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QuoteGamers and audiophiles will appreciate the rich, full-range stereo sound of the Plantronics .Audio 90 multimedia stereo PC headset. This new headset is perfect for games, music, Internet chat, telephony, speech recognition, and video conferencing. Equipped with inline volume and mute controls, a QuickAdjust microphone boom and a superior noise-canceling microphone for improved speech accuracy. The lightweight, comfortable design lets you work and play in comfort. Compatible with popular sound cards, just plug it in and start talking. MacOS users may require an additional adapter.

QuoteOriginally posted by Dr Sadako@Jan 5 2005, 08:38 PM
Plantronics Audio 90

(http://www.deadmen.co.uk/images/audio90.jpg)
Specifications
http://www.plantronics.com/media/media_res...o/audio_eng.pdf (http://www.plantronics.com/media/media_resources/literature/computer_audio/audio_eng.pdf)

SRP: £ 40
Cord: 2.5 meters
Plug: 3.5 mm

This is my current headset and I must agree with the quote above. This headset delivers what you are paying for. The two piece microphone boom is very good and the attachment will not fail you. You will need excessive force to break it. Sound is clear both for the headphones and the microphone and I do understand its popularity.

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QuoteOriginally posted by BlueBall@Jan 5 2005, 09:34 PM
Yup. I'm on Audio 90s too. They get a lot of use/abuse and are still in first class condition. If/when they ever fail I'll buy another set of the same.

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QuoteOriginally posted by ScraT@Jan 6 2005, 09:43 AM
I had a pair of these for Christmas and am pretty impressed for the price.

http://www.play.com/play247.asp?page=title...EC&title=172076 (http://www.play.com/play247.asp?page=title&r=ELEC&title=172076)

review here

http://www.walibe.com/reviews-47.html (http://www.walibe.com/reviews-47.html)

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QuoteOriginally posted by 0ni0n@Jan 6 2005, 09:43 AM
I had a pair of these for Christmas and am pretty impressed for the price.

http://www.play.com/play247.asp?page=title...EC&title=172076 (http://www.play.com/play247.asp?page=title&r=ELEC&title=172076)

review here

http://www.walibe.com/reviews-47.html (http://www.walibe.com/reviews-47.html)

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QuoteOriginally posted by Dr Sadako@Feb 24 2005, 04:52 PM
Birthday present that I installed today. I must say I am really impressed and I feel that the directional positioning of the sound is WAY better than with my old audio90. It is such an improvement within CZ ... :devil:

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QuoteOriginally posted by Dr Sadako@Feb 24 2005, 04:52 PM
Birthday present that I installed today. I must say I am really impressed and I feel that the directional positioning of the sound is WAY better than with my old audio90. It is such an improvement within CZ ... :devil:

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QuoteOriginally posted by Cadaver@Feb 25 2005, 11:45 AM
Been mulling over getting a pair of these for a while. Could someone clear something up about the speaker passthrough on the amp for me though? Is the passthrough a permanently 'made' connection (i.e. functions regardless of whether the amp is switched on or off), or is it 'switched' (i.e. passthrough only works when the amp is on, or only when its off)?

Cheers in advance ;)

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QuoteOriginally posted by Dr Sadako@Feb 25 2005, 11:44 AM
If the Amp is turned off you wont get any sound in the headset as the on switch is also the volume control for the headset. You get sound in your speakers irrespectively if you have the amp turned on or off. The volume of the speakers are not affected by the amp volume control.

Side note: Think the microphone is very good as well and the adjustable boom is the best so far of all headsets I've used.

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QuoteOriginally posted by JB@Jul 30 2005, 06:22 PM
I'd show you a pic of what I used to use, but our local market doesn't have a website.  :P

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QuoteOriginally posted by BlueBall@Jul 30 2005, 06:37 PM
Thank god for that ;)

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QuoteOriginally posted by Doorman@Jan 6 2005, 12:06 AM
Plantronics DSP 300 Here (http://www.plantronics.com/europe_union/en_GB/products/cat1200109/cat1200104/prod440040) I thought the Audio 90s were light! I've still got them attached to my server machine and if I have to use the they now seem clumping. :D

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QuoteOriginally posted by ThePENDRAGON@Aug 2 2005, 10:32 AM

I don't care that Claire said it looked like I should be landing aircraft at Gatwick - I think they're great :lmfao:

PEN

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QuoteOriginally posted by DuVeL@Aug 2 2005, 10:08 AM
.............you look like the babe from the movie....

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QuoteOriginally posted by Doorman@Oct 11 2005, 12:18 AM
I was so impressed by PEN's and JAS's headset I ordered a set for myself. (who else? :rolleyes: ) Medusa 5.1, £44, Marvelous!

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QuoteOriginally posted by Blunt@Oct 11 2005, 01:25 AM
where from?

linkage please :P

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QuoteOriginally posted by Blunt@Oct 11 2005, 12:25 AM
where from?

linkage please :P

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QuoteOriginally posted by Norm@Oct 11 2005, 10:36 AM
£35 delivered. :)

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QuoteOriginally posted by ThePENDRAGON@Oct 11 2005, 11:49 AM
DA had some ICYBOX external portable HDD Caddy's which looked real sweet (blue flashing thingy's)

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QuoteOriginally posted by Norm@Oct 11 2005, 12:46 PM
WD do one called the passport,with hard drive and enclosure they are at this time £68 for 40 gig version.They come with a 3 year warranty.

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QuoteOriginally posted by ThePENDRAGON@Oct 11 2005, 02:27 PM
Ideally, I'm looking for one which doesn't need power - but it needs to be at least 80gig so I can back up my office stuff?

PEN

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QuoteOriginally posted by Norm@Oct 11 2005, 01:36 PM
They do an 80 gig. :) usb powered.Cant find any that dont need power. :whistle: ;)

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QuoteOriginally posted by Doorman@Oct 12 2005, 11:50 PM
Just to drag it horribly back on topic, Medusas arrived today(super service :))
However,
Bloody things were useless! Plagued by a continuous, rapid repeating buzz. You could either drown it out with volume or pull the plug! Mic didn't work, did it Paddy? :(
Shame, it promised so much.

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QuoteOriginally posted by Doorman@Oct 13 2005, 01:50 AM
Just to drag it horribly back on topic, Medusas arrived today(super service :))
However,
Bloody things were useless! Plagued by a continuous, rapid repeating buzz. You could either drown it out with volume or pull the plug! Mic didn't work, did it Paddy? :(
Shame, it promised so much.

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QuoteOriginally posted by Doorman@Oct 13 2005, 12:50 AM
Just to drag it horribly back on topic, Medusas arrived today(super service :))
However,
Bloody things were useless! Plagued by a continuous, rapid repeating buzz. You could either drown it out with volume or pull the plug! Mic didn't work, did it Paddy? :(
Shame, it promised so much.

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QuoteOriginally posted by Norm@Oct 13 2005, 09:14 AM
Make sure the control box is not within 8-12 inches of any speakers or computer,mine buzz's if I sit it to close to the comp or bass box. I know the lead stop is not much longer than this but you should be able to manage it.

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QuoteOriginally posted by DarkAngel@Oct 13 2005, 02:07 AM
I got me one of these :)

(http://www.pccasegear.com/images/pc160skbig.jpg)

 

Sennheiser PC160 SK Edition

What can i say they are great comfortable, amazing sound quality makes everything sound better :)

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QuoteOriginally posted by DarkAngel@Oct 13 2005, 10:23 AM
THe Quality is excellent they are superb at listening to music and great for bf2 :)

I got them from America and got my sister to ship them over they were on sale at the time at $79.99 around £50 as they still retail in the uk for around £100 :(

here they are :),  (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?A=details&kw=SEPC160SK&is=REG&Q=&O=productlist&sku=389654)

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QuoteOriginally posted by BIG-Dewey@Oct 13 2005, 10:03 AM
How comfy are they?

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QuoteOriginally posted by Doorman@Oct 12 2005, 11:50 PM
Just to drag it horribly back on topic, Medusas arrived today(super service :))
However,
Bloody things were useless! Plagued by a continuous, rapid repeating buzz. You could either drown it out with volume or pull the plug! Mic didn't work, did it Paddy? :(
Shame, it promised so much.

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QuoteOriginally posted by ThePENDRAGON@Oct 17 2005, 09:41 AM
Ron,

Did you make sure that the controls on the wire were turned down to about 4 (which stops the buzz) and you turn the sound up on the box to compensate?

That made a big difference to me..

PEN

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QuoteOriginally posted by Doorman@Oct 17 2005, 10:01 AM
I tried every combination to no avail. Sent them back. I would have thought there shouldn't be a 'buzz' anyway, much less have to 'compensate' for it.
Still not heard from them.

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QuoteOriginally posted by Doorman@Oct 17 2005, 09:01 AM
I tried every combination to no avail. Sent them back. I would have thought there shouldn't be a 'buzz' anyway, much less have to 'compensate' for it.
Still not heard from them.

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QuoteOriginally posted by ThePENDRAGON@Oct 17 2005, 10:34 AM
That's a real shame Ron,

I hope you get it sorted ....

PEN

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QuoteOriginally posted by Doorman@Oct 17 2005, 09:40 AM
Meh! In the scheme of things it's no big deal. Shame though, I was looking forward to them. Maybe it'll work out OK. :shrugs: (Oldie, is there a 'shrugs shoulders' smiley? If so can we have one? Pleeeeeeeze} :D

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QuoteOriginally posted by ThePENDRAGON@Oct 17 2005, 10:57 AM
It's just I would have thought they'd be perfect for LFS with being surround sound and all.

Perhaps it was just that pair? What soundcard do you have?

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QuoteOriginally posted by Doorman@Oct 17 2005, 02:11 PM
Audigy 2 ZS. I'm hoping it was just that pair.

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QuoteOriginally posted by TeaLeaf@Oct 11 2005, 11:11 AM
Norm, sign me up for a set - I've held off getting them for long enough........... money has been transferred into the XPC account just now.

TL.

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:) ,The silk lined box and red ribbon add a nice touch.....dont you think. :lmfao:

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QuoteOriginally posted by Swiss@Oct 22 2005, 07:14 AM


P.S. Doris still sounds very gay with them lol :no2:

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Title: Headsets
Post by: Whitey on December 08, 2005, 04:05:20 PM

The only thing I don't like about the Medusa 5.1's is the background hiss. I've tried moving the amp all over the place and some locations are better than others but the noise is still there.  Not a problem once the game/movie/song starts, but anoying when nothings playing.  :eyebrow:

Title: Headsets
Post by: Dewey on December 08, 2005, 04:14:42 PM

Quote from: Carr0t,Dec 8 2005, 03:50 PMThat'll be the 5H Steelsounds thens  :D

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Can someone tell me how big the ear 'cups' on these headphones are? I just (as in 3 days ago) shelled out for the Sennheiser PC160s, but they're going straight back to Overclockers without even trying them in game. Headphones that actually rest on my ear, rather than the padding resting on my head *around* my ear, make my ears ache really badly after about an hour or so of gaming (i'm just a wuss really  ;) ). The Sennheisers were advertised as having 'XXL' cups, by both Overclockers and the Sennehiser website, so I thought i'd be fine. When they turned up the hole in the centre of the cup was only about 1" diameter, and the cup itself was only 3" or so, so my ears stuck out a tiny bit past the padding even...

EDIT: Mods, if this counts as 'banter' please shift it elsewhere  :)  It was in response to the Saitek Eclipse thread.

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They fit perfectly over Rangers head, if they fit there they can fit anywhere...  :narnar: Seriously they are very comfortable, totally enlcose my ears - I'd be surprised if you  had any problems unless you have freakishly large lobs  :huh:

Title: Headsets
Post by: Hippy on December 08, 2005, 05:14:44 PM

QuoteThe only thing I don't like about the Medusa 5.1's is the background hiss

Really? i dont get any hissing.

Title: Headsets
Post by: GhostMjr on December 14, 2005, 02:13:40 PM

I am torn between the pc160, pc160sk and the medusa range. Any ideas as i currently have a pc150 so what differences would each make?

Title: Headsets
Post by: Carr0t on December 14, 2005, 03:02:31 PM

Just wanted to add my 2 cents to Ranger's review. I sent the Sennheiser PC160s back for a set of Steelsound 5Hs. The 5H's are both cheaper and better in my opinion. For gaming headphones they have good sound reproduction, the mic is good (though as with Ranger I keep wanting to tug it round closer to the front of my mouth. Works fine where it is though), and combined with the X-Fi they seem to produce pretty good directional sound (given that they're only stereo 'phones). Certainly noticeable over my old headset (a £15 jobby from ElectronicsBoutique a good 5 years back now).

I can't comment on how good the PC160s actually are for sound reporduction, directional sound, or mic, as I sent them back without actually trying them out for the reasons mentioned earlier in this thread.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Ranger on December 14, 2005, 03:50:23 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Dewey@Dec 8 2005, 04:14 PM
They fit perfectly over Rangers head, if they fit there they can fit anywhere... :narnar: Seriously they are very comfortable, totally enlcose my ears - I'd be surprised if you had any problems unless you have freakishly large lobs :huh:

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Dewey is accusing ME of having a big head ~ er, kettle and pot mate, kettle and pot!

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Title: Headsets
Post by: Gone_Away on January 12, 2006, 11:00:04 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Hippy@Dec 8 2005, 05:14 PM
Really? i dont get any hissing.

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I've had this for what seems like ages now.. Also, one of the speakers (front right) is starting to fail. I've had to adjust the calibration on them way over to the right to compensate.

I find that the base reproduction is extremely poor and these are not good for listening to music on. Actually I was looking at this thread for an alternative set of 5.1 headphones as I will get rid of these in the next few months..

I'll save them for Sheepy and give them to him.. He's always skint and in need...  :D

Title: Headsets
Post by: Dingo on January 12, 2006, 11:26:48 AM

Get yourself some Plantronics 400's.......No hissy fits, foldy-uppable and all round superb quality of sound and build....you know it makes sense! :D  :D

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Post by: Gone_Away on January 12, 2006, 11:43:35 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Dingo@Jan 12 2006, 11:26 AM
Get yourself some Plantronics 400's.......No hissy fits, foldy-uppable and all round superb quality of sound and build....you know it makes sense! :D :D

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are they 5.1?

Title: Headsets
Post by: Penfold on January 12, 2006, 12:43:35 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Hippy@Dec 8 2005, 05:14 PM
Really? i dont get any hissing.

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Ninj, I did get some hissing - but try swapping the plugs from input to output (or vicesersa) on the back of the box. That solved it for me.

Also, ensure that the sound levels on the black thingy on the wire  (<-- spot the techy lol) are not high but compensate by turning up the volume on the main box.

PEN

Title: Headsets
Post by: Doorman on January 12, 2006, 02:44:24 PM

After disaterous forays into Steel band things and er.....another one that escapes me, I returned to my trusty Plantronics Audio 90s. I don't think I'm missing a thing!

Title: Headsets
Post by: Dingo on January 13, 2006, 06:28:28 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Ninja_Freak@Jan 12 2006, 11:43 AM
are they 5.1?

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Don't think they are but you don't miss a thing with them. The 500's are on special this week with 25% off the regular price!! :dribble:  They are usb plug and play with attached mute\+vol\-vol button. I use my 400's for gaming and music and have no complaints whatsoever....brilliant sound!

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Onl...ek_Only_25.html (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_This_Week_Only_25.html)


and some reviews
http://www.dvdplayeredge.com/best-seller-B00005A9AV.html (http://www.dvdplayeredge.com/best-seller-B00005A9AV.html)


Oops, not forgetting the TWO YEAR WARRANTY!! :clap2:

Title: Headsets
Post by: Thulsa Doom on August 25, 2006, 02:14:35 PM

Resurrecting an old thread here.

My Medusa 5.1 headphones were vandalised by my kids and now have no mic.
I can't find anywhere online that has a spare add-on headset for sale, they all appear as either out-of-stock or unavailable.

Anyone know where I can get a set, the ones that plug into the small amp box.?

If I can't get them now, can anyone recommend a good headphone/mic 7.1 combo?

Title: Headsets
Post by: TeaLeaf on August 27, 2006, 02:21:34 PM

Interested in the results of this question as my Medusa's are getting a bit, well, crusty :blink: ....nope, not for those reasons, but because the kids use them too and they grab them with food-covered fingers etc.

New headphone/mic combo are on the way, just need to decide which ones.

Title: Headsets
Post by: GhostMjr on August 27, 2006, 03:41:40 PM

I converted to the medusa 5.1's a while back. They are an awesome piece of kit. Maybe Norm can help you out as he's going to the lan?
 
Also play.com has raised there price to £54.99. I presume as they have all sold out.
 
http://play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/918808/Medusa_Sl_8793_5_1_ProGamer_Headset/Product.html
 
£49.99 from ebuyer.co.uk
 
http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/109427

Title: Headsets
Post by: Norm on August 27, 2006, 04:44:21 PM

Just had a Pm from BT about Medusa's,I will let you know now,I cant get them trade anywhere for love nor money atm.:no2:

Forgot to say,if you make a decision on which ones are the best I could do you a deal for the LAN.

Title: Headsets
Post by: OldBloke on October 26, 2006, 07:38:22 PM

My much-loved Audio 90s bit the dust at the LAN and like a fool I bought a cheapo replacement pair that I thought would be OK for the job .... wrong!

So I re-read this thread and found these (http://www.komplett.co.uk/k/ki.asp?sku=326380). My cock is a-hoop :D

Go on. you know it makes sense.:D

Title: Headsets
Post by: OldBloke on October 27, 2006, 06:17:54 PM

Quote from: OldBloke;159288My much-loved Audio 90s bit the dust at the LAN and like a fool I bought a cheapo replacement pair that I thought would be OK for the job .... wrong!

So I re-read this thread and found these (http://www.komplett.co.uk/k/ki.asp?sku=326380). My cock is a-hoop :D

Go on. you know it makes sense.:D

Arrived today. Every bit as good as they should be, plus a 2 year guarantee.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Doorman on October 28, 2006, 03:38:07 PM

Call me weak minded, call me 'easily led' but call me, don't be afraid, you can call me, call me and I'll be arounnnnnd. Oo! Wha' appened?

Ahem, I've just ordered one ... too.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Dingo on October 29, 2006, 01:06:45 AM

You just ordered some more Plantronics Ron?.....surely not those girly Senhemerwhatsits.....you'll be deaf by the time your 65?!!:woot2: :D :D

Title: Headsets
Post by: Gone_Away on October 29, 2006, 02:13:05 PM

Guys, how was the installation and hookup? Are they really surround sound? Where did you plug them in to your soundcard? I noticed that they only have two plugs one for the mic and one for the headphones themself. How does that equate to surround sound?
 
