Shorty Posted January 28, 2015 Member ID: 178 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 2 Topic Count: 4 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 20 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 6 Achievement Points: 150 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 16, 2020 Birthday: 03/23/1990 Posted January 28, 2015 Well, after 8 good years with my headset it has finally gone out. I am looking for some ideas on a decent gaming headset that does not cost an arm and a leg! thanks in advance!! Shorty Awards
BigPapaDean Posted January 28, 2015 Member ID: 1128 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 78 Topic Count: 1210 Topics Per Day: 0.22 Content Count: 6553 Content Per Day: 1.18 Reputation: 4430 Achievement Points: 63653 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 6 Joined: 02/13/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 18 Birthday: 10/21/1954 Device: Windows Posted January 28, 2015 I just bought the Logitech H600 from Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005GTO07O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Joe Canadian 1 Awards
MikeWestin Posted January 28, 2015 Member ID: 9767 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 34 Topic Count: 6 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 46 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 59 Achievement Points: 471 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/18/13 Status: Offline Last Seen: September 4, 2022 Birthday: 03/22/1971 Posted January 28, 2015 I recommend staying away from a USB headset, I have a Turtle Beach headset with USB and it likes to act up. I highly recommend a Razor headset if you got $, also good one is the steel series. I wish I would have gotten a Razor to replace the old one, but a buddy recommended a turtle beach. So I am stuck for a bit with it (hoping the kids might break it! lol) Awards
Mule Posted January 28, 2015 Member ID: 390 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 32 Topic Count: 411 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 4252 Content Per Day: 0.74 Reputation: 3052 Achievement Points: 35639 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 7 Joined: 09/14/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 28, 2024 Birthday: 05/08/1959 Device: Windows Posted January 28, 2015 http://www.turtlebeach.com/product-detail/pc-headsets/ear-force-z300/369 lOVE IT! Awards
The Flush Posted January 28, 2015 Member ID: 1106 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 33 Topic Count: 125 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 832 Content Per Day: 0.15 Reputation: 538 Achievement Points: 6778 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 02/08/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: August 15, 2015 Birthday: 06/24/1975 Posted January 28, 2015 I have the Logitech G35 and it is awesome...I'd recommend it depending on your budget. I'm a big fan of the Logitech gaming products for what it's worth, might sway my opinion. Markoff, JohnnyDos, Blackbart and 1 other 4
mouselad Posted January 28, 2015 Member ID: 20902 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 11 Topic Count: 136 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 1279 Content Per Day: 0.31 Reputation: 819 Achievement Points: 9614 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 02/16/14 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 15, 2016 Birthday: 12/02/1982 Posted January 28, 2015 I have a creative fatality headset. had it for about 6 years already. still running good.
*fry* Posted January 28, 2015 Member ID: 21315 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 15 Topic Count: 12 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 187 Content Per Day: 0.05 Reputation: 153 Achievement Points: 2056 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/04/14 Status: Offline Last Seen: Sunday at 02:50 PM Birthday: 06/14/1972 Device: Windows Posted January 28, 2015 I use Plantonics GameCom 780 gaming headset. Been using them for about 3 years now, can not fault them and very reasonably priced. http://www.amazon.com/Plantronics-GameCom-780-Headset-Surround/dp/B006ZS5ATM Awards
Vincent Posted January 28, 2015 Member ID: 2025 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 6 Topic Count: 13 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 294 Content Per Day: 0.06 Reputation: 127 Achievement Points: 1746 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/08/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 17, 2024 Birthday: 08/05/1959 Device: Android Posted January 28, 2015 I use a Logitech G930 7.1 Surround. No problems. Awards
X-RayXI Posted January 28, 2015 Member ID: 133 Group: ++++ Senior Admin Followers: 77 Topic Count: 602 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 6896 Content Per Day: 1.21 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 January 28, 2015 Got mine for 5 euro's and working well http://tweakers.net/aanbod/759229/maxxter-headset.html Awards
Sammy Posted January 28, 2015 Member ID: 3036 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 32 Topic Count: 219 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 9419 Content Per Day: 1.92 Reputation: 7515 Achievement Points: 62539 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 21 Joined: 11/29/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 17 Birthday: 04/26/2008 Device: Windows Posted January 28, 2015 Z22 Turtle Beach. Very nice. It is combo USB + analog... for mic/amp + audio... if that kind of thing matters. Also comfortable. http://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Beach-Amplified-Headset-TBS-6052-01/dp/B00D6JBZBK Awards
iboomboom Posted January 28, 2015 Member ID: 20343 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 90 Topic Count: 205 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 3407 Content Per Day: 0.81 Reputation: 3084 Achievement Points: 30326 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 2 Joined: 10/11/13 Status: Offline Last Seen: 19 hours ago Birthday: 07/01/1983 Device: Windows Posted January 28, 2015 http://www.amazon.com/Apple-iPhone-Stereo-Headset-Mic/dp/B001IXY67Q You may need to buy a Mac to use the microphone. Awards
