Any ideas for a good headset

[Clarie]

As the title says... Any ideas on what to get ? :)

Clarie

[JG52Uther]

Depends really. If you use comms (teamspeak, ventrillo etc) you will need a mic.
I have had everything from expensive Sennheissers to cheapo headsets, and can't tell any difference in sound quality in games.
could be my hearing though...

[Varrattu]

SPEEDLINK Medusa NX 5.1 Gaming Headset
http://www.speedlink.com/?p=2&cat=183&pid=25159&paus=1

or

SPEEDLINK Medusa NX USB 5.1 Gaming Headset
http://www.speedlink.com/?p=2&cat=183&pid=25160&paus=1

~S~

Varrattu

[JG52Krupi]

I use the g35? Its a good 7.1 surround sound ~£100, it has space to attach a track ir clip but its wired... Only con.
http://mobile.logitech.com/webcam-communications/internet-headsets-phones/devices/5095

I am thinking about buying the G930, it's the wireless version, and then mod my track clip to make it wireless as well :D

http://mobile.logitech.com/en-gb/gaming/headsets/devices/7248

[JG52Uther]

I think the one I have used for the last couple of years cost me about £10, a replacement for my £100 Sennheissers that died (the second set that did that!)
The only thing I would like on them is a mute button for Krupi...;)

[JG52Krupi]

I think the one I have used for the last couple of years cost me about £10, a replacement for my £100 Sennheissers that died (the second set that did that!)
The only thing I would like on them is a mute button for Krupi...;)

Yeah I wish they did too I have had enough of you singing this whenever I try and talk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUaYbfKZIiA

;)

[Ze-Jamz]

Go for the Rocat Kave 5.1 mate, great headset, great proce and great writeups too!

A squad mate recently took his g35 back and exchanged it for the Kaves and said they were a much better headset.

They completely cover the ear which isolates any background noise, it also has a nice base driver that massages the ear :)

Cant recommend them enough

[addman]

I have a pair of new "Ozone Spark", very good for the price: http://www.ozonegaming.com/product.php?id=5

[StkNRdr]

I have used many combination headsets with mics over the years. Either the comfort was horrible or the quality was lacking. I tried on a set of Bose over the ears headphones and haven't looked back. Extremely comfortable, lightweight and well built. Can wear these for hours without knowing they are there. They aren't cheap however. In addition, I use a low cost mic attached to my collar which transmits very good voice signal.

Headset:
http://www.bose.com/controller?url=/shop_online/headphones/audio_headphones/on_ear_headphones/index.jsp&model=oe2_headphones

Mic:
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2811419

There may be better solutions out there but this combo is the best I've had.

[Clarie]

Question. what is track IR ??

and that la la guy needs a break :S hehe

and yes its for team speak and vent :)) and thanks for all in the puts
I can use like 400 bucks as a max
Clarie
And thanks for the help :) so far

[JG52Krupi]

A squad mate recently took his g35 back and exchanged it for the Kaves and said they were a much better headset.

They completely cover the ear which isolates any background noise, it also has a nice base driver that massages the ear :)

Cant recommend them enough

Bloody hell how big are his ears???!!!

[StkNRdr]

TrackIR is a head tracking unit. When you turn your head, etc. it translates this into games such as COD.

http://www.naturalpoint.com/trackir/

[JG52Krupi]

Question. what is track IR ??

and that la la guy needs a break :S hehe

and yes its for team speak and vent :)) and thanks for all in the puts
I can use like 400 bucks as a max
Clarie
And thanks for the help :) so far

Track IR is a piece of hardware that allows you to move your head in the game in relation to moving your head in the game I.e. you move your head 30 degrees to the left and your head in the game will look 90 degrees to the left :D

http://www.naturalpoint.com/trackir/

[Ze-Jamz]

Bloody hell how big are his ears???!!!

I havent got big ears mate and my Kaves fit perfectly around them encasing them in the soft ear shell....ummmm lovely

[brando]

I bought myself a Roccat Kave 5.1 headset for Christmas. I think it's quite a lot better than the Creative Fatality set I was using (although I would also recommend that set as well) mainly as far as sound quality is concerned. They both have a removable microphone with a flexible neck - but the Roccat's mike has been praised by my team-mates for the added clarity it brings to my TeamSpeak utterances - and the new mike is certainly of a better build quality.

This headset is heavier than the Creative one but it's a better fit. The padding on the headband and the cups is stitched leather instead of foam, and the hinges on the cups are cast aluminium. Headband adjustment is easy, with numbered graduations on either side for those who want to get everything 'just so' ;) There is good space to easily fit a 'track clip pro' if you are into TrackIR.

Sound-wise I'm impressed by the clarity and the extra sounds that I'm able to discern thanks to the extra channels. I was flying a RoF mission in an Airco DH2, creeping up on a German two-seater. When the tail-gunner spotted me and opened fire I could here the sound of his bullets whizzing by my ears! Not very loudly, considering the roar of the engine behind me, but clear enough to bring this extra factor to my attention. I hadn't ever picked up on that with the Creative set.

