New gaming headset advice.

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**cheapbuster**

Hi, I need a new pair of headphones so I thought I might spend a bit of money on a new headset.
In the past I have spent money on things without looking at reviews first so this time I am going to make sure I get the perfect pair.

So far I have had a look at a few pairs but am unsure of what to get, 5.1 or virtual 7.1, USB connection or an analog (in which case I will buy a new sound card as well).
So, basically I was looking for some advice and recommendations and thought I would try dakka off-topic before making an account on a more specialised forum.

Thanks.

**Ratbarf**

What are you going to use it for and on what system?

**Phyrexia**

The steelseries Siberia V2 is pretty nice, they are quite comfortable.

Ratbarf wrote:
what system?

PC, by the looks of it

**FM Ninja 048**

I use these for my Xbox/PC gaming

http://www.turtlebeach.com/product-detail/pc-headsets/ear-force-x12/56

got them for my christmas last year and I can't fault them, exept the cable is REALLY long, but I just keep it velcroed up how it came.

the only complaint i've had is that they're TOO sensitve, the people I play with on live can hear me coming up the stairs or people talking in the next room sometimes.

**Palindrome**

Whats your budget?

**Laughing Man**

Corsair makes some pretty good ones as well. I think mine are the 4-Vengeance model.

**cheapbuster**

Sorry, system is PC and my budget is less than £80 (I don't wont to go above £80 for the headset as I will probably be buying a new sound card too).

**Ouze**

I also like the Turtle Beach X12 quite a bit.

**Exalbaru**

turtle beaches with usb. 7.1 dolby surround sound. with tech always get the best of what you can. you get what you pay for

**Ratbarf**

I use turtle beach personally, but I've also heard good things about Creative's headsets.