Ok, so since a lot of you clearly have some $1 headset or something to not hear a lot of gameplay then i'll make this so some of you can see which headphones are good for gaming. The cheapest you'd be looking at for a decent set of headphones for 1.6 would be about 12euro. I'll only put here ones which I've tested or I know that my friends have.
Sennheiser HD201 Buy here -
http://www.amazon.co...28702491&sr=8-1 These were the first headphones that I ever owned where I could hear all ingame sounds clearly. I used to ask people if they were wallhacking when they'd make calls from next to me by using sound which I couldn't hear, but with these I could hear them clearly. Their sound is really good and probably a lot more clearer and softer than a lot of headphones 5x their prices. Only problem with them is that they're bad for noise cancellation, so if you live somewhere where you have noisy parents etc then that noise might cancel out ingame. They also don't come with a microphone.
Plantronics Gamecome 367Buy here -
http://www.amazon.co...28702738&sr=1-1Only a couple of euros more expensive than the sennehsiers but these come with the mic. I had these quite a while ago and I found that the microphone wasn't as sterdy as it was and bent quite easily and ended up messing up. These are FAR better than any other headset I used for hearing sounds in CS. You can literally hear them in CT spawn from suicide buying which I haven't been able to do with any other headset. Not sure if they're supposed to do that, I think the sound from far away is heightened too much but it gives you quite a big advantage. Good headset and last a long time apart from the mic (although it would last long if taken good care with!). Only downside I had with them is once again hearing background noise and they weren't so comfortable and would hurt my head after a while, but I think it depends on your head as other people I know say they're fine.
SteelSeries Siberia v1 + v2 Buy here -
http://www.amazon.co...28702956&sr=1-2 The main focus of these headphones are that they look good and their sound is great. These are a step down from v2's so they don't contain a microphone and are more expensive. Good thing though is that SteelSeries are quite good with customer service, so if it breaks then they'll replace it and send it back to you fairly quickly. The ear pads are a velvet type material but they will be comfortable on any type of head as they stretch easily and feel as if they're moulded to the shape of your head. In-game sounds with these is the same as HD201, there isn't much difference in the kind of sounds you hear and the level. At 2x the cost you'd be paying more for the look of them and comfort side. If you want a microphone, then go for the V2's which have leather type earpieces but with the same shape as V1's. They cost about 20 euro more, but the microphone a lot would cost you about 10-15 euro if paid for seperately. The bass is really high on v2's, it takes some time to realise where the enemy are by the sounds.
Buy here -
http://www.amazon.co...28702956&sr=1-1These are for hardcore gamers. Although the cost might look high, they are incredibly worth it purely because they last for years. They're on discount now with 40% off and it's hard to find them this cheap. Their microphone that they come with is also good and unlike most headsets both part of it are made well with good quality. Sammi has these and she had hers for years without breaking, whereas cheaper headphones like HD201 start to show little parts snapping after general wear and tear. They noise cancel everything so if you have loud backgrounds you won't be able to hear that at all.
Sennheiser HD 558Buy here -
http://www.amazon.co...28703707&sr=1-1A bit steep on price but well worth it if you're a serious gamer. They noise cancel and fit perfectly on the head with cushioned ear pieces for comfort. The sound in these is clear and precise and most gamers would recommend them if you're willing to pay the price of them. Like most sennheiser products they're good quality and will last you for a few years, which beats having to pay £10 every few months for a crappy headset. They're really good for hearing exact spots of the enemy which enables you to prefire etc.
TL:DR. go for HD201 or plantronics if you're cheap but want to be able to hear good noises, go for the more expensive ones if you want more comfort and noise cancellation with better quality.
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