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August 5, 2014 2:22:40 PM

Ok so I've been in the market for a new pc gaming headset and I really need some help so provide me with some pc gaming headset configurations. P.S.- Keep in mind that I live in Canada.

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August 5, 2014 2:28:32 PM

http://www.head-fi.org/t/534479/mad-lust-envys-headphon... This is a very good guide, if you want to invest in good headphones for gaming.

http://www.amazon.com/AKG-Over-Ear-Mastering-Reference-... These are excellent headphones, and coupled with an external mic like this one: http://v-moda.com/boompro-microphone/ would make for an excellent gaming experience.
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August 6, 2014 12:27:39 AM

reddragonz34 said:
Ok so I've been in the market for a new pc gaming headset and I really need some help so provide me with some pc gaming headset configurations. P.S.- Keep in mind that I live in Canada.


Go for the Sennheiser PC 360 Headset for Pro Gaming
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August 6, 2014 12:48:44 AM

Reddragon, I strongly suggest you have a look a the guide I posted above.
Anyway, the sennheiser AG1s are not that great from the reviews I've read, the PC 360 on the other hand is great for competitive gaming, but doesn't give you the best overall experience.
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August 6, 2014 8:50:50 AM

The G930 is a good headset but they are VERY hit or miss in terms of wireless reception. Mine would cut out randomly and frequently no matter where I positioned the USB receiver. I sent mine back to Logitech for a replacement and the new pair still had the same issue. I have a Maximus VI board with a dedicated sound card and no other headphones I've used have had an issue. Driver reinstalls and repairs also didn't fix the issue. If you dig around on Logitech's forums you'll notice this is a pretty common problem with this headset. A shame because they are very well built and are priced extremely competitively.

I finally bit the bullet and got the Astro A50 and it's been lightyears better-no wireless/reception issues at all. They're expensive ($300) but are compatible across all platforms and have fantastic sound quality and a strong microphone. The Dolby 7.1 sounds the business. Battery life is also quite a bit better than on the G930. If you don't care about the wireless functionality the A40 is a solid choice too.

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August 6, 2014 9:44:13 AM

for $500 i would suggest getting...

a soundcard (if you want virtual surround) or an external dac+amp (if you dont want virtual surround)
either a modmic (if you like mics on the headphones) or a good desk mic (if you dont)
a good pair of studio headphones (which fit your sound profile requirements)

you need to let us know a few things...

-what type of sound profile do you like? (heavy bass low treble, low bass heavy treble, heavy treble and bass recessed mids, neutral, mid focused)
-do you prefer open or closed? (read "types of headphones" in my guide in my signature)
-do you have large ears or find smaller headphones uncomfortable?
-do you want/need virtual surround? (theres a test on the headfi envy's guide to the different types)
-do they need to be used on a portable device for any reason?
-are you on a desktop or laptop? (if desktop, what soundcard or motherboard?)
-do you want a desk mic or boom mic?

are the sennheiser pc363d and beyerdynamic mmx300 good? sure. however they are also $70-100 overpriced and are rather bass-light and very crisp almost sibilent on the highs. some people might not like them if they dont like really sharp crisp highs.

for example the 363 runs $300 but considering you can get the ad700x $150 and modmic for $50 that leaves $100 for getting a better soundcard than is onboard the 363. or to compare sennheiser with sennheiser you could get the better 598 with modmic for $230 and have $70 for a soundcard while having better sound quality.

the above are just examples of how the headset is overpriced and the specific recommendations for you are going to be based on your answers to the questions above and may differ.

then, there are products like the astro a50 and the mixamp. while certainly solid products they are also certainly ovepriced for what they are. a good choice if you want a self contained setup however there are better sounding options available. the mixamp however can be used with some headphones if you want an external dac/amp which provides dolby surround and is one of the few options available if you game on a laptop and require it. however, it is of less quality than similar non-virtual externals.
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August 6, 2014 10:40:03 AM

ssddx said:
for $500 i would suggest getting...

a soundcard (if you want virtual surround) or an external dac+amp (if you dont want virtual surround)
either a modmic (if you like mics on the headphones) or a good desk mic (if you dont)
a good pair of studio headphones (which fit your sound profile requirements)

you need to let us know a few things...

