New headset

[csThor]

I got myself a Sennheiser PC 360 headset and I am thinking of getting a Sennheiser 180 wireless headphone just for offline flying and watching movies. X-Mas is coming, isn't it?

[Zorin]

Due to my last headset failing because of a broken plug connector lead I picked-up a pair of Sennheiser PC 31s as they are relatively cheap and the name usually is connected with quality. So far, I do not regret that decision, especially because I do not have superior aural abilities to tell apart very good from brilliant sound

[LukeFF]

Using the Sony MDR-7506s here, which are considered to be an industry standard. Great sound, and my TrackClip attaches to it just fine. When I need a mic, my plain old Logitech desktop mic works without any issues.

[albx]

well... i'm still waiting for my steelseries siberia v2, bought on ebay at a good price, from what i have read are very comfortable, hope will sound also good

[T}{OR]

Originally Posted by csThor

I got myself a Sennheiser PC 360 headset and I am thinking of getting a Sennheiser 180 wireless headphone just for offline flying and watching movies. X-Mas is coming, isn't it?

That is probably the most overpriced headset ever made. I should know, I was looking into buying one myself. PC 360 has the same drivers as HD 555 series, and costs almost twice as much. Even the sound quality isn't on the same level.

My current choice (haven't made a purchase yet) is HD 595's. 555's can easily be modded into "595's", but until someone provides accurate tests on what kind of frequencies modded 555's can reach I'll stick with the 595's. Besides, 595's have a better designed grill which helps with moving more air in and out.

Audio Technica ATH-AD700's were my second choice but I just can't stand the color of the thing...

Zalman's clip on mic is on the way as I type.

Originally Posted by JRock

i read the thread and i don't know why you would avoid it other than the fact that it's not analog. maybe i have a better sound card than you, i dunno. mine works perfectly so far with il-2 and i can always tell where planes are so i guess that's all that matters for me. plus, it was free! .

Your statement shows that you didn't read a thing mate. All USB headsets have their own integrated sound cards, which are nowhere near the quality of the PCI / PCIe sound cards.

I have no doubt that your headset serves your purposes, but that it is better (or even equal) that the headphones in the same price range - not even remotely. But hey, not everyone is a nit picky audiophile.

[csThor]

It's pricey, I know, but I do absolutely detest a separate mic so I went ahead and bought a PC 360.

[JRock]

Originally Posted by T}{OR

That is probably the most overpriced headset ever made. I should know, I was looking into buying one myself. PC 360 has the same drivers as HD 555 series, and costs almost twice as much. Even the sound quality isn't on the same level.

My current choice (haven't made a purchase yet) is HD 595's. 555's can easily be modded into "595's", but until someone provides accurate tests on what kind of frequencies modded 555's can reach I'll stick with the 595's. Besides, 595's have a better designed grill which helps with moving more air in and out.

Audio Technica ATH-AD700's were my second choice but I just can't stand the color of the thing...

Zalman's clip on mic is on the way as I type.




Your statement shows that you didn't read a thing mate. All USB headsets have their own integrated sound cards, which are nowhere near the quality of the PCI / PCIe sound cards.

I have no doubt that your headset serves your purposes, but that it is better (or even equal) that the headphones in the same price range - not even remotely. But hey, not everyone is a nit picky audiophile.

sorry, i didn't have time to read word for word a six page thread about headphones, i merely skimmed through it. however, i didn't know that it had it's own integrated sound card. thanks for that little piece of information even though it made me look like an idiot. i have an autzentech x fi card. i guess i'll just ebay this bad boy and buy what you suggested.

[T}{OR]

Originally Posted by JRock

sorry, i didn't have time to read word for word a six page thread about headphones, i merely skimmed through it. however, i didn't know that it had it's own integrated sound card. thanks for that little piece of information even though it made me look like an idiot. i have an autzentech x fi card. i guess i'll just ebay this bad boy and buy what you suggested.

That is a good sound card you have there. Don't rush, do a research before you buy your next headphones or a headset, as some people dislike how Sennheisers sound. Audio Technica ATH-AD700's might be your best bet if you can live with their purple color.

And there are other headphones as well. Be sure to read the link I posted in the first page here, and what others are recommending.

[Splitter]

Being partially deaf, all I require is loud lol (actually, that's part o the reason for being partially deaf).

Are you all really getting an advantage out of these expensive headphones? I have eschewed headphones trying to preserve what hearing I have left but if it makes that much difference.....

Splitter

[T}{OR]

Originally Posted by Splitter

Being partially deaf, all I require is loud lol (actually, that's part o the reason for being partially deaf).

Are you all really getting an advantage out of these expensive headphones? I have eschewed headphones trying to preserve what hearing I have left but if it makes that much difference.....

Splitter

I am a perfectionist by nature (yeah, its PITA) and I can hear the difference. Some, or I could even say most people - can't. To get the most out of your headphones you need a proper gear to drive them - or in other words, an amplifier. Especially for those headphones that come with high impedance. Some sound cards like Xonas Essence ST / STX have a built in amp for those lacking one.

Also - most if not all audiophiles will tell you that high quality headphones are the easiest way to get the best sound. You could spend 10x more on the speakers and various amps to get the same result.