The HyperX Cloud II has a USB audio sound card with 7.1 virtual surround sound and a noise plus echo cancelling microphone. The headset comes in gunmetal, red ($90.19), and a less expensive white and pink version at $84.99, if you want to save a few bucks. The Cloud 2 was IGN’s editor’s choice with a 9.5/10 rating. 2,151 reviews, 4.5 stars = we love it!
The Logitech G230 provides stereo sound, has a noise-cancelling mic and comes with on-cable sound controls – all the essentials for a good gaming headset. Gadget Review gave this pair a 4.5/5 for its “fantastic” audio and affordability. 2,056 reviews, 4 stars = crowd pleaser!
You can get a really great SteelSeries Siberia v2 headset on the cheap if you don’t mind white ($46.99). This lightweight headset has a pull-out microphone, clear high, low and midtones, and on-cable volume control. It comes in 9 different colors, each priced differently. Engadget’s average critic score gives this headset a 9.6/10 for sound quality and 9/10 for voice/mic quality – definitely a must-try at under $50. 1,887 reviews, 4 stars = crowd pleaser!
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