Gaming Set-Up: 5 Great Budget Headphones Under $100

A good gaming headphone can often cost a lot, going over at least hundreds of dollars.

Sure, the price compensates for the quality and durability of the equipment but not all need to be the cream of the cream to enjoy the gaming session.

Here are just some of the great budge headphones under $100 available on the market right now.

Anker Soundcore Life Q30 Wireless

Soundcore headphones are the pinnacle of budget-friendly headphones without compromising the quality.

The headphone features three noise canceling and isolation settings, perfect for loud environments and populated areas.

For just $79.99, the Anker Soundcore can run up to 40 hours with customizable EQs via its dedicated app.

Assured for its comfort, the Anker Soundcore headphones work best during commutes and travels but provide good performance too for wireless gaming set-ups and in office settings.

AKG Pro Audio K92

Another great addition to budget PC setups, the AKG Pro Audio K92 does a fairly good job blocking outside noises and providing stable audio quality most of the time.

The $59 headset is an improvement from the previous installments like the K52 in the sense that it is suitable for most situations.

It is just worth noting that audio peaking can be expected while playing games with multiple sound effects going at the same time. Otherwise, the downsides are barely noticeable.

The K92 is intended for home use and does not have in-line controls seen in mainstream gaming headphones.

PHILIPS SHP9600

The Philips brand is well-known for putting out great audio devices across all purposes and the SHP9600 is no exception.

Originally $129.99, the headphones can easily be bought for just $64.99 in the usual sales period.

Waiting for this item to go on sale is definitely worth the time as the device boasts accurate treble output and extended bass settings.

The SHP9600 is solely made for gaming set-ups but can also be used to listen to a wide range of music. Just don't try to bring it outside, the noise cancellation is not that great for loud places.

Audio-Technica ATH-M40x

A big headset for big players. The ATH-M40x is a great pick among the bulkier sides of gaming headphones with its sturdy frame, multiple cables, and 90-degree swiveling earcups.

It is on the pricier side of the list at $99 but offers clear sound quality seen in standard studio headphones.

The base headphone does not come with a microphone and has to be added for a total price of $198. One thing is for though, the mic really matches up with the quality of the headphones.

Sennheiser HD 559

The HD 559 remains the most affordable headphones in Sennheiser's catalog at $59.95.

However, the HD 559 did not just make its name out of being a budget-friendly option.

The device is still a Sennheiser product, equipped with the company's signature technological and design engineering for both comfort and use.

This can be seen with a balanced sound system for gaming and music applications with stereo panorama features. High-frequency sounds are also not a problem with this one.

Although the headphone wire limits its range, almost all headphones' parts are interchangeable and can be replaced by longer or bigger parts available in Sennheiser's platform.