Gaming headphones

Rhah · #1 11-23-2009, 12:51 PM

Sorry for the non-BoP related post, but I though you guys might be able to help.

Here's the situation: My flatmate is being driven (literally) insane by the constant noise of war streaming out of the 5.1 setup in our living room. As I don't get much time at home lately, i've been cramming my gaming in, and this is starting to cause problems.... she literally went mental yesterday, and threatened to bin my PS3.

Anyway, the only solution I can think of is to get some decent gaming headphones, but I don't want to lose the surround sound "experience" as I've gotten quite fond of it. There is no way I can move the TV and 5.1 into my own room, as there is not enough space, so the only option is to get some headphones. Can anyone recommend any decent, preferably surround sound, headphones that will work on the PS3, and that don't cost an arm and a leg?

I don't have a lot of cash, so i'm not looking at the high end Sennheiser type stuff (unfortunately)

Raw Kryptonite · #2 11-23-2009, 03:30 PM

Headphones are an excellent way to game. Spend $100 on the Turtlebeach X3/X31's, which are stereo. If you have more to spend, they also make 5.1 models, the X4/X41.

Both of those will get you wireless, which is a big deal IMO--a bigger deal than 5.1. Voice comms are excellent, better than any other headset that I've used.

The thing about headphones and gaming is that you don't have to have 5.1. It's perfect stereo and even with just left/right input you have incredible directional awareness. Any slight move left/right in a game pinpoints where you're hearing someone from. A good set of stereo headphones is better than 5.1 headphones at the same price that won't implement the surround sound well and will muddy up the sound. It's quality sound over worse sound with a 5.1 feature. Most surround sound will actually say "simulated surround" which isn't true 5.1 as well.

If you don't want to spend $100, the X1 model is very well liked. It's the wired version of the X3's and still has the good comm system.
The Turtlebeach headphones are good due to the comm feedback you get, so you don't end up shouting in the house when you don't know how loud you're talking. There are other brands out there, but Turtlebeach is the one that's really catering to console players it seems.
You may find that you prefer this to the actual system at home. The sound comes through very well and you can crank it up. It's not really a compromise, sometimes I use mine even when I could use the 5.1 in here.

xX-SiLeNcE-Xx · #3 11-23-2009, 03:49 PM

http://www.turtlebeach.com/products/efp21/home.aspx

PS3 Specific, USB Headset. Looking to get one myself.

Raw Kryptonite · #4 11-23-2009, 04:26 PM

Apologies, I didn't noticed you were on the PS3, I was thinking 360 for some reason. I don't see why they don't make the wireless and surround models for PS3. That P21 looks like the X1 but at a mighty odd price difference. Ear cups look better though.

trk29 · #5 11-23-2009, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xX-SiLeNCE-Xx

http://www.turtlebeach.com/products/efp21/home.aspx

PS3 Specific, USB Headset. Looking to get one myself.

Thanks for posting this I will have to keep a eye on them in the future.

Well that sucks they only sell one type for the ps3.

EDIT: I called the sales office and talked to a guy and this is our conversation.

Me: "Hello I see you have several wireless versions for Xbox, why don't you have any for PS3?"

Sales: "We have been making headsets for them for four years and the P1 http://www.turtlebeach.com/products/efp21/home.aspx is our newest headset for PS3 we just came out with this headset"

Me: "So your newest headset is wired, and doesn't have surround sound? Why don't you have a wireless version?"

Sales : "There is always something around the corner since the PSN is growing expect us to grow"

Me: "Thanks"

Sounds pretty vague, Cons: they are wired and not in surround sound... Boo! One reason I don't use my stick is because I don't want to sit real close to my 52" and I can't move my ps3 onto the floor, so I guess I will be waiting.

KAV · #6 11-23-2009, 06:47 PM

Greeting guys

I am concidering this myself, and went to the local dealer the other day.
The answer was that any bluetooth headset is compatible with the ps3.
I wanna include a mic to and the price was about 1000.- nkr (approx 160 us$)
Gonna check some further for a real user friendly model before i buy some.

Draupnir2 · #7 11-24-2009, 08:39 AM

These are supposed to be good: http://cdon.no/elektronikk/tritton_a...eadset-4198515

Havent tried them myself however, as I have a dedicated hometheatre room.

100" screen, fullrange 5.1 and dual subs

I will strongly warn against cheapish 5.1 headsets. If you are on a budget, go for a decent stereo set instead.

McQ59 · #8 11-24-2009, 11:24 AM

I guess u don't wanna consider the obvious solution... Bin u'r flatmate

Stay frosty!

Raw Kryptonite · #9 11-24-2009, 01:00 PM

If not gaming online to need the mic, you'd be set with plenty of options. Are you doing mostly MP?

Rhah · #10 11-24-2009, 03:17 PM

Thanks for all the advice people.
I do play a lot of MP, but don't really bother using the mic unless its with people I know, so the Mic isnt a requirement.
After what you said earlier Raw Kryptonite, I've had a think and see what you mean about the surround sound headphones. So I think i'm going to go with a decent stereo pair, preferably with wireless. I'm looking at spending between £30 and £60, so I should be able to get some half decent Sennheiser's. I'd prefer not to get USB's, as I'd only be able to use them for gaming.