Gaming Headset Suggestions

I bought not long ago ago the HyperX Cloud Stinger Gaming Headset for like 30 bucks and I've enjoyed it a lot. Great sound quality but I really haven't test the mic. I know it works but I don't know how good it is. They're really comfortable, even after using them for long periods of time. Sorry you had a bad experience with the previous headset, maybe it was a faulty unit, you should get one again, I've read those are really good...

I've been using a Corsair Vengeance 1500 USB and I'm plenty happy with it.
They don't make it anymore, but perhaps one of their newer headsets might be worth a look.
http://www.corsair.com/en-us/gaming-headsets

Looks like the Void Pro RGB is on sale at Newegg for about $60

The Logitech G-Series are also reasonably priced, and Logitech is typically top notch.
https://www.logitechg.com/en-us/gaming-headsets

I have a Hyper X Cloud II and it's great. The buzzing might be an issue with the cable or your usb ports. My friend bought a high end mic and there was buzzing until he bought a splitter cable for the audio channels which fixed it.

I suggest using a windscreen/foam mic cover to cut down on wind noise with any mic. I use and recommend Astro a40 TR with MixAmp. It is a bit pricey but I think you are getting what you pay for in this case.

Depends on your budget, but lots of them are good. Plantronics Rig 500e is my overall favorite since it's modular and high quality. Razer (any besides the manowar tournament edition), Logitech (any pretty much)... Also there's Cougar, Thermaltake, and Patriot in the other brand budget range. Not a fan of Corsair but you might like them.

Also Creative if you like them still. Just get a new model. Clearly you dislike HyperX but they are notable for their quality so it's probably just a one time thing (or your sound jack is having too much electrical interference). There are higher end headphones but they're not in your budget and you probably couldn't run them anyway. :P

if you got some money to burn: Astro A40 (wired) + MixAmp Pro TR or A50 (wireless, also it has the MixAmp Pro built in)

How much are you willing to spend? Sennheiser makes some pretty good headphones, and has a decent headset (Sennheiser Game One). I use the Sennheiser 598 SR + Modmic combo. A little bit pricier but they're good headphones and the mic is decent quality.

Don't go with Astros, the newer Astro mixamps have issues and their headsets are overpriced in general. You can get better quality for cheaper and their mics are pretty crappy. I used an Astro A40 + Mixamp (2011 version I think) for about 4 years. They screws kept popping out and the cord eventually came apart. The older Astro mixamps aren't bad, I think the 2013 version is regarded as the best. Might be worth it to get one of the old mixamps on ebay and grab a different brand of headphones/headset to go with it. Best bang for your buck.

HyperX Cloud Alpha

I've been using an ASUS Cerberus for 4 months. I'm satisfied with it, the sounds are good, keeps out noise, mic works well.
The ROG headsets may be even better but I didn't want to spend too much.
I went into a store to try out some models, both for comfort and sound quality. Unfortunately, there were no HyperX series there, so I couldn't compare to that. The other contender for me was the Logitech G231, which sounded good but it was very flimsy and a little uncomfortable.

Used lots of crappy ones until I got Audio Technica ATH-AD700X.
That is the best pair of headphones I have ever used on gaming. For mic, I use the the legendary Zalman Zm-Mic1.

The best bet would be to skip headsets altogether and get a headphones + external microphone combo. Most headsets sound really bad with music and overly use bass boost for gaming purposes. With the same price for a medium quality headset you can buy a great pair of headphones, look for Sennheiser, Plantronics, Audio Technica and AKG brands (or Superlux if you're in a tight budget) and pair them with the Zalman microphone.

I'm using the Hyper X Cloud 2 and I'm somewhat disappointed. Audiowise, they are more than okay for that price point. I'm not that demanding, as far as audio quality goes, anyway.

The build quality is great, except for the leather (at least in my case). After 2 years of use, it is shredding to pieces on both earcups and on the top headrest. I've asked for a replacement of the earcups back when they still were under warranty and I got one of them replaced (as only 1 of them had the issue back then). Mind you, that this damage is not covered by their warranty so there is a chance they'll refuse to replace them.

