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I use my current headphones for any situation where I need a mic (gaming/general skype) and listening to music/anything loud in the evening. I have earphones so these would just sit by a desk. Front panel has 3.5mm audio+mic slots (1 each) as well as two usb 3.0. Back panel I/O has 1 x Optical S/PDIF out and 5 3.5mm audio jacks, the green one is in use for speakers.

So ideally:

  • Good, attached Mic
  • Probably "closed" to stop noise at night
  • Preferably good audio performance in general, I'm not a competitive gamer so a really "gaming" centric headset isn't necessary

I would try finding a pure headset, but getting an included mic is much more convinient and gaming headsets seem to do this way more often. After browsing a bit I was sort of looking at the Sennheiser Gsp 300s (which you guys seem to like) but I don't know their competition too much to tell if its a good fit for what I wanted. Reviews also don't always mention real-world things like how durable they are, so I came here for advice

Motherboard is the ASUS z170-a (its audio spec section) https://www.asus.com/uk/Motherboards/Z170-A:

Realtek® AL PitchC892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3

  • Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking Audio Feature :

  • Absolute 192kHz/ 24-bit True BD Lossless Sound

  • DTS Connect

  • DTS Studio Sound

  • Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel

  • LED-lit Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference, with a gorgeous illuminated trace path

  • Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals

  • Audio amplifier: Provides the highest-quality sound for headphone and speakers

  • Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity

  • Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up popping noise to audio outputs

  • Top notch audio sensation delivers according to the audio configuration

  • EMI protection cover to prevent electrical noise to affect the amplifier quality

  • Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit true BD lossless sound

  • Power pre-regulator: Reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance

  • Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality

Posted Aug 17, 2017, 7:42 PM UTC

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