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1 RECOMMENDED by 12 people for GAMES
Creative HS 900 - headset
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  1. from www.newegg.com
    3.0 Stars this is a major issue as, when i talk on ts, any music/game i have going coming through the headset is also heard.
  2. from Clay, www.newegg.com
    3.0 Stars i do not understand why a gaming headset that will likely be transported frequently does not have a robust, sturdy cable design.
  3. from www.newegg.com
    5.0 Stars pros: i originally bought a plantronics gamecom pro1 headset..and sound was great but they hurt my ears after less than half an hour of use, and couldnt use an equalizer being they were usb..so i
  4. from www.newegg.com
    4.0 Stars if you're looking to use them for gaming (which was my intention) they do quite well.
  5. from www.newegg.com
    5.0 Stars they don't hurt my ears after extended hours of gaming.
Positives: Great Sound Quality, Comfortable, Great Bass Response, Compatibility: Computers,Gaming,Gaming (PC)
2 RECOMMENDED by 10 people for GAMES
Audio-Technica ATH-A700 Consumer Headphones
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$170.00 Est. at Amazon
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  1. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars i listen to mostly classical music, so i may be looking for something different than most buyers, but it does sound great for other music, movies, and games as well.
  2. from www.newegg.com
    5.0 Stars other thoughts: the price may be steep, but if you pair this with a great sound card (xtreme gamer fatal1ty) you would not be able to get better sound.
  3. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars i'm a gamer, movie watcher and music buff.
  4. from www.newegg.com
    5.0 Stars i do game some as well and they conquer that realm as well.
  5. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars i listen to a wide range of music and game.
Positives: Great Sound Quality, Comfortable, Good Bass Response, Design: Over the Head
3 RECOMMENDED by 16 people for GAMES
Turtle Beach Ear Force AK-R8
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$108.00 Est. at Amazon
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  1. from reviews.cnet.com
    4.0 Stars the removable boom microphone, 7 inches in length, is highly flexible and can be used for im chat, voice over ip (voip) communication, and online pc gaming.
  2. from Gabriel Vega, neoseeker.com
    5.0 Stars for gamers and movie fans looking for a solid upgrade, the ak-r8's are a definite consideration, delivering booming sound that sinks the consumer right into the world they're watching.
  3. from www.newegg.com
    5.0 Stars other thoughts: great buy for the money, they feel strong, (i wouldnt throw them around but good non-the less), great for long gaming sessions, confy!
  4. from www.newegg.com
    5.0 Stars other thoughts: i've now had the chance to play and finish half-life2 on these bad boys and let me tell you, if you ain't gaming in surround sound, you're missing out.
  5. from www.amazon.com
    4.0 Stars i am a pc gamer how enjoys first-person-shooters and coordinating with my friends online with a microphone.
Positives: Compatibility: Computers,Gaming, Earpiece: Double, Design: Over the Head
4 RECOMMENDED by 8 people for GAMES
Audio-Technica ATH-AD700 Professional Headphones
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$165.00 Est. at Amazon
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  1. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars after quite a bit of research i settled on these for primarily gaming purposes but i have used them for music.
  2. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars i have been using these headphones for about a full month now for mainly gaming and music.
  3. from www.amazon.com
    4.0 Stars i primarily use them for gaming and listening to classical opera.
  4. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars i use them mostly for gaming (xox 360, ps3) and also watching dvds!
  5. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars i personally use these for gaming (xbox 360), plugged directly into my av receiver and they offer great soundstaging for games.
Positives: Comfortable, Excellent Sound Quality, Good Bass Response, Design: Over the Head
5 RECOMMENDED by 5 people for GAMES
Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Headphones
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$129.00 Est. at Amazon
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  1. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars from pc games, ipods, mp3's to blu-ray and cd/dvd/hd audio.
  2. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars i use primarily for home recording, music and gaming.
  3. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars this can sometimes take you out of the "scenario" when watching movies or playing games, which is why i use these primarily for music.
  4. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars to the megalodons, which is a scary headset btw, these still have better sound quality, the megalodons were a bit muffled, although they were excellent in game, obviously superior to the ath-m50.
Positives: Comfortable, Excellent Sound Quality, Great Affordability, Design: Over the Head
 
Cables Unlimited Wireless Stereo Headphone
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$42.00 Est. at Amazon
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  1. from bvrev.compusa.com
    5.0 Stars cooking, gaming, music, movies, total freedom.
  2. from bvrev.compusa.com
    5.0 Stars the only signal situation i became aware of was that of the next door neighbor who thought that i should be listening to the 'ball' game instead of 'oddball' science and animal channels.
Positives: Great Sound Quality, Comfortable, Nice Volume Control, Design: Over the Head
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