(05-27-2009, 02:03 PM)at0m link Wrote: I needed new headphones and a better mic solution (kept getting people bitching about my stereo array mic since its too far from me) so I got a pair of Creative HS-1000's. They're super comfy and have a detachable mic and inline mute switch + volume control.

(05-27-2009, 01:36 PM)WAY too easy link Wrote: necroing a thread instead of making a new one. Same question, I'm finally replacing my mic and decding to get an actual headset this time around. Any suggestion, not to stingy, but +$20 seems a little much. Any tips?

(05-27-2009, 02:05 PM)Honest link Wrote: [quote author=at0m link=topic=1144.msg86315#msg86315 date=1243451001]
I needed new headphones and a better mic solution (kept getting people bitching about my stereo array mic since its too far from me) so I got a pair of Creative HS-1000's. They're super comfy and have a detachable mic and inline mute switch + volume control.

(05-27-2009, 02:57 PM)at0m link Wrote: [quote author=Honest link=topic=1144.msg86316#msg86316 date=1243451128]
[quote author=at0m link=topic=1144.msg86315#msg86315 date=1243451001]
I needed new headphones and a better mic solution (kept getting people bitching about my stereo array mic since its too far from me) so I got a pair of Creative HS-1000's. They're super comfy and have a detachable mic and inline mute switch + volume control.

(05-29-2009, 10:36 AM)Surf314 link Wrote: I got a F4tal1ty headset from Best Buy because I had a gift card and I'm not going to lie I <3 it.  I know this probably going to cause some facepalming but I've been more than happy with it and if I had to buy it again with my own money I definitely might (there are probably better ones for less though at places other than BB).

But yea it was about $80.  In my experience you really should be spending around that if you can.  It comes down a lot to comfort with me.  My last pair were $40 and were extremely uncomfortable after long playing sessions (I have sensitive ears).  Plus there really was a difference in sound quality - everything is richer and more engaging.  I don't know how great the mic is (someone else will have to answer that) but it is definitely the quality level if not the price level I will stick to from now on.

So basically if you can get together the extra cash it really does make a difference.  I hated my old headphones even though they were $40 and I expected them to be decent.

Edit: oh shit just noticed I got the ones atom recommended.  I second his recommendation.

(05-29-2009, 11:24 AM)at0m link Wrote: [quote author=Surf314 link=topic=1144.msg86734#msg86734 date=1243611380]
I got a F4tal1ty headset from Best Buy because I had a gift card and I'm not going to lie I <3 it.  I know this probably going to cause some facepalming but I've been more than happy with it and if I had to buy it again with my own money I definitely might (there are probably better ones for less though at places other than BB).

But yea it was about $80.  In my experience you really should be spending around that if you can.  It comes down a lot to comfort with me.  My last pair were $40 and were extremely uncomfortable after long playing sessions (I have sensitive ears).  Plus there really was a difference in sound quality - everything is richer and more engaging.  I don't know how great the mic is (someone else will have to answer that) but it is definitely the quality level if not the price level I will stick to from now on.

So basically if you can get together the extra cash it really does make a difference.  I hated my old headphones even though they were $40 and I expected them to be decent.

Edit: oh shit just noticed I got the ones atom recommended.  I second his recommendation.

(01-24-2013, 06:50 AM)at0m link Wrote: The headset I've been using (and telling people is awesome) for years is the Creative Fatal1ty HS-1000 USB headset. It's sturdy, has an inline mute switch and volume control, a removable boom mic, and I throw it around at my desk all the time with no issues. But it was nearly a hundred bucks, everyone's skeptical of USB audio for some reason (it's better than onboard, less ground hum), and now they don't make it any more.

(01-26-2013, 01:24 PM)Eightball link Wrote: [quote author=at0m link=topic=1144.msg260770#msg260770 date=1359028223]
The headset I've been using (and telling people is awesome) for years is the Creative Fatal1ty HS-1000 USB headset. It's sturdy, has an inline mute switch and volume control, a removable boom mic, and I throw it around at my desk all the time with no issues. But it was nearly a hundred bucks, everyone's skeptical of USB audio for some reason (it's better than onboard, less ground hum), and now they don't make it any more.

• Cheap $15 Logitechs - Worked decent, fell apart (after a good long use)
  
• Steelseries 4H - Comfortable and loved them, fell apart (after a good long use)
  
• Razer Barracuda AC-1 (Soundcard) + Razer Barracuda HP-1 (Headset) - Comfortable, loved them, still work, microphone connection getting sad (detachable), stopped using
  
• Razer Moray+  - In ear, comfortable, use for laptop and phone.
  
• SteelSeries Spectrum 5XB Headset - Around ear, comfortable, cable too short unless you have  top-audio or don't do long distances from compy, good sound quality, meant for xbox more than PC but can be used for PC. Got them on sale for $35 (no way I'd pay retail for something originally meant for an xbox)
  
• Razer Kraken - Around Ear, kind of tight (I have a huge head), but comfortable overall, great sound quality. It's what any of you hear me on when I'm on Mumble anymore.