High end gaming headsets.

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I currently have a set of Gamecom 780's, but these have snapped at the curvy part above the hinge, they still work and are still in one piece but it is only a matter of time until they snap off completely. Common fault apparently, and if you have proof of purchase then Plantronics send you a new set free of charge.

Unfortunatly I cannot find these on my order history, I only use OCUK and another popular book store but for some reason they don't show.

So I have decided that it has taught me a lesson: buy cheap buy twice (a recurring life lesson).

So, £300 budget, new set needed.

It has come down to the following, now unfortunatly I cannot try any, I live in Cornwall, OCUK is in Stoke on Trent... 350miles away. Nowhere else sells them all. Short of buying all 3 and DSR'ing two, which I don't agree with as then the supplier has 2 used headphones that they can't sell at retail.

(I really disagree with the law when it comes to DSR, owning an online business I get people do this all the time, some send back blatently used product that I didn't even supply to them!)

So it is between the following. Please note I don't have any intention of buying a soundcard, as I use motherboard digital out + DAC + Yamaha integrated amp + accoustic energy floorstanders, so it is pointless buying a soundcard just for using teamspeak3.

Gamecom Commander.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-018-PT

Beyerdynamic MX300
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-001-BY&groupid=702&catid=1058&subcat=1719

QPAD QH-1339 PRO
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-002-QP&groupid=702&catid=1058&subcat=1719

Any ideas which is best? USB preferred I guess but if the Beyers are really that good I guess I could use them with a headphone amp or even through my Yamaha int amp when I need to be quiet.

Please note I don't wear headsets as usual, just around my neck so I can hear team mates, as I wear glasses and haven't found a set that don't interfere with them yet. Laser eye surgery when I have time to take a few days off as per recovery, so probably in a few years!
 
Hi blacklines I've had the Qpad 1339 for about a month & they really ooze quality. With no buzzing ,rattling, interference of any kind.

They did come with a usb soundcard but I already use the Creative Soundblaster Go on my Laptop as it has the Eax 5 which is great for playing my favorite game Project Reality. So I can't comment on the bundled one.

I have a Mekon sized head & also wear glasses & these cans fit snug without feeling tight at all.

The mike is great far better than any other headset i've ever owned.[corsair hs1, Roccat Kave ,cooler master storm sirrus, Qpad qh90] Friends I play online with knew instantly I'd had A new headset.

The best part though is the advantage they give you in game you do really get to hear stuff that your team mates can't hear [think you'll want to keep that bit to yourself ;) ] Go for them mate I'm sure you won't be disappointed.:cool:
 
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