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Get the Sennheiser HD58x instead of these if you're looking for gaming cans. It's well worth the 40$ more.
EDIT: As others mentioned, if you need one that comes with mic PC37X (120$) or Game Ones (120$ at amazon) are right up your alley.
The Sennheiser Game One's are currently $129.95 on amazon right now. While they aren't a bad headset at all, that's a significant price difference. The Retro's and pads are about $47 before taxes. Throw in a cheap clip on mic like this one and now it's just under $60 before taxes. Not everyone has 100+ bucks to spend on a headset.
The XM3 are the best wireless headphones on the planet in literally every aspect you are looking for besides gaming id say. But for the possible upcoming XM4, I am not sure what to say towards that. Obviously it’ll be better, but by how much and if that much is worth waiting another several months, especially till possibly AFTER your upcoming flights in August.
As for gaming, if it’s PC or console, get yourself a good HyperX headset since your budget is $450. I really have no idea how the XM3s handle gaming. But I own the XM3s and they are the absolute best you can get with wireless ANC headphones. If you are NEEDING a pair of amazing headphones, get the XN3s now. But if it absolutely isn’t necessary and you can wait; wait for the XM4.
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HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset - 7.1 Surround Sound - Memory Foam Ear Pads - Durable Aluminum Frame - Multi Platform Headset - Works with PC, PS4, PS4 PRO, Xbox One, Xbox One S - Red (KHX-HSCP-RD) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SAYCXWG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_i2SgDb1N01ET5
I had these Game One's before going with the Sennheiser Jubilee 58x and Modmic 4 setup. The 58x is easy to drive, and sound amazing! I also had the Philips SHP9500, and it did not sound nearly as good as the 58x, but it's so much cheaper that it's well within your budget. If listening to music is important to you, then I believe the separate mic setup would be a much better fit. Otherwise, I highly recommend the Game One's.
Same price on amazon if you have prime
All you need is a 3.5mm headset. Almost any 3.5mm headset can be plugged into the controller and should worn. For your budget and situation, I would recommend the Hyperx Cloud Stinger.
Hyperx headsets are very comfortable and this one has volume controls on the ear cups and you swing the mic boom up to mute.
G430 is consistently about the same price on Amazon.
Is that a better headset (according to the naming)?
Edit: best buy comparison here: G233 is stereo and G430 is surround.
Excellent price. It's been $50 or so since June.
Here's a cleaner link if you wanna send to a friend or something: https://www.amazon.com/HyperX-Cloud-Stinger-Comfortable-Noise-Cancellation/dp/B01L2ZRYVE/
This set does go on sale somewhat frequently, but it doesn't often get lower than this price.
Amazon has it for sale to but you won't get ebates.
Same price on Amazon as well: https://www.amazon.com/HyperX-Cloud-Gaming-Headset-KHX-HSCP-RD/dp/B00SAYCXWG
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I bought this when COVID shutdowns began and I love it - gotten a solid what 15-16 months of use and no issues at all:
HyperX Cloud II - Gaming Headset, 7.1 Surround Sound, Memory Foam Ear Pads, Durable Aluminum Frame, Detachable Microphone, Works with PC, PS4, Xbox One - Red https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SAYCXWG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_N0TK9RAH80G1AABSHWAS?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
The same deal is on Amazon for those with Prime.
This has nothing to do with Newegg since everybody does it. Here is Amazon on your first item:
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Stereo-Gaming-Headset-Cable/dp/B00BFOEY4I
Notice that Amazon does the exact same thing. It doesn't look like Amazon is doing it with everything from Sades, but they do it for lots of other items.
So it is very much acceptable since nearly everybody accepts it.
Should artificially high MSRPs be used all over? Probably not, but that's a much larger problem than newegg.
This thingy on amazon might do it It's a standalone USB audio to Bluetooth transmitter. The PS4 should see it the same way it sees the USB dongle for the PlayStation Wireless Headsets.
A lot of people say the Hyper X Cloud II. I just bought it and I’ll get some play time in this week with it.
On sale for $69.99 on Amazon right now
HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset for PC & PS4 & Xbox One, Nintendo Switch - Red (KHX-HSCP-RD) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SAYCXWG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qxVgAbERE0CSW
For docked mode there are bluetooth adapters, some like the Homespot are most know for being able to use it in handheld but it comes with a USB adapter to plug it into one of the USB ports on the dock.
If you only want a bluetooth adapter for just docked mode however, I would recommend the Avantree Leaf Bluetooth USB adapter for only $29 on Amazon. I use this personally because I needed something that worked for the Switch & PS4. Its been working great for me so far, no issues at all & is really simple to use. And its at least $10 cheaper than other bluetooth adapters for the Switch
Wow this looks like a straight knockoff of the HyperX Cloud II headset I have, down to the colour
https://www.amazon.ca/HyperX-KHX-HSCP-RD-Casque-Nintendo-Switch/dp/B00SAYCXWG
Thanks for your help! Where would I find your video tutorials provided you plan on doing them in the next little while?
