(Part 2) Best products from r/Headsets
We found 22 comments on r/Headsets discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 75 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
21. FiiO E10K USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier (Black)
- Easy to Operate Design: The refined E10K-TC is tiny enough to carry with you wherever you go but is also right at home on your desk to make your music sound great anywhere, the small yet easy-to-operate design makes it a perfect companion for listening
- Impeccable XMOS Decoding: The E10K-TC comes with the flagship XMOS XUF208 for better USB decoding. Compared to the original E10K, the USB Audio class has been upgraded to 2.0, and PCM is now supported up to 32 bit/384kHz sampling rates to better capture the details in your music
- Quality Chips to Delight your Ears: The DAC is the PCM5102, with improvements to the flatness and delays of the internal digital filter meaning better sound quality and less audio delay. A high current amp circuit ensures good output power with great transient response
- 2 Gain Levels and BASS Boost: The E10K-TC comes with high/low gain adjustment as well as a bass boost. High gain is for higher impedance headphones that may need the extra volume, while the bass boost satisfies different listener's preferences when listening to various types of music
- Low Noise Floor: Optimized active low pass and BASS circuit design ensure low noise floor in any situation, so your music is truly played back faithfully
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22. Creative Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1 USB Sound Card with High Performance Headphone Amp and Integrated Beam Forming Microphone
Hear the power of sound blaster technology on your PC and Mac with our SBX Pro Studio and Crystal Voice TechnologiesAdvanced audio technology that delivers 5.1 discrete channels of vibrant sound for your digital entertainment.If no audio output when playing digital files check whether the powered sp...
23. Sabrent Aluminum USB External Stereo Sound Adapter for Windows and Mac. Plug and Play No Drivers Needed. [Silver] (AU-EMAC)
- Premium Aluminum Ruggedized Housing matches the Macbook/Ultrabook
- High Quality Audio (In/Out) at 48KHz/44.1KHz sampling rate with 16-Bit Resolution
- Plug and Play Functionality, Including 2foot Extension USB cable
- 3D stereo USB audio adapter.
- USB 2.0 Hi-Speed specification. Backward compatible with USB 1.1
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24. Sabrent USB External Stereo Sound Adapter for Windows and Mac. Plug and Play No Drivers Needed. (AU-MMSA)
- Connectors: USB Type-A, Stereo output jack, Mono microphone-input jack.
- Driverless for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/7/8/Linux/Mac OSX.
- USB bus-powered, no external power required.
- Reverse Compliant with USB Audio Device Class Specification 1.0
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25. Sennheiser Pcv 07 Combo Audio Adapter (506497)
- Combo Audio adaptor
- 2 x 3.5 mm Stereo jack plugs
- 1 x 3.5 mm 4 pole jack Plug
- Mac compatible
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26. Sound Blaster Z PCIe Gaming Sound Card with High Performance Headphone Amp and Beam Forming Microphone
- Includes an external high quality dual-microphone array standard with card. Supported operating systems: windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
- Features Sound Core3D Audio Processor for accelerating advanced audio and voice technologies
- SBX Pro Studio sound technologies create unprecedented levels of audio realism including stunning 3D surround effects for your speakers and headsets
- Delivers 116dB SNR, plus audiophile-grade capacitors and gold-plated I/O connectivity and Stereo Direct lets you listen to your music pure and unprocessed at the amazing bit rate of 24-bit 192 kHz.
