Cavey Posted July 6, 2011 Member ID: 92 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 42 Topic Count: 97 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 2241 Content Per Day: 0.39 Reputation: 606 Achievement Points: 13358 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: May 11, 2020 Birthday: 06/09/1977 Posted July 6, 2011 OK everyone... As many of you know, I had serious issues with my ears recently, and i got falsely diagnosed with a tumour in my ear. So all is good there (phew!). However the pain and problems were still there and the specialist couldn't give me a reason for it. Anyway I went on vacation last month for a week, which meant no gaming, or use of my gaming headset (Sennheiser P350). By the end of the week my ears were back to normal. As soon as used them again for about a week, I was getting the same symptoms again!!! The headset is great, particularily the build quality. However it must be a mismatch between the shape of my head!!! and the pressure points this headset exerts on the Eustachian Tubes running from my ears down the side of my neck. The headset is one where your ears are totally enclosed, and the faux leather sits around the ears, causing excess pressure over long periods of gaming use. In short, I don't want to say goodbye to a fantastic headset, but the pain is too great... Please, please, please post replies with the best gaming headsets on the market, that will not cause me these issues. P.S. Money is no object. Thanks from a desperate fellow gamer
TheCheeseyCrusader Posted July 6, 2011 Member ID: 88 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 32 Topic Count: 249 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 3513 Content Per Day: 0.61 Reputation: 1893 Achievement Points: 23131 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 2 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 4 hours ago Birthday: 11/13/1991 Device: Windows Posted July 6, 2011 G35 or razer megaladon http://store.razerzone.com/store/razerusa/en_GB/pd/productID.169420200/parentCategoryID.35096300/categoryId.40856100 or http://www.logitech.com/en-us/webcam-communications/internet-headsets-phones/devices/5095 Awards
ROCKAPE Posted July 6, 2011 Member ID: 4 Group: ++++ Senior Admin Followers: 172 Topic Count: 1107 Topics Per Day: 0.19 Content Count: 5185 Content Per Day: 0.91 Reputation: 3128 Achievement Points: 43910 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 15 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: Saturday at 02:43 PM Birthday: 08/16/1967 Device: Windows Posted July 6, 2011 Don't get these ones they make you loose your sight !! Lol Awards
PingLo Posted July 6, 2011 Member ID: 1103 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 64 Topic Count: 119 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 1977 Content Per Day: 0.36 Reputation: 1122 Achievement Points: 15642 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 4 Joined: 02/08/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 16, 2013 Birthday: 01/01/2012 Posted July 6, 2011 Just a thought, don't just look at headsets. A pair of headphones and a mic will greatly expand your possibilities.
DEEJAYKEG Posted July 6, 2011 Member ID: 1238 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 35 Topic Count: 1207 Topics Per Day: 0.22 Content Count: 6083 Content Per Day: 1.10 Reputation: 4985 Achievement Points: 50728 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 11 Joined: 03/12/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 11, 2024 Posted July 6, 2011 Good to read that the medical problem has gone away. A tough call to answer your request as so many of the headsets are of similar design. I'm pleased with my Steelseries Siberia V2 and its USB soundcard but that resembles, superficially at least, what you are trying to get away from. Perhaps an improvised solution is the way to go. In-ear 'phones would not squeeze your ears and you could rig a mic anywhere. Are there any shops that don't have the gaming headsets sealed inside awful plastic bubble packaging so the customer can try them on before buying? Good luck with the quest, mate! Awards
Cavey Posted July 6, 2011 Member ID: 92 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 42 Topic Count: 97 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 2241 Content Per Day: 0.39 Reputation: 606 Achievement Points: 13358 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: May 11, 2020 Birthday: 06/09/1977 Author Posted July 6, 2011 ROCKAPE Don't get these ones they make you loose your sight !! Lol Rockape you are a.....
