Headset suggestion?

[Lcarens]

I am going to be getting a new headset in a few days, but I'm not quite sure what to get. I've gone through two Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000 headsets in the past four years, and I've gotten quite used to the over-the-ear style of the headset. I would like to get something similar, but with better quality microphone if possible.

I could get a pair of headphones and a microphone instead, but I would prefer a headset.
Any suggestions?

[Lavender_Harmony]

There are no suitable headsets for mixing and there never will be. If you want to mix your tracks properly, get dedicated studio headphones.

[froggy]

I assume it's going to be used for music production given this is in technique, right?

In the interest of sound quality you'd be much better off getting a good pair of headphones and a ModMic, IMO. What's your budget?

[Lcarens]

Alright, headphones and microphone it is then.
As for budget, I'm not sure since the headphones would be a gift from my parents, but I'd assume it's around $50.

[Conduit]

I would start saving then, unless all you want to use the headphones for is Skype calls. A decent set of studio headphones will be at least 150, and a low end mic will be priced similarly.

[Lcarens]

I guess I'll just get something in the low end then, since I put all of my vocals through a bunch of vocoders and effects anyway. xD

[Lavender_Harmony]

Get some sennheiser 280s, theyre the best low end closed backs on the market imho

[froggy]

I'd personally recommend these if you're willing to spend a bit more

http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT ... 000ULAP4U/

Amazing bass response, amazing high end, recessed in the mids but not terribly so. Great for mixing once you get to know them and my personal favorites for music/movies/games. Don't know how they compare to the Sennheiser 280s for the price though, having never tried those.

[Pimps_McGee]

If you want something actually that is in your budget, I would highly recommend AKG-K44. They are definitely not the greatest thing in the world but they are probably one of the best in this price range. Guitar Center is selling them for about $40 dollars right now if you use their coupon code. http://www.guitarcenter.com/AKG-K-44-Headphones-105153514-i1469833.gc

As for microphones, if you're looking in that same sort of price range, then I would recommend Behringer's C-1u or the Blue Snowball. Once again they are entry level but for the price as well as being USB (assuming you don't have an pre-amp) they are not bad.

[Mr. Bigglesworth]

Get some sennheiser 280s, theyre the best low end closed backs on the market imho

I got those exact headphones also, related time. I have a pair of Steelseries Siberia V2's. Might not be the best, but they're good enough for me.