- Use the Sound Blaster Control Panel just toggle between you headphone and speakers system with a flip of a switch
- OS : windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
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27. HyperX (KHX-HSCC-BK) Cloud Core Gaming Headset - Durable Aluminum Frame - 53MM Drivers - Detachable Microphone - Works with PC/PS4 and Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
- Enhanced comfort so you can game for hours
- Superior Audio with the same specs as HyperX cloud
- Compatible with PCs, PS4 console, Xbox one, Wii U and mobile devices
- Detachable Microphone; TeamSpeak and Discord certified so you’ll be heard loud and clear
- Hi Fi capable with 53 millimeter drivers for supreme quality and immersive in game audio
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28. Blue Snowball iCE USB Mic for Recording and Streaming on PC and Mac, Cardioid Condenser Capsule, Adjustable Stand, Plug and Play – White
- Custom condenser capsule: Powered by Blue’s custom condenser capsule, Snowball iCE microphone delivers crystal-clear audio quality that’s light-years ahead of your built-in computer microphone
- Cardioid pickup pattern: Captures your voice with clear, focused sound for streaming, podcasting, broadcasting, Skype calls and Zoom meetings
- Stylish retro design: Record or stream in style with a classic recording equipment design that looks great on your desktop and on camera
- Adjustable desktop stand: Allows you to position the condenser microphone in relation to the sound source, improving sound quality and saving space on your desktop for the optimal broadcast setup
- Skype and Discord certified: Whether conducting interviews over Skype, streaming live gameplay on Twitch, or communicating across the globe, you’ll be heard loud and clear on leading VOIP platforms
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29. Blue Snowball USB Microphone (Gloss Black)
- Legendary Blue broadcast sound: 2-capsule design gives your voice exceptional presence and detail for professional-level recording so you can elevate your YouTube videos, Twitch streaming and more
- Multiple pickup patterns: The USB microphone features a cardioid pattern for recording and streaming, and omnidirectional which puts you “in the room” for conference calls on Zoom, Skype and more
- Stylish retro design: Record or stream in style with a classic recording equipment design that looks great on your desktop and on camera; available in 3 bold colors
- #1 Premium USB microphone brand: Based on independent sales data (April '19 - March '20) of PC microphones in both units and dollars in the US and Canada
- -10 dB Pad: Maintains professional audio quality and keeps Snowball sounding clean and distortion-free on louder voices and instruments for everything from voiceovers to podcasts to singing
- Adjustable desktop stand: Allows you to position the condenser microphone in relation to the sound source, improving sound quality and saving space on your desktop for the optimal broadcast setup
- Blue Sherpa companion app: Fine-tune your sound with deep control of Snowball; manage mic gain, polar patterns and more right from your desktop on Windows or Mac
- Plug 'n play: Start recording quickly and easily with driver-free operation on your Mac or PC computer or laptop so you can stream gaming, join Zoom meetings and record podcasts right away
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30. MXL AC404 USB Conference Microphone, BLACK
- Outstanding sound quality even in noisy environments
- Turn any location into a conference room
- Built-in headphone/speaker monitoring jack
- Reccomended for Zoom web conferencing software
- Durable all metal construction
- Delivers outstanding sound quality even in noisy environments
- Turn any location into a conference room
- Built-in headphone/speaker monitoring jack
- Includes 6 foot USB cable, headphone/speaker jack.
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31. Skullcandy PLYR2 Surround Sound Wireless Gaming Headset, White (SMPLFY-205)
- SUPREME SOUND - Proprietary Supreme Sound technology delivers powerful bass and precision highs
- DEFINITIVE WIRELESS AUDIO - Wireless technology delivers crystal clear stereo audio without tying you down
- PIVOTING BOOM MIC - Adjustable mic position flips up for instant muting
- EQ3 EQUALIZER MODES - Sound equalization settings for games, music, and movies
- COMPATIBILITY - Compatible with Xbox 360, PS3, and PC as well as most mobile phones, tablets and MP3 players
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32. Audio-Technica ATH-M20x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, Black
- Advanced build quality and engineering Designed for studio tracking and mixing
- 40 millimeter drivers with rare earth magnets and copper clad aluminum wire voice coils
- Tune for enhanced low frequency performance
- Circumaural design contours around the ears for excellent sound isolation in loud environments
- Convenient single side cable exit Magnet neodymium Designed for studio tracking and mixing
- Connectivity Technology Wired
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33. Audio Technica ATHADG1 Open-Back Gaming Headset
Premium 53 mm drivers with Bobbin-wound CCAW voice coils, the first of its kind in a gaming headsetAudio-Technica's core Open-Air design, engineered to provide unrivaled sound quality, clarity and comfortState-of-the-art microphone, with 100 Degree range of motion and muting capability, provides cry...