-what type of sound profile do you like? (heavy bass low treble, low bass heavy treble, heavy treble and bass recessed mids, neutral, mid focused)
-do you prefer open or closed? (read "types of headphones" in my guide in my signature)
-do you have large ears or find smaller headphones uncomfortable?
-do you want/need virtual surround? (theres a test on the headfi envy's guide to the different types)
-do they need to be used on a portable device for any reason?
-are you on a desktop or laptop? (if desktop, what soundcard or motherboard?)
-do you want a desk mic or boom mic?

are the sennheiser pc363d and beyerdynamic mmx300 good? sure. however they are also $70-100 overpriced and are rather bass-light and very crisp almost sibilent on the highs. some people might not like them if they dont like really sharp crisp highs.

for example the 363 runs $300 but considering you can get the ad700x $150 and modmic for $50 that leaves $100 for getting a better soundcard than is onboard the 363. or to compare sennheiser with sennheiser you could get the better 598 with modmic for $230 and have $70 for a soundcard while having better sound quality.

the above are just examples of how the headset is overpriced and the specific recommendations for you are going to be based on your answers to the questions above and may differ.

then, there are products like the astro a50 and the mixamp. while certainly solid products they are also certainly ovepriced for what they are. a good choice if you want a self contained setup however there are better sounding options available. the mixamp however can be used with some headphones if you want an external dac/amp which provides dolby surround and is one of the few options available if you game on a laptop and require it. however, it is of less quality than similar non-virtual externals.


1. Heavy bass low treble( I am using the headset for gaming and music)
2. I prefer closed
3. Yes I have pretty big ears
4. Yes I would like virtual surround
5. No they do not need to be used on a portable device.
6. I am on a desktop and the motherboard I have is a MSI Z87 g45 gaming motherboard
7. I would like a boom mic
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August 6, 2014 10:41:30 AM

You can get a Razer HammerHead cheap but very good :|
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August 6, 2014 10:50:26 AM

Arashsefidi said:
You can get a Razer HammerHead cheap but very good :|


I heard razer headsets are bad :( 
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August 6, 2014 11:16:29 AM

my first choice for suggestions would be....
(but see notes afterwards about possible alternatives)

microphone:
cad$87 modmic you can get from their main site http://www.modmic.com/
its an excellent microphone for the price and is completely removeable and adjustable. audio quality is as good as or better than a good headsets and is compareable with some desk mics in that price range.

headphones:
cad$240 beyerdynamic dt770-80 you can get on amazon.ca http://www.amazon.ca/Beyerdynamic-DT770-PRO-80-ohm/dp/B...
good low end bass response including sub-bass levels while still maintaining good clarity for mids/highs. closed design but does have a larger soundstage then its competitor the m50 however not nearly as wide as an open type design which is to be expected. they also have a fairly large circular earcup so fitiment for large ears should not be an isue.

soundcard:
cad$97 creative soundblaster z you can get from amazon.ca http://www.amazon.ca/Creative-Labs-SB1500-Sound-Blaster...
a good soundcard for the price which is capable of powering some pretty hefty headphones. it comes with cmss virtual surround.

total: cad$424 + shipping (or usd$388)

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click here http://www.head-fi.org/t/534479/mad-lust-envys-headphon... and listen to the different types of virtual surround to compare. figure out which you like best. the creative z uses cmss while asus xonars use dolby headphone.

if you wanted a cheaper soundcard you could co with a xonar dg for cad$25 which has dolby surround. sound quality isnt going to be better than your onboard motherboard though but it will power hefty headphones because of its amp.

the xonar dx for cad$117 has the same onboard dac as the creative z but uses dolby headphone instead. it can power the headphones however since it doesnt have as powerful of an amp it may not get as boomy or loud.

the xonar stx for cad$204 has dolby headphone and is in essence a xonar dx with a better amp and more options. its overpriced but can power the headphones well and has dolby headphone.

the creative z that i listed before however is the best deal and the one worth going with provided you like cmss3d

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the dt770-80 is bassy but not at the level where it starts to distort all sound. if you want something which is like having a subwoofer next to your ear then you want "bass cannons" and should take a look at this list http://www.head-fi.org/a/the-best-bass-headphones-a-hea... however be aware that in order to generate such intense bass the quality of sound will definitely take a huge hit as such headphones are bass at the expense of all else.