NF

Title: Headsets
Post by: OldBloke on October 29, 2006, 06:07:14 PM

Quote from: Ninja_Freak;159743Guys, how was the installation and hookup? Are they really surround sound? Where did you plug them in to your soundcard? I noticed that they only have two plugs one for the mic and one for the headphones themself. How does that equate to surround sound?
 
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Beats me. :blink:

But it does appear to work.:g:

Title: Headsets
Post by: DuVeL on November 09, 2006, 09:15:11 AM

It's time for a new headset for me.
I had this 1 allready for quit some time (Trust and it was good but after loads of problems (and it surviving a few LANs) it's time for a new headset.
 
I'm currently looking in to these and need to know what people think of them:
 
1)Plantronics .Audio 510 USB Stereo (USB-connection, this 1 has my preference for costs and brand)
http://www.plantronics.com/europe_union/en_GB/products/cat1200109/cat1200109/prod5500014
 
2)Zalman Headset ZM-RS6F+M 5.1 (although this connection is a 3.5mm jack, not sure if this 1 is possible for my Shuttle)
http://www.zalman.co.kr/eng/product/view.asp?idx=134&code=023
 
3)Speedlink Medusa 5.1 USB Headset (USB-connection but quit pricy, I've got a budget you know)
 
4)Sweex Virtual 5.1 USB 2.0 Vibration Headset (USB-connection, quit cheap)
http://sweex.nl/producten.php?sectie=2&subsectie=2&item=86&artikel=637
 
5)Trust Surround USB Headset HS-6200 (I had my previous Trust headset for quit sometime so I trust Trust)
http://www.trust.com/products/product.aspx?artnr=14804

I need offcourse:
-USB-plug if possible;
-Attachable to my Shuttle (remember, onboard sound);
-Microphone.
 
My Shuttle attachments:
Front Panel connectors
Microphone
Headphone (Line-out)
2x USB 2.0
Back Panel connectors
6x USB 2.0
8-ch Audio line-out (2x rear/front, bass/center, surround/back)

Title: Headsets
Post by: DuVeL on November 23, 2006, 11:55:04 AM

I didn't get any reply but I went for the Plantronics Audio 510 USB Stereo and will hopefully have it next week. :)
Hopefully this will improve my sound for Source and such.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Jamoe on November 23, 2006, 12:45:39 PM

cool, my Plantronics 90 are still going strong, i've had them since cs1.2 lol.

probably time for a new set. lets us know how u get on with them :)

Title: Headsets
Post by: DuVeL on November 23, 2006, 04:30:08 PM

Quote from: Jamoe;164581cool, my Plantronics 90 are still going strong, i've had them since cs1.2 lol.
 
probably time for a new set. lets us know how u get on with them :)

Will definatly do.
Have you tryed your Plantronics allready with Source?
I'm really hoping this will resolve my communicationproblem in Source.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Akall on November 27, 2006, 11:46:05 AM

Warning : I'm rather n00b in the audio aspect

After reading here I ended up wanting this Zalman Headset ZM-RS6F+M 5.1, so I checked my old SB Audigy Player card and I ended up with this conclusion: that headset would not work with my card as it has only 2 sockets and the headset has 3 jacks(Zalman manual (http://www.zalman.co.kr/product/audio/theatre6_01.html)).

Now the question: is this headset compatible with the card and is only me being a n00b not knowing it or to use this headset a specific type of soundcard is needed :g:?

EDIT: I found out that my digital entrance is also my 3rd analogical socket....all is nice an clear now :D

Title: Headsets
Post by: Anonymous on January 07, 2007, 01:24:57 PM

My Plantronic 90s have finally started going wrong after 3 or 4 years of very heavy use. I've just ordered another set from Amazon. When I bought my first pair they were over £70 - the new ones I ordered are £29!!!

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Post by: Jewelz^ on January 07, 2007, 02:41:45 PM

Ive had plantronics HF for nearly half a year now and the mic has gone wrong already.

Title: Headsets
Post by: DuVeL on January 07, 2007, 04:11:40 PM

Can't say I'm to fond off my Plantronics and allready contacted the shop about it where I bought it.
To much static noise.:sideways:
It seems to be a problem with the Shuttle and the headset.

Title: Headsets
Post by: delanvital on January 25, 2007, 03:04:28 PM

I use Creative HS-600 that came with the X-fi card. They sit around the ears, so that you can wear them for a long time with pain in the ears. They isolate all other sound well. They have an on/off switch for the mic on the cable.

I have tried all kinds headsets, mostly expensive good headsets with a mic on the table, and for PC use this is just as good. Have been using it for about 6 months and still feeling good. Really like the way they isolate all other sound.

http://www.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=437&subcategory=442&product=12208

Title: Headsets
Post by: Blunt on January 25, 2007, 10:40:25 PM

just got a speed link Medusa 5.1's off the kids for me b'day

bought a cheapo card for 1p plus £6 p&p

after much faffing they're running smooth....could pick up directional sounds better in css...I bet they're good in cz

got a copperhead mouse too off the missus:clap:
:birthday:to me

Title: Headsets
Post by: Anonymous on January 25, 2007, 10:41:44 PM

Quote from: Blunt;174724just got a speed link Medusa 5.1's off the kids for me b'day

bought a cheapo card for 1p plus £6 p&p

after much faffing they're running smooth....could pick up directional sounds better in css...I bet they're good in cz

got a copperhead mouse too off the missus:clap:
:birthday:to me

Oooh nice. HB BTW

Title: Headsets
Post by: delanvital on January 25, 2007, 10:42:53 PM

Quote from: Blunt;174724just got a speed link Medusa 5.1's off the kids for me b'day

bought a cheapo card for 1p plus £6 p&p

after much faffing they're running smooth....could pick up directional sounds better in css...I bet they're good in cz

got a copperhead mouse too off the missus:clap:
:birthday:to me

I use a Copperhead as well - I am having a hard time adjusting to it. When I get the dpi and acceleration right, I lose the precision... I like a really fastmoving mouse... but with the pace all the way up and acceleration to make it perfect, it is not precise enough. And with less acceleration (more precision) it is too slow... Any ideas mate?

Edit: **** soz wrong thread :blush:

Title: Headsets
Post by: Blunt on January 25, 2007, 10:46:30 PM

Quote from: delanvital;174726I use a Copperhead as well - I am having a hard time adjusting to it. When I get the dpi and acceleration right, I lose the precision... I like a really fastmoving mouse... but with the pace all the way up and acceleration to make it perfect, it is not precise enough. And with less acceleration (more precision) it is too slow... Any ideas mate?

Edit: **** soz wrong thread :blush:

I find the same...I'm gonna look into it on the weekend...I'll let u know

Title: Headsets
Post by: Blunt on January 25, 2007, 10:50:04 PM

Quote from: BlueBall;174725Oooh nice. HB BTW

cheers BB

I have found that telling everybody staight what I'm expecting to receive works a treat...shame I discovered it so late in life:eyebrow:

Title: Headsets
Post by: DuVeL on May 30, 2007, 09:50:38 PM

Creative Fatal1ty Headset

UK Price (as reviewed): £25.57 (http://www.google.co.uk/products?source=ig&hl=en&q=creative+fatal1ty+gaming+headset&oe=UTF-8&um=1&scoring=p) (inc. VAT)
 
http://www.bit-tech.net/gaming/2007/05/30/gaming_headset_head_to_head/1
 
Must say that I don't think it looks to great though.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Blunt on May 30, 2007, 10:58:31 PM

Quote from: DuVeL;191855Creative Fatal1ty Headset

UK Price (as reviewed): £25.57 (http://www.google.co.uk/products?source=ig&hl=en&q=creative+fatal1ty+gaming+headset&oe=UTF-8&um=1&scoring=p) (inc. VAT)
 
http://www.bit-tech.net/gaming/2007/05/30/gaming_headset_head_to_head/1
 
Must say that I don't think it looks to great though.

It's difficult to tell, but from that piccy, they're nowhere near the build quality of the medusas.

lovin mine:D

Title: Headsets
Post by: OldBloke on October 06, 2007, 07:00:11 AM

Sennheiser PC151 Pro-Gaming Headphones + Ghost Recon Advanced War Fighter 2   £31.71

I love this headset. :thumb:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-030-SN

Title: Headsets
Post by: Doorman on October 06, 2007, 01:16:35 PM

Quote from: OldBloke;208911Sennheiser PC151 Pro-Gaming Headphones + Ghost Recon Advanced War Fighter 2 £31.71
 
I love this headset. :thumb:
 
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-030-SN

I also love this headset. I would love it even more at that price! Considering what I did pay for it. :sad: Go get a pair NOW!

Title: Headsets
Post by: Gone_Away on October 06, 2007, 02:25:36 PM

ya but they're not surround.. :(

Title: Headsets
Post by: Dr Sadako on November 08, 2007, 05:24:05 PM

How_to_buy_a_headset (http://www.aopa.org/pilot/features/2001/headsets.html) :norty:

Title: Headsets
Post by: suicidal_monkey on January 11, 2008, 12:00:26 PM

just done some emergency surgery on my headset, which means its useful life span is probably quite short now!  Had a quick scan of the last page or 2 and the headsets most similar to mine/the type I like were:
PC151 http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-030-SN
HS-600 http://uk.europe.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=437&subcategory=442&product=12208
...I am  not a fan of the idea of 5.1 headsets ;)

Do either of these clamp particularly hard to your head or become uncomfortable when wearing glasses?  are there any similar models I should consider? good microphone, good bass response, and good isolation would be a bonus (not least for other people in the same room!)

Microphone should be good enough for voice considering that my good old Plantronics (audio 90s?) Is still coping okay with voice recognition despite the fact I have taken apart a few times to solder bits inside! :)

Title: Headsets
Post by: OldBloke on January 11, 2008, 02:18:57 PM

I have the very similar PC160s from Sennheiser and they're very comfortable even after long periods. Sound great too. :D

Title: Headsets
Post by: Jamoe on January 11, 2008, 02:25:54 PM

I have some Medusa 5.1 Pro things, better for pin pointing sounds then my P90s, and comfortable with glasses. I know you arn't interested in 5.1's but I think they where worth it. :)

Title: Headsets
Post by: Blunt on January 11, 2008, 02:38:42 PM

:withstupid:

Title: Headsets
Post by: suicidal_monkey on January 11, 2008, 03:55:47 PM

the creative HS 900's look rather nice... can't make out if the HS-600's are open or closed backed?

I see they do a stereo version of the Medusas now for the two-eared skeptics ;)

Title: Headsets
Post by: Carr0t on January 11, 2008, 04:02:16 PM

I must admit I bought a pair of the Medusas, but they went back within the day. I couldn't really tell the difference between them and my previous pair of good stereo headphones, and I couldn't plug my 7.1 speaker system in with them and still get sound out all the speakers, even though the number of calbes was the same so I was hoping it would just do a passthrough not decode/reencode or similar.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Dr Sadako on August 22, 2008, 10:43:17 PM

New 7.1 (!) headset from Razer.

http://www2.razerzone.com/Megalodon/

Title: Headsets
Post by: BigFatCat on August 23, 2008, 09:27:54 AM

I've created an unholy mix of Skullcandy Hesh (http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/5622740/Skullcandy-Hesh-Headphones/Product.html) and a Plantronics Audio300 (http://www.plantronics.co.uk/europe_union/en_GB/products/cat1200109/cat1200109/prod5500004) with little heating and bending of the stem.

Very comfortable and effective.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Jabbs on August 23, 2008, 10:11:26 AM

Quote from: Dr Sadako;241921New 7.1 (!) headset from Razer.

http://www2.razerzone.com/Megalodon/

WOW :D I want these!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

EDIT: Go on to the Maelstrom Audio Engine page to test your current headset, mine were ok but sadly lacking in some areas

Title: Headsets
Post by: Jabbs on September 06, 2008, 04:43:34 PM

Last week, one of my ear pieces of my headset broke off and I'm trying to repair it.  Playing CSS through the speakers totally sucks!!!!!!!!

If anyone is still using speakers, seriously, you don't know what you are missing!  Gaming with headsets is essential in my opinion.  

Using the speakers, I could hear gun fire and running close to me but nothing else.  To top it off directional sound was rubbish.

It was like playing with my head on back to front! :D

I've gone and bought a totally cheap headset from Maplins as money is still very short - I hope they will do the job.

Broken headset is a Sennheiser but I'd be very interested in the Razers mentioned earlier - ebuyer doing them for about £80 I think.

Title: Headsets
Post by: T-Bag on September 06, 2008, 07:06:56 PM

I love Razer stuff. I think I'll make the jump to a headset at some point, but I just keep putting it off. Having something that looks cool like that might make me over come my association of nerd-y-ness I have with headsets and make the plunge.

P.S: This is post number 1337, my l33t post. (just showing I can be nerdy)

Title: Headsets
Post by: Jabbs on September 06, 2008, 08:51:15 PM

Quote from: T-Bag;243735I love Razer stuff. I think I'll make the jump to a headset at some point, but I just keep putting it off. Having something that looks cool like that might make me over come my association of nerd-y-ness I have with headsets and make the plunge.

P.S: This is post number 1337, my l33t post. (just showing I can be nerdy)

You should have timed your post better T-Bag :D maybe you could have posted your l33t post at 13:37 or something? :D

Title: Headsets
Post by: T-Bag on September 07, 2008, 01:21:07 AM

It was 7.06pm, I was 6 hours late. If I was more organised maybe, but seeing I'm rarely up at 1pm it's a bit of a stretch. :narnar:

Title: Headsets
Post by: Armitage on September 07, 2008, 10:48:40 AM

I just bought these.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-091-CL
 
 
Nice n light with good sound and the mic works well in COD4:yahoo:

Title: Headsets
Post by: Dr Sadako on September 07, 2008, 11:15:44 AM

Quote from: Armitage;243790I just bought these.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-091-CL
 
 
Nice n light with good sound and the mic works well in COD4:yahoo:

After Creatives f**k up with their Fatility soundcard series I am extremely reluctant to buy any of their products. :sideways: Good luck with it though.

Title: Headsets
Post by: JonnyAppleSeed on September 07, 2008, 01:17:37 PM

very happy using the same ones as Arm (great minds yadda yadda)
 
£22 well spent

Title: Headsets
Post by: OldBloke on September 07, 2008, 02:37:51 PM

Quote from: JonnyAppleSeed;243817very happy using the same ones as Arm (great minds yadda yadda)
 
£22 well spent

Shhhh. Arm paid £30. :doh:

Title: Headsets
Post by: Armitage on September 07, 2008, 03:13:31 PM

I think you will find they cost me £29.99 :doh:

Title: Headsets
Post by: T-Bag on September 07, 2008, 06:55:31 PM

Quote from: Armitage;243833I think you will find they cost me £29.99 :doh:

Don't spend the change all at once.

Title: Headsets
Post by: george_weah on September 13, 2008, 12:12:10 PM

wow some of these are expensive

king got me and him some 6 quid jobbies off the net lol

i guess they work fine

Title: Headsets
Post by: DarkAngel on October 03, 2008, 07:46:59 PM

Need a new headset thinking about this one

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-091-CL&tool=3

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000P5VR16/400001335-21/?m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

Cant really tell if they are the same ones, im thinking not. Would like your opinions on it though as my current mic is on its way out.

Thanks.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Blunt on January 07, 2009, 01:53:16 AM

Quote from: Dr Sadako;241921New 7.1 (!) headset from Razer.

http://www2.razerzone.com/Megalodon/

well these haven't been invented yet so I can't have these...

but as my medusa's are now in 2 pieces, and held together by gaffer tape, I am looking for some new phones.

I won't look at the same as before due to poor build quality. these medusa's are a couple of years old, but soon after I got them they developed a rattle in the L earpiece. this turned out to be a plastic tab that had snapped off. the mic arm hinge is loose so the mic constantly drops to it's lowest position. and now the is a rattle in the R earpiece.
the R side of the head strap has snapped off completely in recent days.

Money is not an object, I intend to get the family to club together for my b'day at the end of the month.

so hammer me with your suggestions....no expense spared:D

Title: Headsets
Post by: GhostMjr on January 07, 2009, 04:22:33 AM

Interestingly i was having a conversation with Ninja this week about medusa's and whether to go back to them.

I usually spend alot when i go for headphones but after one set breaking and the other still working fine i too am reluctant to buy another especially at the price £49 to £64 on play.

Anyway i can recommend the sennheiser sets mentioned earlier. I have two pairs of pc150's one originally bought for £69.99 a few years back and the other free due to an rma of a second pair. They get me by but aren't as good for pinpointing as the medusa's. However they aren't as robust as the medusa's and if u crack one of the phones of the side that tilt they will need sending back.

However if you want to try another set of medusa's i have the uk distributer details as i had to rma a set. They usually have all the sets in stock and can do a huge discount on the prices compared to play above, aslong as you can quote the model you are after. Give me a nudge if you want their details

The razer headset looks good any new headsets been released recently or soon to be released?

Quote from: Blunt;257559well these haven't been invented yet so I can't have these...

but as my medusa's are now in 2 pieces, and held together by gaffer tape, I am looking for some new phones.

I won't look at the same as before due to poor build quality. these medusa's are a couple of years old, but soon after I got them they developed a rattle in the L earpiece. this turned out to be a plastic tab that had snapped off. the mic arm hinge is loose so the mic constantly drops to it's lowest position. and now the is a rattle in the R earpiece.
the R side of the head strap has snapped off completely in recent days.

Money is not an object, I intend to get the family to club together for my b'day at the end of the month.

so hammer me with your suggestions....no expense spared:D

Title: Headsets
Post by: Thulsa Doom on January 07, 2009, 11:40:18 AM

I've had 2 sets of Medusa's and both broke.
Maybe I'm hard on them (likely the kids are) but I finally went for some Trust ones.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Gone_Away on January 07, 2009, 01:00:24 PM

Quote from: Blunt;257559well these haven't been invented yet so I can't have these...
 

hopefully when my medusa's break these will be available.. it does say Q1 09. sure you can't wait Blunt?

Title: Headsets
Post by: GhostMjr on January 07, 2009, 03:13:28 PM

I think most of the dmw members have had at least one set of medusa's or are on their second set. I am interested in these razer one's though aslong as the price is right.

Title: Headsets
Post by: DogMeat on January 07, 2009, 04:48:59 PM

The LHS earpiece swivel snapped on my Medusas just before Xmas.  They were good while they lasted, but because they didn't last long enough, I won't be buying from them again.:angry:

I'll be trying the Creative Fatalitys with my X-Fi Gamer card next.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Anonymous on January 07, 2009, 04:53:25 PM

I am running a pair of the Creative Fatality Headphones. I used them to replace the Plantronic PS90s I had before.

