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    Headphones/set

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Roken911, May 22, 2012.

  1. Roken911

    Roken911 Notebook Consultant

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    Looking for a headset/headphones for my laptop. I want something good but not stupid expensive. I'm thinking around $60-$80CAD.

    I'd prefer something non-USB, but if anyone can recommend something good I'd appreciate it.
     
    Roken911, May 22, 2012
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    eleven Notebook Consultant

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    How does that compare to Astro A40?
     
    eleven, May 22, 2012
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    The A40 is about three times the OP's budget and the vengeance 1300 is right within budget. Haven't tried the A40, so i couldn't really compare them, but if i were to drop that much on a headset, i'd rather buy a pair of good headphones like the Shure 840/HD280 and a stand alone mic that isn't too expensive.
     
    tijo, May 23, 2012
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    jeffmd Notebook Evangelist

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    jeffmd, May 23, 2012
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    Green_Streak Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've got to second the Head-Fi.org recomendation. I've been a member there for years. Will give you a warning though, I started out with a $100 set of headphones, and have recently upgraded to a $450 pair of earphones. Worth EVERY PENNY but you might get hooked :p
     
    Green_Streak, May 29, 2012
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    Rokasbillon Newbie

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    What about the ARCTIC P301? It's only $25 and is not bad at all. I'm using it right now for music and skype. :p
     
    Rokasbillon, Jun 1, 2012
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