Reddit mentions of Cable Boom Microphone Volume Compatible with Gaming PS4 Xbox One PC Laptop Phone Compatible with Bose QuietComfort 25, 35,QC25, QC35, Compatible with Sennheiser HD598 Cs Headphone (2meters/6feet)

https://www.amazon.com/Microphone-Compatible-QuietComfort-Sennheiser-Headphone/dp/B01NAQWCGS/

This should replace the cable in your headphones and add a mic onto it. Might need an adapter to plug it into the xbox though.

Sennheiser 598SR and a mic boom (toggle mute and volume in line)

This is the way to go at first you won't notice it but long term listening to normal gaming headsets sounds like junk (and I am no audiophile I am fine with Google Homes for music playback to be fair)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06WRMZZ45/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NAQWCGS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Sennheiser HD 598 Cs or the HD 569 mixed with this boom mic cable will do wonders.

https://www.amazon.com/Microphone-Universal-QuietComfort-Sennheiser-Headphone/dp/B01NAQWCGS/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1521731096&sr=1-1&keywords=HD+598+boom+mic

https://www.amazon.com/Microphone-Compatible-QuietComfort-Sennheiser-Headphone/dp/B01NAQWCGS?keywords=m50x+mic+cable&qid=1535984030&sr=8-18&ref=mp_s_a_1_18 this is probably what you’d want, if you aren’t looking to have two wires, but there are also other options in this price range ~30 or under

Sure! I've been trying to keep things a bit less detailed in my responses here because I can kinda overload folks sometimes, particularly people who just want something that basically works and aren't too fussed about the details.

Ha, well, weight is more of a variable than you might think (the lightest over-ears I can think of are about 1/3 of the weight of the heaviest), but when I say ergonomics I mean more like the clamping force, the size and depth of the earpads, etc. I'll keep the neck pain in mind though - we'll avoid anything that requires a neck brace.

Ah, county/rock/pop type stuff. That'll typically be pretty balanced - although what folks prefer for it is kind of a variable. I mostly dangle that question because fans of a few specific genres (electronic music and rap in particular) tend to cue pretty strongly off bass quantity, so I don't wanna recommend something that's strong everywhere else but lacks in that regard for them, even if they're not sure it's a problem.

Alright, so there's a pretty wide range of options in the $100+/-50 space, but there's two I'd probably err toward for a normal user with these requirements as a baseline. The first would be a Sennheiser HD558/598/559/599 (they are all borderline interchangeable other than aesthetics, and you should be able to find one new for $100-120, and used for less) and a cable mic [like this one] (https://www.amazon.com/Microphone-Compatible-QuietComfort-Sennheiser-Headphone/dp/B01NAQWCGS). The HD5x8/5x9 series - the open models at least - are pretty all-around okay open headphones, are easily driven (the best performing options in this price range would ideally want an amplifier or a relatively high voltage output source, which a phone or Kindle probably won't be), and have the convenience of fitting that replacement cable which basically turns them into a headset. These models are fairly neutral (albeit the treble's a little laid back), and give a pretty decent introduction to higher-end personal audio. I should specifically note, these are open - sound will leak in and out pretty freely, so people in the same room will hear music playing on the headphones, and any noise will come in about as freely.

If, on consideration, isolation matters, I'd get a pair of [NVX XPT100s/Brainwavz HM5s] (https://www.amazon.com/NVX-Over-Ear-Headphones-ComfortMax-XPT100/dp/B0093PVTPS) (same OEM unit, different brandings) and a clip-on mic or Modmic (if omnidirectional/non-noise-cancelling is okay, [this Sony mic is pretty good] (https://www.amazon.com/Sony-ECMCS3-Omnidirectional-Stereo-Microphone/dp/B0058MJX4O/)). The XPT100/HM5/CD880 (OEM branding) is a studio-targeted headphone, but it's pretty decent on most counts - fairly ergonomic, pretty good noise isolation, and a fairly good sound. The midrange is less accurate than the open headphones in this price range, but the bass is better, and most of them come with pretty good accessories (spare pads, different length cables, carrying case, etc). It's basically my default recommendation for people looking for a headset who need noise isolation.

Buying used, there'd be a few other, better open-backed designs in budget range - the AKG K612 and Beyerdynamic DT880 spring to mind, and both are very, very nice headphones - but those would be fairly insensitive, requiring fairly high source voltage for high volumes, which neither the motherboard in question nor, quite likely, the Kindle will supply. As a result, the better gear would cost more for needing an amplifier, unless your wife listens atypically quietly.