NightmareXI Posted July 6, 2011 Member ID: 68 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 44 Topic Count: 62 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 2709 Content Per Day: 0.47 Reputation: 132 Achievement Points: 14854 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: November 20, 2022 Birthday: 04/13/1969 Posted July 6, 2011 I have to agree with Deejay the only way to find out is try it... I had a Steelseries 5H V2 before and it was a real nice headset...light and the sound was not this bad now I have a Logitech G35 and its a little heavier and it puts a little more pressure on the ears I would not suggest it to you....though the sound is much better like the Steelseries Awards
google Posted July 6, 2011 Member ID: 1270 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 149 Topic Count: 330 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 3864 Content Per Day: 0.70 Reputation: 4548 Achievement Points: 34203 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 12 Joined: 03/22/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 26 Birthday: 04/12/1969 Device: Windows Posted July 6, 2011 using G35...high fidelity very good ..super clear Gaming Headset nr1......))pressure is not high...but..very fragile....I broke 2 times..almost perfect:))) Awards
Labob Posted July 6, 2011 Member ID: 42 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 50 Topic Count: 338 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 8389 Content Per Day: 1.47 Reputation: 6126 Achievement Points: 54468 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 13 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 22 Birthday: 01/30/1959 Device: Windows Posted July 6, 2011 There your ears do you really need a headset set up ?? Awards
dayton Posted July 6, 2011 Member ID: 2264 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 36 Topic Count: 114 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 493 Content Per Day: 0.10 Reputation: 125 Achievement Points: 3997 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 02/27/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 13, 2020 Birthday: 05/03/1979 Posted July 6, 2011 hey cavey i got a pair of real cheap ones (like 15 bucks) from radioshack called giga ware. they are super light weight because they only have 1 earpiece. kinda like a telephone operator, boats hates them though he says he can't tell which way(left or right) the sound is coming from but he loves how light they are. i have gotten up multiple times from my pc and forgot they were there walked away just to have my head snapped back by them(suprised they still work) and it doesn't cut you off from the rest of the world. i can't stand those big bulky headsets no more after having these for awhile. and if pressure is the problem i think this would be right good for ya mate. (did i say that right? the accent i meen? lol j/k) alot of my friends laugh and call me the operator when i got them on or they ask if i'm landing planes.....G/L
Unchileno Posted July 6, 2011 Member ID: 101 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 110 Topic Count: 764 Topics Per Day: 0.13 Content Count: 8139 Content Per Day: 1.42 Reputation: 6768 Achievement Points: 61591 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 13 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 21 Birthday: 01/23/1974 Device: iPhone Posted July 6, 2011 I dont know..But Ill be happy to give the other 1 a GOOD home.. Awards
Kisses4You Posted July 6, 2011 Member ID: 1251 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 33 Topic Count: 5 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 147 Content Per Day: 0.03 Reputation: 84 Achievement Points: 1087 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/16/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 5 Birthday: 02/26/1984 Device: Android Posted July 6, 2011 maybe try also a backheadset they are really lightweight i used backheadset befor, because i didn´t found small ones, for my lil head now i use the Raptor LH2 Black, it´s really small and lightweight and not anymore backheadset :-P Awards
Sonovabich Posted July 6, 2011 Member ID: 82 Group: ** Registered Users Followers: 0 Topic Count: 1535 Topics Per Day: 0.27 Content Count: 5022 Content Per Day: 0.88 Reputation: 5197 Achievement Points: 131535 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 116 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 7 Device: Windows Posted July 6, 2011 Are you sure the headache does'nt just start when Shaggy is on m8
comfort Posted July 6, 2011 Member ID: 199 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 25 Topic Count: 51 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 268 Content Per Day: 0.05 Reputation: 70 Achievement Points: 1978 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/03/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 10, 2019 Birthday: 11/02/1986 Posted July 6, 2011 g35 the best ones i have ever used Awards
WiZiD Posted July 6, 2011 Member ID: 804 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 32 Topic Count: 446 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 3600 Content Per Day: 0.64 Reputation: 1053 Achievement Points: 24386 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 4 Joined: 11/28/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 26 Birthday: 04/25/1960 Device: Windows Posted July 6, 2011 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104281&cm_re=g35-_-26-104-281-_-Product By far the best sounding headset I have owned. Awards
