1. Tablet: Since you're not looking to use it for anything else other than osu!, how often do you plan on playing the game? Your sig appears to be against this option.
   Also do keep in mind that you may not like the experience at all and will possibly have to revert back to using the mouse like some here did.
   
   
2. Headset: Cheaper and will probably be more frequently used - this looks like a no-brainer.

Crimson_SoulZ wrote:

Headset[...]And of course doesn't cost as much as a tablet.

Pokebis wrote:

Save and invest.

flow wrote:

Go for the headphones, overall a better sound experience can really make a huge difference with anything you do.

Grab headphones + an attachable microphone.
Reasons why to avoid "gaming" headsets and above all else, USB:
- flimsy, break easily
- adjusted treble/bass which can be achieved with an equalizer
- generally uncomfortable to satisfy aesthetics
- so many more but not bothering

I could also go on how you shouldn't pickup surround sound/5.1/7.1 headsets but I'll just say it's terrible and not worth getting.

As for what you should choose(though i haven't been keeping up with the latest headphones) would be something along the lines of:
Audio Technica AD-700/900's(Open) or A-700/900's(Closed)
AKG500/700(Not sure the exact models, correct me if I'm wrong)
Sennheiser HDX00 series(again, not sure but a simple google search will tell you)

And grab a desktop microphone or a Zalman clip-on.

Faust wrote:

Give a portion of it to charity.

Treat your friends and yourself to a nice dinner.

Save the rest for another time.

Crimson_SoulZ wrote:

Well at where I live, finding a good and quality headphone + mic is really hard. Since a lot of the stuff sold here are cheap knockoffs :<

flow wrote:

Reasons why to avoid "gaming" headsets and above all else, USB:
- flimsy, break easily

flow wrote:

- adjusted treble/bass which can be achieved with an equalizer

flow wrote:

- generally uncomfortable to satisfy aesthetics

flow wrote:

I could also go on how you shouldn't pickup surround sound/5.1/7.1 headsets but I'll just say it's terrible and not worth getting.

logitech site wrote:

No, thank you.
There may be times when you don’t want surround sound. You can turn surround sound off completely by flipping the switch on the left ear cup.

flow wrote:

Crimson_SoulZ wrote:

Well at where I live, finding a good and quality headphone + mic is really hard. Since a lot of the stuff sold here are cheap knockoffs :<

To an extent it depends on how much you're willing to spend, something <$80 could warrant just a generic "gaming" brand and still have the same quality as the $100+ "gaming" ones, just without the useless features/lights/voice changers and aesthetics.

Zelmarked wrote:

Cost should have been one of your reason to avoid, perhaps.

flow wrote:

Zelmarked wrote:

Cost should have been one of your reason to avoid, perhaps.

Forgot to make that the key-point.
Just to reiterate then:
Studio headphones have better value in terms of the ratio in pricing to quality.
You can get a $150 headset, i.e. the G35's or some AD700's $140 and the difference between the two is substantial.
Note: Prices for Aus, so just generalising over how it's perceived in our stores.

Edit: In relation to my point about the treble/bass/overall sound, you can grab something much cheaper and achieve the same result as say, a G35.

flow wrote:

Just to reiterate then:
Studio headphones have better value in terms of the ratio in pricing to quality.
You can get a $150 headset, i.e. the G35's or some AD700's $140 and the difference between the two is substantial.
Note: Prices for Aus, so just generalising over how it's perceived in our stores.

Edit: In relation to my point about the treble/bass/overall sound, you can grab something much cheaper and achieve the same result as say, a G35.

ychao24 wrote:

flow wrote:

Just to reiterate then:
Studio headphones have better value in terms of the ratio in pricing to quality.
You can get a $150 headset, i.e. the G35's or some AD700's $140 and the difference between the two is substantial.
Note: Prices for Aus, so just generalising over how it's perceived in our stores.

Edit: In relation to my point about the treble/bass/overall sound, you can grab something much cheaper and achieve the same result as say, a G35.

QFT right there. Gaming headsets are just cheap gimmicks to attract naïve consumers. For a better audiophile experience, full-fledged 'phones w/o all those extraneous functions is the way to go.

If you're willing to spend for a tablet, why not spend as much for at least a decent pair of cans? Depending on how much you invest, you get what you pay for, if not more. If you're determined on getting a half-decent headset and are not fussed about SQ then just get what you have in mind and be done with it - save that extra income, all the better.

Also, where in Malaysia do you live in? This is a little presumptuous but I'm sure it wouldn't be too hard to make a shopping trip to KL every once in a while now would it? Unless of course you are in Sabah/S'wak lol, but even then!

Elysion wrote:

'sup. Superlux HD-662 + Logitech mic + Bamboo Pen CTL-470K <---- You don't need to spend more than that.

IppE wrote:

Superlux HD 668 B or HD 662 F (depending on whether you want a open or closed headset) and a cheap $5 mic.

Crimson_SoulZ wrote:

IppE wrote:

Superlux HD 668 B or HD 662 F (depending on whether you want a open or closed headset) and a cheap $5 mic.

What's the difference between closed and open headphones?

Also planning on buying Zalman's clip on mic

Jarby wrote:

Crimson_SoulZ wrote:

By isolation I mean in terms of both sound leaking out from the headphones, and sound leaking in.
Unless you need isolation you should consider open models. You can get closed headphones that sound as good as open models, but generally the closed model will cost more.

Faust wrote:

Give a portion of it to charity.

Treat your friends and yourself to a nice dinner.

Save the rest for another time.

I do not care about my country ranking anymore. I have more important things than osu

IppE wrote:

Yeah don't buy a tablet, buying tablet solely for osu! is mindboggingly idiotic. (hi lewa)

xsrsbsns wrote:

Both of these items aren't too expensive, especially since you said the headset is cheaper. (Tablet is only 300MYR)
Assuming you still work after this, I don't see why is there a problem getting them both.

I do not care about my country ranking anymore. I have more important things than osu

ok

Crimson_SoulZ wrote:

My pay isn't that much. And I'm saving the rest of my money for something else (To be precise, for cosplay costume and a short trip to SG)

ychao24 wrote:

Since you're not stressing on isolation I highly recommend getting at least a decent pair of open cans. The sound-stage you get in those is amazing >> all those 'surround sound'/5.1/7.1 shit advertised in 'gaming' cans.
Closed 'phones, due to their nature, tend to have more a prominent/boomier bass (with subjective quality). Also, my ears tend to get rather hot and sweaty after their prolonged usage. I'd imagine it'd be worse under the typical Malaysian climate.

Off-topic but that sounds cool. May I ask what character this might be?

IppE wrote:

Yeah don't buy a tablet, buying tablet solely for osu! is mindboggingly idiotic. (hi lewa)

Jarby wrote:

Buying a tablet for the sake of competitive play in osu! makes me want to strangle someone. Simply for the sake of fun, on the other hand, is a different story.