Well after almost 2 years my headset just broke. The plastic that holds the ear cans both broke within a day of each other. Not sure if there is any way to fix them so I am looking for a new set.
What I want it 5.1 NON-USB headset.
Under $100.


I was using a Turtle Beach Ear Force X-52.

They worked really well. It seems like these are still the best for the price.  I might just get another pair. 2 years is a fair time for them to last. Longer then any other I used.
Since I need a new pair I would look at what else is out there.

Any help and recommendation would be greatly appreciated.


Thanks

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Anything wrong with usb + amplier + 4 jacks to sound card? I like this turtle beach 5.1 set. 4 speakers in each ear. HPA2 model. retails about 100 bucks but ask TX_RED he gets a seniors discount and know where to get them cheaper.  The X-52 are only about 52 bucks but  I imagine the quality isn't as good.

I also have a tritton set that plugs into outlet but it has never been reliable so I wouldn't recommend that brand.

I do not know about non-usb that are good.

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Try the Razer Barracuda.  5.1 and all the plugs for 5.1 sound card connections (not usb).  I like it.  And the mic is good too.  A bit more than what you want to spend but worth it.  Turtle Beach also makes good head sets.

http://www2.razerzone.com/Megalodon/


Dont know the price....but looks nice.

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There's $150 out of pocket for ya hehehe

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If you can find any plantronics headsets with 5.1 then go with that... But I would suggest not getting 5.1 as it's not needed. Plus you save about 50 bucks.

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Narrowed it down to these.
http://www.amazon.com/LTB-MG-AC97-Surround-Sound-Headset/dp/B00028Y8JE/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1243887557&sr=8-4
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826235007
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=2479583&sku=R99-1042&srkey=Razer%20Barracuda%20HP-1


Or just keeping my old pair. Its amazing what some electrical tape can do. And the color matches. Can hardly see the problem.

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