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Hyper X all the way.
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The reason it's good is because it's essentially a takstar pro 80 with a microphone that is detachable. and all the bells and whistles you might need for consoles and portable listening. The sound won't be as refined as the beyerdynamic mmx 300 but it is half the price so tomato tornado.
If you don't find the kingston comfy you probably won't find the Beyer dynamic mmx300 comfy as it is pretty much the same design. (same metal clasps similar cup design) The mmx300 I used needed a bit of bending to reduce the Clamping feel on my rather large head. Head shapes and comfort is a tad subjective too; Take the Q701 where it is the lumps on the leather pad that annoy some people my colleague owns them and has no problem. so again it's impossible to talk comfort for long hours because you might have big ears or a peculiar shaped head. So really comfort is down to your preference I can't say it will suit you or not. I've got a big head I found them comfy enough but it depends what you define as a long gaming session.
As for the other part
Game zero's got slammed hard by pretty much every reviewer sure they look nice they sound OK but for £200 the ATH and the MMX run rings around them. The Game one's are better but still £200 my money is on the ATH or the MMX300. Although I'd probably do some bargain hunting and get something more suited with a Mod mic.
The only thing going for the Game Zero's is the Microphone probably the best in the business. (for gaming and lans etc)
so info that's needed
1. Actual budget.
2. Closed cup or open? You're using siberias which are open cup so do you even have a preference?
3. Define Long hours.
4 Do you have a sound card or are you planning running the headphones on onboard with a terrible amp.
If you don't find the kingston comfy you probably won't find the Beyer dynamic mmx300 comfy as it is pretty much the same design. (same metal clasps similar cup design) The mmx300 I used needed a bit of bending to reduce the Clamping feel on my rather large head. Head shapes and comfort is a tad subjective too; Take the Q701 where it is the lumps on the leather pad that annoy some people my colleague owns them and has no problem. so again it's impossible to talk comfort for long hours because you might have big ears or a peculiar shaped head. So really comfort is down to your preference I can't say it will suit you or not. I've got a big head I found them comfy enough but it depends what you define as a long gaming session.
As for the other part
Game zero's got slammed hard by pretty much every reviewer sure they look nice they sound OK but for £200 the ATH and the MMX run rings around them. The Game one's are better but still £200 my money is on the ATH or the MMX300. Although I'd probably do some bargain hunting and get something more suited with a Mod mic.
The only thing going for the Game Zero's is the Microphone probably the best in the business. (for gaming and lans etc)
so info that's needed
1. Actual budget.
2. Closed cup or open? You're using siberias which are open cup so do you even have a preference?
3. Define Long hours.
4 Do you have a sound card or are you planning running the headphones on onboard with a terrible amp.
it is probably the most reviewed and covered gaming headset release at the moment.
there are also strong reviews on this set from people on here with a lot of experience with very high end audio. CLICK HERE
as mentioned, Kingston dont make the set, its just branded by them. look a little deeper at the product before being dismissive.
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Internal sound cards may pick up some interference from your GPU's might be worth looking at the Creative 5.1 USB or the Asus xonar U7 as an external solution.
Closed ok so really if you have the cash it's between the mmx 300 and the ATH or a pair of DT 770 Pro 80 ohms and a mod mic.
Reason I ask about open cup is because for sub £200 AKG K612 + a mod mic is one of your best options but they are open cup.
If you have £350 to spend I'd seriously look at the DT 770 a mod mic and then you should have about £180 change and you can look at DAC/Amp combos or a soundcard. Or you can keep the change. I mean you don't have to spend it do you.
Closed ok so really if you have the cash it's between the mmx 300 and the ATH or a pair of DT 770 Pro 80 ohms and a mod mic.
Reason I ask about open cup is because for sub £200 AKG K612 + a mod mic is one of your best options but they are open cup.
If you have £350 to spend I'd seriously look at the DT 770 a mod mic and then you should have about £180 change and you can look at DAC/Amp combos or a soundcard. Or you can keep the change. I mean you don't have to spend it do you.
This 1000 times over, I combine it with a cheapo zalman mic clipped onto the wire, it cost £4 and been fine for over a year now. team mates here me fine / use it in work aswell on skype.
I do rate the PC360, good/comfortable however the the mx300 will crush any gaming headset, but the DT770 can be head much cheaper if your happy to sort the mic out for yourself.
I use this with a essence stx2, while I hate asus, I do like the soundcards.
A friend has the same headset combined with onboard creative solution and he also swears by it.