My observations:

Heavier than PS90
Feel tighter on head than PS90 (but more secure)
Microphone doesn't seem as sensitive as PS90 but easily tweaked in volume panel.
Sound quality MUCH better than PS90

Never had Medusas so can't compare against that but I'm generally happy with the Fatality headphones

Title: Headsets
Post by: GhostMjr on January 07, 2009, 10:57:51 PM

Quote from: DogMeat;257624The LHS earpiece swivel snapped on my Medusas just before Xmas.  They were good while they lasted, but because they didn't last long enough, I won't be buying from them again.:angry:

I'll be trying the Creative Fatalitys with my X-Fi Gamer card next.

Let me know Dogger's if you want the address and contact info for an RMA.

Title: Headsets
Post by: GhostMjr on January 22, 2009, 10:47:02 AM

Blunt got the Tritton 5.1 AXPC USB headset which looks similar to the medusa in many ways.

Doing a quick google i also found a similar headset to the medusa from amazon for around £19 reckon its the same build quality as the £64 edition medusa sell?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Easy-Touch-Headphone-5-1-Channels/dp/B000WFJ9T6/ref=pd_cp_ce_1_img?pf_rd_p=136153791&pf_rd_s=center-41&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000O118F6&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=08S7HV4SS0T2Y1FM1K3Q

More info on it here:

http://www.easy-touch.com/EN/products/computers_products/p24857/et-151_octane__5_1_/

Also found a set of these on ebay for around £150

TRITTON TRI-GA611 AXPro True 5.1

http://www.trittontechnologies.com/products/TRIGA611.htm

Title: Headsets
Post by: [BIG]magnus on January 29, 2009, 04:36:14 PM

I got these just before xmas

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Speed-Link-MEDUSA-51-Home-Edition-SL-8796-(SPEED-LINK-PC-Console-and-Multimedia)

Wife was complaining about the gun noise form left 4 dead!!  The first game she has complained about.  I think the volume was higher so i  could hear zombies coming!!! Any way the seem so far to be very good.  Good sound quality lack a little base.  Sorted in the xfi sound panel.  Mic seems to be very good and adjustible.  The amp part is genius tho.  I have my speakers plugged into it as well as my headset and at the touch of a button I can switch between them.  It also has two sets of inputs so you can use it with another input and use the pc's speakers ie PS3 or ipod without the computer being on.  The only downside so far is that i still need to use a separate mic for the speakers as the headset mic seems to switch off when speaker are switched on.  So I just use my old headset round my neck.  

p.s. they rumble quite well i nearly fell over the first time i played cod 4 up loud.

Title: Headsets
Post by: spoong on February 07, 2009, 05:15:27 PM

Plantronics CS60 USB ftw, if you're ok with using a separate headset for voice comms and still having sound out of speakers.  A bit pricey but light and with great battery life.  Otherwise you can't go wrong with Plantronics .audio 625, at about 20 quid if you shop around.

Oh, and don't bother with the USB option on the .625 / .645s, you just get a USB dongle, which you can get on Ebay for 2 quid direct from China (and they work!)

Title: Headsets
Post by: BigFatCat on February 07, 2009, 05:58:53 PM

I got lazy after doing a little football commentary relay/half time DJ work so left one of these (http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/C-3.aspx) or one of these (http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/XM8500.aspx) connected to this (http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/802.aspx) and then hooked up to the PC's line in feed.
Some of [showUID]=128&tx_sbproductdatabase_pi1[showUid][backPID]=68&cHash=33534009bc]these (http://www.beyerdynamic.de/en/music-performance/products/headphones.html?tx_sbproductdatabase_pi1%5BshowUid) complete the ensemble.

Title: Headsets
Post by: delankster on March 04, 2009, 06:58:55 PM

been thinking of upgrading my stereo set of sennheiser's (http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000DCRHA/ref=nosim/kaufen1007103-21) for a full blown surround sound set

allthou i'm happy with my headset, i have since buying them got back into fps's and think a 5.1 set would help alot

so having read the thread have been put off the medusa'a by the build quality,
the razers by the same and the price.
have been leaning towards these Zalman ZM-RS6F-M (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-000-ZA&groupid=702&catid=1058&subcat=692)

Seems to have had fairly good reviews and the price is well....Nice

 anyone tried them or heard any horror stories

Title: Headsets
Post by: GhostMjr on March 04, 2009, 07:07:33 PM

Quote from: delankster;266805been thinking of upgrading my stereo set of sennheiser's (http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000DCRHA/ref=nosim/kaufen1007103-21) for a full blown surround sound set

allthou i'm happy with my headset, i have since buying them got back into fps's and think a 5.1 set would help alot

so having read the thread have been put off the medusa'a by the build quality,
the razers by the same and the price.
have been leaning towards these Zalman ZM-RS6F-M (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-000-ZA&groupid=702&catid=1058&subcat=692)

Seems to have had fairly good reviews and the price is well....Nice

 anyone tried them or heard any horror stories

DA had a pair of these i think he either didn't like them or something was up with them. This was around 2-3years ago so they were alot more money then. They don't come with a microphone though. Scan the forum for the DA talking about these zalman's or PM him if you can't find anything.

Title: Headsets
Post by: DarkAngel on March 04, 2009, 08:36:12 PM

I purchased the Zalman one's when they first came out and the price has halfed now. Personaly i wish i had'nt bothered i found them very uncomfortable and big and heavy, and the mic included was utterly useless.

I believe i binned them in the end, so my advice is to avoid them.

Im currently trying to get the best price for a set of Sennheiser HD650's which seem one of the best entry headsets atm, so shout if any1 see's one for £150 :)

Title: Headsets
Post by: delankster on March 05, 2009, 10:22:46 AM

cheers for the heads up guys :thumbsup2:

hadn't realised they had been around that long, shall give them a wide birth.


so any suggestions ??

Title: Headsets
Post by: lionheart on March 05, 2009, 08:40:05 PM

I have over the past couple of years had several sets of "gaming" headsets in my search for the nirvana of 3d sound. My conclusion is don't bother with the 5.1 sets.
The better solution is get a soundcard with good positional capabilities (X-fi or Xonar) and a quality stereo headset. It makes sense if you consider the quality of each of the 10 speakers in a 5.1 set compared to the 2 in a  similar costing stereo set.
 
I recently sold my medusas, not because of any quality issues but because I wanted better sound. I bought a set of Sennheiser PC350s, a little expensive but the positional quality when used in conjunction with my X-fi soundcard is massively better them the Medusas.  The sound when listening to music is a little "bright" but some tweaking with the eq can sort this, and the X-fi can have different Eq settings for gaming and music listening so no hassle there.
 
You can pick up an extreme music X-fi oem on the bay for about £40, if you are using on-board sound this will definatly be the best improvement to your sonic enjoyment, add a decent stereo headset (sennheiser ?) and nirvana is yours........

Title: Headsets
Post by: Dewey on March 06, 2009, 09:27:35 AM

Another plug for Sennheisers - and of them - the quality is light years ahead of so called gaming headsets - I've tried logitech, Steelsounds etc and they all fall short compared to Sennheiser.

Sennheiser have the advantage that they are designed to come apart so that if you pull the wiring out for example you can just order the part not chuck the whole headset as you do with most other makes. Also a wide range to suit all budgets with many in the range being no more expensive than other makes so its a no brainer. Who do you trust - a company that specialises in audio products or companies that are more interested in sponsoring a gaming gaming(fatality anyone!) etc?

Oh yes and the sound quality is excellent, comfortable too - I've had my current closed phones for 2 years and they look and perform like new, I'm about to buy an oped headset as my wife keeps making me jump as I can't hear her sneaking up behind me!

Title: Headsets
Post by: delankster on March 06, 2009, 01:30:41 PM

after scouring the interwebby thingy for a few days i have basically come to the same conclusion as you guys.
all the 5.1 headsets that are available seem to be flawed in one way or another.

i have an creative x-fi 7.1 sound card which sounds brilliant with the speakers system i have
i also have a set of pc-151 sennheiser's, which are good !
but i deffinatly don't get positional sound from them !!!

maybe i am doing something wrong....:doh:wouldn't be the first time

will look into the pc350's :thumbsup2:

Title: Headsets
Post by: lionheart on March 06, 2009, 03:59:08 PM

Make sure you have CMSS enabled in the game mode, there is a test you can run from the creative control panel which plays a helicopter flying around.

Title: Headsets
Post by: delankster on March 06, 2009, 06:18:22 PM

Quote from: lionheart;267096Make sure you have CMSS enabled in the game mode

worked a treat, cheers lionheart:thumbsup2:

Title: Headsets
Post by: lionheart on March 06, 2009, 06:24:21 PM

Cool, also make sure you have Macrofx and elevation filter enabled, will give height to the 3d sound.

Title: Headsets
Post by: delankster on March 06, 2009, 06:43:12 PM

hmmm not got those options:g:

Title: Headsets
Post by: Anonymous on March 06, 2009, 06:45:25 PM

Quote from: delankster;267124hmmm not got those options:g:

Click on the "Headphone" button on the X-Fi CMSS 3D tab

Title: Headsets
Post by: delankster on March 06, 2009, 06:54:00 PM

Quote from: BlueBall;267125Click on the "Headphone" button on the X-Fi CMSS 3D tab

only got:  ENABLE X-FI CMSS 3D which is enabled :g:

might be running an older version checking for updates :)

Title: Headsets
Post by: Gone_Away on March 09, 2009, 11:54:28 PM

Quote from: Dr Sadako;241921New 7.1 (!) headset from Razer.
 
http://www2.razerzone.com/Megalodon/

Now delayed until the end of Q2 2009.. :roflmao:

Title: Headsets
Post by: Gone_Away on March 10, 2009, 12:00:40 AM

Well you can add me to the list of those who have given the last of their money to Speedlink..
 
A crack has developed at the base of the left earpiece that has resulted in them not feeling snug around my head.. This quickly developed and broke within an hour.. pfft....

Title: Headsets
Post by: Doorman on March 10, 2009, 12:10:47 AM

Quote from: Ninja_Freak;267664Well you can add me to the list of those who have given the last of their money to Speedlink..
 
A crack has developed at the base of the left earpiece that has resulted in them not feeling snug around my head.. This quickly developed and broke within an hour.. pfft....

I gave my money to Speedlink, wasn't impressed and got my money back. :D

Title: Headsets
Post by: Dingo on March 10, 2009, 12:25:33 AM

Which part of "Plantronics headsets" do you muppets not get.......quality over advertising gentlemen.......and as per my previous posts.....Viewsonic monitors:boxing:
 
I do my research, and I do it very well,  and my next girlfriend will be Russian........believe me!!, ditch the English.......although Ron may disagree, because Arja will be looking over his shoulder!!:devil:

Title: Headsets
Post by: Doorman on March 10, 2009, 11:43:04 AM

Quote from: Dingo;267669.......and as per my previous posts.....Viewsonic monitors:boxing:quote]
 I've just has a Viewsonic 19" go pop on me. :rolleyes:

Title: Headsets
Post by: Sparko on March 10, 2009, 06:47:48 PM

ahhh no, i have a 22" viewsonic :crying: if it goes pop i will :boxing: it :woot2:

Title: Headsets
Post by: DogMeat on March 10, 2009, 07:32:21 PM

Quote from: Ninja_Freak;267664Well you can add me to the list of those who have given the last of their money to Speedlink..
 
A crack has developed at the base of the left earpiece that has resulted in them not feeling snug around my head.. This quickly developed and broke within an hour.. pfft....

Can I have your right earpiece, then?


(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e184/ochainn/dog_ransom.jpg)
 (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e184/ochainn/dog_ransom.jpg)

Title: Headsets
Post by: Gone_Away on March 10, 2009, 09:52:35 PM

My Viewsonic is still going after four years..
 
Update on my headphones.. should be getting an RMA in the next day or so. I realized I just bought them in Dec 2007 = just over a year....

Title: Headsets
Post by: Dingo on March 10, 2009, 11:04:50 PM

Quote from: Ninja_Freak;267773My Viewsonic is still going after four years..  

....and mine just coming up to five years and as crisp and bright as ever, and the only reason I ever replace my Plantronics headsets (every two to three years)  is because I'm too heavy handed with them and ultimately end up dislodging an earpiece. have had the DSP 400's for just over two years and still going strong.
 
Incidentally Ron, what 19" model did you have?, and was it in warranty?.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Doorman on March 10, 2009, 11:13:44 PM

Quote from: Dingo;267783....
 
Incidentally Ron, what 19" model did you have?, and was it in warranty?.

It was a good one and it's now on the tip. Kit only gets to upset me the once :flirty:

Title: Headsets
Post by: Dingo on March 11, 2009, 09:37:28 AM

Quote from: Doorman;267784It was a good one and it's now on the tip. Kit only gets to upset me the once :flirty:

Now I don't want to upset you!, but WHICH model was it, you can't point fingers and not name names:boxing::D

Title: Headsets
Post by: lionheart on March 13, 2009, 06:01:53 PM

New Medusas if you're  interested.........
 
http://www.xsreviews.co.uk/reviews/headsets/speedlink-medusa-nx/

Title: Headsets
Post by: Gone_Away on March 14, 2009, 12:50:43 PM

problem solved. nothing to see here...
 
the guys I dealt with gave me an rma in a day and turned around the new headset to me in a day. I received them this morning..
 
how's that for refreashing service?

Title: Headsets
Post by: Gone_Away on March 14, 2009, 12:51:46 PM

Quote from: lionheart;268234New Medusas if you're interested.........
 
http://www.xsreviews.co.uk/reviews/headsets/speedlink-medusa-nx/

same thing tbh.. not much of an improvement?

Title: Headsets
Post by: Dr Sadako on March 14, 2009, 03:54:12 PM

Just bought Sennheiser PC350 Pro (http://www.xtremecomputing.co.uk/review.php?id=438&page=2). Will try and play some games to test them out. :)

Title: Headsets
Post by: lionheart on March 14, 2009, 04:03:25 PM

Quote from: Dr Sadako;268348Just bought Sennheiser PC350 Pro (http://www.xtremecomputing.co.uk/review.php?id=438&page=2). Will try and play some games to test them out. :)

 
I've got a set of these and totally luv em.

Title: Headsets
Post by: lionheart on March 18, 2009, 10:44:43 PM

Quote from: Dr Sadako;268348Just bought Sennheiser PC350 Pro (http://www.xtremecomputing.co.uk/review.php?id=438&page=2). Will try and play some games to test them out. :)

Found an interesting thread Here (http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/modding-sennheiser-pc350-headset-406187/) for modding the PC350s to improve bass, apparently they have the same speakers as the 595s,
 
hmm, wheres that drill...........:norty:

Title: Headsets
Post by: Dr Sadako on March 18, 2009, 10:54:54 PM

Quote from: lionheart;268997Found an interesting thread Here (http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/modding-sennheiser-pc350-headset-406187/) for modding the PC350s to improve bass, apparently they have the same speakers as the 595s,
 
hmm, wheres that drill...........:norty:

That is interesting. I have compensated the lower bass just with teh equilizer, but this could be an option too. However, I am not entirely sure where he exactly drilled. :g:

Title: Headsets
Post by: lionheart on March 18, 2009, 10:59:45 PM

Curiosity got the better of me and I have just taken mine apart.  In the 3rd pic you can see the 3 holes at the top of the pic.
 
Seems fairly stright forward, may give it a go at the weekend.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Dr Sadako on March 18, 2009, 11:01:06 PM

Quote from: lionheart;269002Curiosity got the better of me and I have just taken mine apart.  In the 3rd pic you can see the 3 holes at the top of the pic.
 
Seems fairly stright forward, may give it a go at the weekend.

Document your work laddy. We want pictures. :D

Title: Headsets
Post by: Penfold on March 18, 2009, 11:03:51 PM

.....especially of the three hours you take trying to put the mother back together again :flirty:

Title: Headsets
Post by: lionheart on March 18, 2009, 11:10:05 PM

Just had them apart and back together in 10 mins....:narnar:

Title: Headsets
Post by: Dingo on March 19, 2009, 12:54:09 AM

Quote from: Dr Sadako;269003Document your work laddy. We want pictures. :D

Because, we want to show what a waste of money it was, not buying the Plantronics, and settling for the "best a man can get" which will fall apart in ten minutes......numpty, numpty, numpty......try the damn Plantronics.....once you've had Black, you don't want to go back!!:woot2::woot2:

Title: Headsets
Post by: lionheart on March 19, 2009, 01:04:03 AM

Yes you're right,  Sennheiser have a terrible reputation for performance and build quality,  dude , give it a break .

Title: Headsets
Post by: Dr Sadako on March 19, 2009, 07:46:58 AM

Quote from: Dingo;269010Because, we want to show what a waste of money it was, not buying the Plantronics, and settling for the "best a man can get" which will fall apart in ten minutes......numpty, numpty, numpty......try the damn Plantronics.....once you've had Black, you don't want to go back!!:woot2::woot2:

If you actually read the discussion and linked thread it would be better. I have a pair of Plantronics. They are good, but not great. I used them as a temp solution when my Speedlink Medusa 5.1 broke until a bought something new. So the last month I have used the Plantronics which makes the comparison even easiear. The Sennheiser PC350 is, without exaggeration, 10 times better than my Plantronics. The directional perspective is very good. The microphone has active noise cancellation which the plantronics doesn't have. It has the best microphone I have ever had in a headset actually and I have tried out at least 12 different headset/heaphones+mic combinations (which you can read about in this thread).

Sennheiser has a very good reputation in the audio business when it comes to headphones. Not surprisingly as the company started at the end of WWII. I understand that Sennheiser like other businesses (just look at the unlocking of graphics card) streamline their production to reduce costs. In this case Sennheiser have put in a better cap than listed and put a piece of plastic for it to appear to be a different cap. By simply drilling a hole it becomes even better. I am happy that you are content with your Plantronics, but I wasn't.

Title: Done it.
Post by: lionheart on March 19, 2009, 05:03:03 PM

I have finished the mod to my PC350s and it has made a significant difference to the bass when playing music.
 
Here is my guide.....
 
Firstly remove the pleather pads from around the ear cups , I used a screwdriver to gently prise it away, it just clips in place and does not require much force.
 
(http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww332/lionheart766/1.jpg)
 
Next remove the 5 small screws holding the speaker in position and gently remove it, again I used a screwdriver to prise it out. Be carefull as it is attached by wires so you cannot pull it to far apart.
 
(http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww332/lionheart766/2.jpg)
 
Next is the scarey bit, drilling the hole or holes, I used a brand new and very sharp wood drill bit and a slow speed drill to lessen the chance of drilling to far but you are drilling away from the actual speaker so I don't think there is much chance of a disaster.
 
(http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww332/lionheart766/3.jpg)
 
I only drilled one hole and that seems ok to me, I suppose its a case of try one and see if its ok for you if not just drill another.
 
