Spec me some headphones?

Craig321 · 31 Dec 2010 at 12:04

I play games and listen to music quite a lot at night, so usually just use in-ear headphones.

I was looking at something like the Logitech G35 as their entire G range has been extremely good from what I've seen, but I know nothing about headphones.

What would you recommend? Budget is ~£70

They'll be used for gaming and music. A mic would be useful on there.

Thanks.

Divide by Zero · 31 Dec 2010 at 13:07

I hear the Logi G headphones are pretty good, though I have not tried them myself.

Also, look at things like Sennheiser PC163D Gaming Headset 7.1 Surround Sound.

rickh · 31 Dec 2010 at 17:03

Goldring ns1000, 50 quid at play from 130

Sens, grados, etc have gone up in price too much recently

Craig321 · 31 Dec 2010 at 17:12

Are those any good compared to the Logitech G35 headset? I see they haven't got the virtual surround sound or mic?

Craig

rickh · 31 Dec 2010 at 17:15

Much better sq, made for music.
No mic though!

You can buy small clip on mics anyway.

Auraomega · 31 Dec 2010 at 17:55

rickh said:
You can buy small clip on mics anyway.

Speedlink clip on mics get very good reviews 'round these parts. Can't comment on them myself but at around £5 it's worth a punt, right?

Craig321 · 1 Jan 2011 at 11:59

Hmm, not sure whether to go for the Goldring NS1000 or not. I really would like to have the virtual surround some headsets offer as I'll be gaming with them as well.

I assume the Goldring ones are just superior stereo headphones?

Auraomega · 1 Jan 2011 at 16:03

Well with Dolby Headphone enabled and virtual 7.1 you get as good if not better virtual surround sound. Yes they are superior quality sound but with a good card and mic hands down beat any gaming headset.

Uriel · 1 Jan 2011 at 16:41

You can get Dolby Headphone on most of the Xonar line of soundcards. That's just about the best type of virtual surround available until you spend silly money. It works exceptionally well with the NS1000s, giving better positioning than any dedicated gaming headset I've heard.

Randomface74 · 1 Jan 2011 at 16:42

Sony MDR-DX1000 Headphones
Logitech Desktop USB Microphone

total about £25

Craig321 · 2 Jan 2011 at 13:53

Auraomega said:
Well with Dolby Headphone enabled and virtual 7.1 you get as good if not better virtual surround sound. Yes they are superior quality sound but with a good card and mic hands down beat any gaming headset.

Would I need a dedicated sound card to make the most of these headphones?

I guess Dolby Headphone is all just software based then, so you don't actually need anything special to have 7.1 headphones?

Craig

Marsman · 2 Jan 2011 at 14:02

Yes, cheapest would be the Xonar DG.