without getting into mod-mic stuff, the hyperx one is regarded as the best gaming HEADSET you can buy. for a $100, its a great value, but the mic quality it hit dramatically, because of its low price. i personally own an Audio-Technica ATH-M50X, and plan to stick a mod-mic to it sometime, (and granted it costs over twice as much), but the quality of the sound and the mic is just unbeatable for the price.