if however you wanted to remain at the bassy level and still have it closed there really isnt a whole lot of competition better than the d770 as you can see from threads like this http://www.head-fi.org/t/622473/best-closed-headphone-u...

if you did not mind a semi-open or open design then there would be more recommendations i could give you. open would improve soundstage which is a huge plus for gaming and honestly sound leakage is not a huge issue unless you are sitting right next to someone. your choice though.
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August 6, 2014 12:07:14 PM

ssddx said:
my first choice for suggestions would be....
(but see notes afterwards about possible alternatives)

microphone:
cad$87 modmic you can get from their main site http://www.modmic.com/
its an excellent microphone for the price and is completely removeable and adjustable. audio quality is as good as or better than a good headsets and is compareable with some desk mics in that price range.

headphones:
cad$240 beyerdynamic dt770-80 you can get on amazon.ca http://www.amazon.ca/Beyerdynamic-DT770-PRO-80-ohm/dp/B...
good low end bass response including sub-bass levels while still maintaining good clarity for mids/highs. closed design but does have a larger soundstage then its competitor the m50 however not nearly as wide as an open type design which is to be expected. they also have a fairly large circular earcup so fitiment for large ears should not be an isue.

soundcard:
cad$97 creative soundblaster z you can get from amazon.ca http://www.amazon.ca/Creative-Labs-SB1500-Sound-Blaster...
a good soundcard for the price which is capable of powering some pretty hefty headphones. it comes with cmss virtual surround.

total: cad$424 + shipping (or usd$388)

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click here http://www.head-fi.org/t/534479/mad-lust-envys-headphon... and listen to the different types of virtual surround to compare. figure out which you like best. the creative z uses cmss while asus xonars use dolby headphone.

if you wanted a cheaper soundcard you could co with a xonar dg for cad$25 which has dolby surround. sound quality isnt going to be better than your onboard motherboard though but it will power hefty headphones because of its amp.

the xonar dx for cad$117 has the same onboard dac as the creative z but uses dolby headphone instead. it can power the headphones however since it doesnt have as powerful of an amp it may not get as boomy or loud.

the xonar stx for cad$204 has dolby headphone and is in essence a xonar dx with a better amp and more options. its overpriced but can power the headphones well and has dolby headphone.

the creative z that i listed before however is the best deal and the one worth going with provided you like cmss3d

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the dt770-80 is bassy but not at the level where it starts to distort all sound. if you want something which is like having a subwoofer next to your ear then you want "bass cannons" and should take a look at this list http://www.head-fi.org/a/the-best-bass-headphones-a-hea... however be aware that in order to generate such intense bass the quality of sound will definitely take a huge hit as such headphones are bass at the expense of all else.

if however you wanted to remain at the bassy level and still have it closed there really isnt a whole lot of competition better than the d770 as you can see from threads like this http://www.head-fi.org/t/622473/best-closed-headphone-u...

if you did not mind a semi-open or open design then there would be more recommendations i could give you. open would improve soundstage which is a huge plus for gaming and honestly sound leakage is not a huge issue unless you are sitting right next to someone. your choice though.


I could just get the beyerdynamic mmx 300's instead for $289.99 since they are based on the dt770 and then just get a soundcard
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August 6, 2014 12:21:11 PM

well...

except that you're a basshead and dont like treble focused headphones... and the mmx300/pc363d are mid/treble focused headphones with low bass output as far as i know from various reviews and user comparisions that i've read so far. so basically you would be buying something opposite of what you want for more money then what you think.

the mmx is also $399 canadian dollars. http://www.amazon.ca/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alia...

all of the prices i listed above are in canadian dollars and not us dollars which is why the prices are higher.

if you can buy from the usa on amazon.com and not the amazon.ca site... you could save quite a bit.

$50+$82+$203= $335 usd (365cad) compared with what i said before + shipping of course. i'm not sure how the shipping policies are or if you would need to pay import tax though so i went with the canadian site.
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August 6, 2014 12:46:19 PM

ssddx said:
well...

except that you're a basshead and dont like treble focused headphones... and the mmx300/pc363d are mid/treble focused headphones with low bass output as far as i know from various reviews and user comparisions that i've read so far. so basically you would be buying something opposite of what you want for more money then what you think.

the mmx is also $399 canadian dollars. http://www.amazon.ca/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alia...

all of the prices i listed above are in canadian dollars and not us dollars which is why the prices are higher.

if you can buy from the usa on amazon.com and not the amazon.ca site... you could save quite a bit.

