New Headset

[StormShadow]

Looking at getting a new headset for my gaming (and perhaps a sound card) and i'm looking for some suggestions. Im thinking the Seinheisser (sp?) PC350 or perhaps something similar but cheaper.

Thanks ahead of time.

[ZedMan]

I really liked my PC350s. Dell seems to have a decent price on them: http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/p...79&lid=1344936

[StormShadow]

Really liked? Did you upgrade or change up for any reason?
Im just trying to be careful before I spend the cash on them.

Thanks for the link!

[ZedMan]

I liked them until the cord (it's long) had a run in with the vacuum. Then I upgraded to the PC-360s because they were on sale for the same price.

[Raekwon]

I have that headset. The sound is awesome on it. The only thing I don't like is that the long cord likes to tangle.

[Madman]

This is what I use:

http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/produ...fa3d9c0b34en02

Does great with canceling out background noise and sounds really good playing BC2.

[Flames89]

I use the previous model to these. Great purchase. No cords and allow me to play games at the volume they should be.
http://www.turtlebeach.com/products/...force-x41.aspx

[Hanni]

I'm on my second pair of these http://www.fatal1ty.com/headset/fatal1ty-gaming-headset

Fairly cheap and I like them, bought the original set at futureshop had to order the second set online as they were hard to find.

[Crazy Bacon Legs]

Originally Posted by Madman

This is what I use:

http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/produ...fa3d9c0b34en02

Does great with canceling out background noise and sounds really good playing BC2.

That's the exact same set I have.

It's surprisingly good for a "cheap" headset. Clear sound and othee people can hear me great on the mic. Makes me feel like I'm really out there shooting zombies again.

[photon]

http://www.psykoaudio.com/

I was going to get one of these, but the build quality seems kind of plasticy, they creak when you move them. Very comfortable though and sound quite good.

I'm on my second pair of Medusa 5.1 headsets currently.

[burn_this_city]

Originally Posted by photon

http://www.psykoaudio.com/

I was going to get one of these, but the build quality seems kind of plasticy, they creak when you move them. Very comfortable though and sound quite good.

I'm on my second pair of Medusa 5.1 headsets currently.

How much?? I have a set of Plantronics ones that are dying slowly. Need something newer.

[SebC]

Originally Posted by burn_this_city

how much?? I have a set of plantronics ones that are dying slowly. Need something newer.

$250.

[burn_this_city]

Originally Posted by SebC

$250.

$250 is almost too rich for my tastes. I'd be so choked if my dog did something stupid like chewed the cord.

[photon]

I've seen the psyko ones for under $200 from time to time.

The Medusa ones have come down hugely in price after they seemed to have been bought by Speedlink:

http://www.medusa-canada.com/medusa-...set-p-922.html

But not a lot in the way of reviews out there.

I like a headset that has real surround with separate speakers.

[StormShadow]

Thanks for all the input. Ive also heard that getting a decent sound card instead of the MoBo on board can really make a difference. I like to buy at a store that will price match (not sure if i can mention names and such on these boards) but ill take that price for the pc350s in and see if they will beat it.

Cheers

[Hack&Lube]

Originally Posted by StormShadow

Thanks for all the input. Ive also heard that getting a decent sound card instead of the MoBo on board can really make a difference. I like to buy at a store that will price match (not sure if i can mention names and such on these boards) but ill take that price for the pc350s in and see if they will beat it.

Cheers

No it will not make much of a difference to a separate soundcard versus your onboard setup (usually Realtek chipset) if you are just using a headset.

My headset cost $15 and it does the job fine. Much of the time, I just use the mic and use my existing speaker setup for sound. Everything depends on your budget and personal preference. I would never spend more than $50 on a headset but that's just me.

[Coys1882]

Not sure if I'm too late to wade in on this with my opinion but I have a pair of these and they are amazing:
http://www.memoryexpress.com/Product...2%28ME%29.aspx

comfy, braided nylon cord, sound great, and light.

REad the customer reviews on the Memory Express website for some more input.

[Hanni]

Originally Posted by Hanni

I'm on my second pair of these http://www.fatal1ty.com/headset/fatal1ty-gaming-headset

Fairly cheap and I like them, bought the original set at futureshop had to order the second set online as they were hard to find.

Bump, so the mic on these decided to bite the dust. I'm looking for something different, the sound is also starting to cut out. Pretty sure it's from getting the cord caught under the wheel of my chair and not noticing then the cord pulls apart slightly.

Originally Posted by Coys1882

Not sure if I'm too late to wade in on this with my opinion but I have a pair of these and they are amazing:
http://www.memoryexpress.com/Product...2%28ME%29.aspx

comfy, braided nylon cord, sound great, and light.

REad the customer reviews on the Memory Express website for some more input.

These look good, might give them a try, I really can't see myself spending $150+ on a headset.

Anyone have any experience with wireless headset?

[Shasta Beast]

Astro A-30's get rave reviews.



http://www.astrogaming.com/headsets/a30-headsets