34. Audio Technica ATHAG1 Closed-Back Gaming Headset
- Premium 53 mm drivers with Bobbin-wound voice coils specially designed for the ATH-AG1 gaming headset.Connectivity Technology: Wired
- Audio-Technica's core D.A.D.S. structure with double air damping system delivers deep resonating bass and total isolation
- State-of-the-art microphone, with 100 Degree range of motion and muting capability, provides crystal clear in-game voice communication
- Detachable USB DAC with built-in headphone amplifier
- Self-adjusting 3D wing-support system offers improved comfort designed for extended wear
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35. Logitech G633 Artemis Spectrum – RGB 7.1 Dolby and DTS Headphone Surround Sound Gaming Headset – PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and Mobile Compatible – Exceptional Audio Performance – Black
- EXCEPTIONAL AUDIO PERFORMANCE: The G633 Artemis Spectrum produces crisp 7.1 Dolby and DTS headphone surround sound. The advanced Pro-G drivers and On-Board Equalizers allow customizable audio for serious gamers
- COMPATABLE ON MULTIPLE PLATFORMS: This gaming headphone is compatible with PCs, mobile devices, PS4s, the Xbox One, and more.Frequency response: 100Hz-20KHz
- MULTIPLE SOURCE AUDIO MIXING: Plug in two devices (1 USB and a 3.5-millimeter connection) to answer calls and play music without interrupting your gaming session
- FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE: Utilize Logitech Gaming Software to choose from millions of lighting colors, set customized audio EQ, and program three G-keys with your favorite game macros
- FOLDAWAY NOISE-CANCELLING MIC: The flexible boom microphone includes an LED light to let you know when you're on mute settings. Fold it back when not in use for a superior audio experience
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36. Sennheiser GAME ZERO Gaming Headset, Closed Acoustic with Noise cancelling microphone, Foldable, Flip-to-mute, Ligthweight, Ear Pads, PC, Mac, Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Smartphone compatible
- CLOSED BACK - Closed back design featuring tailored leatherette double layered memory-foam ear pads for the maximum acoustic seal to block outside noise.
- XXL EARCUPS - Modern, lightweight yet robust design featuring XXL ear cups incorporating Sennheiser's model specific transducer technology delivering extreme sonic clarity.
- NOISE-CANCELING MIC - Crystal clear conversations ensured with the professional quality noise-canceling microphone that automatically mutes when boom arm is raised.
- FOLDABLE - Foldable design featuring a volume control located on the right ear cup with two cables included for multi platform compatibility
- VOLUME-CONTROL - A built-in volume control on the right ear cup of the Game Zero headset allows for on-the-fly adjustments. No need to switch out of your game to adjust the loudness of your game audio, the integrated volume wheel allows for quick finger-tip control while gaming.
- CLASSIC-DESIGN - Collapsible and classic design The design of the Game Zero features the slim silhouette of classic headphones and a unique collapsible design that distinguishes it from its peers. Lightweight materials and robust mechanics ensure comfort and long-term sustainability while the included hard carry case provides safe storage
- CONNECTIVITY TECHNOLOGY: Wired
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37. Darkiron V3 Pc Gaming Headset with Microphone and Volume Control for Tablet, Computer (Black)
◆Exquisite craftsmanship and fashion appearance effectively delivers rich and amazing sound quality◆Fixed noise-canceling mic reduces background noise◆Lightweight & skin-friendly material earmuffs reduce heat sweat, as well as promise comfortable wearing◆Earcups with colorful LED lights make...
38. Decibullz - Custom Molded Earphone Adapters (100-BLK, Black)
- Easily and quickly molded to the exact shape of your ears
- Re-moldable: reshape until you get the perfect fit
- Secure fit and unsurpassed comfort
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39. Monoprice Premium Hi-Fi Dj Style Over-The-Ear Pro Headphones with a Single-Button Inline Microphone/Controller, Black
- The earpieces on these 'phones are equipped with thick comfortable Padding that keeps the music inside and the noise outside. The headpiece is also Padded on the inside and is made of flexible rubber ensuring that it won't break.
- The headsets do not have a fixed wire. Instead there is a 3.5 mm jack in the bottom of the left earpiece which allows a standard 3.5 mm audio patch cable to be inserted.
- The 50 mm drivers and 100 dB sensitivity ensure that these 'phones produce good volume and premium sound clarity at all frequencies.
- High-quality sound supreme durability and maximum comfort.
- Package content includes 1x over-the-ear Pro headphones 1x 4-foot long 3.5 mm m/M Audio cable with inline Microphone/controller 1x 4-foot long 3.5 mm m/M Audio cable 1x 3.5 mm F to 1/4" M Adapter plug
- Frequency response - 20 Hz - 20 kHz and impedance - 40 ohms
- Connector Type: Trs
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40. Headset Splitter Cable for PC 3.5mm Jack Headphones Adapter Convertors for PC 3.5mm Female with Headphone/Microphone Transform to 2 Dual 3.5mm Male for Computer Simultaneously Y Splitter Audio
- 【Function】: 3.5mm headset splitter stereo cable adapter allows you to easily connect your stereo headset to a PC audio port and mic port at the same time.