The Mic side of the headphones was a little tricky and I could not find any mention on line about this. Basically I could not get the speaker out of the cup due to the way the mic is fixed, I'm sure there is a way but in the end I didn't need to I just opened the cup and drilled the hole without removing the speaker.
 
(http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww332/lionheart766/4.jpg)
 
So there you have it, took about 20 mins in all and really is worth doing if you own this headset.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Sneakytiger on March 29, 2010, 11:04:18 AM

currently got

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-Premium-Stereo-Headset-Headphones/dp/B0007N33IQ/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1269856838&sr=8-7

looking at getting

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Creative-Fatal1ty-Detachable-Noise-Cancelling-Microphone/dp/B002L16KXC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1269856925&sr=1-4

the prob is the logitech ones hurt my ears after a while

ur advice is always welcome.

Title: Headsets
Post by: DannagE on March 29, 2010, 03:55:43 PM

I can't really recommend a headset as such. But from reading up on it alot the Audio technica ATH-AD700's are supposed to be brilliant for gaming soundstage and also music.

Just have to get one of those zalman clip mic's and you've got a much better setup then.

With headphones its a case of you get what you pay for I'm afraid :/

Title: Headsets
Post by: Dingo on May 14, 2010, 01:02:02 AM

Have had Plantronics for the past ten years and always fabulous sound.....currently have the DSP 400's (four years old, falling apart, but wouldn't part with them for anything). Previously had the 300's........

Nothing screams quality like these babies (same with Viewsonic monitor's although I know Ron would disagree!!) but at a price-point not too hard to live with. You can keep your fancy smancy Sennheiser's (bit like the Labour Government, mostly spin!!) , and your Medusa's are most likely for the Bin (in double quick time), Plantronics rulz innit?!!.


So to recap, Viewsonic monitor, Plantronics headset and Logitech speakers.......anything else is just a compromise!! :)


I know no-one asked about speaker's but I have the Z5600's and even after 10 years these beasts, kicking out 400 watts, simply knock the "modern" competition into a cocked hat!!

Title: Headsets
Post by: DannagE on May 14, 2010, 02:20:19 AM

I might have to take some pics of my setup when I get home then :D

Title: Headsets
Post by: Gone_Away on May 17, 2010, 02:28:11 PM

Another set of Medusa's bite the dust..
 
I'm not even going to consider an RMA this time..

Title: Headsets
Post by: Tutonic on May 17, 2010, 02:37:50 PM

Sennheiser haven't let me down yet.

Pricey, but you often get what you pay for with these things.

Title: Headsets
Post by: BrotherTobious on May 17, 2010, 02:54:14 PM

I am running Sennheisers HD 595 with a steel series clip on mic which I have had no problems with.

Title: Headsets
Post by: lionheart on May 17, 2010, 03:23:17 PM

Also worth remembering that the PC350 headset has the same cans as the 595s, and a top quality mic thrown in, not cheap though.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Gone_Away on May 17, 2010, 04:35:10 PM

Cheapest I can find the 350's for is 95quid new and 75 on EBay.. :(
 
That's a lot of lolly.. I will wait until my Medusa's actually snap (which won't take long) now that the same crack from last time has formed...

Title: Headsets
Post by: lionheart on May 17, 2010, 05:34:51 PM

I'm sure "someone" will be along any time now to tell you how foolish you are to not consider Plantronics.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Gone_Away on July 19, 2010, 11:56:34 AM

And the Medusa's go SNAP..
 
I've sent a strongly worded email to Speedlink GMBH asking them what they are prepared to do.. I've searched this thread and the last set I had from them was March 2009.
 
I've also asked if they are aware of the design fault with their Medusa line.. :)
 
I'll keep you informed of my progress.
 
NF

Title: Headsets
Post by: TeaLeaf on July 19, 2010, 04:12:21 PM

Let me guess, right across the headband just about one of the earpieces?

It's been a flaw in their design since it first came out, it happened on 3 pairs for me so I gave up and went Sennheiser in the end, top quality build, top quality sound.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Blunt on July 19, 2010, 06:29:34 PM

Quote from: TeaLeaf;313693Let me guess, right across the headband just about one of the earpieces?

It's been a flaw in their design since it first came out, it happened on 3 pairs for me so I gave up and went Sennheiser in the end, top quality build, top quality sound.

Exactly where mine snapped.
I got another 2 years out of em with gaffer tape and they're sat in a drawer as an emergency set:)

Title: Headsets
Post by: Gone_Away on July 19, 2010, 09:42:00 PM

That's the spot.. Same place every time.. If I don't get a free pair I'll need to organise some new cans.

I like the "idea" of surround sound headsets but not sure if they really work.. I'm not convinced that "stereo" headsets do the trick however.

NF

Title: I'm Weak..
Post by: Gone_Away on August 10, 2010, 01:32:11 AM

I tried my luck with the RMA route but I knew that they were already out of warranty.

I pleaded with their UK distributor to see sense that the product has a design flaw. I even ended up speaking with the sales director on the phone. He was decent about the whole thing to be honest. He mentioned that they sell loads of these headsets every year without problems and only have about 2-3% RMA.

He advised that my version had been discontinued and that a new model without the huge amp had been put in it's place.

He also cut me a deal on a replacement set for Ã,£25 all in including delivery.. so for Ã,£25 versus Ã,£150 for the Sens PC360's I sold my soul once again..

I'm Weak..

Title: Headsets
Post by: lionheart on August 10, 2010, 06:42:40 PM

Quote from: Ninja_Freak;314746I tried my luck with the RMA route but I knew that they were already out of warranty.

I pleaded with their UK distributor to see sense that the product has a design flaw. I even ended up speaking with the sales director on the phone. He was decent about the whole thing to be honest. He mentioned that they sell loads of these headsets every year without problems and only have about 2-3% RMA.

He advised that my version had been discontinued and that a new model without the huge amp had been put in it's place.

He also cut me a deal on a replacement set for Ã,£25 all in including delivery.. so for Ã,£25 versus Ã,£150 for the Sens PC360's I sold my soul once again..

I'm Weak..

Lol , Hows the saying go  "Once bitten , Twice err bitten.

Title: Headsets
Post by: TheDvEight on October 04, 2011, 12:16:55 AM

Anyone got any suggestions for a new headset with mircophone my price range is 20£

Title: Headsets
Post by: Sn00ks on October 04, 2011, 08:41:58 AM

I used to have a Plantronics GameCom 367 headset and was pleasantly surprised. I bought it as a stop gap whilst trying to find a replacement 5.1 headset and stuck with it for a couple of years until something went ptooie and the mic stopped working.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-005-PT&groupid=702&catid=1058&subcat=1719

Title: Headsets
Post by: Lameduck on October 04, 2011, 11:21:29 AM

Quote from: Sn00ks;334222I used to have a Plantronics GameCom 367 headset and was pleasantly surprised.

I've had that headset for over a year and am pleased with performance. The only downside is the headset is too tight,
but its not excessive :)

Title: Headsets
Post by: TeaLeaf on October 04, 2011, 11:24:40 AM

Currently looking at replacing my headphones (Seinnheiser) too.  I'm considering either the Seinnheiser PC350 or PC360.  I'm leaning towards the PC360 at the moment due to them being an open design and better sound stage.  That and I'd need to drill a bass port into the cans if I went for the PC350.  Still reading reviews etc, so the decision is yet to be made, but I do like the Seinnheiser range and have been a user of them for a fair few years either through gaming or other musical interests.  They don't quite meet the £20 budget though, sorry :sad:

Title: Headsets
Post by: Toxteth on October 04, 2011, 11:25:06 AM

Yea I got that headset, it's pretty decent, but like Lame said it is quite tight and my ears hurt after long sessions!

Title: Headsets
Post by: Vargen on October 04, 2011, 11:33:09 AM

What about the Logitech G35 headset? I'm considering getting one of those. I have the F4tal1ty headset atm, but they are a bit small and the mic is broken. Apparently my cat likes to chew on the mic :(

Title: Headsets
Post by: BrotherTobious on October 04, 2011, 11:36:31 AM

Well if you will make him figure out a maze to get food!! I am not that surprised

Title: Headsets
Post by: Vargen on October 04, 2011, 12:04:03 PM

Quote from: BrotherTobious;334244Well if you will make him figure out a maze to get food!! I am not that surprised

Hehe, it's not a maze, it's just a bowl designed so he can't eat too fast. He also opens doors and has figured out how to turn off my computer if he thinks I'm ignoring him. The F4tal1ty headset has a mic with foam on it, so guess that makes it tasty...

Title: Headsets
Post by: Gone_Away on October 04, 2011, 04:14:55 PM

Medusa.. It's slightly over your price range at around £30 but for that money they're not bad. They last about two years before the ear piece snaps off.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Sneakytiger on October 04, 2011, 07:03:23 PM

i'm looking at replacing my headset as well
i hear http://www.turtlebeach.com/ are good

Title: Headsets
Post by: TheDvEight on October 04, 2011, 08:22:03 PM

Quote from: kracau;334283i'm looking at replacing my headset as well
i hear http://www.turtlebeach.com/ are good

Turtle beach headsets are good for the price £50+ as you can hear enemy footsteps etc

Title: Headsets
Post by: OldBloke on October 04, 2011, 08:25:01 PM

I picked up a pair of Sennhesier PC 151 for 16GBP a few months ago via Hot UK Deals. They're on Play for 48GBP at the minute but worth doing a search.

Title: Headsets
Post by: DrunkenZombiee on October 05, 2011, 02:00:07 PM

I have a pair of these (http://www.trustedreviews.com/Sharkoon-X-Tatic-Digital-V3---5-1-Dolby-Digital-Headset_Headphones_review). I would highly recommend them if you have a decent soundcard on your PC and if you want 5.1 in a headset.

They also work really well with my Xbox for late night gaming sessions when I don't want the Mrs being woken by my subwoofer and there is no need for a stupid xbox headset.

The only thing wrong with them is they tend to get some clipping noise when the soundcard is using its built in amplifier at high settings. Using the built in amp solves the problem though. Just remember to keep your PC at 70% volume and below and you will get great sound from them.

Good for gaming =) as the 5.1 actually works.

DZ

Title: Headsets
Post by: TheLeonKing on November 29, 2011, 05:00:37 PM

Best budget deal I've come across for solid headphones:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-HD201-Closed-Back-Headphones/dp/B0007XJSQC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322585182&sr=8-1

I've dropped these, tripped on the wire while they were still plugged in and generally bashed them around and they're still going strong. Even broke one of my laptop headphone jacks tripping on it, but the headphones were ok :D

Also there's a couple of Headphone offers going on here (http://www.groupon.co.uk/vouchers) last time I checked, although they may have sold out by now.

Title: Headsets
Post by: TeaLeaf on January 27, 2012, 09:44:28 PM

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Ok, pop quiz.  Is it cold in here or have these puppies just caught sight of my new headphones?  You got it, the latter. :biggrin:

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I'm now the happy owner of a set of Sennheiser PC360 headphones courtesy of an slighty early birthday present - and as Will Smith would say:

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-boom mic, very nice quality, auto-mutes when swung up
-open back design so they are cool to wear for extended periods
-just went through a load of dance tracks with them and they had plenty of tight bass (often a downside of open back designs)
-wonderful open sound stage (a benefit of open-back design) and clean vocal reproduction (tested some choral, some soul, some pop)
-very light indeed
-over-ear design, so they do not touch the ear at all (v.comfortable!)
-on-ear volume control (no cord control to get in the way)

Best of all, they're only 50 ohms, so you do not need a dedicated headphone amp/circuit to drive them (unlike the 150 ohm PC350s).

Go on, treat yourself via the dMw Amazon Affiliate Shop!  They're a touch more than normal, but you're worth it!

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Title: Headsets
Post by: Sneakytiger on June 30, 2012, 12:19:22 PM

just got sound blaster 3d tatic alpha head set, makes a world of diffrence from my old cheapo  ones.

http://www.creative.com/soundblaster/tactic3d/alpha/

if your intrested.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Gone_Away on July 01, 2012, 02:25:48 PM

Cool man.. Would like to hear them at the LAN. I've been looking for a new pair of cans.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Toxteth on September 24, 2012, 07:07:51 PM

Just snapped my headset in two. Woops!

Blunts been raving about his Sennheisers but my Budget is about £60 and most Sens are out of my price range. Thinking of getting these SteelSeries Siberia V2's (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-021-ST). Anyone's used these or got any other recommendations?

Title: Headsets
Post by: BrotherTobious on September 24, 2012, 07:11:06 PM

The karrde has a set and loves them the Mic picks up sound from a good distance away.  He uses the USB sound card that comes with.

I have a steeel serries clip Mic which has been solid as a rock. Hope that helps

Title: Headsets
Post by: Toxteth on September 25, 2012, 01:17:04 PM

Quote from: BrotherTobious;358949The karrde has a set and loves them the Mic picks up sound from a good distance away.  He uses the USB sound card that comes with.

I have a steeel serries clip Mic which has been solid as a rock. Hope that helps

Cheers buddy, I think I'll go for them and report back.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Le Rouge on October 31, 2012, 05:55:29 PM

Go on Tox, report :-)

Title: Headsets
Post by: TeaLeaf on November 11, 2012, 11:03:41 AM

http://www.reghardware.com/2012/11/10/ten_gaming_headsets/

Ten gaming headsets briefly reviewed.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Chaosphere on November 11, 2012, 12:13:02 PM

I'm just going to give my personal recommendation for the Corsair Vengeance 2000s... Really decent sound, and the wireless just makes them a joy to use. I can wear them for hours and don't feel a thing. I used to own some Sennheiser 598s and 700s, and recently sold both because I had stopped using them. I use the 2000s for everything from games to music. Only shame is that they won't work with my TV or games consoles!

Title: Headsets
Post by: kregoron on November 11, 2012, 06:30:32 PM

Quote from: Chaosphere;361300I'm just going to give my personal recommendation for the Corsair Vengeance 2000s... Really decent sound, and the wireless just makes them a joy to use. I can wear them for hours and don't feel a thing. I used to own some Sennheiser 598s and 700s, and recently sold both because I had stopped using them. I use the 2000s for everything from games to music. Only shame is that they won't work with my TV or games consoles!

loving my Corsair Vengeance 2000s.. never really liked the weight and sound quality of wireless headsets, but these rock... i can use em for a whole day without feeling em at all

Title: Headsets
Post by: Toxteth on November 12, 2012, 01:10:17 PM

Quote from: Le Rouge;360804Go on Tox, report :-)

Sorry Le Rouge, missed this post.

The SteelSeries Siberia V2's are what I got and they're awesome (even despite the abuse I was given at the LAN because they're in girly white and look Apple related).

They almost cancel out too much noise!

Definitely a good buy for the price.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Tutonic on November 12, 2012, 04:35:42 PM

Quote from: Toxteth;361354Sorry Le Rouge, missed this post.

The SteelSeries Siberia V2's are what I got and they're awesome (even despite the abuse I was given at the LAN because they're in girly white and look Apple related).

They almost cancel out too much noise!

Definitely a good buy for the price.

I have the same headset as Tox, though it's in Manly Blue rather than Wussy White, and it's a top bit of kit - highly recommended.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Snokio on December 28, 2012, 05:27:59 PM

Purchased the Corsair vengeance 1500 (wired) today as my other headset snapped just before the CS Match yesterday, I find these comfortable and quality looks and feels superb, but I can't seem to adjust any of the sound settings (bass, treble etc), does anyone know of any settings / software?

Title: Headsets
Post by: Sparko on February 16, 2013, 01:38:17 AM

It was a Friday morning, i woke up ready for work, my shirt was pressed and my trousers were starched with a thin crisp feel.
I walked into my office thinking, 'it's Friday, im well up for some CS:GO tonight'
My laptop made a thud as i threw it on my desk, my mug from the day before sat in the place i had left it... the cleaners hadn't been then, i thought.
I got my laptop out of its bag and connected the relevant leads and pressed the on button....wooooosh, the fan sped up, telling me it was time to make a coffee before it eventually booted up.

Sat down finally with my first coffee of the morning after being stopped to talk about the Liverpool game the night before i got on with my work. The day was young but i couldn't stop thinking of a night on CS:GO, how i would pop ducky one right in the forehead and how i could get my knife out quick enough slash blunts torso or wondering what snokio's next missions was.  

It got to lunch time, i fancied a Cooplands sausage bun with brown sauce, but they had no brown sauce left..."red then" i said..it was nice and sausagey.

The afternoon came, i felt a little tired from my Sausage adventure, but decided i needed to crack on.  Checking emails, checking the network, popped out for a cig.  3pm came, i decided to check some emails, check the network, throw some paper at the hot girl sat infornt of me.

Then the 32" tv next to me started flashing, with the error "Network resources low!", "Network resources low!".....arggg wt.....

People started panicking like i have never seen before, there was even swearing! omg the world could end! i just wanted to get home for some CS:GO.
So it turned out we had an electrical fault in one of the server rooms that caused the power to 4 servers to trip, meaning we were running off 2, less space, or something like that anyway.

So it came to 5pm, i washed my mug up and sat it in the same place on my desk, packed my laptop up and headed for the exit.  Driving home with no radio on it was a nice welcome of silence, no traffic on the road, just thinking of a night on CS:GO :)

So i put the key in the door, make the turn, Sparky the jack russell welcomes me home with a fuss.  I walk upstairs turn on the office light and see the rig, 'what a lovely rig' i thought.  i turn on the pc to get the CS:GO update downloaded in time, done in 3 minutes, excellent the night is sorted!

Right wheres that HEADSET!.........oh!....thats a point!

he last place i saw it was.....downstairs near the laptop.........phew i found it!

i wondered upstairs, beer in hand, plug the headset in, it shines blue and alive!!
With my pc raring to go i was settled for the night.  "better check my volume inputs" i said to myself, sound fine, mic........errrr ohhhhhh no!
I messed around with all sorts of settings on the wonderful windows7 but i was fighting a losing battle....my mic was dead :(

I took the mic apart only to find the 2 wires had snapped, i didnt know what to do, i was like a surgeon that didnt know surgery.






so in short...my headset is broke, any idea's on a new one? budget about £60.00 :D

Title: Headsets
Post by: Blunt on February 16, 2013, 01:49:01 AM

I was going to recommend my sennheiser pc350's, but I had a look and they're £130!
I paid £100 for mine over 2 years ago and they are still like new.
The sound is amazing, I can hear you ******* yourself from halfway across a map!
Once, I even HEARD Tutonic sneer, he didn't say anything, he just sneered, and I heard it.
I thought the price may have come down in 2 years, but no.

Tox bought some the other day that he reckons are good, look further up this thread.

