I wanna pair of headphones for laptop..

johng_uk

As an avid gamer who needs to buy headphones (by order of she who must be obeyed!), I need to buy a pair of headphones.

I would like a set that plug into my headphone socket on the laptop as my cordless set, interfere with the baby alarm!

I don't want to spend a fortune but I don't want cheap tat either. I'd prefer trhe large style that cover your ears rather than the in-ear type. No one can see me so it's not so much of a fashion faux-paus!!!

TVM in advance.

Justin_Scotland

I went for the Beyerdynamics DT770 Pro which are now priced around about £75 - £100

http://www.audioreview.com/cat/headphones-home-audio/headphones/beyerdynamic/PRD_117777_2750crx.aspx

These really are great headphones for both gaming and music. They come with the standard small headphone jack and a large headphone adaptor that screws on.

Obviously you can get much cheaper headphones just look in Argos etc.

Do you need something with a built in microphone for voice comms? I use a seperate USB mic but you can get a number of gaming headsets with mic built in.

An assorted list of gaming headsets can be found here:
http://www.kustompcs.co.uk/acatalog/Headsets.html

johng_uk

Justin_Scotland wrote: »

I went for the Beyerdynamics DT770 Pro which are now priced around about £75 - £100

http://www.audioreview.com/cat/headphones-home-audio/headphones/beyerdynamic/PRD_117777_2750crx.aspx

These really are great headphones for both gaming and music. They come with the standard small headphone jack and a large headphone adaptor that screws on.

Obviously you can get much cheaper headphones just look in Argos etc.

Do you need something with a built in microphone for voice comms? I use a seperate USB mic but you can get a number of gaming headsets with mic built in.

An assorted list of gaming headsets can be found here:
http://www.kustompcs.co.uk/acatalog/Headsets.html

I've got a built-in mic on my laptop mate. I'll have a look at the gaming link when I get a chance though as it may be better than the laptop mic!

TVM for replying.

milesoneill

Hi,

I bought a pair of Sennheiser PX100 (try here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-PX-100-PX100-Headphones/dp/B00009QH7P) £18, and they are top notch, the best sound quality I've heard from headphones in a long long time. And the price is spot on too! Added bonus, they fold away into a solid protective case which is a joy when travelling.
I use them all the time when travelling on business.

Another option may be the Sennheiser PXC 150, 250 or 300 which are noise-reducing headphones. Prices range from £39-£89 but come in a stiff fabric case as opposed to solid plastic. (No, I don't work for Sennheiser, I just love their headphones!)

Hope the advise helps! Let us know what you buy!

Miles.

johng_uk

milesoneill wrote: »

Hi,

I bought a pair of Sennheiser PX100 (try here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-PX-100-PX100-Headphones/dp/B00009QH7P) £18, and they are top notch, the best sound quality I've heard from headphones in a long long time. And the price is spot on too! Added bonus, they fold away into a solid protective case which is a joy when travelling.
I use them all the time when travelling on business.

Another option may be the Sennheiser PXC 150, 250 or 300 which are noise-reducing headphones. Prices range from £39-£89 but come in a stiff fabric case as opposed to solid plastic. (No, I don't work for Sennheiser, I just love their headphones!)

Hope the advise helps! Let us know what you buy!

Miles.

Thanks mate.

I've heard good things about Sennheiser anyway!!

johng_uk

TVM guys. In the end I got these:

http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/3361136/Creative-Fatal1ty-Pro-Series-Gaming-Headset/ProductReviews.html?cpage=2

Went through Quidco and got 4% off which makes the overall cost £17.27 with delivery included.