$50+$82+$203= $335 usd (365cad) compared with what i said before + shipping of course. i'm not sure how the shipping policies are or if you would need to pay import tax though so i went with the canadian site.


http://www.ncix.com/detail/beyerdynamic-mmx300-high-end...
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August 6, 2014 2:11:07 PM

well, that doesnt seem like a bad price....however, its also 100% completely against what you seem to be looking for in a pair of headphones unless of course you have completely changed your mind.

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- it's bass light (skylab wasn't kidding) but it's missing just the low bass for my taste - it's still there but just very quiet. But what bass it has - it's tight, I like that.

- it's not boomy at all for a closed headphone, and while not having a huge soundstage, it doesn't sound at all like the ATH-M50 and it's studio brethren, it's much better than that. No cloud of bass, no muddiness and lack of detail.

- the main fault for my taste is the brightness ... it feels like this headphone has the 7-11khz range way too emphasized for my ears. It's much worse than Grados - not the HF2, that's a dark headphone, the normal Grados like the SR80.

from http://www.head-fi.org/t/523417/beyerdynamic-mmx-300-dt...

you said you dont want "bright" (specifically said you wanted less high end) but the mmx is very bright on the highs and very treble focused.
you said you wanted "bass" however the mmx is bass light. what little it has is tight and good but it certainly is lacking for a basshead.

basically the mmx300 is similar in nature to the dt770-32 premium line which is bass light and treble focused and not the pro line which has less bright treble but wider low end.

completely your choice of course... i'm just letting you know that your choice seems completely opposite of what you wanted.
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August 6, 2014 4:08:27 PM

ssddx said:
well, that doesnt seem like a bad price....however, its also 100% completely against what you seem to be looking for in a pair of headphones unless of course you have completely changed your mind.

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- it's bass light (skylab wasn't kidding) but it's missing just the low bass for my taste - it's still there but just very quiet. But what bass it has - it's tight, I like that.

- it's not boomy at all for a closed headphone, and while not having a huge soundstage, it doesn't sound at all like the ATH-M50 and it's studio brethren, it's much better than that. No cloud of bass, no muddiness and lack of detail.

- the main fault for my taste is the brightness ... it feels like this headphone has the 7-11khz range way too emphasized for my ears. It's much worse than Grados - not the HF2, that's a dark headphone, the normal Grados like the SR80.

from http://www.head-fi.org/t/523417/beyerdynamic-mmx-300-dt...

you said you dont want "bright" (specifically said you wanted less high end) but the mmx is very bright on the highs and very treble focused.
you said you wanted "bass" however the mmx is bass light. what little it has is tight and good but it certainly is lacking for a basshead.

basically the mmx300 is similar in nature to the dt770-32 premium line which is bass light and treble focused and not the pro line which has less bright treble but wider low end.

completely your choice of course... i'm just letting you know that your choice seems completely opposite of what you wanted.


on the ncix website it says "The craftsmanship of the MMX 300 is the best in the test" "The voice quality is excellent," "clear treble, combined with very rich bass" (Hardwareluxx)
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August 6, 2014 4:27:52 PM

if you are so convinced of their superiority then go ahead and purchase them to try them out yourself. if you dont like them, you can try to adjust the eq. or, you could always just return them and just lose out on shipping costs.

i dont have your ears. my opinion on sound might be different then yours. i'm just letting you know what i've heard about them and other headphones from reading hundreds of user posts on such things and my own take on it. its up to you to decipher this and to do your own research to make your own decision.
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August 6, 2014 5:36:35 PM

ssddx said:
if you are so convinced of their superiority then go ahead and purchase them to try them out yourself. if you dont like them, you can try to adjust the eq. or, you could always just return them and just lose out on shipping costs.

i dont have your ears. my opinion on sound might be different then yours. i'm just letting you know what i've heard about them and other headphones from reading hundreds of user posts on such things and my own take on it. its up to you to decipher this and to do your own research to make your own decision.