- 【Easy to Connect】: 3.5mm Speaker and headphone Splitter adapter with two male ports:one green plug for audio of your Desktop/PC,the other pink for Mic of your Desktop/PC.
- 【Enjoy Great Sound Quality】: Made of Copper,Lossless sound,Allows you to use a higher quality headset connect Destop/PC. Well Made braided wire offer a great audio transmission.
- 【Compact Design for Maximum Portability】: Great solution to have on hand in your laptop bag. Plug and play, no matter single or dual plug your headphone is, this will make it work on your device.
- 【More Value】: Professional Headset to PC Y adapter cable that with 3.5mm Speaker Mic Stereo and Audio, you can connect your newer headsets (audio & microphone) to a PC or Laptop for use with VOIP applications,such as Skype or chat programs, MSN Mesenger, Phone Call,Wechat,Facebook,Youtube,Yahoo, Google Voice etc.
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Alrighty thanks so much for the help. Yeah I know but mic doesn't hurt if I choose to use it. I don't have much expenses yet so no worries. If I did want an amp just for the sound (ignore the mic). Do you have any suggestions? I was looking at something cheap on amazon for curiosity. Just clicked on it based on recommendation and reviews. Would this be okay? If you have any suggestions that will make the most out of these or are more compatible please feel free to suggest it!
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B00LP3AMC2/ref=pd_aw_sim_147_of_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=VK4BQHRPYR7KYDHCS6JK
Well damn. Sorry you have to deal with that stuff! That is really frustrating!
My last suggestion, if you are willing, is to get a cheap USB Sound Card and completely bypass your internal jack. As that could be the issue as well.
It is a really cheap test and it would let you know if it is the headset or the jack or the adapter.
Something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-Aluminum-External-Adapter-AU-EMAC/dp/B00OJ5AV8I/
Or this:
https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-External-Adapter-Windows-AU-MMSA/dp/B00IRVQ0F8/
Anyway, good luck on solving that issue man. And if they USB Sound Card works you could try some different headsets/headphones. Just remember that those USB Sound Cards are very basic and offer little to no amping. So you wont be getting the best sound quality. But it would definitely be equivalent to the onboard sound of laptops. And let you test your situation.
If you want to do a serious upgrade in sound quality, get the Sound Blaster Omni 5.1.
I have it and it amps all my headphones perfectly and has so many features and options and is rock solid. It does have an integrated mic into the unit and does noise cancel quite well but I wouldn't recommend it if you can use one on a headset as that would probably be clearer.
https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Performance-Headphone-Integrated-Microphone/dp/B00EZT7RE4/
Just letting you know of the options, and sorry about all the info.
The reason I thought it could be the adapter or port is because I have the Game One and the SHP 9500's which are VERY open and leak sound substantially and I never get the mic picking up the audio from the headphones when using voice activated on PC or even on PS4 which is only voice activated.
Also, I just noticed something from your wording and just want to clarify something.
You are saying that when you are on a voice chat program with someone, they hear coming through your mic what is playing on your headphones right? It's not that you are hearing your mic in your headphones right? Just being sure. Because if you hear your mic in your headphones that is a completely different issue and can be disabled by going into your speaker settings and muting the mic playback which plays back to your headphones for closed headphones so you can hear yourself without having to yell it's called sidetone. Anyway, this is probably definitely not the issue but I just want to clarify so we can rule out everything else.
I have a decent sound card but I thought my current headphones were 7.1 or 5.1.
Apparently not lol
The new HyperX models seem to be nice. There was a Seinnheiser around $200 that was supposed to be amazing but current reviews don't seem to agree.
This page lists the new HyperX as a top one. I don't mind spending the money I just want to hear from those who have the 7.1 headphones on how they like it
I was under the impression the G430 was a solid budget headset, but I honestly don't know much about headsets so...
I am aware it's usually better quality-wise to buy headphones + microphone (as two different pieces rather than a combo) but this would be very impractical due to how my PC is setup.
When you say Cloud Core, I assume you refer to the Kingston HyperX Cloud Core ?
What kind of mic? I've been nearly paralyzed with indecision.
