Open backed headphones

[Gwyn]

Hi guys

I could really do with some advise please.
Im currently using Asus Vulcan headphones and they are great for comfort and sound quality.

The issue Ive got is that because they are closed back and have very good background noise cancellation, they make talking during gaming horriblel.
I know its personal preference but I just dopnt like it at all, its like talking with your fingers in my ears.

I have decided to sell the Vulcan for something else. What would people recommend for some open backed gaming headphones? My budget is £60.

thanks
Gwyn

 

[Gwyn]

Thanks for that. I currently have the Asus Vulcan's.

I really can't afford much more than what my budget it.

Would something like this do the job:
Razer Carcharias?

 

[Gwyn]

Thanks. I'm just after a nicer multiplayer experience and they are meant to be very comfortable.

 

[Gwyn]

Thanks for all if your advise. I appreciate that none gaming headphones will give a better sound but I just like the convenience of gaming ones with the built in mic. I'm happy with the sound quality of the Vulcans, just not the closed back.
I actually had short listed the Razor and Sennheiser PC320 and it looks like the Razor is now off that list.
I don't listen to any music at all on them and of all the posts the only one really in my price range is the Superlux HD668B, how much better would this be than the Sennheiser?

 

[Gwyn]

hi mate
have those Superlux HD668B got a built in mic ?
I think the senns are the way to go for the dosh

Hi Nik
Ive just had a look and no they dont come with a mic. I think your right, the sennheisers seem to tick a lot of the boxes.

 

[Gwyn]

I would love to get some expensive headphones as mentioned above, I simply can't afford them.
I don't listen to music on my PC at all, only gaming. I'm perfectly happy with the quality of the Asus ones, I just don't like the closed back design.

 

[Gwyn]

Just a possible solution to your initial problem from me.

Have you tried setting your headphones to "listen" to your mic? this plays the recorded audio through your headphones and mimics the natural feedback you get from the volume of your own voice.

Just a suggestion. If you're at all interested I can help you set it up, although it's fairly simple.

I'm really interested in trying this if you don't mind talking me through it.
I'm running win 7.
Thanks

 

[Gwyn]

Thanks for the help but it doesn't work very well. All I get is my own voice with a delay.
I've decided to order the Sennheiser PC 320.
Should be here on Monday, thanks for all the suggestions and help.