Although I'm being brought on board with the team to help with their regional event with hundreds of entrants, I also want to help them get to a place where their regular streams are professional quality as well. Just a little more background info.
The Samson C-QUE8 is a brilliant idea and I'm going to take a look into that even more. The only unfortunate thing is that the group runs a tight budget so headset upgrades are hard to come by, and I don't plan on chipping in much of my own money until I'm being compensated.
I think they're likely going with these headsets https://www.amazon.com/HyperX-Stinger-Headset-HX-HSCS-BK-NA/dp/B01L2ZRYVE (sent the Amazon link as specs are easier to find than on HyperX website) not exactly professional quality, but a step in the right direction from what they're using. I know of a few streams that use these and get quite a nice sound out of them so I gave them the seal of approval.
I like the idea of using separate sources for audio, rather than using the broadcast PC as the source. Makes a lot of sense and I'll bring that up to them.
Quick question, when you say PC Audio of the broadcast computer via USB, I'm having a hard time grasping what you mean. You mean connected via USB straight into OBS, correct?
What board are you running everything on? I'm in the market for something for these guys right now but any recommendations would be great. AV company I work for is trying to jam Presonus gear down my throat but I'm not a huge fan of their small scale boards, haven't played with anything larger so I don't really have an opinion on any of their other stuff.
Thanks so much for your help!
HyperX Cloud II are highly recommended by this community. Picked one up for myself a few weeks ago and they are great, very comfortable for long gaming sessions
Here is amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/HyperX-Gaming-Headset-Nintendo-Switch/dp/B00SAYCXWG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1494099812&sr=8-2&keywords=hyperx+cloud+2
Sennheiser GameOne headsets are nice, open back, and a super cushy velour pads. You can wear them all day with zero discomfort, By far the most comfortable gaming headsets I've worn.
I wouldn't pay full retail or even close for them though. I got them for 120 at Microcenter with a Amazon price match the prices fluctuate a lot it seems.
As for a monitor. Get the Acer XG270HU if you have an AMD Card. The monitor is 144Hz, 1440p, 27" and it has Freesync. You can probably find it for around 300 if you shop around, or wait for sales. 390 on Amazon ATM. The only drawback to it is it has no fucking VESA. The stand is nice though and minimal, there are DIY guides online to make it VESA.
Just to be clear, the only HyperX wireless headphones are the Cloud Flight, nonetheless, as stated in Amazon by a HyperX agent, they just work wired with the Nintendo Switch.
I just bought the HyperX Cloud 2 wired and they are amazing for the price, really comfortable. Amazon has them as a prime deal
I use the Hyper X Cloud II headset. Amazon link Don't worry about the price, it's often on sale on Amazon for maybe 60 bucks.
I've tried a couple of different headsets and they all pinched my ears. The Hyper X is sooo soft, it covers my whole ear and is like a soft cushion around it. I'd recommend it a hundred times, also for its quality all around.
HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset - 7.1 Surround Sound - Memory Foam Ear Pads - Durable Aluminum Frame - Works with PC, PS4, PS4 PRO, Xbox One, Xbox One S - Gun Metal (KHX-HSCP-GM) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SAYCVTQ/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_xvqRBbZM3VAZ8
the BoomPro won't fit this headphone but there is a similar boom mic on amazon that fits the 2.5mm plug on it.
I've used the HyperX Cloud for over three years now. Light weight, doesn't press hard against head or ears, easy to move/detach/reattach microphone. Really good surround sound if you're like me who plays Rainbow Six Siege and need that precise listening direction.
No, sennheiser series 500 uses a 2.5mm cable with a lock mechanism so unless you have an adapter a 3.5mm cable shouldn't work. This is the only alternative with the correct cable that I know of.
I've been using my Hyper X Cloud 2s for years now, love them
https://www.amazon.com/HyperX-Cloud-Gaming-Headset-KHX-HSCP-GM/dp/B00SAYCXWG?th=1
Only note is it came with the weird Plether ear cups on it, and the cloth ones are way more comfortable
These have a really good mic on them for a gaming headset, good sound unless you go audiophile.
Without much information about the use case, the simplest choice would be the sennheiser PC38X since it's the full package. You could also go with a sennheiser HD560S or HD599 with this third party mic and a splitter. Beyers like TYGR 300 R can work with modmic (since they don't have detachable cables), and so does the sennheisers (including the possible HD58X which should be better for casual music listening than the HD560S but worse at gaming).