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Gaming Headset ?

post #1 of 28
6/22/07 at 11:02am
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What are good ones these days? Will be used mostly for gaming.
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post #2 of 28
6/22/07 at 11:47am
I have a set of Icemat Siberia headphones; they aren't the greatest thing in the world but they are pretty good and not terribly expensive; I think mine were about $20 after rebate when I bought them
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post #3 of 28
6/22/07 at 12:12pm
What are you looking for a wired, or wireless solution?


I used to use my BT820's for my gaming headset (built in mic) Until I modded my 1710 with a mic.
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post #4 of 28
6/22/07 at 2:57pm
http:///www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...82E16836504001

Not bad, and Cheap. Kind of Guady...

They do a good job of directional sound.
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post #5 of 28
6/22/07 at 3:07pm
For great headphones that are awesome for a laptop and sound great and easy to move...

Buy the Logitech Premium Notebook Headset
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-98044.../dp/B000HCRVQ2

I got mine from buy.com, I think they have a MIR there, which reminds me I need to send that in...

Anyway, I am at a LAN party right now (Million Man LAN in Kentucky) and am also using them right now. They sound amazing, the USB connector (can use it or standard audio plugs) is great because you can have music come out the headphones and have other audio come out your laptop speakers, if you want.

They are very comfortable, been using them for several hours and they are barely noticeable. Since they do not enclose the ear, some sound can escape at louder volumes.

The case makes them very easy to move, they fold up, and seem very well made. The microphone picks up sound clearly and does not need much adjustment if any.

Basically, I have no complaints at all about them, they fit well, sound awesome, and seem well built (have not had them for long enough to say long term though).

Buy them.

Just do it.
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post #6 of 28
6/22/07 at 3:24pm
You know many people overlook it but I like using a USB headset. The reason being is so that it's like having 2 sound cards. I don't exactly like having both sounds (Teamspeak/Ventrillo and In game Sounds) Going into the same headset. With a USB headset I can have the in game sounds stream through the soundcard while Ventillo or TS streak through the USB headset (Second Sound Card in a way).

So yeah you can still use your speakers in the background and while you're wearing your headset you'll hear your teammate perfectly find.
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post #7 of 28
6/22/07 at 3:42pm
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Just searching around the net and found the ICEMAT Siberia and Tritton to my liking. I had a Plantronics GamePro1 USB headset before and it finally fell apart on me. I would like the option of USB or 3.5mm but any would do as long as they are comfortable and can withstand gaming sessions for longer than 3hrs. Of course they have to sound great too.

SolApathy: I prefer wired because looking into BT ones that most were horrible from what I have read.

*No budget really but not to expensive. I just want to get the best ones between $1-300.
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post #8 of 28
6/22/07 at 4:41pm
Wow! A budget of 300 $! I have these, http://www.amazon.com/Plantronics-DS...2541233&sr=1-2
They're cheap but they are very reliable and comfy. I don't know any about highend headsets but there probably are some people who know about that stuff.
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post #9 of 28
6/22/07 at 5:35pm
Whatever that guy said, don't listen. Logitech has nothing on Sennheiser. I have owned Logitech headsets for my gaming needs for almost 6 years now and nothing has come close to the Sennheiser PC-161 headset I just got. The quality and mic performance is way superior.

Also, I would stay away from USB. I find that the tiny improvement in quality (completely unnoticeable in my opinion) is not nearly worth having to restart the application you're using them for every time you plug it in. I like being able to just plug it into the mic jack and having the sound work.

I have been using my new headset, the Sennheiser PC-161 (about $60) for almost a month now and I have loved it. Previously I was using Logitech's USB Premium 350. It all of a sudden, starting giving out. My friends also noticed a significant improvement in my voice quality and I have been gaming a lot better with them. Not to mention how much more comfortable this set is.
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post #10 of 28
6/22/07 at 5:54pm
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.Poneh - Cool I will look into the Sennheiser.

boomheadshot45 - That is the exact model that I have and it fell apart.

