[geeks] What's a good headset with mic

[Sridhar Ayengar]

hike wrote:
> Any suggestions?
>
> I am looking for a headset with mic to use for Skype and music.
>
> I need one that is great for Skype calls and responsive for listening to
> music.  It must be an "over-the-ear" type ear cups.  Ear buds and
> "on-the-ear" styles will not work.
>
> Current I am using Koss "over the ear" headphones to listen to music.  The
> KossProDJ 100 and 200 headphones are the one that I use.  Both have a
> Stereo-to-Monaural switch and I use it on the Mono setting.  This would be
> a nice feature to have on the headset.
>
> I would prefer a single ear with mic but a dual ear with mic headset would
> work also.

I really like my Sennheiser HD 360.  It's open, so that I can have 
Ventrilo come out the headphones while the game sound comes out the 
speakers.  Also, the microphone is top-notch.

If you are more interested in a closed headset, the HD 350 should do the 
job.

Peace...  Sridhar