There's the blue snowball and blue snowball ice, which are commonly used, but I'm concerned about the direction-sensitive reception. I don't want the microphone to have to stand in front of the monitor and block my view just to pick up my voice. The former option has an omnidirectional mode, which may solve this issue, but I don't know.
Then there's the MXL AC404 conference mic, which a friend of mine has. That's omnidirectional only, but apparently works pretty well, but it is also the most expensive of the three.
Ideas?
I'm content with the quality of my Skullcandy's atm. I'm no audiophile so I don't have any kind of audio expectations. Connecting to my controller for my mic isn't an issue for me I just don't want cords running along my floor to my Xbox. I currently have a Skullcandy PLYR2 that I use for my PC, XBO, and PS4. I've only used it once or twice on the PS4 but it works great with the other two options. My main issue is that my PC is upstairs and my XBO is downstairs and, as far as I know, I'm not able to buy a standalone adapter (if it would even work. I've heard some devices are paired individually and uniquely to adapters). That means I have to disconnect my USB adapter from my PC, then connected it to my XBO, which isn't easy to get to a USB port with external HDD's and charging controllers, and re-pair the devices every time I want to swap platforms. This wouldn't be an issue if I were a consistent gamer for hours but sometimes I want to play Xbox for a half hour or hour then go jump on my PC.
Would these be good if I bought a seperate mic setup aswell? I found a pretty good mic for $30 and will pair it with a pop filter and mic arm.
The HX66 are probably cheaper but that's not a good thing also what country you from so I can look for links where you can order from.
But here are some Links for Amazon USA I also included some amazing headsets from audio Techinca
http://www.amazon.com/HyperX-Cloud-Gaming-Headset-KHX-H3CL/dp/B00JJNQG98/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1451793041&sr=8-2&keywords=HyperX+cloud+core
http://www.amazon.com/HyperX-Cloud-Gaming-Headset-PS4/dp/B00SAYCXWG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1451793041&sr=8-3&keywords=HyperX+cloud+core
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech%C2%A0G633-Artemis-Spectrum-Surround-981-000586/dp/B013P0K8OE/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1451793245&sr=1-1&keywords=G633
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-GAME-ONE-Gaming-Headset/dp/B00KK8ZLEC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451793105&sr=8-1&keywords=sennheiser+game+one
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-GAME-ZERO-Gaming-Headphone/dp/B00KNPYAEY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1451793105&sr=8-3&keywords=sennheiser+game+one
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-Performance-Surround-Gaming-Headset/dp/B008O515CK/ref=pd_sim_147_4?ie=UTF8&dpID=4113MvesonL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=01Z5XC6F2R26S5XD3KPW
http://www.amazon.com/Technica-ATHAG1-Closed-Back-Gaming-Headset/dp/B00H95X98O/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1451793193&sr=8-2&keywords=Adg1
http://www.amazon.com/Technica-ATHADG1-Open-Back-Gaming-Headset/dp/B00H8NS1K8/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1451793219&sr=1-1&keywords=Adg1
Personally, I recommend [this one](http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0188V8JPA "best headset on Reddit!").
love my jaybird x2's. Ditch the silicon/foam earplugs and get some heat moldable ones decibullz
its a stereo solution though, not sure if you want both ears used.
Something like this with a microphone...
https://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=108&cp_id=10823&cs_id=1082302&p_id=8323&seq=1&format=2
With his adaptor, so the android mic work on computer?
https://www.amazon.ca/ENVEL-Convertors-Headphone-Microphone-Simultaneously/dp/B01M8G1U0C/ref=pd_sim_267_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01M8G1U0C&pd_rd_r=166NH51ZDPFQBYTF1X2E&pd_rd_w=xvPV2&pd_rd_wg=MdIhH&refRID=166NH51ZDPFQBYTF1X2E&th=1
Amazon.ca for shipping:
https://www.amazon.ca/Monoprice-108323-Headphone-Gold-Plated-Accessories/dp/B007SP2CO2/ref=sr_1_5?m=A2LC44S2ULTA3L&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1493241998&sr=1-5&keywords=headset+hi-fi
Now, all i need is a braided cable to work with... or a mutant cable + mic.
Something like this that cost less?
https://www.amazon.ca/V-MODA-BoomPro-Gaming-Headset-Headphone/dp/B00BJ17WKK/ref=pd_rhf_se_p_img_11?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=9N4JK0345AH1QWAVBMSG