- Aug 27, 2011
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Hi guys
My Corsair 1500 died on me, so I am in the market for a new headset.
A quick recap on what I like and did not like about the 1500.
Liked :
Large and comfortable ear-pads. This is a must have.
In line volume control. Not a must have as I have macros set up on keyboard.
Crisp sound.
5.1 surround (not TRUE but still fine). 5.1 is a must have, I do not have a preference to REAL or "FAKE" software surround.
Disliked :
In line volume control buttons failed in weeks.
Lack of deeper sounds and base.
Non-retractable mic, could only be moved to top, which wore out over time and kept falling in front of my face.
I have a few in mind and would like people with first hand experience of these headsets to tell me what their experiences.
Alternate suggestions around my 60-80$ budget are welcome as well, however I am in South Africa, so prices and availability are a bit different.
Considering :
SteelSeries V2. Price : 1000Rand. Crowd favourate I guess.
Coolermaster Storm Sirus S. Price: 1050Rand.
Genius GX Gaming Cavimanus. Price : 730Rand. Seems great value for money, but not sure.
Well thanks all. Hope to get some decent suggestions to add to the consideration list.
EDIT : Lowered my budget in Dollars a bit, SA Rand is a bit weaker than i thought.
My Corsair 1500 died on me, so I am in the market for a new headset.
A quick recap on what I like and did not like about the 1500.
Liked :
Large and comfortable ear-pads. This is a must have.
In line volume control. Not a must have as I have macros set up on keyboard.
Crisp sound.
5.1 surround (not TRUE but still fine). 5.1 is a must have, I do not have a preference to REAL or "FAKE" software surround.
Disliked :
In line volume control buttons failed in weeks.
Lack of deeper sounds and base.
Non-retractable mic, could only be moved to top, which wore out over time and kept falling in front of my face.
I have a few in mind and would like people with first hand experience of these headsets to tell me what their experiences.
Alternate suggestions around my 60-80$ budget are welcome as well, however I am in South Africa, so prices and availability are a bit different.
Considering :
SteelSeries V2. Price : 1000Rand. Crowd favourate I guess.
Coolermaster Storm Sirus S. Price: 1050Rand.
Genius GX Gaming Cavimanus. Price : 730Rand. Seems great value for money, but not sure.
Well thanks all. Hope to get some decent suggestions to add to the consideration list.
EDIT : Lowered my budget in Dollars a bit, SA Rand is a bit weaker than i thought.
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