I have done extensive research including, but not limited to, Mad Lust Envy's Guide. I am wondering if my requirements are just too unique to have a reasonable solution.
My wife and I often game in the same room (multiplayer - same game) and like to be able to chat "offline" with our headsets on. In the past we've used cheap on-top-of-the-ear junk and we are both looking to upgrade. I've seen some Sennheiser sets with a flip-up second cup, but the reviews were terrible (uncomfortable and a low quality build). If other offer a similar feature, closed cans would be ok. I completely understand why most sets seal out the outside noise, but that is not what I want at all.
Based on the scenario listed above, I'd like open headphones. I'd know there are headphone-only solutions that would work, but I like the convenience of having the mic built in - if it could auto-mute when raised/retracted, that would be ideal.
I am looking to spend under $150 if possible.
I think I would prefer an audio jack solution, but if a USB set fit all my requirements, I could be convinced. I don't have a separate sound card (using on-board from Hero Maximus MB), but I have all the wires run to support audio jack connections.
I'm not against the 7.1 surround sets if there are great options, but stereo is fine. I've seen some sets that offer both options (audio jacks and USB surround). That may be the best of both worlds so we could pick what we like best.
So here is my requirements list boiled down:
1) Be able to hear background noise (open headphones)
2) Under (or around $150)
3) Comfortable and light
4) Audio jack preferred, USB would be considered
Thank you for your help!!
My wife and I often game in the same room (multiplayer - same game) and like to be able to chat "offline" with our headsets on. In the past we've used cheap on-top-of-the-ear junk and we are both looking to upgrade. I've seen some Sennheiser sets with a flip-up second cup, but the reviews were terrible (uncomfortable and a low quality build). If other offer a similar feature, closed cans would be ok. I completely understand why most sets seal out the outside noise, but that is not what I want at all.
Based on the scenario listed above, I'd like open headphones. I'd know there are headphone-only solutions that would work, but I like the convenience of having the mic built in - if it could auto-mute when raised/retracted, that would be ideal.
I am looking to spend under $150 if possible.
I think I would prefer an audio jack solution, but if a USB set fit all my requirements, I could be convinced. I don't have a separate sound card (using on-board from Hero Maximus MB), but I have all the wires run to support audio jack connections.
I'm not against the 7.1 surround sets if there are great options, but stereo is fine. I've seen some sets that offer both options (audio jacks and USB surround). That may be the best of both worlds so we could pick what we like best.
So here is my requirements list boiled down:
1) Be able to hear background noise (open headphones)
2) Under (or around $150)
3) Comfortable and light
4) Audio jack preferred, USB would be considered
Thank you for your help!!
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