Ok so lemme change my answer. I want bass but I don't want bass to the point were blows my ear drum out. Just a little bit above that and from what I understand is that the mmx 300's have bass but not ultimate heavy bass because I just want bass that I can at least notice because with the headset that I currently own (http://www.turtlebeach.com/product-detail/call-of-duty-...) the bass is absolutely non-existence
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August 6, 2014 6:29:30 PM

bass where it blows your eardrums out would be "bass cannon" and i did not recommend any of those.

bass which is strong enough to where you can listen to things such as dubstep, electronica, rap, r&b and such things and get that nice bass kick but without distorting highs would be "bassy headphones" and is what the dt770 is classified as.

then you have headphones such as the hd598, dt880 which are in a category which while not "bassy" still have enough hint of bass where they cannot be said to have no-bass.

above that are headphones like ad700x which while excellent on the highs and mids have a rather poor bass presence. enough to make some say they have no bass.

honestly though the categories are not set in stone. if you prefer light amounts of bass then one step up from "bassy" headphones is likely to be your cup of tea. if you like enough bass for dubstep and that kind of music however then you want to remain with bassy.

honestly i could not compare the mmx300 to the turtle beaches as i do not personally own both pairs and it would be impossible for me to own all headphones. i'm just letting you know what i've heard around from users who have had them and what they say as well as adding my own opinion.

i cannot make the call for you on whether or not the 300 is going to be too bass light for you or if you will like it. that depends on "how much" bass is ideal for you and that is hard to quantify.
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August 6, 2014 8:49:59 PM

ssddx said:
bass where it blows your eardrums out would be "bass cannon" and i did not recommend any of those.

bass which is strong enough to where you can listen to things such as dubstep, electronica, rap, r&b and such things and get that nice bass kick but without distorting highs would be "bassy headphones" and is what the dt770 is classified as.

then you have headphones such as the hd598, dt880 which are in a category which while not "bassy" still have enough hint of bass where they cannot be said to have no-bass.

above that are headphones like ad700x which while excellent on the highs and mids have a rather poor bass presence. enough to make some say they have no bass.

honestly though the categories are not set in stone. if you prefer light amounts of bass then one step up from "bassy" headphones is likely to be your cup of tea. if you like enough bass for dubstep and that kind of music however then you want to remain with bassy.

honestly i could not compare the mmx300 to the turtle beaches as i do not personally own both pairs and it would be impossible for me to own all headphones. i'm just letting you know what i've heard around from users who have had them and what they say as well as adding my own opinion.

i cannot make the call for you on whether or not the 300 is going to be too bass light for you or if you will like it. that depends on "how much" bass is ideal for you and that is hard to quantify.


ok, so I think I'm gonna go with the dt770 pro's but I don't know which ohm impedance I should go with and I don't know If I'm gonna actually get a sound card because apparently the on board sound with my msi z87 g45 motherboard is pretty decent.
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August 6, 2014 9:00:50 PM

difference between the dt770 models http://www.head-fi.org/t/513393/guide-sonic-differences...

the 32 is not as punchy on bass, while the 80 is the heaviest hitting for bass. the 250 is a bit more refined and clear than the 80 but with not quite as much bass.

you can certainly try them out with your onboard sound as it seems like (at least on the product page) it says they support studio headphones up to 600ohm. i cannot say how well it will drive them or how good they will sound however you can at least give it a try if you like.

high quality onboard sound is about equal to low quality soundcards such as the xonar dg at $30
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August 6, 2014 9:06:12 PM

ssddx said:
difference between the dt770 models http://www.head-fi.org/t/513393/guide-sonic-differences...

the 32 is not as punchy on bass, while the 80 is the heaviest hitting for bass. the 250 is a bit more refined and clear than the 80 but with not quite as much bass.

you can certainly try them out with your onboard sound as it seems like (at least on the product page) it says they support studio headphones up to 600ohm. i cannot say how well it will drive them or how good they will sound however you can at least give it a try if you like.

high quality onboard sound is about equal to low quality soundcards such as the xonar dg at $30


ok so I think I will go with the 80 ohms version but is this still also good for gaming?
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August 6, 2014 9:22:29 PM

Astro A40's
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August 6, 2014 9:28:42 PM

well... generally "open" headphones are suggested for gaming because of the wide soundstage they have however since you specifically wanted a "closed" design i would say that yes they should be fine for gaming given your preferences. the dt770 doesnt have a horrible soundstage considering its a closed design but its of course much less than what open designs have.
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August 6, 2014 9:35:14 PM

ssddx said:
well... generally "open" headphones are suggested for gaming because of the wide soundstage they have however since you specifically wanted a "closed" design i would say that yes they should be fine for gaming given your preferences. the dt770 doesnt have a horrible soundstage considering its a closed design but its of course much less than what open designs have.


