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Tau Cabalander
Retirement Retreat
Working Stiffs
#1 - 2014-08-10 01:31:33 UTC  |  Edited by: Tau Cabalander
I just purchased a Razer Kraken headset, and it just won't work for me.

My ears are 2.75 inch (70 mm) tall, and the Razer Kraken has 2 inch (50 mm) ear-cups [my old broken headset had 2.5 inch (64 mm) ear-cups and was completely comfortable], which results in pain after wearing them for only a few minutes.

I tried "modding" the ear-cups by cutting the bottom of them out, and though completely comfortable now, they let in too much ambient noise.

Any recommendations for an adult-sized "big eared" gaming and / or audio headset? Cost is not an issue.

Thanks.
Ralph King-Griffin
New Eden Tech Support
#2 - 2014-08-10 08:40:33 UTC
I bought this and its been fantastic, strongly recommend.
I was genuinely surprised by how happy i have been with them.

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Erin Crawford
#3 - 2014-08-10 10:25:08 UTC
Worth the investment if you can: Sennheiser

"Those who talk don’t know. Those who know don’t talk. "
Pepper Swift
Perkone
Caldari State
#4 - 2014-08-10 10:34:12 UTC
I also would get that sennheiser. . It is magical.. im never going to use a normal gaming headset again. .

Ie turtle beach. . Razer.. corsair .. etc

What I need most.. is a day between Saturday and Sunday...

If life gives you melons, you might be dyslexic
Ralph King-Griffin
New Eden Tech Support
#5 - 2014-08-10 11:57:05 UTC
Tau Cabalander
Retirement Retreat
Working Stiffs
#6 - 2014-08-10 18:23:22 UTC
I can order the Sennheiser Zero from my usual online dealer, but not returnable What?

Looking for reviews with more details on measurements.

Thanks for the tips!
Noriko Satomi
Center for Advanced Studies
Gallente Federation
#7 - 2014-08-12 02:36:06 UTC  |  Edited by: Noriko Satomi
Have you considered open cans?

http://www.amazon.com/Grado-Prestige-Series-SR80e-Headphones/dp/B00L1LXOWS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407810757&sr=8-1&keywords=grado+headphones+sr80i

Also:
- http://goodcans.com/
- http://www.goodcans.com/HeadphoneReviews/Reviewss/Grados-Best-Headphones.html

I have a pair of the SR80i and they're fantastic. The SR80e is supposed to be even better. Granted they won't blot out everything around you, but that's not usually what I need.

Sigh, never mind, you're looking for a headset... Not just headphones. I use a free-standing mic with a push-to-talk button.
Tau Cabalander
Retirement Retreat
Working Stiffs
#8 - 2014-08-12 02:41:19 UTC
Noriko Satomi wrote:
Sigh, never mind, you're looking for a headset... Not just headphones. I use a free-standing mic with a push-to-talk button.

All suggestions appreciated. I'm willing to try anything.
Commissar Kate
Kesukka
#9 - 2014-08-12 17:45:37 UTC
If you insist on having a boom mic on your headphones I would highly recommend you look into this.

http://www.modmic.com/

Use with an existing pair of headphones or buy some new ones.

-k8

My Fanclub
Arec Bardwin
#10 - 2014-08-12 21:52:56 UTC
Commissar Kate wrote:
If you insist on having a boom mic on your headphones I would highly recommend you look into this.

http://www.modmic.com/

Use with an existing pair of headphones or buy some new ones.

This. I recommend a good headset with a separate mic, this way you can use the headset everywhere, not just at the computer. I prefer an open Sennheiser headset because I need to be able to communicate normally with my wife when I wear them.