Millpucky Posted January 28, 2015 Member ID: 20439 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 8 Topic Count: 14 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 356 Content Per Day: 0.08 Reputation: 276 Achievement Points: 2831 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/24/13 Status: Offline Last Seen: 8 hours ago Birthday: 09/22/1973 Device: Windows Posted January 28, 2015 http://en-us.sennheiser.com/gaming-headset-stereo-pc-310 These are somewhat like the ones I have. I have 2 pair now(just in case), but the original ones I have had for over 10+ years and still work great. Awards
Shorty Posted January 29, 2015 Member ID: 178 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 2 Topic Count: 4 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 20 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 6 Achievement Points: 150 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 16, 2020 Birthday: 03/23/1990 Author Posted January 29, 2015 I recommend staying away from a USB headset, I have a Turtle Beach headset with USB and it likes to act up. I highly recommend a Razor headset if you got $, also good one is the steel series. I wish I would have gotten a Razor to replace the old one, but a buddy recommended a turtle beach. So I am stuck for a bit with it (hoping the kids might break it! lol) has anyone else had USB problems before? Also, if i were to get a Razor headset, is there a specific one you would recommend? I would like to stay below $100 on decent one weather i go with plantronics(which is what i just had), Razor, or Logitech. PS thanks everyone so far on the feedback! Awards
iboomboom Posted January 29, 2015 Member ID: 20343 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 90 Topic Count: 205 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 3407 Content Per Day: 0.81 Reputation: 3084 Achievement Points: 30326 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 2 Joined: 10/11/13 Status: Offline Last Seen: 19 hours ago Birthday: 07/01/1983 Device: Windows Posted January 29, 2015 I have issues with USB mics they mess up VC in COD4 and other games ocassionally. Use analog comnecters if you can. Awards
X-RayXI Posted January 29, 2015 Member ID: 133 Group: ++++ Senior Admin Followers: 77 Topic Count: 602 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 6896 Content Per Day: 1.21 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 January 29, 2015 I have issues with USB mics they mess up VC in COD4 and other games ocassionally. Use analog comnecters if you can. I never had issues with that. The only problem that I noticed is if you brake the mic on the headset itself, you can't combine the with Stereomix(er) within Windows, with a Mic jack. I had a MS headset on USB (lx-3000 I think) and the Mic broke off. I used a other headset with jacks combined and Windows still saw the Mic. Of course you can disable it, but Stereomix kept failing. I think that the driver can be the issue or just unlucky with the product. Awards
Mule Posted January 29, 2015 Member ID: 390 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 32 Topic Count: 411 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 4252 Content Per Day: 0.74 Reputation: 3052 Achievement Points: 35639 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 7 Joined: 09/14/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 28, 2024 Birthday: 05/08/1959 Device: Windows Posted January 29, 2015 I have issues with USB mics they mess up VC in COD4 and other games ocassionally. Use analog comnecters if you can.You have to have the USB in the same state you live in than NP! Millpucky 1 Awards
ANGUS Posted February 18, 2015 Member ID: 2985 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 72 Topic Count: 115 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 1688 Content Per Day: 0.34 Reputation: 3056 Achievement Points: 20377 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 14 Joined: 11/13/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: 21 hours ago Birthday: 12/01/1966 Device: Android Posted February 18, 2015 (edited) USB never a problem... Recommended... What you used for eight years, mine never last that long.... Edited February 18, 2015 by ANGU5 Joe Canadian 1 Awards
CobraBites Posted February 19, 2015 Member ID: 2313 Group: Fallen Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 330 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 4924 Content Per Day: 0.95 Reputation: 3034 Achievement Points: 33897 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 4 Joined: 03/19/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: August 2, 2017 Birthday: 05/26/1974 Posted February 19, 2015 (edited) I recommend staying away from a USB headset, I have a Turtle Beach headset with USB and it likes to act up. I highly recommend a Razor headset if you got $, also good one is the steel series. I wish I would have gotten a Razor to replace the old one, but a buddy recommended a turtle beach. So I am stuck for a bit with it (hoping the kids might break it! lol) clean ur usb ports and connector from headset u probably got dust in it ....just thought...personally i dont like using usb headsets i dont like the noise in my ear especially when bunch ppl start talkn at once cause too many talkn over each other i prefer analog jacks so that i can use my speakers for sound then headset just for mic.... Edited February 19, 2015 by CobraBites
CobraBites Posted February 19, 2015 Member ID: 2313 Group: Fallen Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 330 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 4924 Content Per Day: 0.95 Reputation: 3034 Achievement Points: 33897 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 4 Joined: 03/19/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: August 2, 2017 Birthday: 05/26/1974 Posted February 19, 2015 I never had issues with that. The only problem that I noticed is if you brake the mic on the headset itself, you can't combine the with Stereomix(er) within Windows, with a Mic jack. I had a MS headset on USB (lx-3000 I think) and the Mic broke off. I used a other headset with jacks combined and Windows still saw the Mic. Of course you can disable it, but Stereomix kept failing. I think that the driver can be the issue or just unlucky with the product. could be compat issue with sound card and/or driver as well.....i ve had that issue too...
