[crazy3670]

I'll try to make this post as simple as I can. I need some headphones that meet the follow requirements, listed in order of importance...

1.Cost less than $50
2.Good directional sound (For gaming and to a lesser extent DVD's)
3.Acceptable for casual music listening
4.Microphone included or has microphone attachment (For teamspeak games)
5.Little sound leakage


The headphones I get will be used with my PC only and I will be living in a dorm, the main reason why I'm getting headphones in the first place.

Thanks for your time.

 

[cadobhuk]

there's no such thing..all sets that include microphones sound crappy for their price

 

[elnero]

I use Plantronics Audio 90's when I need a microphone on the computer. They're not to bad sounding for music either. Definately not in the league of my other phones but inoffensive and relatively musical.

 

[Edwood]

Use a separate microphone.

Perfect Headphones?

LOL, you can spend over $2000 and still not have the perfect headphones.

-Ed

 

[crazy3670]

I'm no audiophile, what may sound terrible to most people on this forum, will go un-noticed by me, (I'm using onboard sound... for now) I guess I should of worded it "what sounds less bad for $50)

 

[Mr.Radar]

If you search around you might be able to find the Sony V6 (NOT V600) for $50 which will satisify all your requirements except #4.

 

[Jasper994]

The Sennheiser PC150's will more or less fit the bill, but they aren't great for music, and there are much better separate headphones for positioning. I suppose you could try a clip to your shirt mic and use a Senn HD 280 Pro, but you're looking at upwards of $100 for the set as the 280's will cost you at least $60 but more likely around $70 and that's if you have good negotiation skills and a nearby guitar center.

 

[dstyslpr]

I second the clipon mic call. I use a nasty $5 "multimedia" version that swings from the cord on my senns. By choosing the clip on it opens up all sorts of avenues for actual headphone choice. And headsets look rediculous in a single player environment!

 

[elliot]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Radar If you search around you might be able to find the Sony V6 (NOT V600) for $50 which will satisify all your requirements except #4.

I second the recommendation of the V6. It is probably the best you can buy in your price range, and has good sound for the $. If you buy the sony V6, and then stay away from head-fi, they should satisfy you for a long time.

Whatever the case, if you get something without a built-in microphone, they will look less stupid and you can use them for more things, like portable listening or just plain listening when you don't need to use the mic.