Got everything but the pads today. Plugged the M40xs with the Cable boom mic and the amp doesn't seem to recognize the mic. Can't get any tests to produce sound when talking. It works fine with my old Hyperx Cloud II's, but not with the M40xs and this boom mic.

Troubleshooting but not sure what to do yet.

mic: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NAQWCGS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NAQWCGS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_L2f.Ab24KH2E3

I owned the V-moda boom pro when I had shp9500s and this mic is functionally identical. Using with my 598 Sr now.

I'd recommend splitting into separate components.

$150 spent on a mic and cans separately will yield a much better setup than a combo deal.

I would go with a Blue Snowball and a pair of ATH M40x. You can get these with a Bluetooth adapter. They are great cans. Links below total up $160 and will blow away any bluetooth headset.

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Have you looked into the Neo Musica boom mic? Its connection is specifically made to match with the input on the HD598. I'm sure sound quality is OK, but it's the cleanest option.

https://www.amazon.com/Microphone-Compatible-QuietComfort-Sennheiser-Headphone/dp/B01NAQWCGS/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=neo+musica+boom&qid=1573809820&sr=8-3

>the headset is not pairing with the ps4

The mic won't fix that if that's what you're hoping happens.

Anyway, this should work. Might be some feedback from mic but it's pretty good.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NAQWCGS

I'm looking for a microphone to pair with my headphones. Preferably either a clip on or in-line type microphone so it doesn't take up desk space. I have Sennheiser HD 598SE headphones. I've found this microphone which looks like it will suit my needs just fine, but I'm concerned about possibly losing sound quality. By replacing the stock headphones cable with the microphone, will I potentially experience inferior sound quality?

HD 558 probably has the largest soundstage in that price range. There's a fairly well known mod out there to even adjust it so that it becomes close to a 598 (they use the same driver).

If you go this route, there's a compatible boom mic for it similar to the boompro:
https://www.amazon.com/Microphone-Universal-QuietComfort-Sennheiser-Headphone/dp/B01NAQWCGS

I don't know how good the mic attachment is though.

Sorry I messed up, the Vmoda mic won’t work with this headset since it’s 2.5mm input.
Get this mic instead:https://www.amazon.com/Microphone-Compatible-QuietComfort-Sennheiser-Headphone/dp/B01NAQWCGS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?adgrpid=65386019469&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIguWG1su_5AIVTb7ACh0Imw1kEAAYASAAEgKpNPD_BwE&hvadid=328388641863&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=1013462&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=17980342901517507696&hvtargid=kwd-603737116488&hydadcr=12163_9467386&keywords=cable+boom+microphone&qid=1567889540&s=gateway&sr=8-1

I threw an old SoundBlaster Recon3D PCIe into my computer. easily switch between headphone and speaker output, 5.1 virtualization if i want to use it, an optical input to combine console sound with PC sound, decent enough power for anything below 300ohm. I send all sound out from optical to external DAC/AMP for isolation and to have physical knobs anyway (SMSL Q5pro for speaker and FX Audio DAC-X6 for headphones).
 
EDIT: just checked ebay real quick and all the cheap stock is gone. I bought mine for like 25$ or something, but now its the same price as the newer SoundBlaster Z so i would recommend that one if you go this route.
 
EDIT EDIT: The following two items will let you add a microphone to your Senn headphones and move the audio connections from the back of your computer to the top of your desk (I just velcro'd the extension cable to my keyboard cable and plug my headphones in right above my keyboard)
 
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NAQWCGS
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RXNUXGS

For closed headphones + mic into onboard audio I like these:

$250 Sony MDR-1A + NewFantasia cable (you can listen to these babies at Best Buy)
$150 Sennheiser HD 569 + NewFantasia Cable (extreme comfort, sound ok)
$80 Audio-Technica M40x + Sennheiser NewFantasia Cable (you can listen to these at guitar center)

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The Sony cable also works with most 3.5mm headphone. (X2, SHP9500, Tx0RP, etc)

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Sony cable:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07B9KGXXS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Sennheiser cable:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NAQWCGS/?coliid=IE2HNXB2CR24S&colid=KE3MOM1DD6I5&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

No, the v-moda boom pro will not fit the HD569 as the 500 series Sennheisers use a proprietary 2.5mm connection on the headphone, however there are aftermarket boom mics with the same connector that you can use instead. Here's a decent option which should plug and play.

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https://www.amazon.com/Microphone-Compatible-QuietComfort-Sennheiser-Headphone/dp/B01NAQWCGS#customerReviews

amazon has both options 4.5ft and 6ft.