Best headsets/headphones and mics for Arma 3?

[Trevelyan]

I'm currently using G933 but they are crapping out after only half a year of buying them, I'm looking for a good headset or headphones and mic. I want 7.1 surround sound either in headset or sound card/motherboard, so I can tell where the shots are coming from. I have an MSI 970A-G43 Plus. I read that it'd be better to get headphones and an external mic rather than a headset. I'M NOT LOOKING AT PRICE TAGS RIGHT NOW, I'm just looking for good quality. 

[Col J. Murphy]

Hyper X Cloud. Best headset you'll ever own.

[Van Dyke]

100% with Murphy, I have a Cloud 1, but there are 2 or 3 other variants. BY FAR, the best headset I've ever had.

[Col J. Murphy]

@SSgt Bayless

[Sgt (Ret) H. Harris]

I use the Logitech G430. Very nice with a reasonable cost (less than these fancy pants with their $80-$120 headphones). It has a built on microphone, but I use the Blue Yeti.

Edited July 6, 2017 by PFC H. Harris

[Kauer]

I don't think the game really needs to be a factor in buying a headset but I use a RoG StriX and it's beautiful.

[MSgt (Ret) Bayless]

Yeah Hyper X cloud II is what I am using, they have a newer version that looks like it might be the new winner for best headset how ever. 

 

Hyper X Cloud II <-- I use this one

Hyper X Revolver S <-- Hyper X newer headset

 

You will notice the Hyper X Revolver is like $20 or $30 cheaper, I believe the difference is the 7.1 dolby surround sound. Spend the extra money or go with the Cloud II

[1stLt (Ret) Creech]

Hyper X Cloud II <-- I use this one

[Sicuro]

hyper x cloud 2

best headset for gaming I've owned.I have them in gunmetal and there awesome, great sound, comfortable ,comes with a bag and 2 sets of earpieces

 

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16826738002

[Capt (Ret) Blake]

Yet another vouch for the Cloud II. I had a problem with audio static, but a firmware patch fixed it; they have been great otherwise.

[LtCol (Ret) Saarema]

I have a roccat kave 5.1. Very good quality. Its available both as analog and digital versions.

[Vernardakis]

I've got the Hyper X Cloud as well, excellent headset. But, when I switched to my Sennheiser 373D I have yet to look back, but then again, the price difference is something like 150-180 USD, so yeah. For a good headset that you won't have to worry about for a long time, definitely the Hyper X Cloud, however if you want something on the top end, you can't beat Sennheiser or Audio-technica headsets

[Capt (Ret) Khairi]

I dont think theres any headset/headphones and mics for specialized for Arma 3 based on your question, if it works on one game or anything it should work just as fine with Arma 3.

 

Its like asking "What is the best headset/headphones and mics for Pornhub?"

 

Although having a 7.1 headset might give you a slight advantage, but if you're not used to hearing different channels then you probably gonna get disoriented.

Edited July 10, 2017 by Capt Khairi

[Trevelyan]

For all those who said that there aren't headset/headphone and mics specialized for arma 3, I didn't mean specialized for it I meant the ones you like the best when playing Arma 3. Obviously 7.1 surround sound is a must, I figure most are gonna be virtual surround sound as headsets with 7 drivers is too expensive. I'm thinking of getting the AT2020 I plan on using it to record gameplay as well as use it as a mic for Arma 3.

[Bern]

Hyper X Cloud is an amazing headset for around 110$ depending where you buy it.

If you are looking for a cheaper option is the Turtle Beach Ear Force Recon 50X which is about 45 - 50$.

[B. Johnston]

If you want true immersion /s

http://gameskulls.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=1&zenid=4aktc6ahh5ad5oebqdo87sjtg6

[Kauer]

I just utilize the Pony Express and send a letter to Capt Gage in Texas (Usually takes a month or so one way). Always worked fine for me. Kids these days....

Edited July 29, 2017 by 2ndLt Kauer

[Trevelyan]

On 7/28/2017 at 0:32 AM, Pvt B. Johnston said:

If you want true immersion /s

http://gameskulls.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=1&zenid=4aktc6ahh5ad5oebqdo87sjtg6

Why would I wear a swat helmet for a military game?

[1stLt (Ret) Towers]

I use steel series arctis 7. My mic is a Blue Yeti blackout. Best setup I've had in years.

[ODell]

I would recommend a microphone and headset separately. I currently use a RODE NT-usb and astros. But it comes to budget and preference in the end. Got to be comfortable.

[K. Barlow]

I personally use the Kingston HyperX Cloud Core headset. Great sound with good highs and lows (neodymium speaker magnets) and a good quality mic. Can pick them up for about $80CDN shipping included.

 

If you have money, ODell's idea is generally best. I would go with Senheisser headphones with angled drivers and a good quality third party mic that attaches to the headphones.

[K. Greene]

I use BOSE wireless headphones (it comes with a wire) and a blue snowball mic. It works pretty good for me.

[J. McCoy]

Senns, and antlion 5 if you can swing it. I usually use my Cloud II's most of the time though as my head tracker is attached to it.

[Usi]

Smoke signals have been working great for me.