Finally, controls-wise, the Kave is in a league of it's own. While most headsets sport an in-line controller for volume and mic off/on - the Roccat has a solid desk-mounting box which allows adjustment of volume, plus adjustment of each channel (front, left, right & sub-woofer), along with a device mute, a microphone-only mute, and a switch for gaming or movie-watching pre-sets. The tip of the mike has a blue LED which lights up when the mute is on. There is another blue LED on the box itself which flashes if the whole system is muted.
Finally, there is plenty of cable between the PC soundcard jack and the controller, and from there to the headset.

Five stars from me - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-000-RC

[Ze-Jamz]

I bought myself a Roccat Kave 5.1 headset for Christmas. I think it's quite a lot better than the Creative Fatality set I was using (although I would also recommend that set as well) mainly as far as sound quality is concerned. They both have a removable microphone with a flexible neck - but the Roccat's mike has been praised by my team-mates for the added clarity it brings to my TeamSpeak utterances - and the new mike is certainly of a better build quality.

This headset is heavier than the Creative one but it's a better fit. The padding on the headband and the cups is stitched leather instead of foam, and the hinges on the cups are cast aluminium. Headband adjustment is easy, with numbered graduations on either side for those who want to get everything 'just so' ;) There is good space to easily fit a 'track clip pro' if you are into TrackIR.

Sound-wise I'm impressed by the clarity and the extra sounds that I'm able to discern thanks to the extra channels. I was flying a RoF mission in an Airco DH2, creeping up on a German two-seater. When the tail-gunner spotted me and opened fire I could here the sound of his bullets whizzing by my ears! Not very loudly, considering the roar of the engine behind me, but clear enough to bring this extra factor to my attention. I hadn't ever picked up on that with the Creative set.

Finally, controls-wise, the Kave is in a league of it's own. While most headsets sport an in-line controller for volume and mic off/on - the Roccat has a solid desk-mounting box which allows adjustment of volume, plus adjustment of each channel (front, left, right & sub-woofer), along with a device mute, a microphone-only mute, and a switch for gaming or movie-watching pre-sets. The tip of the mike has a blue LED which lights up when the mute is on. There is another blue LED on the box itself which flashes if the whole system is muted.
Finally, there is plenty of cable between the PC soundcard jack and the controller, and from there to the headset.

Five stars from me - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-000-RC

Brando you have just put my lil write up to shame..:cool:

So there we have it..

Buy these or settle for the 'rest' :)

[brando]

Brando you have just put my lil write up to shame..:cool:

So there we have it..

Buy these or settle for the 'rest' :)

Yeah, but when I started typing only Uther had replied - now we're on page two! :D

[Clarie]

Track IR seems like a good thing :D seems bloody like a must have for dogfights
Can spot for Krupis all day then!!!!! :P you sneaky one

Also huge thanks for all the help guys.. means a ton

Clarie

[Bewolf]

I am thinking about buying the G930, it's the wireless version, and then mod my track clip to make it wireless as well :D

http://mobile.logitech.com/en-gb/gaming/headsets/devices/7248

Best headset I ever got, go for it I'd say.

[JG52Krupi]

Best headset I ever got, go for it I'd say.

Good to hear. Have u got the track ir clip and modded it?

[JG52Krupi]

Track IR seems like a good thing :D seems bloody like a must have for dogfights
Can spot for Krupis all day then!!!!! :P you sneaky one

Also huge thanks for all the help guys.. means a ton

Clarie

Yeah if you have limited money get the track ir, if you need both but don't have the money some here swear by freetrack.. It's a cheaper alternate to the track r but I have never used it.

[Clarie]

Ok i will take a look at that :) thanks Krupi

[CWMV]

JVC HA-RX 700, + zalmann clip mic=$40 and better sound than most.
And then you can afford trackIR too.

[JG52Krupi]

Ok i will take a look at that :) thanks Krupi

Also if you happen to live in the UK and have an old no longer needed Logitech product you can get 20% off a headset using the trade in service :D

http://www.logitech.com/en-gb/349/7016

[Tarin]

hi,

i am using a hifi headphone from sennheiser hd500, it souns better than any gaming headset u will get out there. and i had got lots of them here like medusa & co, but i will never use them again. i buyed it like 10 years ago for dj'ing for ~ 200 DM and it is still 1000 times better than anything what is offert as a "gaming" headset today.

cheers
tarin

[Bewolf]

Good to hear. Have u got the track ir clip and modded it?

Sorry, only just saw that entry. Yes, I have that clip, just say if you need some input here

[JG52Krupi]

Sorry, only just saw that entry. Yes, I have that clip, just say if you need some input here

Thanks I started a new thread here

http://forum.1cpublishing.eu/showthread.php?t=29028