Don't bother with medusa or any clones of them, the sound is good but the build quality is awful  and THEY WILL SNAP! (in the same place as everybody else who has owned a set)

Nice story BTW

Title: Headsets
Post by: TeaLeaf on February 16, 2013, 10:00:11 AM

I'm on the PC360, similarly happy but equally out of budget.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Tutonic on February 16, 2013, 10:52:22 AM

Quote from: Blunt;366795Once, I even HEARD Tutonic sneer, he didn't say anything, he just sneered, and I heard it.

It's true.

The Siberia V2 headset is superb, and comes in at just under £60. Highly recommended.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Sparko on February 16, 2013, 01:30:40 PM

Cheers guys, ill get looking around

Title: Headsets
Post by: Ranualf on February 16, 2013, 01:42:06 PM

Sparko`s gone to...

http://direct.asda.com/SteelSeries-Siberia-Headset-v2--PC-/-Xbox-360/003779496,default,pd.html?cm_mmc=ad-css-_-ggle-shop-_-Computers-and-Software-_-003779496&utm_source=ggle-shop&utm_medium=css&utm_term=003779496&utm_content=Computers-and-Software&utm_campaign=ad&istCompanyId=71f4ae42-94c5-4821-aa58-05eff6da2486&istItemId=amalriim&istBid=t (http://direct.asda.com/SteelSeries-Siberia-Headset-v2--PC-/-Xbox-360/003779496,default,pd.html?cm_mmc=ad-css-_-ggle-shop-_-Computers-and-Software-_-003779496&utm_source=ggle-shop&utm_medium=css&utm_term=003779496&utm_content=Computers-and-Software&utm_campaign=ad&istCompanyId=71f4ae42-94c5-4821-aa58-05eff6da2486&istItemId=amalriim&istBid=t)

Title: Headsets
Post by: Blunt on February 16, 2013, 02:30:52 PM

That's the one Tox's got

Title: Headsets
Post by: Sparko on February 16, 2013, 11:49:29 PM

I did go there your right, it shall be ordered, thanks for your help guys :)

Title: Headsets
Post by: Blunt on February 17, 2013, 12:50:31 AM

Quote from: Sparko;366866I did go there your right, it shall be ordered, thanks for your help guys :)

In 'girly white' like Tox's?

Title: Headsets
Post by: Sparko on February 17, 2013, 02:43:34 PM

Quote from: Blunt;366868In 'girly white' like Tox's?

Nah think I will get the red one :)

Title: Headsets
Post by: Sparko on March 02, 2013, 10:33:44 PM

Had to order the white one as that's all they had in, gets delivered Monday so should be back up and running. Thanks for the link amber got it for 48 quid it's 60 to 80 everywhere else so appreciate that mate :)

Title: Headsets
Post by: Gone_Away on March 03, 2013, 03:06:31 PM

does it come with free horse meat?

Title: Headsets
Post by: Timmer on March 17, 2013, 09:59:20 PM

Could someone please recommend a headset for me. All I am looking for is as cheap as possible and closed cup. I.e. minimum sound leakage. If they also worked with ps3 that would be a bonus but not essential.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Snokio on March 18, 2013, 09:17:15 AM

When you say cheap, are talking around the £40 mark or less?

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Title: Headsets
Post by: Timmer on March 18, 2013, 09:22:16 AM

Around the 40 mark would be my max. Less would be better.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Snokio on March 18, 2013, 12:31:57 PM

I have just purchased Plantronics Gamecom 780 which is £40, reading the reviews they say it punches in above it's weight. should be getting them tomorrow..

Had a little incident with my last purchased, I went over the cord with the hoover and it's in a pretty bad shape :(

Title: Headsets
Post by: OldBloke on March 18, 2013, 12:33:49 PM

Quote from: Snokio;368784... I went over the cord with the hoover and it's in a pretty bad shape :(

That sucks.

:getmecoat:

Title: Headsets
Post by: Dingo on March 19, 2013, 05:17:37 AM

Just got the 380's having come from the DSP400's................number of things.....these are great, and at £20 are a complete bargain for a cost conscious gamer.............I haven't had closed ear cups for as long as I can remember so I am not a great fan BUT.......credit where it's due.....the sound quality is extremely good at the price point and surprisingly (for me) they are entirely comfortable after six hours of wear......................I still want to be a Naturist and order another set of the 400's.......but if you like your cups enclosed and don't want to be a audio naturist with your ears hanging out.....then these are fantastic value!!  :)

Title: Headsets
Post by: TeaLeaf on March 19, 2013, 07:56:46 AM

Quote from: Snokio;368784Had a little incident with my last purchased, I went over the cord with the hoover and it's in a pretty bad shape :(

Try this solution.

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41MmCui8E2L._SL500_AA300_.jpg)

No cord, so no nasty accidents for your hoover!

Title: Headsets
Post by: Timmer on March 19, 2013, 08:57:29 AM

Quote from: Dingo;368816Just got the 380's having come from the DSP400's................number of things.....these are great, and at £20 are a complete bargain for a cost conscious gamer.............I haven't had closed ear cups for as long as I can remember so I am not a great fan BUT.......credit where it's due.....the sound quality is extremely good at the price point and surprisingly (for me) they are entirely comfortable after six hours of wear......................I still want to be a Naturist and order another set of the 400's.......but if you like your cups enclosed and don't want to be a audio naturist with your ears hanging out.....then these are fantastic value!!  :)

I read the 380s were open cup as I was all ready to order a pair weeks ago before reading that. I'll have to look at them again. Any sound leakage from them at reasonable volumes ?

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Title: Headsets
Post by: Sparko on May 05, 2013, 11:24:54 PM

Quote from: Tutonic;366807It's true.

The Siberia V2 headset is superb, and comes in at just under £60. Highly recommended.

Had this headset for about 2 months now and it is amazing.

Only tonight have I decided to listen to music on it and I'm not kidding you it's the best sound I have heard through some headphones ever, I only bought them for gaming but to have a good listen to some music they are spot on too :)

Absolutely brilliant!

Title: Headsets
Post by: Snokio on May 06, 2013, 10:21:31 AM

Quote from: TeaLeaf;368822Try this solution.

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41MmCui8E2L._SL500_AA300_.jpg)

No cord, so no nasty accidents for your hoover!

not a bad call, although it's only a very small area, it's usually tucked away but having a long cord it can stick out at times.

My headset is fixed now, the 780's were not bad, but the Corsair's are still better!

Title: Headsets
Post by: Snokio on August 30, 2013, 07:20:32 PM

Corsair Vengeance 2100 Dolby 7.1 wireless headset released:

http://www.corsair.com/gaming-peripherals/gaming-headsets/vengeance-2100-dolby-7-1-wireless-gaming-headset.html


 (http://www.corsair.com/gaming-peripherals/gaming-headsets/vengeance-2100-dolby-7-1-wireless-gaming-headset.html)

Title: Headsets
Post by: Tutonic on August 30, 2013, 10:57:07 PM

I happen to have recently bought a set of Vengeance 2000's, the 2100's look like a very minor upgrade which means they're a very fine headset indeed.

Awesome sound, comfortable, and I can wander around my flat while you lot natter at me on Teamspeak.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Sneakytiger on August 31, 2013, 12:46:19 PM

gonna get a new 1 at eurogamer maybe turtle beach not sure yet.

Title: Headsets
Post by: albert on September 04, 2014, 03:36:37 PM

Quote from: Tutonic;374918I happen to have recently bought a set of Vengeance 2000's, the 2100's look like a very minor upgrade which means they're a very fine headset indeed.

Awesome sound, comfortable, and I can wander around my flat while you lot natter at me on Teamspeak.

I'm preparing for when my Creative Wireless headphones bite the dust, and given that one phone had to be glued back to the head set with Araldite a few months ago I expect shortly. My only question is when you extend the phones out to fit what is the area that becomes exposed like in terms of thickness? I need to be able to attach a TrackIR Clip Pro to them which can clip onto a flat surface no thicker than 5mm or so.

So with TrackIR

Title: Headsets
Post by: Tutonic on September 04, 2014, 03:55:53 PM

I've actually swapped the Vengeance headset for a Steelseries H Wireless recently Albert. There's nothing wrong with the Vengeance, I just fancied a change and the Steelseries comes with 2 swappable batteries which is rather nice.

I can bring the Vengeance to the LAN if you want to have a play with them - it's for sale if you're tempted.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Sneakytiger on September 04, 2014, 05:42:33 PM

using creative tactic 3d rage headset at the moment, good wireless headset, been looking at the new raza kraken 7.1 headset.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Penfold on September 04, 2014, 08:10:47 PM

Quote from: Tutonic;387661I've actually swapped the Vengeance headset for a Steelseries H Wireless recently Albert. There's nothing wrong with the Vengeance, I just fancied a change and the Steelseries comes with 2 swappable batteries which is rather nice.

I can bring the Vengeance to the LAN if you want to have a play with them - it's for sale if you're tempted.

How much ?

Title: Headsets
Post by: Gone_Away on September 04, 2014, 08:17:16 PM

I've got the 2100 wireless and they're superb. Like anything wireless  / rechargeable it does take plugging in (especially at a LAN).

Not sure about width and track IR. Let me know where you want me to put the tape.


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Title: Headsets
Post by: Penfold on September 04, 2014, 08:30:07 PM

If you're not using the USB headset and it's turned off, does the sounds automatically default to the speakers - or can you make it?

Title: Headsets
Post by: Tutonic on September 04, 2014, 08:57:49 PM

Check your PM, Pen.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Gone_Away on September 05, 2014, 05:56:05 AM

Quote from: Penfold;387667If you're not using the USB headset and it's turned off, does the sounds automatically default to the speakers - or can you make it?

That's the only downside with the USB. You will have two devices and have to manually switch between the two.

Perhaps someone here has a solution?

NF


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Title: Headsets
Post by: TeaLeaf on September 05, 2014, 07:04:31 AM

Quote from: Ninja_Freak;387670That's the only downside with the USB. You will have two devices and have to manually switch between the two.

Perhaps someone here has a solution?

A non-USB solution:

http://www.deadmen.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?36506-Corsair-SP2500-Gaming-2-1-Speaker-System

They are still blowing my socks off with their sound quality and it allows me a single volume control.  I simply unplug from the desktop volume control when I want speakers and plug the headphones back in again when I want to use them - it's a simple desktop switch that only takes a couple of seconds.

You can buy them from here:
http://www.deadmen.co.uk/forum/content.php?191-dmw-amazon-shop

Title: Headsets
Post by: albert on September 05, 2014, 12:45:57 PM

Quote from: Ninja_Freak;387666I've got the 2100 wireless and they're superb. Like anything wireless  / rechargeable it does take plugging in (especially at a LAN).

Not sure about width and track IR. Let me know where you want me to put the tape.


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Check this link to see where the TrackIR Clip Pro gets clipped on. Scroll down to post #25, excuse the hair mess that person has applied to their headphones! When you extend the phones to fit over your head it exposes a thinner metal or plastic area, the sensor is clipped around that. Maybe as much as 1cm it can clip around.

http://forums.dayzgame.com/index.php?/topic/79264-how-many-people-play-dayz-with-trackir/page-2

Title: Headsets
Post by: BrotherTobious on September 05, 2014, 12:57:34 PM

Albert that is the exactly the same setup as mine expect i have a tie mic clipped as well to the cable.

Title: Headsets
Post by: lionheart on September 05, 2014, 06:38:47 PM

Quote from: Penfold;387667If you're not using the USB headset and it's turned off, does the sounds automatically default to the speakers - or can you make it?

It works like this for me....I use my Logitech wireless headset for gaming and my sound card for music etc. I have the usb sender plugged into my keyboards usb port  and set as the default player in windows. When I unplug it, it reverts to my soundcard, when I re-plug it, it reverts to the default device again.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Penfold on September 05, 2014, 08:17:15 PM

I've found a rather nifty solution to the USB/Onboard speaker issue

It's a little program that sits in your tray to let you switch between usb headset/speakers with a press of the icon or a hotkey.

http://soundswitch.codeplex.com/releases/view/68935

Title: Headsets
Post by: TeaLeaf on October 20, 2014, 03:03:58 PM

+1 for Sennheiser customer service:

I bought my Sennheiser PC360 headphones (with boom mic) in Jan 2012, so with a two year warranty I was more than a little peeved when the microphone on them appeared to break in September 2014 as they were not cheap (circa £160 iirc).   Rather than activate the mic when the boom was lowered, the mic just stayed off the whole time, so I suspected some kind of 2 pence micro-switch had failed, whereas the sound quality of the headphones was still fantastic.

As the warranty was out of date by some 9 months I had little hope of any help from Sennheiser, so I opted to use their repair service where you send them back to Sennheiser, they price up the repair and then you can decide whether or not it is economically viable, they estimated 5-10 working days for a price.

After three weeks of not hearing anything I chased them up and got a reply apologising, but noting they did not have any stock of my headphones so had to order some from Germany.   This in itself surprised me as I thought they were quoting for repair, but perhaps they meant 'stock of repair parts'?

Anyway, today a pair of headphones arrived from Sennheiser via UPS.   Not only are they brand new, but Sennheiser also upgraded me to the PC363D Dolby 7.1 headphones which retail at £210.   Pretty damn brilliant customer service if you ask me and the kind of customer love that will mean I will return to Sennheiser again and again in coming years.

Sennheiser.   Excellent quality headphones.   Astoundingly good customer service for a product that was well out of warranty.  

Thank you Sennheiser! :worship:

Title: Headsets
Post by: Tutonic on October 20, 2014, 03:26:03 PM

That's pretty good of them. I would have gladly gone Sennheiser had they done a wireless headset :/

Title: Headsets
Post by: albert on October 20, 2014, 04:15:58 PM

If you have to return to them in the next 2 years then quality is an issue! I had the same great service from Shure but unfortunately their earbuds went South every 18 months to 2 years and eventually they cottoned on and reduced the warranty.


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Title: Headsets
Post by: TeaLeaf on October 20, 2014, 04:45:30 PM

Quote from: albert;389567If you have to return to them in the next 2 years then quality is an issue!

Agreed, but of the several Sennheiser items I've had over the past 30 years, this is the first one that had a problem other than "I want a new bit of kit" problem!

Bottom line is they dealt with it really well and got a loyal customer out of it.   A lot of other companies would have gone down the "tough luck" route on the expired warranty.

Title: Headsets
Post by: OldBloke on January 10, 2015, 07:56:10 PM

My nine year old Sennheisers (SK Gaming PC160) have finally started to fall apart even though they still work and sound great. But when the update fairy knocks on my door you know I always let her in :D

After careful research I decided to get the Sennheiser G4me One in black (http://en-uk.sennheiser.com/g4me-one). Yes, they're a tad expensive but the build quality is great, the sound is brilliant (gaming and music) and, being an over-the-ears open design, are very comfortable.

I've been using them for a couple of weeks now and quite honestly I don't have a bad word to say about them.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Blunt on January 11, 2015, 12:56:47 AM

Still got my Sennheisser PC350's from 2011.

The vinyl covering the sponge ear surrounds is falling apart, but apart from that they're great.

Build quality is tops

I can still hear you pooping yourself from across the map, and Declan's heavy breathing is Hitchcockesque.

Highly recommend, despite the initial high outlay they've been far better value than the 3 sets of Medusas the I had previously.

Title: Headsets
Post by: lionheart on January 11, 2015, 01:31:42 AM

"The vinyl covering the sponge ear surrounds is falling apart"

Get some of these (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Replacement-Ear-Pads-Foam-Cushion-Earpads-For-Sennheiser-PC350-PC360-HD515-HD518-/221589453901?pt=UK_AudioVisualElectronics_HomeAudioHiFi_Headphones&hash=item3397c2bc4d) Blunty, got some for my Logitechs, just the job.

Title: Headsets
Post by: albert on January 11, 2015, 07:08:19 AM

I received the Mionix Headset from the wife for Christmas. I will be  un-boxing them today, I've had a set of Creative Wraith Wireless phones for a number of years and this is me going back to wired for the weight advantage, no USB port taken up on my laptop and like OB the upgrade opportunity, plus mainly play games with TrackIR so a wifi headset is a little pointless if another device is stuck to 'em with a wire protruding out of it!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mionix-Nash-20-Headset-DVD/dp/B00IRVJRHQ

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/10/b0b8c7b214c5913df3e4060daa3c1e79.jpg)

Title: Headsets
Post by: Twyst on January 11, 2015, 08:51:54 AM

Quote from: OldBloke;393584After careful research I decided to get the Sennheiser G4me One in black (http://en-uk.sennheiser.com/g4me-one). Yes, they're a tad expensive but the build quality is great, the sound is brilliant (gaming and music) and, being an over-the-ears open design, are very comfortable.

I have the Sennheiser G4me Zero in black (http://en-uk.sennheiser.com/g4me-zero), which is the closed cup design rather than the one's open design.
The only flaw I have with an otherwise exceptional product is when you raise the headset mic to mute it picks up the fact you're moving it.
Other than that, the build quality is amazing as is the comfort. I think the One is more comfortable, but the Zero is more suited to my environment.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Sneakytiger on January 11, 2015, 08:55:12 AM

i'm looking for a decent headset as well, ones that can fit a track ir  clip?

Title: Headsets
Post by: OldBloke on January 11, 2015, 10:05:08 AM

Quote from: Sneakytiger;393594i'm looking for a decent headset as well, ones that can fit a track ir  clip?

My TrackClip PRO fits on the G4me One.

Title: Headsets
Post by: smilodon on January 11, 2015, 10:11:40 AM

I had a set of great Creative Fatality headphones courtesy of Lionheart which I unfortunately broke. Now I'm using Turtle Beach Px22's. They're only about £50 but I'm no audiophile so more expensive ones would be wasted on me. As these are closed ear headphones they do a fairly decent job of muffling any ambient noise which includes the sound of your own voice. So the win feature for me is a volume control that pumps the input to your mic into the headphones. This means you can hear your own voice clearly and don't start thinking you're going deaf and end a gaming session shouting into your microphone. 10/10 if you're looking for a budget price

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Title: Headsets
Post by: albert on January 11, 2015, 11:06:52 AM

Quote from: OldBloke;393596My TrackClip PRO fits on the G4me One.

Same with the Mionix....and after 2 hours use, the sound is twice as good as the Creative's. So much more detailed and natural, plus the comfort level is also better so far.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Gorion on January 11, 2015, 12:17:23 PM

Quote from: albert;393598Same with the Mionix....and after 2 hours use, the sound is twice as good as the Creative's. So much more detailed and natural, plus the comfort level is also better so far.

What are your thoughts on Mionix vs Zik in regards to audio output?

Title: Headsets
Post by: Twyst on January 11, 2015, 09:58:08 PM

Quote from: albert;393598Same with the Mionix....and after 2 hours use, the sound is twice as good as the Creative's. So much more detailed and natural, plus the comfort level is also better so far.

I really cannot advocate Creative headphones. I've had 3 pairs over the years (although not strictly gaming sets, work buys them for conference calls) and the sound quality is awful. The build quality is OK though as they do last a little bit.

