I've been using a Corsair Void Pro/Elite on both my work and gaming setups for years now, no issues. I really like them. Eventually the ear cups wear out, but you can buy new ones from Amazon for cheap enough.
No, gaming headsets aren't 'bad' and for several years I used Corsair Void Pros not just for gaming but for conference calls as well - and they worked just fine with 'for gaming headsets' damned fine audio.
See what audiophiles recommend in your price bracket. The only advantage that "gaming headsets" have is that most audiophile cans are headphones (no mic). So if you want to talk to people you may need a separate mic.
I have an Audio Technica R70X and have been pretty happy with them. They're a little light on bass and pretty flat, but good sound stage and detail. They definitely benefit from. An external DAC / AMP but I did run them off of my mobo audio jack for a while. They are also super lightweight which is nice.
For reference I had a Corsair Void headset before. Detail and sound stage isn't even close. The Void was also massively bass boosted.
Ultimately it depends a lot on personal preference and the type of games you play. Some people play slow single player games and want to enjoy the audio. Some people play PvP games where they want to tease out every possible advantage.
I recommend a headset with a mic that comes down in front of your mouth. Things like AirPods (in my experience) or headsets without a dedicated mic usually have shit audio quality and let in a ton of background noise!
I personally use Corsair’s Void headset but anything by Jabra is pretty standard in sales
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Budget gaming king with clear sound, but tight fit.
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