(Part 2) Top products from r/Headsets

Cool thanks! I would like to save up but my mic is pretty trash atm. So what is better the Hyper X Cloud 1 or... the logitech g430. I have been recommended the g430 also. Any opinions on that?
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Surround-Gaming-Headset-Technology/dp/B00CQ35C1Q?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0

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

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.

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

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

Then, something like this? https://www.amazon.ca/Creative-Sound-Blaster-Surround-TruStudio/dp/B0044DEDCA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1500234034&sr=8-3&keywords=External+Sound+Card

thank you for the answer I will probably purchase this one -> http://www.amazon.es/gp/product/B00KX3TLF4?keywords=hyperx%20cloud&qid=1451247327&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

I had the same problem. you can use this https://antlionaudio.com/collections/accessories/products/antlion-audio-usb-sound-card or one of these https://www.amazon.com/external-Adapter-Windows-Microphone-SD-CM-UAUD/dp/B001MSS6CS/

I use a SoundblasterX G5 with my modmic and it works great. There is a newer SoundblasterX G6 that should work too. I got the G5 to amp my 250 ohm beyerdynamic dt880s.

Amazon have the Astro A-Star in-ear buds which work with PS4 & PC at £29.99.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005EZ09V6

Much better

Or this if you want a tiny one

these are 50% off

$33 and I’ve used it with my headset and modmic.

StarTech.com 7.1 USB Sound Card -... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002LM0U2S?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I bought a Jabra UC Voice hoping it would work out, but the stupid design makes it so it falls off my ear every time I move. I gave it away after a few days.