Budget Headset

[Pooky]

Hi

Looking to buy a budget headset with mic to use for example in Counter Strike for voice chat etc.

Any recommendations?

 

[matt]

By budget, what sort of price range are you looking at? Also, do you just want to use it on PC, or on consoles as well?

 

[Wenzdayz]

the turtle beach earforce 1's are pretty decent hey. they fit snuggly and cancel out outside noises wonderfully.

http://www.zapsonline.com/heatset-w...orce-z1-sound-absorbing-cushions-headset.html

 

[Pooky]

By budget, what sort of price range are you looking at? Also, do you just want to use it on PC, or on consoles as well?

Only for PC, looking in the +-R300 range if possible.

 

[DuckKnuckle]

@Pooky,

Would headphones with a clip-on mic work as well? The Zalman ZM-MIC1 is perfect for that.

 

[matt]

These look nice as well for R317

http://www.zapsonline.com/pc-hardware/63566-corsair-raptor-lh1-evo-gaming-headset.html

 

[chan0o]

@Pooky,

Would headphones with a clip-on mic work as well? The Zalman ZM-MIC1 is perfect for that.

^^ Cheapest and most effective option if you already have headphones.

Else take a look at these for over ear design:
http://www.rebeltech.co.za/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5_3&products_id=9354

 

[Pooky]

@Pooky,

Would headphones with a clip-on mic work as well? The Zalman ZM-MIC1 is perfect for that.

That could work, do you know if it picks up well and where do you clip it? On your top?

These look good: http://www.landmarkpc.co.za/store/logitech-g330-black-wired-headset-p-3524.html

 

[DuckKnuckle]

That could work, do you know if it picks up well and where do you clip it? On your top?

These look good: http://www.landmarkpc.co.za/store/logitech-g330-black-wired-headset-p-3524.html

The Zalman ZM-MIC1 is a great mic. The pickup is good and you can clip it on the headphones cable like in the picture below:

 

[Pooky]

The Zalman ZM-MIC1 is a great mic. The pickup is good and you can clip it on the headphones cable like in the picture below:

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Looks to be a good option. Main thing I'm worried about is the pickup as I don't want to shout or anything.

 

[DuckKnuckle]

Looks to be a good option. Main thing I'm worried about is the pickup as I don't want to shout or anything.

Na you don't need to shout. Normal talking volume is fine for the mic. Guaranteed. I used it before I was given a headset.

 

[Applause]

Just get one of those logitech skype headsets...

Slightly uncomfortable, but the mic quality makes up for it by far.

And they are cheap

 

[Pooky]

Just get one of those logitech skype headsets...

Slightly uncomfortable, but the mic quality makes up for it by far.

And they are cheap

I have some Sennheiser HD202's which are really nice in terms of sound quality, so that Zalman clip on would be nice, but at the same time I find those headphones get uncomfortable after a while so I usually use speakers.

I was looking at something like the Logitech G330's as they go behind the head and that will be more comfortable.

 

[DuckKnuckle]

I have some Sennheiser HD202's which are really nice in terms of sound quality, so that Zalman clip on would be nice, but at the same time I find those headphones get uncomfortable after a while so I usually use speakers.

I was looking at something like the Logitech G330's as they go behind the head and that will be more comfortable.

I'm not a fan of the G330's design. I found that the plastic would hurt my ears. To each his own though. And those HD 202s do get quite uncomfortable after long periods of time.

 

[Pooky]

I'm not a fan of the G330's design. I found that the plastic would hurt my ears. To each his own though. And those HD 202s do get quite uncomfortable after long periods of time.

Yeah I think that Zalman mic is a good thing and it's a pretty decent price so if it doesn't work how I need it then it's not too much of a loss.

 

[rootworm41]

Yeah I think that Zalman mic is a good thing and it's a pretty decent price so if it doesn't work how I need it then it's not too much of a loss.

I have been looking for a good cheapish mic for a while...any recommendations?

 

[DuckKnuckle]

I have been looking for a good cheapish mic for a while...any recommendations?

Zalman ZM-MIC1

 

[Pooky]

I have been looking for a good cheapish mic for a while...any recommendations?

LOL didn't you read the thread

 

[Applause]

he thought: this thread is now mine! i shall ask wtf i want and when i want

 

[rootworm41]

he thought: this thread is now mine! i shall ask wtf i want and when i want

I meant a standalone one! Jeez man...
(A desk mic that is good quality, not too cheap..)