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#1 ·
hello community i am new to pc gaming and i am looking for headset i came across this http://www.amazon.ca/Xbox-One-Stereo-Headset-Adapter/dp/B00IAVDOS6 i am using a xbox 360 controller with big picture at the moment cause i like gaming from my couch so it is about 9-10 feet from my couch to the tv and i was wondering if there is a way to hook that headset to my controller. if not what do you guys suggest for a good headset on a budget lets say $150 max? would be open to a wireless headset if it is a good product.
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#2 ·
Most people would urge you to go wired, and for good reason. However, i currently have the Logitech G930s. Wireless headset, USB plugin, basic functions work without any drivers. My only gripe is the connection is sometimes iffy (seems to be more a problem with the thing plugged into a USB hub than a fault of the thing itself) and the battery life is very short, advertised as 10 hours but seems to be about half of that. Still, sound quality is good and the headset itself is very comfortable, so as long as you can plug it directly into the USB on the computer you should be in good shape.
 
#3 ·
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Originally Posted by M3nta1 View Post

Most people would urge you to go wired, and for good reason. However, i currently have the Logitech G930s. Wireless headset, USB plugin, basic functions work without any drivers. My only gripe is the connection is sometimes iffy (seems to be more a problem with the thing plugged into a USB hub than a fault of the thing itself) and the battery life is very short, advertised as 10 hours but seems to be about half of that. Still, sound quality is good and the headset itself is very comfortable, so as long as you can plug it directly into the USB on the computer you should be in good shape.
ok thanks i will take a look at those .i also noticed the pc version of the astro A50 for $200 i know it is above my budget but if i could swing it would it be a good investment . but you say most people would urge me to get a wired headset do you or anyone else no if i can get a headset that plugs into my 360 controller and gets me voice chat and hearing other players or am i gonna be stuck with a 10 + foot cable running across my living room if i go wired?
 
#5 ·
I don't know too much about this topic, but you have 3 main factors;

Price
Practicality
Performance

Obviously wireless would be ideal in your situation, but if you want want quality wireless sound, you need to cough up big bucks.

I bought a pair of Sennheiser HD 558s and a clip on zalman mic, and everything works great for me. Cost ~$110 total (got the cans on sale @ amazon)

If you MUST have all in one, then I'd suggest HyperX Cloud or Astros as you mentioned (never gotten any feedback regarding Astros, but some CS pros use them casually. They are also wireless, so they have the practicality thing going for them)
 
#6 ·
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Originally Posted by M3nta1 View Post

Most people would urge you to go wired, and for good reason. However, i currently have the Logitech G930s. Wireless headset, USB plugin, basic functions work without any drivers. My only gripe is the connection is sometimes iffy (seems to be more a problem with the thing plugged into a USB hub than a fault of the thing itself) and the battery life is very short, advertised as 10 hours but seems to be about half of that. Still, sound quality is good and the headset itself is very comfortable, so as long as you can plug it directly into the USB on the computer you should be in good shape.
ok thanks i will take a look at those .i also noticed the pc version of the astro A50 for $200 i know it is above my budget but if i could swing it would it be a good investment . but you say most people would urge me to get a wired headset do you or anyone else no if i can get a headset that plugs into my 360 controller and gets me voice chat and hearing other players or am i gonna be stuck with a 10 + foot cable running across my living room if i go wired?
I dont believe the headset feature works on PC, at least it didnt with the xbox 360 controllers.

Ive never heard of the Astro series, but look up reviews and see if people like them. They are more expensive than the Logitech G930s but they look extremely similar, so be sure its worth the extra.

Wired headsets deliver better sound per dollar, but as LDV pointed out, if you do go wired its much cheaper to just build your own headset. you will get better sound that way. It may be a bit annoying to have the cable across the living room, but you do get better sound and not having to worry about batteries dying in the middle of a game.
 
#7 ·
I'm using Beyerdynamic DT990 pro. Those are around that price. I can hear things in games my friends with real gaming headset can't hear.

But!
I'm using SoundBlaster ZxR as well. You need an AMP to run these. They are DJ headset and watching movies and listening to music is an absolute blast. You get surround gaming as well.
If you're planning to upgrade to a sound card, you can't go wrong with those. They have some of the best reviews around.

But if you just want a gaming headset with ok quality, then The wireless Logitech headset named Before is a good option. I know a few guys who are happy with them. However they always wonder how can I hear so clearly where the enemy is coming from. And I always tell them: Mother******* Beyerdynamic coupled with ZxR scout mode!
 
#9 ·
came in to recommed hyperx cloud gaming.
its rebranded takstar pro80 which is audiophille quality headphone but hyperx have memory foam pads !

I myself own brainwavz hm5 which have nicest sound ever and most overwhelmingly pleasure ibnducting and making me horny huge, memory foam pads. it's like hamburgers on Your head. fantastic but dont have a mic so its not a headset
 
#10 ·
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Originally Posted by testudoaubreii View Post

PlayStation Gold Wireless Headphones - plug and play on both the PS4 and the PC. I got a pair and use it for both. Great for the price.
and the mic works and everything just fine?
 
#14 ·
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ok looks like i will be going with the PlayStation Gold Wireless Headphones thanks guys
I wouldn't recommend the Golds. They are cheap and have terrible sound quality.

For example these are much better, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826468001

or this; http://www.amazon.com/Superlux-HD668B-Dynamic-Semi-Open-Headphones/dp/B003JOETX8/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1424650959&sr=1-1&keywords=superlux and any cheap attachable mic.

personally I would go with; http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-558-Headphones/dp/B004FEEY9A and this http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_y/177-3479445-7671705

Like I said the Golds are cheap and have poor sound quality. The linked Superlux + mic combo is far superior and cheaper.

