Headset advice needed

Hey everyone.

I'm currently using a wireless PS3 headset on my PC which is fine for console sessions but kills my head if worn for more than a hour.

I'm after a good pair to replace my 5.1 system in the man cave to save space, plus my old Logitech z5500 setup has seen better days.

I'm after a comfy, closed ear headset which has decent to excellent sound quality for generally everything. A good noise cancelling mic is also important.

I don't have a sound card, I'm not an audiophile but can tell the difference in crap sound to good sound if that's anything to go by

Budget is around £150-£250.

Cheers

Hiya

My recommendation would be the Mionix nash 20 headset.

You can get these for £50-70 when you shop around.

I own the nash 20 and actually the sound quality is nice, its a different beast giving a clear clean loud sound also sounds like your in a threatre.

Or the senn 363d or hyper x cloud revolver.

My 2 pence.

Daniel.

A good all rounder for music and gaming which is closed?

AKG K550 MKII. I've got them (with a few others) and prefer them over the Beyer DT770's which is another recommendation within you price bracket.

Slap on a modmic and you are good to go, though a source upgrade from your mobo would be a good investment as well.

Creative Soundblaster Z (OEM) for internal or a Xonar U7 for an external solution would be a sweet setup within budget.

Excuse my ignorance on the matter but does directional audio play well with the 550's like footsteps in games?

The 550 does look like a nice bit of kit with some great reviews. I think I'll give them a go.

Will get a soundcard soon also. Most likely external as my case isn't the most spacious.

Thanks for the input guys

Any pair of stereo headphones will work with virtual surround (directional audio), although it generally works best with open backed headphones due to them having a larger sound stage.

The 550's eh i have only tried the mk 1 not 2 .

They have nice sound quality plus the positioning sounded like 3d.

Have fun with your mk 2's.

Dan.

The Mk2 is the european equivalent of the 553, which only seems to have been sold in the US. They are supposed to be a big step up from the Mk1.

Yea even the k553 is compared with the oppo pm 3 .

Anyways on a competitor website but won't link you can get these for £110.

I've already seen them Taking a trip to Norwich this afternoon to go get them. Hopefully they have some in stock.

Well.... I got the K550's and a sound blaster Z card to go with it.

Well chuffed! Great sound and I see what people mean about a wide soundscape. Been laying on the sofa for a couple of hours abusing google play music

Glad you like them.