Also, do you know anything about the audio technica ath-ag1's?
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August 6, 2014 9:41:32 PM

http://www.head-fi.org/t/711063/a900x-or-the-ath-ag1-a7...

apparently its an audiotechnica ad700x with a mic with a slightly different headrest design.

i can tell you that the ad700x has a very low output of bass. while it has some and the little it has is clear it has been mentioned by some users that it is "without bass" due to how anemic it is.

i dont think its an option for you since you seem to be coming from a bass-less headphone set now and want something a bit more bassy..
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August 6, 2014 9:45:59 PM

Razer is an amazing company in gaming hardware trust me I used their products and was satisfied
But since your budget is well high I also recommend Turtle beach PX4 headset one of the best headsets of all time in my opinion
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-ali...
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August 6, 2014 9:51:48 PM

If u looking to play compitive games i think the astro a40's are one of the best headsets out there for that
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August 6, 2014 11:19:00 PM

ssddx said:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/711063/a900x-or-the-ath-ag1-a7...

apparently its an audiotechnica ad700x with a mic with a slightly different headrest design.

i can tell you that the ad700x has a very low output of bass. while it has some and the little it has is clear it has been mentioned by some users that it is "without bass" due to how anemic it is.

i dont think its an option for you since you seem to be coming from a bass-less headphone set now and want something a bit more bassy..


Also, may I ask for your personnel setup?
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August 6, 2014 11:34:08 PM

you can see photos of my setup by clicking the "build" link in my signature. you can see a text format of everything by hovering over my avatar.

i myself prefer using speakers while at home and my headphones typically only get used while either traveling or at work.
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August 6, 2014 11:53:03 PM

ssddx said:
you can see photos of my setup by clicking the "build" link in my signature. you can see a text format of everything by hovering over my avatar.

i myself prefer using speakers while at home and my headphones typically only get used while either traveling or at work.


I see, nice setup. Also, is this the only configuration that your recommend?
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August 7, 2014 12:17:16 AM

well... based on your requirements of them being a closed design with bassy sound but without being cannons and without them being too high focused and bright... the dt770 is the only thing which comes to mind. i'm sure there are other options which you may like however i am not familiar enough with them to recommend any.

there are alternatives to the modmic such as the vmoda boom pro (which needs a mod or headphone with removeable cable to work), the moovmic (which is cheaper and much lower quality than the modmic) as well as doing your own boom mic mod to the headphones (photos and guide in my headphone guide). the modmic however is a well respected and in-demand microphone for this purpose though.

i already listed quite a few soundcard you could go with and also some amplifiers. i think i covered that already pretty well.

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if you wanted more recommendations then....

you might want to spend some time reading this guide http://www.head-fi.org/t/534479/mad-lust-envys-headphon... as it lists a great many headphones and he rates them according to his own personal opinion and how he feels they are for gaming.

be aware though that it seems he isnt a basshead so what he thinks is too much bass may be just enough for some users who are looking for more punch.

i did not list anything from AKG as they tend to be bright. grados are also bright. i already went over some audiotechnicas which are treble focused but the m50 is good in the bass department. however, it has a tiny soundstage which makes it not as good as the dt770 for gaming. the sennheiser hd380 might be worth looking at.
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August 7, 2014 3:06:16 AM

Definately something from Sennheiser .
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August 7, 2014 3:23:23 AM

Sddx, the Sound Blaster Z uses "SBX" virtual sound now which is an upgrade. The card can decode Dolby, DTS and CMSS along with EAX, another great simulated surround program.

Also, I like this video on comparing simulated surround. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BxO9cd-sYA it's very important so set all EQ and surround off to truly judge the sound.
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August 7, 2014 7:37:21 AM

thanks tp, good to know that it now has sbx.
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August 7, 2014 10:34:58 AM

At that price range, get a professional studio grade headset. These things make gaming headsets feel like cheap toys.
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August 7, 2014 10:40:27 AM

The_Icon said:
At that price range, get a professional studio grade headset. These things make gaming headsets feel like cheap toys.

which is exactly what we have been discussing....

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