Need a Headset for Music/Gaming Not Over $100

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CharlesLewis97

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Please help guys!

I need a headset that has great audio quality for music and games! The headset would primarily be used for listening to music, but I also plan to game as well.

Requirements:
Has a microphone that is clear enough to do podcasts with (not in-line either)
Mic that is either retractable or removable (I might take this with me to class or something and I don't want the mic in my way)
Not over $100
3.5 mm jack (NOT USB)
Good bass, but not too powerful
From a good brand
Something that is well made and will be durable
Over ear cups
Something that is comfortable enough to use for hours on end
Can fold up (not a necessity, but it'd be nice)
Surround is nice, but not necessary
I'd rather it not be wireless

All suggestions are appreciated!!
 
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DonQuixoteMC


Well, the V6 or 7506 are some of the best sounding headphones under $100, and are competitive with anything under $200. Their biggest negative is: They're studio headphones - big, long chord, not designed with fashion in mind.

Aside from those negatives, they're pretty amazing. Not to mention the decade+ durability most people get out of them.

You might want to look into a "modmic" to stick on a nice pair of headphones.
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Joseph DeGarmo

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The Logitech G430 is a decent budget surround headset.

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Surround-Gaming-Headset-Technology/dp/B00CQ35C1Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1411603855&sr=8-2&keywords=logitech+-+g930

The G930 is a wireless version and is not much over your budget.

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Gaming-Headset-Surround/dp/B003VANOFY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411603855&sr=8-1&keywords=logitech+-+g930

But I just noticed that you want 3.5 mm connection, so here's a decent one.

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Bass-Isolating-Premium-Headphones/dp/B00CXYCTUK/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1411604087&sr=8-11&keywords=sony+audio+headphones
 
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Well. This is quite the tall order. How serious are you about getting the best mic and the best headphones for ~$100? If performance is your only metric, stop thinking about headsets. It's not going to happen.

My personal advice if you really want good audio with a decent mic:

Find a Sony MDR V6 or MRD 7506 (like Joseph DeGarmo linked) and pair them with a standalone USB microphone.
I hear this is one of the best for the price: http://www.amazon.com/Samson-Mic-Portable-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B001R76D42/.

This combo, while a bit over $100, gets you an amazing pair of headphones that will quite literally never die, and a better mic than what's on any headset.
 
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CharlesLewis97

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The microphone is probably the least important requirement. I just want something that has great quality with both music and games.
 
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Well, the V6 or 7506 are some of the best sounding headphones under $100, and are competitive with anything under $200. Their biggest negative is: They're studio headphones - big, long chord, not designed with fashion in mind.

Aside from those negatives, they're pretty amazing. Not to mention the decade+ durability most people get out of them.

You might want to look into a "modmic" to stick on a nice pair of headphones.
 
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