Just one final question, I haven't purchased the X1s yet as I am still trying to get some more money, but can I still locate as to where the enemy is in games without virtual surround sound? Once again, I would like to thank you for all of your advice thus far. 

If you get a chance, I am wondering if the Fidelios have 7.1 virtual surround sound. 

Awesome, since your first post I was leaning towards the Fidelos. I am going to do a little bit of research on them and most likely go ahead and buy those. Thank you for the advice again! 

Thanks for the great advice! I've only ever used headsets, but I will now venture out towards headphones and dedicated microphones. 

Thank you for the guide, I've seen it before but will give it another look. 

Thank you for your knowledge Dragon! I am truly a novice when it comes to headsets. My current pair is the Skullkandy Crushrs, the left cup recently snapped in half. Which of those headphones would you recommend above all else for sound quality? If I use an open headphone, could the people in my...

Just to point it out, I would really prefer a closed headset/headphone. 

I just recently got a new rig and am on the market for a great headset in the ballpark of $250-300. I am looking for something with noise-cancelling, amazing sound quality, and a clear microphone. I would go for a headphone/ dedicated microphone setup if they are built for gaming, the only thing...