilling to make a design change to accommodate people with adult-sized heads.

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Sugar_Daddy15@reddit

I've been using hyperx for years, and I upgraded to their cloud 3 this past year. I fucking love them, they are priced well and last forever. They are very comfortable and are great for pc use due to the mic switch and volume dial on the headset itself. Highly recommend.

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potruss@reddit

I have had Logitech G432 for close to 10 years before they broke. They were the most comfy headphones I have ever had, sounded great and the mic was ok. I am planning on building a new PC once the prices calm down (lets hope) and I will 100% buy Logitech again.

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Dorennor@reddit

Logitech G X Pro first or second generation. I have two Pro Wireless - the sound is okay/good, but they are extremely comfortable and have some good features like Blue Voice. Microphone quality is the biggest downside (the second generation has worse quality than the first). But note that the first generation of this headset does not have rotated headphone cups (at least the wireless ones did not, my friend found out the hard way).