What headset and sound card would you recommend?

[ichi]

I was going to get the sennheiser 360s but then I saw that it was open ear so it doesnt block the outside sound and there is alot were I am.

Now I think im going to get the sennheiser 350s so I just hear my game/music.

What sound card would you guys recommend for me to get I know its going to pretty much cost the same as the headset which is $180.

Also what would be the next best closed ear headset.

 

[thefivetheory]

I've heard good things about the newer Asus Xonar cards too. You could always get the Xense bundle which includes the Xonar Xense sound card and a "special" Sennheiser PC350 headset.

Personally however, I'd recommend the Auzentech Forte combined with closed Audio Technica headphones, like the A700, paired with a cheap desktop or clip-on microphone.

 

[ichi]

I think Im going to buy the

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829132010&cm_re=asus_soud_card-_-29-132-010-_-Product

And the 350s

If someone could tell me a better sound card for gaming around $200 please tell

 

[davcon]

The Forte is probably just as good at music and movies and much cheaper.
Gaming will be superior since the Forte is hardware based as opposed to software.
http://www.guru3d.com/article/auzentech-xfi-forte-71-soundcard-review-test/1
http://www.guru3d.com/article/asus-xonar-xense-71-soundcard-review/1
http://www.guru3d.com/article/asus-xonar-essence-st-deluxe-review/15
The headset choice is hard to fault.

 

[scorpinot]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829132018

 

[ichi]

Best answer selected by ichi.