I have actually discovered one large problem with my G4me Zero headset coupled with a new STX2 soundcard (coming from a Logitech wireless G930) - sometimes it's too good. I hear parts of the sound which I never heard before, SFX here, rumble there - but I aso hear the errors.

Playing Elite Dangerous, there is a sound pop that i was worried about with my new audio kit that happened everytime I exited SuperCruise (it's about half way through the exit sound).
After messing with all my settings and it's still there I'm now very worried I have defective kit. So I decided before sending everything back to double check - and plugged the G930 back in.
Lo and behold, if I listened very carefully, the exit pop is there as well (G930 is wireless, so the DAC is in the headset), but it's hardly noticeable.
So the sound pop is either a bug with the game, a bug with windows directsound, or is actually there by design.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Gorion on January 11, 2015, 10:50:04 PM

Make sure you're using the highest frequency rate possible, in the windows settings.

It could be that at the pop specific time, the game sound frequency is higher than yours.

Title: Headsets
Post by: albert on January 16, 2015, 08:23:43 AM

Quote from: Gorion;393608What are your thoughts on Mionix vs Zik in regards to audio output?

These are for totally different purposes so I can't really compare the. The Zik headphones are my premium audio music set which I multi purposed for the LAN in October to save on space. I don't use them day to day for gaming, they're also not quite as large cupped as the Mionix which so far I really like for their details and acoustic quality. They are very comfortable as well and as they're wire, no more charging and no more USB slot taken up. I really do need a switch to do a loss less move between headset and speakers as I only have a splitter right now and the volume lowers on both devices because of this.

Any ideas for a no quality loss splitting solution?

Title: Headsets
Post by: Twyst on January 18, 2015, 10:04:19 PM

Quote from: Gorion;393628Make sure you're using the highest frequency rate possible, in the windows settings.

It could be that at the pop specific time, the game sound frequency is higher than yours.

It sounds worse with the higher settings. Can still hear it with the lowest settings.
I think I'll ticket it with FD as it's getting highly annoying now.
If you listen very closely you can hear it in some YouTube snippets as well.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Gorion on January 19, 2015, 12:07:17 AM

Quote from: albert;393806These are for totally different purposes so I can't really compare the. The Zik headphones are my premium audio music set which I multi purposed for the LAN in October to save on space. I don't use them day to day for gaming, they're also not quite as large cupped as the Mionix which so far I really like for their details and acoustic quality. They are very comfortable as well and as they're wire, no more charging and no more USB slot taken up. I really do need a switch to do a loss less move between headset and speakers as I only have a splitter right now and the volume lowers on both devices because of this.

Any ideas for a no quality loss splitting solution?

Does your speaker setup have optical ports?

ED sounded glorious on those Ziks, it literally felt that I was piloting that ship.

Quote from: Twisted;393897It sounds worse with the higher settings. Can still hear it with the lowest settings.
I think I'll ticket it with FD as it's getting highly annoying now.
If you listen very closely you can hear it in some YouTube snippets as well.

Post of of them youtube snippets where you hear it, including the exact time.

Just so to make sure that your setup isn't faulty.

Title: Headsets
Post by: albert on January 19, 2015, 10:32:50 AM

My speakers are simply a stereo cable into the headphone port on the laptop. I'll check if they have any other outputs.

The Ziks are Bluetooth with noise cancellation. They sound amazing. With a cable rather than Bluetooth and a headphone amp they sound even better.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Sneakytiger on March 08, 2015, 01:07:01 PM

getting these soon

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00JJNQG98/?tag=futurepublish_pcggrtest-21&ascsubtag=bestheadset#productDetails

Title: Headsets
Post by: TeaLeaf on March 08, 2015, 02:02:49 PM

Nice. we'll be looking forward to a review of them :thumbsup:

Don't forget to buy them through the affiliate store!

Title: Headsets
Post by: Blunt on March 08, 2015, 02:20:37 PM

Quote from: lionheart;393590"The vinyl covering the sponge ear surrounds is falling apart"

Get some of these (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Replacement-Ear-Pads-Foam-Cushion-Earpads-For-Sennheiser-PC350-PC360-HD515-HD518-/221589453901?pt=UK_AudioVisualElectronics_HomeAudioHiFi_Headphones&hash=item3397c2bc4d) Blunty, got some for my Logitechs, just the job.

Just ordered a set as my current ones have just about had it.
I'll let you know what they're like in due course.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Blunt on March 20, 2015, 12:25:55 AM

The surrounds had no fitting instructions, so I used a YouTube tutorial.
I would've been all day shouting and swearing if I hadn't.
Two pairs of hands are required to fit these mothers.
Once fitted they are great.
Thanks for the link Lionheart.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Sneakytiger on April 01, 2015, 05:39:11 PM

should have my [h=1]HyperX Cloud Gaming Headset for PC/PS4/Mac - White[/h]by the week end.

Title: Headsets
Post by: ReddFour on April 02, 2015, 01:11:28 PM

I'm looking for a new headset. I have a Corsair HS30 but they sound awful to me and the mic is rubbish.

My main requirements are -

1. Best possible positional sound.  With the HS30 I can never tell the direction of gunfire in Arma.

2. Best possible isolation from external noise. So I guess must be closed cup.

3. Best possible sound quality.

Mustn't break the bank either. I'm not asking much am I. Any recommendations?

I'd also point out I am using the on-board audio of my msi z97 gaming 5 motherboard. It is supposed to have great audio but works I still be better getting a sound card? I'm using Sound Blaster Cinema 2 with it but still can't notice any surround effects in Arma. I might be using the software wrong though as there are no decent instructions. I just choose headphone and enable surround but it doesn't seem to make any difference.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Sneakytiger on April 02, 2015, 01:35:13 PM

U could try the hyper x cloud 2 gaming headset it has all the great sound of the hyper x cloud and also has a virtual 7.1 sound. All for 74.99 I think it is on amazon

Title: Headsets
Post by: smilodon on April 02, 2015, 05:27:58 PM

I am no audiophile but I am liking my Turtle Beach PX22 headset. It's nothing exceptional, but has decent sound, is very comfortable, feels well put together and has a few nice features like being able to hear your own mic input and vary it's volume. I always found my own voice very muffled on comms and so started to get louder and louder when on TeamSpeak. Now I can adjust my own voice volume in the headphones I don't find that a problem.

 Amazon (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Turtle-Beach-Force-PX22-Headset/dp/B00BDS415I)

Don't forget to buy through the dMw affiliate store :)

Title: Headsets
Post by: ReddFour on April 02, 2015, 05:36:35 PM

Quote from: Sneakytiger;397181U could try the hyper x cloud 2 gaming headset it has all the great sound of the hyper x cloud and also has a virtual 7.1 sound. All for 74.99 I think it is on amazon

Thanks. I'll look into them although is that 7.1 USB sound card going to be any better than what I have on my motherboard?

Title: Headsets
Post by: Gorion on April 02, 2015, 08:38:17 PM

Quote from: ReddFour;397191Thanks. I'll look into them although is that 7.1 USB sound card going to be any better than what I have on my motherboard?

Generally speaking, Scards nowadays are pointless.  Unless you have specialist needs.

I used to buy the top of the line sound cards, I don't anymore.  No difference at all, unless you consider some creative effects.  But Creative are douches anyhow, and don't bother releasing drivers for new OS's.  Also before, we needed Scards in order to have 5.1/7.1 audio systems (Jacks).  Today, mobos support 7.1 by default.

Watch this if you want an actual explanation. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1rXcJuEsy0)

As for headsets, see this (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fD-M1F6L4g).

Title: Headsets
Post by: ReddFour on April 02, 2015, 09:06:02 PM

Quote from: Gorion;397195Generally speaking, Scards nowadays are pointless.  Unless you have specialist needs.

I used to buy the top of the line sound cards, I don't anymore.  No difference at all, unless you consider some creative effects.  But Creative are douches anyhow, and don't bother releasing drivers for new OS's.  Also before, we needed Scards in order to have 5.1/7.1 audio systems (Jacks).  Today, mobos support 7.1 by default.

Watch this if you want an actual explanation. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1rXcJuEsy0)

As for headsets, see this (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fD-M1F6L4g).

Thanks for that too. I am already seriously considering buying "normal" stereo headphones and then adding a Antlion Modmic 4 to them.

Title: Headsets
Post by: lionheart on April 02, 2015, 09:12:07 PM

" Each to their own" is probably the expression that best sums up sound from PCs. I have personally always found sound cards superior then on-board for music, but then I spend a lot of money on head phones for this purpose. Gaming is a different matter. I use a wireless set of logitechs for gaming, these use a usb sound card and are brilliant for surround and the wireless makes them convenient , down side is they need charging after 10 hours use, you can still use them while charging of course but then if you forget you've got them plugged in nipping to the toilet causes great upset to the desk space and general well being of your ears.  For music, they really do suck donkey.

It doesn't matter if you have £200 worth of sound card if you're using £30 headphones. Its gonna be £30 worth of sound.  TBH I'm a bit of a snob when it comes to sound so this is one area I don't compromise, especially for music, but one thing I can tell you is that a cheaper set of headphones will sound better and be more flexible then a much  more expensive gaming head set.

Title: Headsets
Post by: ReddFour on April 02, 2015, 09:34:43 PM

Yes getting headphones and adding a mic is definitely looking the better option. I had stumbled upon the Antlion Modmic 4 yesterday and started looking at headphones to go with it - either Sennheiser HD215 or Audio Technica ATH-M30x. The longer I look though the more I am tempted to up the budget which I must resist.

Although open cup is better for the sound stage and therefore virtual surround, closed cup is a must so I'll have to sacrifice a bit in this area.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Gorion on April 03, 2015, 02:17:57 AM

The difference between an X-Fi Elite Pro ($400 back in the day) to an on-board was effectively nil, once you eliminate the proprietary enhancements like crystalliser and cmms3d.

Unless you're an audiophile you don't need soundcards, and even if you are there's not going to be any difference whilst gaming. Scards used to be necessary, they're not anymore.

If high quality music is the goal, a gaming setup is the wrong choice, and you probably want tube amps.


As for microphones, I have been using a $20 Logitech USB one which is brilliant, and doesn't have any annoying issues with winblows.  If you want top notch stuff for the budget, try yetis, samsons, or audiotechnica (might be pricey).

Read reviews on headphones here (http://www.head-fi.org/) before committing to a model.

Headphone + microphone is the way to go.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Sneakytiger on April 03, 2015, 08:01:26 AM

heres my 2 cents about headsets and s cards

1: buying a s card is pointless nowadays unless your gonna be using it for sound editing or driving a 7.1 sound system.
    if its just for gaming and watching stuff on the net the onboard sound is good enough i mean most new mbs have a good sound chip anyway.
2: headsets:i know have my hyperx cloud gaming headset and i must say, what a nice headset, they feel very comfortable the mic shounds good, the have 53mm drivers so they pick up the base really well.

in my opinion you could go for the [h=1]Beyerdynamic MMX300 PC Gaming Premium Digital Headset with Microphone[/h]if you have money to burn

or take a look at the hyerx cloud range.
i mean the pro gamers use these hyperx headsets.

Title: Headsets
Post by: albert on April 03, 2015, 08:04:41 AM

I can't say much about quality as my hearing is probably shot to pieces by years of listening to music but I certainly had the same issue identifying which direction sounds were coming from in-game. I changed from a USB wireless headset to a wired set and immediately the stereo was back and much clearer. So avoid wireless if you want true separation of the left and right channels.

I have a mobo with a daughterboard soundcard (http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/MAXIMUS_VII_GENE/) in it and the quality is very high compare to a standard sound chip, but in the end they are all just realtek chipsets. Definatley a separate card is the best choice if you like the highest quality sound and as a few guys have said, dedicated no-mic headset for quality.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Sneakytiger on April 03, 2015, 08:41:18 AM

tbh if i'm listening to music i turn on my pc speakers, if i'm gaming i have my headset on

btw how can a seperate mic be better than one attached to a headset like 99% of all gaming head sets do?
chatting on ts or skype has always sounded better with a mic on your face rather than desk based unless ur streaming on twitch or utube.
then it starts getting expensive for mic booms.
http://www.amazon.com/Razer-Seiren-Elite-Digital-Microphone/dp/B00QXT5M3C

Title: Headsets
Post by: TeaLeaf on April 03, 2015, 10:49:53 AM

Often the combination of a better quality mic + your desk can overcome the fact that the mic is not 'in your face' listening to your drooling.    TLDR: the extra space available in a desk mic chassis means you can get a better mic system.  If the mic is an LDC then the larger the diaphragm the better the base response.  I personally find that an LDC mic gives more colour and warmth to the sound (perhaps because of the better base response).

I have a Sennheiser headset mic that I use for normal gaming, but when I am doing a video voice over or doing a conference call I tend to use my Blue Yeti desk mic (http://www.deadmen.co.uk/forum/content.php?191-dmw-amazon-shop).  Even without a pop filter, shock mount and boom stand the sound quality difference is staggering and very noticeable to others.  I have also used it on a few of those evenings when your ears just get 'too hot', so when that happens I switch to speakers and the Blue Yeti mic.  When you switch the Blue Yeti to cardioid mode (cardioid mode records sound sources that are directly in front of the microphone only - ie it picks up only my voice and not the speakers which are set behind it), I have found that unlike cheaper desk mics which pick up everything (including the flush of the toilet next door and your mum's telephone conversation), the cardioid Yeti will allow me to hear game sounds through the speakers, but does not feed that game sound back through my mic for others to hear the feedback loop.   It's a pretty awesome trick for the mic and makes for a few evenings of headphone-free gaming each year!

When you add a pop filter, shock mount and a boom stand to the Yeti, it becomes (imho) studio quality.  For £100 it's a stunningly good usb LDC mic and very highly recommended.

To see a Yeti in action check out the latest Star Citizen ATV video:
https://youtu.be/fmrAVHGWmio?t=339
(but please ignore the fact that they clearly do not know how to position the mic and are using it incorrectly!)

Title: Headsets
Post by: ReddFour on April 03, 2015, 12:19:09 PM

Although I am definitely convinced that headphones and modmic are the best option for sound quality, I'm not sure I can put up with the extra wire. I'm tempted just to get the Hyperx for the added convenience and it works out cheaper as the modmic alone is £40. In fact I think that's decision made.

Title: Headsets
Post by: lionheart on April 03, 2015, 12:47:09 PM

I think you've discovered just how hard it is to choose what's right haven't you reddfour? lol.

Unless you spend big bucks compromises must be made, the decision is where you make them.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Tutonic on April 03, 2015, 10:33:30 PM

Headsets are always a personal choice, like most peripherals, but for what's it worth I am still very much enjoying my Steelseries H Wireless (http://steelseries.com/products/audio/steelseries-h-wireless) :)

Title: Headsets
Post by: Michelanio on April 03, 2015, 10:43:53 PM

Quote from: Tutonic;397232Headsets are always a personal choice, like most peripherals, but for what's it worth I am still very much enjoying my Steelseries H Wireless (http://steelseries.com/products/audio/steelseries-h-wireless) :)

Oh I've started looking at wireless headsets since my 5 year old headset is starting to break by now (sounds fine-ish still) and thats one I've looked a bit at and it seems great.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Tutonic on April 04, 2015, 01:48:20 AM

Quote from: Michelanio;397233Oh I've started looking at wireless headsets since my 5 year old headset is starting to break by now (sounds fine-ish still) and thats one I've looked a bit at and it seems great.

It's the best wireless one I've owned, but it's a bit expensive.

Swappable batteries are a very welcome addition :)

Title: Headsets
Post by: Sneakytiger on April 04, 2015, 09:18:13 AM

wireless are ok but i recently changed back to wired, i was tired of having to plug them in to recharge all the time, my new head set(http://www.deadmen.co.uk/forum/content.php?191-dmw-amazon-shop)also at a lan people tend to use other wireless devices that can interfere with the signal.

Title: Headsets
Post by: ReddFour on April 04, 2015, 10:06:24 AM

Quote from: lionheart;397218I think you've discovered just how hard it is to choose what's right haven't you reddfour? lol.

Unless you spend big bucks compromises must be made, the decision is where you make them.

You're not kidding. To make it worse you can't really try them with your hardware before buying and there are so many conflicting reviews. Some say the HyperX Cloud have good isolation and some say they don't. Some say they sound as good as the Audio Technica M30X and some don't. The other thing is not knowing if two cables coming off the headphones would annoy me or not after a while.

I didn't think it would be a tough decision but after really not liking the Corsair HS30 I can't afford another mistake :D

Title: Headsets
Post by: Tutonic on April 04, 2015, 11:44:08 AM

Quote from: Sneakytiger;397239wireless are ok but i recently changed back to wired, i was tired of having to plug them in to recharge all the time, my new head set(http://www.deadmen.co.uk/forum/content.php?191-dmw-amazon-shop)also at a lan people tend to use other wireless devices that can interfere with the signal.

The H Wireless has two batteries, which you can swap over in about 5 seconds - the second one charges in the base station while not in use :)

Title: Headsets
Post by: Gorion on April 04, 2015, 12:14:31 PM

Quote from: ReddFour;397241You're not kidding. To make it worse you can't really try them with your hardware before buying and there are so many conflicting reviews.

Read reviews/forums at Head-Fi.  Those guys know their audio.

I was going to get an ATH-M50x blue/beige some time ago, and decided not to due to information found there regarding sound stage issues.

I have a Superlux HD668B ordered, so I'll let you know how it sounds when it arrives.

Title: Headsets
Post by: lionheart on April 04, 2015, 12:32:03 PM

Quote from: Gorion;397247Read reviews/forums at Head-Fi.  Those guys know their audio.

I was going to get an ATH-M50x blue/beige some time ago, and decided not to due to information found there regarding sound stage issues.

I have a Superlux HD668B ordered, so I'll let you know how it sounds when it arrives.

I think You'll like them . I have the very similar Samsom SR850 for my studio setup and I paid less them £30 for them. Can't beat them for the price, got a fairly neutral sound, and very comfy with a long cable for moving around.

Title: Headsets
Post by: ReddFour on April 04, 2015, 12:44:47 PM

Quote from: Gorion;397247I have a Superlux HD668B ordered, so I'll let you know how it sounds when it arrives.

Thanks. They are semi open though so probably won't fit my needs.

I am considering upping my budget a bit and getting the AKG K550 which are currently £99 from Richer Sounds. The reviews on Amazon say that have an amazing soundstage for a closed cup headphone and great isolation which are the two main boxes ticked. Although reviews on Headfi suggest the treble isn't that great (although Amazon reviews don't seem to agree). It would mean having to skimp a bit on mic though (Antlion Modmic would be out of budget) so probably get the Zalman clip on for £6.