All in all, they are good headphones for that price range. If I were to buy again, I'd go for something non gaming and buy a mic separately.

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i had fatality one it brokes really easy when you throw it to the wall

i really hate the headset...

lol

I use Sennheiser PC 360 SE, really nice quality of sound and mic, a bit pricey tho

I am using Plantronics Gamecom 788 for the past year and half or so which replaced my old 5 years old pair of Gamecom 780 where the cable got screwed up at set itself on fire :(

If I can unrecommended a series of headsets, do not get any of the Siberia series because my boyfriend went through 2 or 3 of those, they all broke really fast and sounded like absolute garbage.

https://www.amazon.com/Headset-Sharkoon-SHARK-Zone-H10/dp/B00N2OTXGS

Better buy a music headset + separate mic, you get better quality sound and better mic, many music headsets for same or even little less than the price of a gaming one are far better in sound quality.

Like Audio-Technica ATH-M30X or M40X, Sony MDR-7506, or some Sennheiser. Or less expensive versions of the said ones. And for mic I got one with a tripod from Trust, cna be bought for less than $/€12, and its good.

I had the exact same headset for a few years (wasn't using the attached mic though since I have a freestanding one) and after it broke I bought the same one again xD

It's been another few years since then I'm still happy about my decision. The most important factor for me is that headphones need to be really comfortable and so far I've never had anything better on my head :)

Trust me, when I say go with this one:
Creative Sound Blaster Tactic3D Alpha
I have it since years and it works awesome. PROs are low price and good sound quality, over all quality, it's comfy af and has a nice bass. The only potential CON is that the cable is flat and seems vulnerable so you gotta watch out for not rolling over it with your chair. I did it a few times unintentionally but luckily nothing happened. :)

Also, how much of a difference does a windscreen make compared to those that don't have them?

Every headset has that. On some it's on the outside and some have it built in on the inside or rather they are wrapped in something to (probably) make it look better?! (see the sennheiser one suggested above)
Those windscreens reduce surrounding noises or for example the "wind" of your breath when you inhale and exhale oxygen.

I am very happy with my Arctis 5. If you look around a bit you can get it cheaper than what Steelseries says it'll cost. Got mine for €80 instead of the shown €130.
Sound is pretty good (7.1 surround) and I haven't heard anything bad from my friends about the quality of the microphone (which is retractable btw, so isn't in the way when just listening to some music).

For what it's worth-- and it's just an FYI-- I think the Bugs / Suggestions category is for reporting SG website bugs and offering suggestions about/for SG.

But looks like you got some nice feedback! =)

1. I use SVEN AP-U988MV for 2-3 years already. I bought it to my friend and he enjoyed it too. Well, it have very good 7.1 surround sound, USB-cabel (all sounds handles by Sven's software), cool microphone w/o any troubles and with high quality and clear sound. Only problem is "Where to buy this headset?". It have robust design: for example I dropped it about 10 times very hard and headset have only one micro crack which have any effect.
2. My mate used 5.1 old model of Speedlink Medusa series for 7 years. I tested some it too. It have good sound too but very expensive and not such voice as Sven's headset have. Also, I don't like Medusa cause of high weight, I found it too bulky.
3. I thought to buy Tritton Kunai but I'm not sure it very well. Be careful cause some of those models aren't compatible with PC.
4. The last one is SteelSeries Siberia. I don't checked it in real life as Kunai too but I saw too many review about short lifetime (about 1-3 years if you replace ear pads time-to-time). Also, people find it good headset but not perfect... it have no so good sound like Medusa or Sven have and it have bad microphone. This headsets have reputation as fragile (as I know).

Hope it was helpful

I use Hyperx Cloud 1 and Audiotrak Prodigy Cube Black Edition ( USB DAC )
https://www.amazon.com/HyperX-Headset-Nnintedo-KHX-H3CL-WR/dp/B00JJNQG98/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1520376541&sr=1-3&keywords=Hyperx+Cloud+1&dpID=411AaAQLwlL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
Another suggestion: Logitech G430 or any headset with usb soundcard.