Here is some videos with really good info and recommendations;


 
#15 ·
I personally have the Corsair Vengeance H2100 wireless headset and I love it.
It has a nice sound stage that isn't too shallow, but still has very nice bass response for high action games.

Once benefit is that you can charge this headset while it is being used via a USB cable. So if you have battery pack for your phone, you can use that and not lose the wireless part when it needs charged.
 
#16 ·
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Like I said the Golds are cheap and have poor sound quality. The linked Superlux + mic combo is far superior and cheaper.
Second the whole post. Superlux is the budget master for sound.
Its even cheaper in the EU I think..
 
#17 ·
Personally I've never had any complaints with cheap the $10-20 Logitech headsets. I've been told my voice is usually clearer on those and they aren't as uncomfortable to wear.

Comparing the sound quality to more expensive headsets like Turtlebeach, the difference in sound quality was negligible. After drinking the coolaid and buying a near $100 headset once, I can safely say I'll never make that mistake again.

To be clear, I'm not saying that the quality isn't better on the more expensive headsets, but in some cases the mic is higher quality, and the difference in the quality of the sound you're hearing is negligible.

I would also only trust these low cost headsets from Logitech, when you start going to other brands that's when you get poor build quality/performance.
 
#18 ·
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Originally Posted by HiCZoK View Post

came in to recommed hyperx cloud gaming.
its rebranded takstar pro80 which is audiophille quality headphone but hyperx have memory foam pads !

I myself own brainwavz hm5 which have nicest sound ever and most overwhelmingly pleasure ibnducting and making me horny huge, memory foam pads. it's like hamburgers on Your head. fantastic but dont have a mic so its not a headset
+1 for the hyper x cloud. Recently purchased one and I couldn't be happier. If u didn't know the price was around $90 you would've thought it was double that simply from the amazing packaging and build quality. Highly recommended!
 
#19 ·
a quality set of cans (senn's, beyer's, grados) and a clip on mic. there is nothing better.

IF you want QUALITY sound and dont just want to hear something.
 
#20 ·
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+1 for the hyper x cloud. Recently purchased one and I couldn't be happier. If u didn't know the price was around $90 you would've thought it was double that simply from the amazing packaging and build quality. Highly recommended!
Seconded. If you give a whit about sound quality, trust me this is it.
 
#21 ·
I'm not audiophile but the Playstation Gold Headphones are pretty well rounded for the price. Yeah I wouldn't recommend them for the absolute pickiest audiophiles, but wireless, style, comfort, price and playstation integration make them at least a solid choice. They sound good considering all that. Personally don't think I'll ever go back to wired headphones.

But yeah like others said, there are better for other reasons if that stuff isn't the most important to you.

I actually like to wirelessly walk around the house or work out listening to music from my computer
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#23 ·
I haven't found any headset that would satisfy me as I have been listening through an external DAC to a headphone amp and into a quality headphones. The sound seemed lacking on all the headphones I have tested. What I did for my setup was install an external microphone to be used a sound input such as Blue Snowball. Or get a Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro with the headset atatchment addon.
 
#24 ·
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Originally Posted by M3nta1 View Post

Most people would urge you to go wired, and for good reason. However, i currently have the Logitech G930s. Wireless headset, USB plugin, basic functions work without any drivers. My only gripe is the connection is sometimes iffy (seems to be more a problem with the thing plugged into a USB hub than a fault of the thing itself) and the battery life is very short, advertised as 10 hours but seems to be about half of that. Still, sound quality is good and the headset itself is very comfortable, so as long as you can plug it directly into the USB on the computer you should be in good shape.
I also have the G930, and I have to say it's pretty great. The ear cup is comfortable leatherette, and is quite deep, so it doesn't hurt your ears during long gaming sessions. I've worn it all day and it feels great. It also doesn't make my ears really hot, like a lot of headsets do. Best of all, the construction is fairly good, with a metal headband. I've had the problem of every headset I've ever bought eventually breaks at the headband. All of them until this one have been plastic. I'm hoping the metal last longer.
 
#26 ·
For gaming, I have found that (some of, or rather, the most important of) the qualities that you are likely to find most important in headphones are:

Soundstage - Open/dynamic cans are by design going to have a more expansive stage, the best analogy I can think of is that even the best closed cans are like watching a movie in 2D but good open cans are like watching a true 3D film in 3D (Avatar?)

Positional Audio - a natural byproduct of the size of the Soundstage, it's like trying to fit x amount of something in y amount of space, the larger y is, the easier it is to identify each individual x, but if y is small every little x will be cramped together and picking one from the crowd nigh impossible

Frequency Response - It's simply the nature of the beast but open/dynamic cans tend to have accurate bass but it is not "crappy Civic + pair of 15" junk subs and 1kW amps + music tastes so bad as to disqualify one's genes from the pool", but some (Grado, followed by AKG) manage to provide impressive bass along with the other pros of the open design. Gaming, though, requires Positional Accuracy, and bass is not directional and tends to drown the rest of the acoustics out (think Beats), you can't tell where footsteps are coming from when there's constant "thud pow wham BLAMMO!" assaulting your ears, if you can hear them at all.

The best way to go (my opinion as a gamer, audio enthusiast, and audio engineer) is a pair of quality open back neutral ("studio/reference") headphones. Assuming you have a quality source (I have owned most sound cards, and the Titanium HD is still the most well rounded), you can alter the frequency response to exaggerate footsteps and other Positional cues while turning down the sounds that muddy them via EQ.

AKG Q701 are my most recommended, most versatile, and all around excellent headphones.
Also..
AKG K712
AKG K701/702
Grado SR225
Audio Technica ATH-AD700/900

Superlux are supposed to be great for the cost.

As for mics, Modmic is good. Blue are excellent.
 
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