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Need a Headset for Music/Gaming Not Over $100

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September 24, 2014 4:58:48 PM

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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September 24, 2014 5:35:10 PM

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-Mic....

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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September 24, 2014 5:40:36 PM

DonQuixoteMC said:
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-Mic....

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.


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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September 24, 2014 6:13:54 PM

CharlesLewis97 said:
The microphone is probably the least important requirement. I just want something that has great quality with both music and games.


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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September 30, 2014 8:25:53 AM

Get the Kingston HyperX Cloud or the Razer Kraken Pro. Both are stereo sound but personally, I don't find surround sound that important unless you're a hardcore FPS gamer. The Cloud has a detachable mic while the Kraken Pro has a retractable one. Both terminate in 3.5mm connectors and are very comfortable (Based on personal experience having used both headsets). They're about the same price now with the Cloud being $10 cheaper than the Black Kraken Pro and for some reason, the Green Kraken Pros are on sale at $58.99 (All on Amazon US). However, I think the Green Kraken Pros are a bit too flashy for for your taste as you mentioned that you will be bringing them to class.
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