ANGUS Posted February 19, 2015 Member ID: 2985 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 72 Topic Count: 115 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 1688 Content Per Day: 0.34 Reputation: 3056 Achievement Points: 20377 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 14 Joined: 11/13/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: 21 hours ago Birthday: 12/01/1966 Device: Android Posted February 19, 2015 The amount of peeps talking has nothing to do with usb or jacks, I have never noticed any difference in usb versus jacks, Maybe give a little bit of sound quality to jacks, But as far as gaming goes you cant beat the speed and response of usb... I have a logitech 5.1 THX sub system that i bought 10 years ago with a 8 inch sub and liquid filled tweeter two ways that I will put up against any avg home system... And its all usb, and i can use that for sounds and still use usb mic also.. Guess the point here is get what you want ,Sound and comfort are a personal thing, And more money doesn't mean shit... JohnnyDos 1 Awards
Sammy Posted February 19, 2015 Member ID: 3036 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 32 Topic Count: 219 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 9419 Content Per Day: 1.92 Reputation: 7515 Achievement Points: 62539 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 21 Joined: 11/29/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 17 Birthday: 04/26/2008 Device: Windows Posted February 19, 2015 Money doesnt mean shit? Wanna give me yours? I could sure use it. Nisty* 1 Awards
Tim Posted February 25, 2015 Member ID: 20489 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 2 Topic Count: 14 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 174 Content Per Day: 0.04 Reputation: 112 Achievement Points: 1255 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/30/13 Status: Offline Last Seen: February 19 Birthday: 01/02/1995 Device: Windows Posted February 25, 2015 Is a headset better for gaming than headphones and a standalone microphone? I've got a cheap mic and Sennheiser headphones(reasonably priced, good quality sound). AFAIK my microphone doesn't sound too bad.. Awards
Gam3rGurL Posted February 25, 2015 Member ID: 22408 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 22 Topic Count: 34 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 381 Content Per Day: 0.10 Reputation: 750 Achievement Points: 3956 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 3 Joined: 02/16/15 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 11, 2024 Birthday: 01/08/1986 Posted February 25, 2015 I've used cheap headphones with mic before the ones with just one ear piece and i found that my new gaming headset is way more better to use i find its much easier to hear the game and people talking than my old ones in the past. i found it harder to hear on game with noise in the background interrupting. one i have now is both Jack and USB plugin, its an AfterGlow. Was hard to get working at first but now i don't think i would switch to a different kind of headset or headphones. Nisty* 1 Awards
chavez Posted February 25, 2015 Member ID: 206 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 11 Topic Count: 43 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 705 Content Per Day: 0.12 Reputation: 149 Achievement Points: 4266 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/03/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: Sunday at 07:13 PM Birthday: 11/29/1961 Device: Windows Posted February 25, 2015 http://www.trust.com/en/gaming#group:HEADPHONES+device:GAMING-PC-LAPTOP i use the gxt 26 5.1 Awards
eidolonFIRE Posted February 25, 2015 Member ID: 2759 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 17 Topic Count: 199 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 3496 Content Per Day: 0.70 Reputation: 3021 Achievement Points: 26464 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 3 Joined: 08/22/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 16, 2017 Birthday: 07/27/1990 Posted February 25, 2015 This is my setup The headphones are discontinued but they still kick ass for some quality sound whoring. http://www.amazon.com/Denon-AHD2000-Performance-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B000MVEC0Q http://www.amazon.com/FiiO-E10-USB-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B005VO7LG6/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1424897619&sr=1-2&keywords=fiio+e10 http://www.modmic.com/collections/frontpage/products/modmic-muteless
Recommended Posts