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Final list before buying

Raswan

Senior member
So I’m in the market for a new headset. My budget is up to 125$ USD. Not an audiophile (so I’m not going to quibble over a 5% difference in highs and lows, or whatever), but I appreciate quality sound. Also, I want a circamaural headset that is adjustable. I bought and tried out the Audio Technica ATH-AD700s on recommendation from a friend, and hated the open air design and the fact that they are non-adjustable.

Uses, in order of importance: Sound isolation for riding the bus, gaming, listening to music. Don’t have a separate sound card. Not really interested in fancy noise cancelling stuff (but if there’s built-in stuff that I won’t have to mess around with and it’s proven, I’m fine with that). I also already have a zalman mic, but I’m good with either a headset with a mic or one without.

Here’s the final list of contestants I’ve put together. Please comment on experiences and thoughts alike. Thanks in advance for the help!

Corsair HS1s: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826816001

Sennheiser HD 280s: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...&SID=u00000687

Logitech G930s: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826104399

Tt eSPORTS SHOCK ONES: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826254008
 
I'm going to nix the Corsairs, based on the AT review. Leaning towards the Sennheisers, unless someone talks me out of it.
 
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