Again this thread is an update if your looking into getting a gaming headset. From my research I chose a few that is worth looking into and I just dont want to miss anything that I was not aware of. So thank you for your responses.
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post #11 of 28
6/22/07 at 5:56pm
I have never had a problem connection or quality wise with the HT820's. So I don't know wheer you heard they are all horrible. Jabra also makes a good set.

Keep in mind a lot of it has to do with the software & codec you use for the audio... Personally I use Bluesoleil. I also use it for a wireless connecton to my DC800 that is connected to my living room reciever.
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post #12 of 28
6/23/07 at 1:31am
I will push the icemats again because they sound good and they are very comfortable but they are NOT noise canceling, if that is important to you.
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post #13 of 28
6/23/07 at 8:47am
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Originally Posted by .PoNeH View Post
Whatever that guy said, don't listen. Logitech has nothing on Sennheiser. I have owned Logitech headsets for my gaming needs for almost 6 years now and nothing has come close to the Sennheiser PC-161 headset I just got. The quality and mic performance is way superior. Also, I would stay away from USB. I find that the tiny improvement in quality (completely unnoticeable in my opinion) is not nearly worth having to restart the application you're using them for every time you plug it in. I like being able to just plug it into the mic jack and having the sound work. I have been using my new headset, the Sennheiser PC-161 (about $60) for almost a month now and I have loved it. Previously I was using Logitech's USB Premium 350. It all of a sudden, starting giving out. My friends also noticed a significant improvement in my voice quality and I have been gaming a lot better with them. Not to mention how much more comfortable this set is.
I second this guy's vote on Sennheiser. I went through 2-3 pairs of logitech's and now use the pc155's. They are the best pair of gaming headsets I've ever used, bar none.
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post #14 of 28
6/23/07 at 10:58am
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It will be between SENNHEISER CCS540, SENNHEIRSER PC166, or ICEMAT Siberia 10062 (White). If any of you guys have these or have used them please let me know how you like them.
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post #15 of 28
6/23/07 at 1:28pm
The PC-166 is the USB version of the PC-161 (I'm sure you know this). Even though USB is supposed to provide superior audio playback and recording, I will tell you once again that me, and anyone who has been on the other end, has noticed a difference between mine (PC-161) and anyone's USB headsets. In fact, I would say that my audio playback is superior than most USB sets I've used.

I don't know if you're aware, but USB sets require you to restart whatever application is already running in order to have the sound come out through them. Otherwise, you're required to tweak the application's internal audio controls. Unless you'll have your headset plugged in the entire time, I wouldn't recommend it. It can get quite frustrating.
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post #16 of 28
6/23/07 at 5:33pm
Love the Siberia White's. Awsome headset, great sound. Could have noise canceling, but still they are great.
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post #17 of 28
6/24/07 at 2:27am
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Originally Posted by .PoNeH View Post
The PC-166 is the USB version of the PC-161 (I'm sure you know this). Even though USB is supposed to provide superior audio playback and recording, I will tell you once again that me, and anyone who has been on the other end, has noticed a difference between mine (PC-161) and anyone's USB headsets. In fact, I would say that my audio playback is superior than most USB sets I've used. I don't know if you're aware, but USB sets require you to restart whatever application is already running in order to have the sound come out through them. Otherwise, you're required to tweak the application's internal audio controls. Unless you'll have your headset plugged in the entire time, I wouldn't recommend it. It can get quite frustrating.
I thought the PC166 had a choice between using USB or the 3.5mm connector. I was going to use the 3.5mm or am I wrong?
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post #18 of 28
6/24/07 at 9:32am
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Originally Posted by compujoe View Post
I thought the PC166 had a choice between using USB or the 3.5mm connector. I was going to use the 3.5mm or am I wrong?
Correct, all the Sennheiser "USB" versions of their headphones come with the USB attachment, but you don't have to use it. Personally, I don't use it with my pc155's, I stick to analog. So, it's a moot issue.
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post #19 of 28
6/24/07 at 1:35pm
Wow, I didn't know that. That's really neat. I think that would be the one to get right there.
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post #20 of 28
6/25/07 at 3:59pm
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If anyone wondered I ended up purchasing the SENNHEISER HD 595 and PC 161 models. 595 will be my home headphones and the 161 my LAN headphones. Thanks for everyones input.
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