It's tough but I think a poor sounding headset would bother me more than 2 cables coming off them.

Title: Headsets
Post by: lionheart on April 04, 2015, 01:03:06 PM

"I am considering upping my budget a bit and getting the AKG K550 "   Good choice.

Title: Headsets
Post by: albert on April 04, 2015, 01:11:51 PM

Quote from: Gorion;397247I have a Superlux HD668B ordered, so I'll let you know how it sounds when it arrives.

Rather good in the cost to performance ration stakes, interested to know if they live up to the hype.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Gorion on April 04, 2015, 02:32:37 PM

Quote from: ReddFour;397251The reviews on Amazon say that have an amazing soundstage for a closed cup headphone and great isolation which are the two main boxes ticked. Although reviews on Headfi suggest the treble isn't that great (although Amazon reviews don't seem to agree).

Head-Fi people are usually audiophiles, and technical folk.  

Amazon caters to some of those, and the general populace.  I would place trust in the people who are passionate about audio, and not random Joe's.


Once I have the HD668B's in my hand and broken through, I'll cast my vote.

Title: Headsets
Post by: OldBloke on April 04, 2015, 04:01:29 PM

Here's a bit of fun ...

Tidal, the new streaming service, has a 'pay extra for hi-fidelity sound' option. To see if your kit is up to it they've got a little test up.

I was quite disappointed to only score 3/5 using my Sennheiser G4ME ONEs. But that's probably my ancient ears affecting the score rather than the headset.

http://test.tidalhifi.com/

Title: Headsets
Post by: TeaLeaf on April 04, 2015, 04:25:18 PM

Sennheiser PC 363D and passed with flying colours.  Reckon it's those ear thangs OB! :roflmao:

Title: Headsets
Post by: OldBloke on April 04, 2015, 04:31:35 PM

Quote from: TeaLeaf;397266Sennheiser PC 363D and passed with flying colours.  Reckon it's those ear thangs OB! :roflmao:

Yep. Should've bought a cheaper headset it seems :doh:

Title: Headsets
Post by: Sneakytiger on April 05, 2015, 09:39:05 AM

dont worry oldie i only got 3/5 with my hyperx cloud headset, must be our ears.lol

Title: Headsets
Post by: Liberator on April 05, 2015, 02:36:06 PM

For a really cheap budget PCWORLD currently have the turtle beach Z22 headset for £14.97 which are about £50 everywhere else. It has a USB powered amp with aux inputs for phone or mp3 on separate vol control.

I picked one up as a backup yesterday, not tried it yet except to see if it fitted my fat head.

Clearance price, so only available in stores that have stock.

Title: Headsets
Post by: ReddFour on April 05, 2015, 05:27:40 PM

Quote from: Liberator;397302For a really cheap budget PCWORLD currently have the turtle beach Z22 headset for £14.97 which are about £50 everywhere else. It has a USB powered amp with aux inputs for phone or mp3 on separate vol control.

I picked one up as a backup yesterday, not tried it yet except to see if it fitted my fat head.

Clearance price, so only available in stores that have stock.

Although these wouldn't suit me, I just checked and my local PC World has stock (one of the few that has) so if anyone else wanted them and couldn't find a local store with stock, I'd be happy to pick them and post them.

Title: Headsets
Post by: ReddFour on April 08, 2015, 10:29:00 AM

Well it turns out by chance yesterday that my work colleague has a pair of hyperx cloud and has bought them into today for me to test. Very kind.

I've also got a pair of Beyerdynamic Dt770 coming from Amazon today.

And I've found a Richer Sounds near me with the Akg K550 so am trying those out at lunchtime.

From everything I've read though, I'll be surprised if I return the DT770s.

Title: Headsets
Post by: TeaLeaf on April 08, 2015, 10:53:06 AM

Quote from: ReddFour;397408I've also got a pair of Beyerdynamic Dt770 coming from Amazon today.

From everything I've read though, I'll be surprised if I return the DT770s.

They have excellent reviews, so I'd be surprised too!    Out of interest, which ohm version did you go for?

Title: Headsets
Post by: albert on April 08, 2015, 11:49:51 AM

How does it work? The higher the Ohm value is required if you are amplifying? I saw someone mention 80Ohm are good for computer use.

Title: Headsets
Post by: TeaLeaf on April 08, 2015, 01:08:46 PM

I'm no electronic expert, just someone who loves to listen to music, so here is my non-scientific massive generalisation and over-simplification of the pros and cons:

Higher impedance headphones go with higher impedance amps, and vice versa.  
Bigger ohms means more volts less current, volts drive bigger diaphragms more quickly and therefore arguably have marginally better bass response.
Lower ohms means lower volts, but more current.  
Solid state amps are way better at producing current than the old valve amps were.
Low ohm headphones with high sensitivity work well with battery stuff, like your mp3 player etc as they use less power.
Your amp and your speaker/headphones need to work together - you match them: high with high, low with low.

And that is a criminally short over-generalised summary which you can shoot down in so many ways.  

Here's the difference between the three versions (32ohm, 250ohm and 600ohm) of those headphones:

http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/BeyerdynamicDT88032ohm.pdf
http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/BeyerdynamicDT880250ohm.pdf
http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/BeyerdynamicDT880600ohm.pdf

Higher Ohms tends to mean more power needed to drive them, so 600 Ohms might need a very good amplifier.  32ohms could be played on most stuff.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Gorion on April 08, 2015, 01:36:37 PM

Albert, view the link below.  They go through Ohms.

Watch this if you want an actual explanation. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1rXcJuEsy0)

The general consensus is that tube amps have better sounding notes than solid state.  Tubes cost a lot though.

Title: Headsets
Post by: ReddFour on April 08, 2015, 01:46:58 PM

I went for the 80 Ohm ones.

Title: Headsets
Post by: TeaLeaf on April 08, 2015, 02:58:00 PM

Quote from: ReddFour;397417I went for the 80 Ohm ones.

:roflmao: I looked up the stats for the 880's by mistake instead of the 770's!

Title: Headsets
Post by: Sneakytiger on April 08, 2015, 05:59:59 PM

if any 1 is intrested I will be bringing my new hyperx cloud headset to the april lan, u can see what u think,i just love em.

Title: Headsets
Post by: DannagE on April 08, 2015, 06:46:09 PM

I've got a set of 880 editions, I will bring them along with me if anyone wants to try them. Used to run them through a woo audio amp (http://www.wooaudio.com/products/wa6.html), but I no longer have it :(
No idea how it sounds without the amp, been using the corsairs mainly now. But those had loads of interference at the last lan.

Title: Headsets
Post by: ReddFour on April 08, 2015, 09:14:59 PM

Well I tried out the AKG K550 at lunchtime. They were very good.

At home this evening I've tested both the HyperX Cloud and Beyerdynamics KT770.

The HyperX Cloud are okay. They are a minor step up from my old Corsair HS30 but not as much in it as I expected. The sound is still all muddied with poor soundstage and no real clarity to my ears. So on to the KT770 through the same source. Could they live up to the amazing reviews I had read of them? Bloody hell and then some!!! These things are on a totally different level. Great lows, great mids and great highs. Everything is so clear in comparison. I'm listening to them as I type this, they are insanely good. I've heard people say after buying a good pair of headphones that they have heard stuff in the music they never heard before. I always thought what a load of old tosh.....until now. I listened to one song this evening I've listened to a thousand times and discovered an instrument in it I never knew was there. Seriously. The sound stage on these is amazing for a closed cup headphone. They are so comfortable it's silly. I read reviews saying they were like a pillow on your head. I wasn't expecting that to be true but it is. By far the most comfortable pair of headphones I've worn. Noise isolation is also fantastic.

The KT770 may be twice the price of the HyperX but they sound so much better.

The one downside - I could never go back to listening to cheaper headphones again so I'll be stuck paying out a bit more in future. However, I have no intention of getting rid of the KT770 until they break down and I hope that is a long long time away. My work colleague can happily have his HyperX back but as he was so nice to lend them to me to test, I'll just lie and say the KT770 were a little bit better ;)

Oh, the other downside is I now don't have a mic until I come up with a solution. These are too good to go back to all in one gaming headsets though.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Gorion on April 09, 2015, 12:10:43 AM

Quote from: ReddFour;397426Oh, the other downside is I now don't have a mic until I come up with a solution.

I'm using these (http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Desktop-Microphone-Black-Silver/dp/B00009EHJV).  Cheap, good, usb.

Want to splurge? Try these (http://www.bluemic.com/yeti/).

Amazon?, use the dMw storefront.

Title: Headsets
Post by: BrotherTobious on April 09, 2015, 08:23:17 AM

Check out steel series clip mic. I have one and they are amazing. Can be a little hard to source but worth it.

I have one clipped to me sen hd595's

Sent from my Nexus 5

Title: Headsets
Post by: ReddFour on April 09, 2015, 08:26:34 AM

Quote from: Gorion;397431I'm using these (http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Desktop-Microphone-Black-Silver/dp/B00009EHJV).  Cheap, good, usb.

Want to splurge? Try these (http://www.bluemic.com/yeti/).

Amazon?, use the dMw storefront.

Thanks but I don't sit at a desk. My pc is in the living room. Thanks for trying to help though. Appreciated.

Quote from: BrotherTobious;397433Check out steel series clip mic. I have one and they are amazing. Can be a little hard to source but worth it.

I have one clipped to me sen hd595's

Sent from my Nexus 5

Thanks. I'll look into that.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Gunda on April 09, 2015, 08:35:47 AM

http://www.modmic.com

Title: Headsets
Post by: BrotherTobious on April 09, 2015, 09:01:44 AM

Here you go !

http://www.amazon.co.uk/SteelSeries-Siberia-Microphone-Black-PC/dp/B0035JL2LO (http://www.amazon.co.uk/SteelSeries-Siberia-Microphone-Black-PC/dp/B0035JL2LO)

Title: Headsets
Post by: suicidal_monkey on April 09, 2015, 10:27:06 AM

And for anyone looking at the budget end of things who wants to check out the aforementioned cheap Turtle beach Z22's, I'll have mine at the lan :-)

Title: Headsets
Post by: ReddFour on April 09, 2015, 02:40:22 PM

Quote from: BrotherTobious;397436Here you go !

http://www.amazon.co.uk/SteelSeries-Siberia-Microphone-Black-PC/dp/B0035JL2LO (http://www.amazon.co.uk/SteelSeries-Siberia-Microphone-Black-PC/dp/B0035JL2LO)

Thanks a lot. I've just got to decide whether to get them or fork out a bit more on the modmic.

Title: Headsets
Post by: BrotherTobious on April 09, 2015, 02:44:33 PM

Quote from: ReddFour;397442Thanks a lot. I've just got to decide whether to get them or fork out a bit more on the modmic.

If you go with mod mic let me know I would like some of them cable clips :)

Title: Headsets
Post by: ReddFour on April 09, 2015, 05:36:03 PM

Sorry mate but if I do get them I'm not importing them from the US and the UK sellers don't sell the clips separately.

Title: Headsets
Post by: BrotherTobious on April 09, 2015, 06:16:52 PM

Quote from: ReddFour;397447Sorry mate but if I do get them I'm not importing them from the US and the UK sellers don't sell the clips separately.

Ah bugger no worries thanks for looking though :)

Title: Headsets
Post by: ReddFour on April 09, 2015, 08:12:20 PM

Quote from: BrotherTobious;397448Ah bugger no worries thanks for looking though :)

I'd order from the US if it was cheaper but apparently you get stung quite hard by customs. It makes the price same as UK distributors so it's easier to buy from here in case I have to return it. Otherwise I'd help you out no problem.

Title: Headsets
Post by: ReddFour on April 11, 2015, 08:44:19 PM

Ordered the Modmic 4.0 from overclockers.co.uk (sorry BT). Well over budget and it's eaten into my new gfx card budget so that's now back on hold.

Title: Headsets
Post by: BrotherTobious on April 11, 2015, 11:12:54 PM

Great glad you are sorted. And no need to be sorry at all chief

Sent from my Nexus 5

Title: Headsets
Post by: Gorion on April 22, 2015, 04:33:37 PM

Quote from: albert;397255Rather good in the cost to performance ration stakes, interested to know if they live up to the hype.

Just received them two hours ago.

Straight out of the box the sound is superb.  Currently listening to the Homeworld 2 remastered sound track in flac format.  Can hear each single instrument, especially during the tracks called "The Trinity" (When they unite the engines), and "The Planetkillers" (When defending Hiigara during the final Vaygr assault).

They are very light, they feel cheap, and look like they're a set of 5$ cans.  Not bad on the comfortability scale when compared to corsair vengence 2000 wireless which are very comfy.  

The sound between the two isn't comparable, however the HD668B are a bit lacking in the base area, but have a very clean crisp sound.

Did this test (http://www.audiocheck.net/soundtests_headphones.php), first test started at 20Hz, second test at 18Khz (frequency responces), and I don't have the best ears out there.  The dynamic range test was audible till around 96dBFS.  Quality test passed with flying colours.  During the binaural test I found the right side more bassy, not sure if this is how it is.  Perhaps someone can check it out?

During this short un-burnt experience, HD668B are winners.  Could have better asthetics, but for their price.. who cares.  Apart from the headphones, they come with 2 different cables with different lenghts(1M,3M) , holding pouch, and a cable clip which secures the detachable cable to the headphones.  The usual 3.5 adapter is included.

The male jack attached to the headphones is also flexible, so less damage due to wear-and-tear.

Title: Headsets
Post by: DrunkenZombiee on May 08, 2015, 02:36:47 PM

So like many of you I have really shied away from the all in one solution for a headset as I was not happy with my sound quality and Mic quality of my old headset.... Reason for the upgrade a broken rear USB port after some poor cable management when I needed access to the rear of the computer which ****ed me off enough to make a change.

Anyway, I had several decent pairs of headphones in the house but all closed back and I really wanted to try some open headphones for gaming to see if it really would make a difference to me and my play. After a lot of research I opted for the best bang for my buck in the Samson SR850's studio open headphones. At about £30 was minimal money in case I wanted to use existing closed headphones. In combination with this I ordered a cheap clip on Mic as the MOD mic v4 only comes with one fastener and i was not sure which headset i would want to use permanently. I opted Zalman ZMMIC1 which is awful and under no circumstances should be bought even at £5. In the end I used a Neewer lapel Mic that i already had and cost be about £1 which i was using for some really budget video production and the sounds quality is much better!!

This combination is really working for me! Open headphones with studio tuned response curve really does make a difference compared to my vastly more expensive closed headphones from AKG's and Sennheiser's while gaming as the directional sound is much more apparent. I have lost some Bass and I prefer my closed AKG's for music and films but I would highly recommend open headphones for those of you who use headphones for gaming primarily and have a man cave or study where you wont annoy people with some sound leakage from the open headphones.

As i already had USB soundcard/DAC/Headphone amp from creative I am finding the experience over my last headsets to be the difference between night and day!! Now there are problems with this setup! There is no mute switch on the Mic, nor does the Mic have noise canceling capabilities and with a cherry browns people can sometimes hear some clicking if on a skype call. However I wrote a small script to bind a keyboard shortcut to mute and unmute my mic and I may write a proper program to do that later with some kind of tray Icon to determine if the mic is muted or not. At the moment this is working well as button press to mute the Mic.

I may invest in a MOD Mic.. Undecided as the lapel mic doesn't **** me off too much at the moment.

It would be interesting to see everyone's thought on open headsets. I am not sure if this would be suitable for the LAN as you leak too much sound and also too much sounds gets let in, but for home use its a winner for me.

Cheers,

DZ.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Tutonic on May 08, 2015, 02:43:24 PM

I think open headphones sound fantastic - usually better then the closed equivalents.

The sound leakage can be really bad though, and that's a deal breaker for me.

Title: Headsets
Post by: BrotherTobious on May 08, 2015, 02:56:30 PM

I think it depends on the situation, in the office no, but at home it ok!

Title: Headsets
Post by: OldBloke on May 08, 2015, 03:02:44 PM

Quote from: BrotherTobious;398904I think it depends on the situation, in the office no, but at home it ok!

In fact you could argue that gaming at home *requires* the open design as they are much more comfortable during extended wear sessions.

Title: Headsets
Post by: DrunkenZombiee on May 08, 2015, 03:16:22 PM

Quote from: OldBloke;398905In fact you could argue that gaming at home *requires* the open design as they are much more comfortable during extended wear sessions.

From my limited experience with open headphones (one cheap pair) I am not sure if the comfort is any better than my considerably more expensive closed ones. Is this just down to the lack of insulation meaning less "hot ear" and more room inside of the ear cups?

I am very tempted to get some more premium open headphones as SR850's punch above their weight (I would have expected to pay about £100 for the sound quality I am getting for £30) but they are not quite at the same level as my AKG's which I love for Music. Saying that these are fine for CS:GO and FPS which is what IO bought them for as I do like some good bass when listening to music but that is a personal preference.

Perhaps I may **** everyone off by coming to the October LAN with Open headphones... =)

Edit: http://www.audiocheck.net/soundtests_headphones.php The Binaural Test is out of this world on my Open headphones compared to the closed ones. Really sounds real in a immersive way... Crazy!

DZ

Title: Headsets
Post by: lionheart on May 08, 2015, 03:22:56 PM

Ive got the SR850s and found that the bass improves considerably over time. They say a 200 hour burn in before fully loosened up.

Title: Headsets
Post by: albert on May 08, 2015, 03:43:39 PM

I tried a pair of Grado 80i open headphones that I use with my HiFi in the Lounge and placed a desktop mic just below my monitor.

About open back phones I would say it depends very much on how loud they are to the surrounding area.

My mic was picking up everything from the phones. I never tried a lapel mic which I will do soon as I ordered one.

Certainly the open phones are more natural sounding.

I actually think the comfort factor is most important to me rather than open or closed.

I've always owned closed gaming phones that cover the ear fully and get hot in summer.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Gorion on May 08, 2015, 04:14:16 PM

I didn't find any particular issue with sound leakage with the HD668B.  Someone sitting next to me couldn't hear anything.

As a mic I use(since 2009) the logitech usb desk mic; it's cheap, its good, and has a mute button.  No complaints whatsoever.

Title: Headsets
Post by: ReddFour on May 08, 2015, 06:14:12 PM

@DZ the modmic 4 actually comes with 2 fasteners not one. The mic is very good and far better than an old clip on I had before it broke.

Title: Headsets
Post by: BrotherTobious on May 08, 2015, 06:15:30 PM

I use mine at the LAN and it doesn't disturb anyone.

Sent from my Nexus 5

Title: Headsets
Post by: Sneakytiger on May 09, 2015, 08:49:05 AM

i stick by my hyperx cloud headset no sound leakage at all, in fact i have to remove them sometime to hear people cause of the noise canceling.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Twyst on May 11, 2015, 12:53:33 AM

Quote from: BrotherTobious;398926I use mine at the LAN and it doesn't disturb anyone.

