(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); So sound is something vital for gaming. Its another sense you desperately need because you loose your other three!
I figured I would start a thread and hopefully a discussion on some headsets you guys use/suggest.

A few notes

1. It doesn't have to be compatible with anything other than a pc running linux or windows
   
2. It doesn't have to be a headset, it can headphones with a desk mic
   
3. I only want to spend around $150 BUT please do no let it limit your suggestions
   

EDIT** Just bought the sennheiser pc360's and they are AMAZING! As long as you have a decent soundcard (Mine being the asus xonar dx 7.1) they will pump out accurate sound and really put you in the game better than I have ever felt. (Take note I also tried the logitech 930's, astro a40's, turtle beach px25's, and the corsair vengence 2000). I really have to say these are awesome and will do me well for a while hopefully. This is the only headset I will be recommending.

Edit#2** Note to all that are running low on cash and can't afford or don't want to pay for "Highish end" audio. Get the Koss sb-45. I just picked up a pair for a bit under $25 and would like to say that they are better that some $100 headsets out there. I am even considering returning my pc360's because although they are nearly flawless, when making a comparison of quality vs. money the Koss' kill the Sennheisers. But, only time will tell how they really do last as headphones don't have a high reputation of staying good too long.


-snipesome

Dammit. No money for a soundcard atm. Is it really necessary for GOOD audio. Also I have an asrock z77 extreme 4, hows the onboard audio?

that should be ok i thought u had like some laptop or so and. i would get a decent $100 sound card or so the cheap $30 ones are a waste

For everyone to know he is completely correct. If you will be using these for music also go for headphones, but if you have speakers or headphones already get a gaming headset because it will be better for gaming but worse for music.

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Yep, if I am getting a soundcard I am not going to bs it. I would get the "xonar xi-fi titanium"?? I think thats what it is. It is nice from the old research I did. But you see I am not in music production and probably won't get caught up in the whole youtube commentary scene so it isn't an issue. I will be spending my cash on a second gpu, ssd, and monitor for sli and dual monitor before I consider the soundcard.


EDIT** It is made by sound blaster not xonar

Are you kidding???? If you don't know what your talking about please do not comment to get your post count up. That is a horrible recommendation whether you are suggesting them for gaming or music. No matter what you use them for they are bad; other than walking around the city not doing anything.

Well, playing game with sound is absolutely pleasure and I like to play game with headset. Generally, I am using Skull candy brand's headset because there is great sound quality and I love to play any of adventure game with amazing sound.

Skull candy's are generally (by generally I mean always) bad for precision hearing. I.e. gaming. They are VERY bass heavy which you don't want in game. You want a low frequency response of around 16hz to give you a more accurate sound but having a headphone that just outputs alot no matter what the frequency is is bad. I do not recommend them for gaming. Good gaming headphones I used to use were the sennheiser hd 558.