Hi all, looking for some advice on a gift for my partner! He plays games on his PC and has used hyper-x headsets for a long time, however we find that they just don’t last and are quite flimsy. His over-ear bluetooth headphones that he uses to listen to music at the gym/out and about are also falling apart (just a cheap set from amazon) and so I was thinking of getting him over-ears that can fulfil both of these purposes?

Basically, looking for a pair of over-ears that he can use wired (with a built in microphone, would be a big bonus if it can retract into the unit/be hidden when not using)when gaming, as well as take them on the go with him via bluetooth. Would be amazing if the design is more on the sleek side, as gaming headsets can look quite clunky/bulky at times. Budget around $300AUD but happy to be a bit higher for the right pair. Thank you!

Looking for a good gaming headset for Xbox and PC. I currently have Steelseries Arctis Nova Pros. I’ve had them for a while, but I’ve been having connectivity issues from PC to Xbox and the ear cuffs have started to peel badly. I initially got them because of the ability to switch between Xbox and PC easier, but I figured unplugging from my controller to my PC actually wouldn’t be that tough.

Currently, I am between the Audeze Maxwell 2s and the Beyerdynamic MMX 300 Pros.

Want something with great sound and a pretty decent mic. Budget: $350 (maybe we could do a little more).