[ogormask]

I bought the 580s a few years ago and was told that was the best gaming solution since headsets at that time were not at all up to par as headphones. I was using a zalman mic but it suddenly broke and its paired up with the creative titanium and with all volumes in game etc maxed out people could barely hear me. I would have had to tape it on my mouth or yell for it to pick up my normal voice. I tried a few others and were even worse. I really am into gaming and love the rich sound that the 580s have.
 
 
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They seem to cover a better range than my senns do but the impedence is lower.[size=small][/size]
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I dont like gimmicky solutions such as "5.1" or "7.1" but that seems to be the thing like laser mice which arent as good as optical (deathadder for me)[size=small][/size]
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My brother swears by his astros but IDK. He also swore the 7.1 really worked which is total BS. [size=small][/size]
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They have a higher impedence but less range than those corsairs. I doubt my ears can pick up the lower end anyways so maybe thats a non issue.[size=small][/size]
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What ones are the best? I also notice its impossible to find specs for the mics. I want a solution that will be fine for the rest of my life basically. I doubt I wouldnt buy something better newer in the future but whats the best choice?[size=small][/size]
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I almost think the corsairs might be the best on the market right now.
 
I dont want to go much over $200 unless there is a significant difference in quality. 

 

[sidel]

Stick with the 580s and invest some money into a decent microphone.

 

[ogormask]

But what mic? The ones that seem to actually work well are like $100. Seems better to go with a headset... Are those not comparable? Spec wise they looked similar. 

 

[alz3abi]

Hi mate, im using my sennhiser PC 350 since 2 years and i think it has one of the best Gaming mic , it has a noise canceling mic , there is also new model PC 360 open .
 
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-PC-350-Collapsible-Microphone/dp/B0012XFDWO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322690476&sr=8-1
 
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-PC-360-Headset-Gaming/dp/B003DA4D2U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1322690476&sr=8-2
 
try to find reviews about this 2 headset 
 
 

 

[ogormask]

Now im more confused. The 350 seems to have a lower range but the 360 goes higher. The 350 has 150 impede vs 50 for the 360. And both seem  comparable to the Corsairs and the Astros I posted. How do you know which is better?

 

[sidel]

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But what mic? The ones that seem to actually work well are like $100. Seems better to go with a headset... Are those not comparable? Spec wise they looked similar. 

That I do not know.
 
You won't find something for $200 that's going to stand up to the HD580, might as well with a mic, even if it is old.  Comparing headphones by supplied specifications is, well, let's just say you're more likely to make an apt comparison from judging by color.

 

[alz3abi]

im supporting other guys, so check this page im sure you will get what you are looking for , if you do more research you will find even better 
 
http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&categoryId=3751&N=4294947428

 

[ogormask]

The problem is I have tried 3 mics and they dont work well up to $25 range. Whereas a headset is located on your mouth so it picks up sound better. I would almost take worse sound quality with better voice because its so important in gaming. I would say im at a pro level so my voice is important to be heard by teamates. I also heard that my x-fi is also an issue with mics but I got it half price so I cant complain. Im just sic of mic after mic not putting out enough sound. I was actually gaming with a cheap creative headset which I preffered since I was loud and clear. I do enjoy the much richer sound my sennheisers have but only went to that after the headset broke in two. I tripped on the cord and it smashed on the ground. When I got the 580s sennheiser didnt offer anything decent for a headset. 

 

[alz3abi]

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The problem is I have tried 3 mics and they dont work well up to $25 range. Whereas a headset is located on your mouth so it picks up sound better. I would almost take worse sound quality with better voice because its so important in gaming. I would say im at a pro level so my voice is important to be heard by teamates. I also heard that my x-fi is also an issue with mics but I got it half price so I cant complain. Im just sic of mic after mic not putting out enough sound. I was actually gaming with a cheap creative headset which I preffered since I was loud and clear. I do enjoy the much richer sound my sennheisers have but only went to that after the headset broke in two. I tripped on the cord and it smashed on the ground. When I got the 580s sennheiser didnt offer anything decent for a headset. 

there are too many Pro mic outside you might sound like recording inside studio http://www.sennheiserusa.com/cardoid-microphone-vocal-stage-microphone-evo800_004516
 
 

 

[Rebel975]

I've had the best success with a $60 boom microphone connected to a $30 preamp. I run that into the Astro Mixamp and I can adjust the microphone sensitivity such that you can hear my breath from 5 feet away.
 
I really have had bad luck with microphones too. I had a Turtle Beach HPX and the mic on it worked just fine. I moved to my own headphones+boom mic combo and it sucked (had to be practically in my mouth to get any response, and then it was all "pop" sounds from my breath). It wasn't until I put almost $100 into a nicer microphone and preamp setup that it finally matched/outclassed my old headset.

 

[alz3abi]

if you can go to the market and do some testing "recording and playback" you will get better experiance with the mic.
 
 
there are plenty outside : http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-ME-52W-Noise-Canceling-Microphone/dp/B000MYPPPE/ref=pd_sim_e_2

 

[ogormask]

Rebel I guess if I am going to put $100 into it I would rather just get a headset regardless if its slightly better sound. At least then I know for sure my mic will work. 
 
Alz3abi I have not tried that mic so maybe for $15 it would be worth it to try it. Better than spending $200. Although I am curious about those corsairs as they are much cheaper than other ones I posted. 

 

[liamstrain]

I guarantee that the 580 is a better sounding headphone than any gaming headset on the market* 
 
* certainly for less than a few hundred
 
 
I don't game so, I don't know how important the mic is, ultimately. But it seems to me, just getting a mic is the solution. Hell - make a DIY clamp boom, and mount it on the headband if you need to. 

 

[greggie]

Take a look at the AntLion ModMic, a boom mic which can be added to any headphone:
 
http://www.amazon.com/AntLion-ModMic-Attachable-Boom-Microphone/dp/B005IT9P3G
 
http://www.modmic.com/
 
No, I haven't tried it, but think I am about to.
 

 

[alz3abi]

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Rebel I guess if I am going to put $100 into it I would rather just get a headset regardless if its slightly better sound. At least then I know for sure my mic will work. 
 
Alz3abi I have not tried that mic so maybe for $15 it would be worth it to try it. Better than spending $200. Although I am curious about those corsairs as they are much cheaper than other ones I posted. 

go for sennhiser 350 or 360