Hi guys just hoping you can make some suggestions as I feel like treating myself a little.

I need to get new:

Headphones no more than £40 I was thinking about the Creative Fatal1ty Gaming Headset - Noise Cancellation Microphone with Gold Plated 3.5mm Jack http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-091-CL but im not sure if they will be any good.

and a new speaker system for no more than £100 but I would like something with wireless speakers is this even possible at this price?

and a good HDD for under £40? 500gb...

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks and as always you guys rule!

Kal

I have got the headset you are thinking of buying... soundwise its very good, however I think that comfort is slightly lacking.
Generally I use the headset for a few hours gaming or late night music, but the headset is pretty strong so even when expanded to the correct size for my head (like 2 notches out either side) after usage my ears feel as though they have been compressed into my head.

I think that the headset, although good, is also pretty annoying. For instance the microphone needs to be perfectly positioned to get proper input - for me, if its too close my breathing is evident, to far and i am almost silent. This ussually isnt a issue with a headset (ones ive had anyway), but with the fatil1ty the microphone bends VERY easily, so you keep needing to readjust it.

The foam on the end of the mic goes astray easily - after the fifth time it came off I never saw it again.

Plus the headset isnt very comfortable, unless you have small ears the foam they use around the edge of the headset to cancel out noise just hurts - and isnt like the soft materials you might get on other headsets as the pressure the headset puts on your head eventually makes your ears hurt.

Ill be honest, I only got these because my £40 headset (that was around 4 years old) finally gave up the ghost, they were much nicer and had a great feel, however I couldnt find them again...

You can expand this headset out by 5 notches, which is enough for any head, the sound is a good quality, the headset looks ok - its very plasticy and reminds me of a cheap case - but thats what the money buys I suppose.

For storage you can keep the original plastic cast and fit the headset back into it, however unless you detach the mic you will find yourself bending the mics direction and possibly damaging it at some point (my mic goes in when the pc goes on, and out when it goes off)

You can control the volume through the little control on the wire (suitable height as to not be intrusive) and you can also switch the mic on and off.

The headset has a nice cushion on the top of your head, the ones on the actual phones make background noises quieter (higher noises seem to be more affected). The phones are a solid build, which is pretty good. No chance of you rippin' a phone out of its socket accidently.

Anyway, thats about all I have to say on the headset, its a good price, not such a good fir, you might have a different experience but thats my side of it.

(you might be better off getting a less hefty set which would be more comfortable, just because this one is fatal1ty it doesnt make good for long stints (over 10 minutes actually )).

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Smasung Spinpoint F1 500GB? Not sure if these are as highly regarded as they used to be, but always got recommendations before.

I have the 400, 500 and 750 Samsungs from the Spinpoint T and F1 series and have experience of the 1TB F1 as well. I swear by them.

WOW Thanks Alexgadgetman!

I think its safe to say I will not be buying these headphones lol.

Does anyone have any suggestions to a decent pair of headphones?

also a new speaker system for under £100 but with wireless speakers?

Much appreciated!

I think the HDD may have to be the Samsung spinpoint!

Cheers

Kal

So I take it there is no such thing as Wireless speakers for under £100 , does anyone know any good wireless speaker systems for under £200 at least?

Also I still need to find a decent Headset, can anyone recommend one.

Many thanks

Kal

Logitech do some for around £200ish but you need to run power to the rears, which is more difficult than some speaker cable.

Thanks Sas,

I am just sick of all these wires and I really want to stick the rear satalites to the back of the room without plastering cable all over the place.

Tuck it under the carpet.

LOL,
Maybe I will just buy that Logitech beast for £265....hmmmmm.....no ..no I mustn't !!! I get carried away sometimes. that kinda cash I can go on holiday lol

True but a holiday won't shake the neighbours and only lasts a week.

My z5500's rocked.

Decent headset isnt so easy, your best off if you can try before you buy.
Stores that do elevtricals might have some around if you ask. Otherwise you would need to spend £40-£50 really to get a good set...

This is true.....damn I think I might just have to get it.

I might do the try before you buy...or maybe the buy try return?..

Thanks guys

Kal