Headphones

Hey everyone! Does anyone have a solid recommendation for some headset with a built-in mic? I’m looking to stay under $167. To be totally honest, I won't be using these for high-fidelity music listening—that’s not really my priority here. What matters most to me—and I mean *absolutely* crucial—is ergonomics. I really want something comfortable that doesn't feel like a cheap plastic prison for my head; I'd love as little hard plastic contact as possible. I'm also leaning towards something robust and sturdy—definitely those "full" over-ear styles rather than the flimsy ones that sit on top of your ears. I'm open to either wired or wireless (though I assume wired might be better if I'm trying to stick to my budget!), but I definitely need a cable that's at least 1.5 meters long. If anyone could drop a link to where I can grab them—whether it's through Best Buy or just a reliable online shop—I would appreciate it so much! Thanks in advance!

Seriously, where did all those Kansas City headsets with the built-in mics go from Best Buy? They used to have such great options...

I’ve been browsing through the current headset selection lately... and honestly, the variety at American retailers is just a total disaster.

Anyway, I was planning on recommending the Kansas City SB-45/49 headset, but I can't find it anywhere on the Best Buy site anymore...

Wait, what am I looking at here?:

http://reviews.cnet.com/headsets/kos...-31382830.html

It looks pretty solid to me—anybody got some extra advice or tips before I pull the trigger?

Robert White46 said:Is this the one?:

http://reviews.cnet.com/headsets/kos...-31382830.html

Looks pretty solid! Any other tips?

Yeah, those are definitely the ones! I’m actually using them right now... they work great for gaming and listening to music too. Honestly, they are worth every single penny...

They're super comfortable to wear, too... you barely even notice them on your head after a few hours...

Unfortunately, I don't see a huge selection of these headsets available locally, but maybe try checking Best Buy or see if they can special order them for you...

I can't find them either! I was digging through the Best Buy site and stumbled upon this:

http://www.bestbuy.com/index.php?name=...kl=100.506.118

Honestly, how do they stack up against the Koss models? If anyone has some insight or even a tip on where I can snag a good deal on these, I’d really appreciate the help!

I still haven't tracked down any of those Kansas City products anywhere around here... It looks like I might have to order them from overseas—unless, of course, anyone actually knows where I can snag some locally? If you do, please let me know!

http://reviews.cnet.com/headsets/log...-32903892.html
I’m rocking these right now and honestly? I couldn't be happier. I've been thinking about picking them up for a while, and man, was I right. You can wear these for like 5 or 6 hours straight—you’ll literally forget you even have them on your head when you gotta step out for a bit. And the sound quality? Seriously top-tier. If you're sitting there on the fence wondering if they're worth the cash, just do it. They feel pretty fresh on the market, so if you've got the extra dough to drop, just go for it. 👍

Man, those are way out of my budget. But check it out—I did some digging and found these instead:
http://www.koss.com/koss/kossweb.nsf/p?openform&pc^mm^SB40
http://www.koss.com/koss/kossweb.nsf/p?openform&pc^mm^SB45#spec
http://www.koss.com/koss/kossweb.nsf/p?openform&pc^mm^SB49
http://www.koss.com/koss/kossweb.nsf/p?openform&pc^mm^HQ2

To be honest, they all look pretty much the same to me—and I’m having a tough time finding any deep-dive reviews on them! It’s frustrating when you just want to know how they actually feel. Also, those last two seem to have a vibration feature, which is definitely not something I'm looking for. Does anyone know if the SB45 has a volume slider on the cable? If it doesn't, then the SB49 might actually be the perfect fit for me.
If anyone can help me out, I'd really appreciate it! Thanks!

So, I finally pulled the trigger and went with this:

http://www.plantronics.com/images/ca...e/audio655.jpg

Only about $35—honestly, I think I got a total steal! Hope everyone's having a great day!

You really could’ve gone with the Razer Carcharius; those headphones are honestly perfection...