X-RayXI Posted July 6, 2011 Member ID: 133 Group: ++++ Senior Admin Followers: 77 Topic Count: 602 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 6896 Content Per Day: 1.20 Reputation: 1376 Achievement Points: 44161 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 3 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 10 Birthday: 12/12/1971 Device: Windows Posted July 6, 2011 Cavey buddy, why don't you try some. I am not sure what your law over there says about buying on internet. But here, I can order anything and try it out, but I have to report by their site that : "I don't like it" or "didn't meet my requirements" like that. By that I need to report and send it back within, I believe 8 days here. You must have a law that covers 'internet selling or buying' or 'buy online', or try some or visit a shop to test some headsets mate. /Edit: Just that we don't know your condition and we all love to help, like above. Awards
billyblade Posted July 6, 2011 Member ID: 34 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 47 Topic Count: 182 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 2097 Content Per Day: 0.37 Reputation: 1003 Achievement Points: 14880 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 12, 2018 Birthday: 04/29/1966 Posted July 6, 2011 i have a real nice Creative usb headset that has fantastic sound. Funny thing is, my ears get sensitive and sore real quick, so i just set my headphones around my neck so i can use my mic and i use my old altec lansing external speakers.....now they rock the house and are about 9 years old. Still aint heard a better set of speakers for a pc yet!!!! Awards
PHUCKITMAN Posted July 6, 2011 Member ID: 23 Group: ++ COD2 Admin Followers: 32 Topic Count: 193 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 1850 Content Per Day: 0.32 Reputation: 1619 Achievement Points: 16391 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 8 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 26 Birthday: 08/06/1960 Device: Windows Posted July 6, 2011 Here is an idea that may work since it seems your having a design issue. I have a set of JVC headphones that enclose my ear. The padding around the outside of the ear appears to be made of foam rubber and a faux leather cover. It appears that if you slice a section where it puts pressure on your ear tubes, even a small section removed should relieve the pressure placed on your ears. They may not look great but who cares about looks it is always about results and gameability. Awards
LtLaszlo Posted July 6, 2011 Member ID: 151 Group: ++ COD2 Admin Followers: 62 Topic Count: 189 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 9238 Content Per Day: 1.61 Reputation: 24523 Achievement Points: 95476 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 323 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: Saturday at 02:36 AM Birthday: 05/17/1959 Device: Kindle Fire Posted July 6, 2011 Have you tried just using your desktop speakers? I don't like wearing headsets, so I use the speakers and just set the mic around my neck for chatting. It's a problem if there are others in the room, but I like to be able to hear other things going on, like kids, the door, phone, smoke alarms (LOL), etc. Just a thought. Awards
PingLo Posted July 6, 2011 Member ID: 1103 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 64 Topic Count: 119 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 1977 Content Per Day: 0.36 Reputation: 1122 Achievement Points: 15642 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 4 Joined: 02/08/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 16, 2013 Birthday: 01/01/2012 Posted July 6, 2011 LtLaszlo Have you tried just using your desktop speakers? I don't like wearing headsets, so I use the speakers and just set the mic around my neck for chatting. It's a problem if there are others in the room, but I like to be able to hear other things going on, like kids, the door, phone, smoke alarms (LOL), etc. Just a thought.I like this but the issues I have when using are early AM or Late in the evening it can bother other folks trying to sleep and on mine at least the game sounds go over te voice chat as well.
T-Mouse Posted July 6, 2011 Member ID: 10 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 35 Topic Count: 80 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1071 Content Per Day: 0.19 Reputation: 7 Achievement Points: 6264 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: November 3, 2013 Birthday: 09/03/1993 Posted July 6, 2011 My recommendations: Logitech G35 <-- currently using this one, very comfortable, never had any issue with it SteelSeries 7H, 5H, or Siberia V2
Boomer Posted July 6, 2011 Member ID: 2083 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 42 Topic Count: 172 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 3554 Content Per Day: 0.68 Reputation: 4992 Achievement Points: 23761 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 6 Joined: 12/31/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: May 14, 2014 Birthday: 10/20/1962 Posted July 6, 2011 NightmareXI I have to agree with Deejay the only way to find out is try it... I had a Steelseries 5H V2 before and it was a real nice headset...light and the sound was not this bad now I have a Logitech G35 and its a little heavier and it puts a little more pressure on the ears I would not suggest it to you....though the sound is much better like the Steelseries I have the the steelseries 5HV2 headset myself and I love them and have NEVER had a problem of amy kind while using them!
Graffitti Posted July 6, 2011 Member ID: 27 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 9 Topic Count: 9 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 307 Content Per Day: 0.05 Reputation: 25 Achievement Points: 1712 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: February 22, 2021 Birthday: 06/03/1957 Posted July 6, 2011 Steelseries Siberia, GREAT sound, though no 5.1, just stereo, closed set though, but having very sensitive ears and Eustatius problems after excessive diving I cab play a long time with these..
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