Problem solved. Mic / Headset Recommendations

[DaivdBaekr]

Figured since my old L4D2 group has their hardware problems solved and eventually I want to learn the ropes of DOTA from TS people, I should start looking into a mic / headset. The budget I'm trying to stick with is $40, and I'd preferably rather get a mic than headset since my current headphones have already proven their worth through many cat-related trauma tests.

TL;DR looking for a ~$40 PC mic that doesn't make the user sound like a hive of angry bees.

 

[KewnTunes]

I got this dynex mic at Best Buy for like $25 when my headset mic broke and it works perfectly only down side it that it's pretty sensitive. As long as you have like a 1 1/2 feet away from your mouth it sounds great and you don't have a lot of noises going on in the backround.

 

[bunnyf00d]

http://www.amazon.com/Plantronics-A...UTF8&qid=1358569651&sr=1-386&keywords=headset

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-PC...UTF8&qid=1358569741&sr=1-451&keywords=headset

 

[Toxik]

When in doubt, always check Newegg.
http://www.newegg.com/Headsets-Accessories/SubCategory/ID-707

 

[jwso]

Steelseries' Siberia v2 is a great headset and the mic is really good, too.
See if you can find a cheap one somewhere.

 

[Rvsz]

Turtle Beach x12 might not be the best or most durable, but by far is the most comfortable.

 

[Smokey]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Plantronics...rophone/dp/B001E45XT4/ref=tag_stp_s2_edpp_url

 

[ViperStriker]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Plantronics...rophone/dp/B001E45XT4/ref=tag_stp_s2_edpp_url

That's well over his price range of $40 but the used and refurbished ones are under $30, I'm just not sure if I'd trust the quality of them.

 

[Smokey]

That's well over his price range of $40 but the used and refurbished ones are under $30, I'm just not sure if I'd trust the quality of them.

yeah it was a used one at £20
from what i hear platronics are good value

 

[๖ۣۜZaldarius]

Steelseries' Siberia v2 is a great headset and the mic is really good, too.
See if you can find a cheap one somewhere.

I actually personally use one of these, highly recommend it. mine came with an extension cord as well, its about 15feet with the cord attached.
And although you are more wanting a desktop mic, If you are planning on using heavy voice comms, generally a headset is preferred since most of the people on the comms don't want to hear your game going into their headset as well as their own game sounds

 

[VEGAN DAD]

can't go wrong with logitech's headsets if you're looking to buy on the cheap