Gaming Headphones?

The pair of headphones I use for my PC gaming right now is embarrassingly expensive, but let me explain how I ended up there:

When I last upgraded my computer, I bought a decent pair of headphones with a mic for gaming.  I didn't shop around, I didn't read reviews, I just went to Best Buy and bought a $40 pair of headphones.  And they were okay.  I also did one thing that I've never done before or since, and it was the smartest investment I've ever made.  I bought the 3 year extended warranty.

Less than 12 months later my headphones were busted.  The headset itself cracked leaving two dangling ear pieces.  I brought it in to Best Buy who credited me with $40 to go grab some new headphones.  So I found a nice $70 pair, and now I'm only out $30!  Restarted my 3 year warranty, and way I went.

Over the course of 5 years my headphones broke 4 times.  I don't treat them badly, but most headphones just aren't built to last.  Sometimes it was something physical, sometimes they just would stop working properly.  Every single time I brought a pair back I bought a more expensive pair.  Technically I've paid full price for an expensive pair of headphones, but it's easy to validate when you're paying $30-$40 at a time.

Right now I'm sporting these little bits of canned sexiness.  They are insanely good, the 7.1 virtual sound has saved me so many times in FPS games I can't even tell you.  Actually being able to track people who are sneaking up behind you just by the sound almost feels like cheating, but I wouldn't go back.

My only available upgrades once these things die are Sennheisers.  I've only heard of how good they are, but 20 extra dollars gets me into their low end once these die.  I'm a few years and a few dead headphones from capping out at a $250 pair though.