I recommend getting non gamer oriented headphones, and if possible sticking with wired. The Beyerdynamic DT 990/770's are incredible. You can find them new at about $180 and sometimes in like new conditions on amazom for about $150.
If you want to stay wireless, the Steelseries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless is currently on sale on [Amazon](https://a.co/d/gS1wgEo) it beats way above its weight class for a gaming oriented headset. It has amazing battery life, crazy far connectivity, and is super comfortable. It is a bit heavy in bass so keep that in mind. Hope you find a good headset!
I've been happy with the [SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2YBQQ1P?th=1). ($110.99)
I use them for gaming, watching stuff (YouTube, streaming, shows, movies, etc.) and taking the occasional call.
Sound quality is pretty good. I'm no audiophile, but I have never had any issues. The Spatial Audio is amazing. Hearing things behind you and above is very immersive. (even in movies)
It uses a 2.4GHz USB C dongle with decent range. I can easily walk around my 2 room 500sq/ft apartment without dropping.
The mic is built-in and just slides out. Never had any complaints about mic quality.
Volume slider/disk on headset allows for quick volume adjustment.
You can answer the phone with press of a button.
You can also pause video with a press of another button. I use this all the time.
Charge lasts about a week using them about 6 hours a day. Also charges really quickly.
They have a soft band that runs across the top so they are not sitting directly on your skull. Other headphones I've used sometimes gave me headaches with prolonged use.
Earpads are cloth so they will absorb moisture if you are a super sweater, but the breathable AirWeave material has better airflow than previous headphones. I am in my 50s and my ears are bigger... so my ears barely fit in the earholes.
I find the 3p detachable mic to be so intrusive id settle for the nova 5 honestly could go for 2 days straight heavy use (im talking like 48 hours battery life speaking from experience) without charging and you barely notice the mic it has and the mics great too has an option for 2.4 and bluetooth pairing too.
Little to no downsides but ye steelseries has been a solid brand for me i had a arctis 3 that lasted me for 6 years just replacing the wires it needs until the mic finally gabe out
I got the arctis nova5 from jbhifi on sale... turns out the nova7 were cheaper direct from arctis then what i paid for the nova5 but they are awesome for directional sound
I tried the nova 5’s, very good except they clamped way too hard on my head, so had to return them.
By far the most comfortable headset I’ve ever had were the sony wh-1000xm4’s, a shame my pairs anc starting acting up and no microphone either.
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