Everyone else is probably using Closed Cups vs your Open ones; )
Did you sit next to anyone else using Open Cups while using yours?

Title: Headsets
Post by: BrotherTobious on May 11, 2015, 07:59:53 AM

I sat next to Ninja_Freak,  tl and I have sat next to pen. I have had them for several years

Sent from my Nexus 5

Title: Headsets
Post by: TeaLeaf on May 11, 2015, 01:57:40 PM

Quote from: BrotherTobious;399058I sat next to Ninja_Freak,  tl and I have sat next to pen.

....and I was using open headphones too!

Title: Headsets
Post by: DrunkenZombiee on May 14, 2015, 05:03:20 PM

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5 for 5 with my current setup of DAC/AMP and SR850's. Need to burn them in though, they are getting better with him but I am getting an odd click in the left ear-cup every now and then.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Twyst on May 17, 2015, 08:26:27 PM

Interesting.

So we have a few avid LAN goers with no issues with open headsets.

The wife is always complaining I can't hear her with my closed ones at home (some might say this is a feature ;) ) so might have to invest in some open ones as well now!

Title: Headsets
Post by: Tutonic on May 17, 2015, 08:57:13 PM

It's worth considering that the LAN is a noisy environment. In a quiet room they will probably sound like they leak a lot more.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Twyst on May 17, 2015, 09:06:59 PM

Quote from: Tutonic;399272It's worth considering that the LAN is a noisy environment. In a quiet room they will probably sound like they leak a lot more.

That's why we origially agreed to get closed cups - so my gaming sound would not leak to her TV sound.
Turns out this affects my hearing too much, so she's willing to put up with a little leakage.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Jewelz^ on September 23, 2015, 03:28:58 PM

Hi all,

My TurtleBeach P11's (I know, right) are finally giving in, and I haven't shopped around any to see what's about. Figured I'd tap you lot up first.

Requirements:-
Wireless - Have a baby who likes to pull wires.
Closed cup - Have a baby who likes to make noise.
Excellent sound quality - See previous
Excellent mic - So you lot can hear my soothing voice in all it's glory.

Having read the previous comments about music/gaming mix. They're are to be mostly going to be used for gaming, although I do like a bit of Westlife.

Thanks in advance!

Title: Headsets
Post by: Tutonic on September 23, 2015, 03:31:59 PM

I have a pair of these: https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/h-wireless

Expensive, but I can't really fault them. The swappable battery is fantastic.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Michelanio on September 23, 2015, 05:23:12 PM

Quote from: Tutonic;404177I have a pair of these: https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/h-wireless

Expensive, but I can't really fault them. The swappable battery is fantastic.

:withstupid: +1 for the Steelseries H, I've used them now for a while and they work fine! The mic isn't the best one out there but if I can make myself understood on it I'm sure you can :taz:

Title: Headsets
Post by: sulky_uk on September 23, 2015, 06:36:17 PM

Got a set of Kingston hyper x 2's. Bought them after PC gamer gave them 95%... Meets all you criteria but is wired :sad: but they are epic

Title: Headsets
Post by: Sneakytiger on September 23, 2015, 07:12:18 PM

Speak up!! can't hear you when i have my hyper x cans on.lol

Title: Headsets
Post by: Gone_Away on September 23, 2015, 07:25:57 PM

Quote from: Tutonic;404177I have a pair of these: https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/h-wireless

Expensive, but I can't really fault them. The swappable battery is fantastic.

No Mic?

Title: Headsets
Post by: Blunt on September 23, 2015, 11:38:53 PM

Sennheisers for me.

Practically perfect in every way.

Must be 4 or 5 years old and still excellent.

Not cheap though, but you really do get what you pay for.

My Senns have out lasted 3 sets of Medusas

Title: Headsets
Post by: Tutonic on September 24, 2015, 12:04:22 AM

Quote from: Ninja_Freak;404186No Mic?

The mic retracts fully into the left side of the headset. If you've seen or used the Siberia headset, it's exactly the same.

Looks like this when deployed:

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Title: Headsets
Post by: Gone_Away on September 24, 2015, 06:47:25 AM

nice.. damn expensive but nice.. :)

Title: Headsets
Post by: Jewelz^ on November 08, 2015, 12:12:57 PM

So I bought a few pairs of headphones to try out over the last week.

Corsair CGH2100 - Which were really good, great sound, great awareness. But they wouldn't charge. - Returned.
Hyper x Cloud II - Great noise cancellation, OK mic, Didn't get the awareness i'd like for £70 - Returned, but bought a pink pair for the Mrs at £48.
Steelseries Siberia Elite Prism - Fantastic headphones, pointless LED lights, quiet mic even at full volume - Returned.

What Sennheisers do you have Blunt?

Any other suggestions? I'd try the Steelseries H wireless but they have the same mic as the Elite Prisms.

Title: Headsets
Post by: RogueTaylor on November 08, 2015, 12:24:51 PM

i got some green ones lol not sure what there called

Title: Headsets
Post by: Blunt on November 08, 2015, 12:43:10 PM

I got the PC350's Jewelz.
Still going strong!

Title: Headsets
Post by: Penfold on November 08, 2015, 12:47:27 PM

Quote from: Tutonic;404191Looks like this when deployed:

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I look similar when deployed.

Title: Headsets
Post by: RogueTaylor on November 08, 2015, 01:10:07 PM

i got these RAZER Kraken  and they are really good, they have great sound quality and look pretty cool, i see a lot of gaming tournaments using them as well

Title: Headsets
Post by: smite on November 08, 2015, 09:00:38 PM

Currently looking at new headphones myself.
Of the 3 i was looking at Jewelz just put me off 2 of them.

• SteelSeries Siberia Elite from Dabs @ £76.36 (http://www.dabs.com/products/steelseries-siberia-elite-dolby-gaming-headset---black-51127-90GX.html?utm_source=awin&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_content=AW00&awc=3044_1447015491_1a0f9afb44a933ad689424d9b28189ea&utm_source=awin&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_content=AW00)
  
• Hyper X Cloud II from Amazon @ £69.99 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/HyperX-Cloud-Gaming-Headset-Mobile/dp/B00SAYCVTQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1447007939&sr=8-1&keywords=pc+headphones+hyper+x+cloud+2)
  

Not sure if it is a typo, but the SteelSeries Siberia Elite in black are £100 cheaper than everywhere else.

The last set i am looking at are Sennheiser GAME ON (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-GAME-Acoustic-gaming-headset/dp/B00JQDOALC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1447015213&sr=8-1&keywords=sennheiser+game+one) from Amazon @ £144.

From reviews the Steelseries microphones are generally quiet and the Hyper X Cloud II sets can be unreliable with the microphones being unreliable.
Cannot find much about the Sennheiser GAME ON sets. Need to find them cheaper than £144 though.

Title: Headsets
Post by: TeaLeaf on November 08, 2015, 09:08:15 PM

Quote from: smite;405949The last set i am looking at are Sennheiser GAME ON (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-GAME-Acoustic-gaming-headset/dp/B00JQDOALC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1447015213&sr=8-1&keywords=sennheiser+game+one) from Amazon @ £144.

From memory Oldie has a set of the Sennheiser's and loves them.   I've currently got the Sennheiser PC363D and I think they are superb.  I've been running with Sennheiser headsets for quite a few years now and they have been brilliant, in particular the open headsets which give an outstanding soundstage.   I did have a pair of Sennheiser's fail on me (mic boom stopped working), Sennheiser replaced my older PC360 (which were out of warranty) and gave me the brand new PC363D, so brilliant customer service too.

Can't comment on the others as I do not have them, but the Sennheiser's are brilliant.    

Dexterous has the Corsair VENGEANCE 2100 wireless cans and he thinks they are great, so it might be worth looking at them too.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Jewelz^ on November 08, 2015, 09:21:35 PM

Quote from: smite;405949Currently looking at new headphones myself.
Of the 3 i was looking at Jewelz just put me off 2 of them.

• SteelSeries Siberia Elite from Dabs @ £76.36 (http://www.dabs.com/products/steelseries-siberia-elite-dolby-gaming-headset---black-51127-90GX.html?utm_source=awin&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_content=AW00&awc=3044_1447015491_1a0f9afb44a933ad689424d9b28189ea&utm_source=awin&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_content=AW00)
  
• Hyper X Cloud II from Amazon @ £69.99 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/HyperX-Cloud-Gaming-Headset-Mobile/dp/B00SAYCVTQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1447007939&sr=8-1&keywords=pc+headphones+hyper+x+cloud+2)
  

Not sure if it is a typo, but the SteelSeries Siberia Elite in black are £100 cheaper than everywhere else.

The last set i am looking at are Sennheiser GAME ON (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-GAME-Acoustic-gaming-headset/dp/B00JQDOALC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1447015213&sr=8-1&keywords=sennheiser+game+one) from Amazon @ £144.

From reviews the Steelseries microphones are generally quiet and the Hyper X Cloud II sets can be unreliable with the microphones being unreliable.
Cannot find much about the Sennheiser GAME ON sets. Need to find them cheaper than £144 though.

There's a few differences between the Elite's and Elite Prisms from memory, they've upgraded the mic and softened the padding? Might be worth a quick google. After twiddling about with settings for the Elite Prisms the mic isn't so bad after using Windows to setup the mic rather than the Steelseries software provided. I think I may exchange these for another pair and see if the next ones last longer. £77 for standard Elite's is a steal though.

Title: Headsets
Post by: smite on November 08, 2015, 09:22:01 PM

Cheers TL, will take a look at them as well.
The Sennheiser's  are standing out at the minute due to reviews.

Title: Headsets
Post by: OldBloke on November 08, 2015, 10:20:25 PM

Quote from: TeaLeaf;405951From memory Oldie has a set of the Sennheiser's and loves them.

Yep. Game One's are superb. Highly recommended.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Jewelz^ on November 09, 2015, 08:24:57 AM

Sennheiser Game Zero's ordered. will let you know how they are.

Title: Headsets
Post by: smite on November 09, 2015, 08:26:13 AM

Nice. Where did you get them and how much?

Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk

Title: Headsets
Post by: Jewelz^ on November 09, 2015, 09:39:34 AM

Amazon - £137

White version are £135 but through an Amazon reseller.

Cheaper than Game Ones??

Title: Headsets
Post by: smite on November 09, 2015, 09:52:41 AM

The game zero look nice, foldable with a carry case. Leather pads.
I was considering them but need the open not closed type so I can hear the Mrs and kids. Sigh..

Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk

Title: Headsets
Post by: Jewelz^ on November 09, 2015, 10:47:18 AM

Game one's are open, tad more expensive though.

Title: Headsets
Post by: OldBloke on November 09, 2015, 11:00:42 AM

The 'open' type headphones are generally more comfortable for long sessions. They let the ol' lugoles breathe.

Title: Headsets
Post by: BrotherTobious on November 09, 2015, 11:39:33 AM

Quote from: OldBloke;405964The 'open' type headphones are generally more comfortable for long sessions. They let the ol' lugoles breathe.

Yup completely agree with this one!

Title: Headsets
Post by: Tutonic on November 09, 2015, 04:54:28 PM

Open does sound better, but it also leaks more noise - if you have to play in an environment like mine, where I have to keep noise to a minimum, then you might want to consider this.

My Steelseries H Wireless are still the dog's particulars by the way, love 'em.

Title: Headsets
Post by: smite on November 09, 2015, 06:41:49 PM

Quote from: Tutonic;405970Open does sound better, but it also leaks more noise - if you have to play in an environment like mine, where I have to keep noise to a minimum, then you might want to consider this.

My Steelseries H Wireless are still the dog's particulars by the way, love 'em.

Your having a laarf if you think i'm gonna get away with spending £230 :P. I'm pushing it for £150.

Edit: Actually found them on Overclockers for £203.

Title: Headsets
Post by: smite on November 18, 2015, 06:55:39 AM

Quote from: Jewelz^;405956Sennheiser Game Zero's ordered. will let you know how they are.

How are you getting on with them?

Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk

Title: Headsets
Post by: Jewelz^ on November 23, 2015, 12:49:47 PM

They sound abit cheap with my onboard soundcard compared to the others. The mic sounds really good and manages to block out noise from the TV and the baby (When not in full scream mode). After watching a few reviews I'm not the only one of thinks they sound a bit shoddy with onboard sounds, BUT if you have a decent sound card they are apparently amazing. Being a stereo headset it was easy to hear who was coming from left & right in CS:GO but it wasn't half as immersive as the Dolby 7.1 Surround sound pairs I've tried (as you'd expect). I'm sending them back because I don't want to shell out another £50 on a soundcard. Going back to my Turtlebeach Px11's for now and waiting to see what's on offer for Black Friday!
I'm starting to think I'm expecting too much from all of these headphones.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Gunda on November 23, 2015, 02:04:56 PM

good headphones will expose weaknesses in audio hardware.  get yourself a decent usb dac headphone amp you will not regret it.
I have a Topping VX1

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Topping-Subwoofer-Amplifier-Digital-Headphone/dp/B00J9BG5HS

great little amp.

Title: Headsets
Post by: smite on November 23, 2015, 08:36:48 PM

Quote from: Jewelz^;406293They sound abit cheap with my onboard soundcard compared to the others. The mic sounds really good and manages to block out noise from the TV and the baby (When not in full scream mode). After watching a few reviews I'm not the only one of thinks they sound a bit shoddy with onboard sounds, BUT if you have a decent sound card they are apparently amazing. Being a stereo headset it was easy to hear who was coming from left & right in CS:GO but it wasn't half as immersive as the Dolby 7.1 Surround sound pairs I've tried (as you'd expect). I'm sending them back because I don't want to shell out another £50 on a soundcard. Going back to my Turtlebeach Px11's for now and waiting to see what's on offer for Black Friday!
I'm starting to think I'm expecting too much from all of these headphones.

I bought the Asus Z170 Pro Gaming motherboard (https://www.asus.com/uk/Motherboards/Z170-PRO-GAMING/specifications/) as i hoped the on-board sound would save me having to buy a separate sound card. Are the reviews based on all on-board sound?

I'm keeping my eye on the G4me One prices but secretly hoping that the Steelseries H wireless set drop a bit more.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Jewelz^ on November 30, 2015, 12:59:37 PM

Quote from: smite;406311I bought the Asus Z170 Pro Gaming motherboard (https://www.asus.com/uk/Motherboards/Z170-PRO-GAMING/specifications/) as i hoped the on-board sound would save me having to buy a separate sound card. Are the reviews based on all on-board sound?

I'm keeping my eye on the G4me One prices but secretly hoping that the Steelseries H wireless set drop a bit more.

Only the Sennheiser review was based on on-board sound as they have been the only pair (so far) that hasn't come with it's own little soundcard. I'm now using some Sennheiser HD449's That I bought on Black Friday 2014 (and forgot about Doh!) and picked up a Blue Snowball Microphone for £40 (Black Friday 2015) which seems to be working nicely. The headphones are made for listening to music but they seem to be doing nicely for CS:GO too. I can tell whos coming from left and right, and well, that's as good as it going to get with Stereo headphones. I just need a longer cable, some I'm going to 'borrow' an AUX extension from work. Job done.

Title: Headsets
Post by: smite on December 18, 2015, 05:04:30 PM

Quote from: Tutonic;405970Open does sound better, but it also leaks more noise - if you have to play in an environment like mine, where I have to keep noise to a minimum, then you might want to consider this.

My Steelseries H Wireless are still the dog's particulars by the way, love 'em.

Still not purchased any Headphones but have decided that i want these for the sound quality, wireless connection, retractable microphone and spare battery.
I was very close to buying them for £185 when they changed the name from H Wireless to Siberia 800, with that the price jumped up by £100. It is dropping again but i'm waiting until they are at least £190 delivered.

Title: Headsets
Post by: smite on December 25, 2015, 10:20:20 PM

I'm watching these headsets daily now waiting for the price to drop (hopefully), but the Astro A50 wireless have now caught my attention. Does anyone have these?
If I've missed it in a previous post my apologies.

Title: Headsets
Post by: TeaLeaf on December 26, 2015, 06:40:16 PM

No experience of those ones Smite, but these ones are good and on special offer at the moment.

Sennheiser PC350 Special Edition 2015 Gaming Headset
for £79.00 via Amazon instead of the usual £120-130.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B013BL1J7M?ref_=gbps_img_s-3_3127_cd93e632&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

Title: Headsets
Post by: RogueTaylor on December 26, 2015, 07:04:52 PM

I brought them in tealeafs word and I don't regret it at all they are so comfy and sound so good, I would recommend them and for that price it's a real steal

Title: Headsets
Post by: smite on December 26, 2015, 07:54:06 PM

Quote from: TeaLeaf;407820No experience of those ones Smite, but these ones are good and on special offer at the moment.

Sennheiser PC350 Special Edition 2015 Gaming Headset
for £79.00 via Amazon instead of the usual £120-130.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B013BL1J7M?ref_=gbps_img_s-3_3127_cd93e632&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

If i was getting a wired headset then i would definitely be getting the Sennheiser G4me One set.
For not having to take the headset out of the drawer, connect it to the PC and then have trailing wires / cables, i'm willing to pay the extra for a wireless set.

The 2 I've mentioned are are very closely rated and have slightly different good points / issues.
Sound & Bass, microphone and comfort is better on the Astro A50's. Also comes with a stand to hang the headphones on. Requires a cable to charge every 8-10 hours of use.
Flexibility, charging and retractable microphone is better on the Siberia 800's. Comes with an extra battery and charges in the base unit, every 16-20 hours of use.

Both similar in price.

Still stumped and still watching sites like a hawk :P

Title: Headsets
Post by: ArithonUK on December 29, 2015, 12:29:36 PM

Bought a Turtle Beach i60 headset for Christmas, which is wireless, but the transmitter packed up Christmas evening, so I can now only use it wired, which doesn't support the mic, so sounds great but is basically useless.

Not impressed. Looks like the £349 -> £99 price reduction wasn't a sale price, but an admission of inferior quality.

Title: Headsets
Post by: smite on December 30, 2015, 02:28:32 PM

Got bored of waiting for it to drop so just bought the Siberia 800's from Overclockers for £200 delivered.

All other sites i have been watching (CCL, Amazon, Dabs) have increased their prices by around £50 over the last few weeks.
Some well above the price Steelseries are selling them for on their website, 350euros (£258). They throw in a stand as well.

Hope they are bloody worth it from the glare i got from the Mrs when i pressed "Buy Now".

Title: Headsets
Post by: smite on December 31, 2015, 02:22:41 PM

Headset turned up today, which was pretty quick.
Had an issue with the headset not working at first, finally noticed i had the 2 USB cables swapped over, dumb ass that i am.

Easy to setup, sound quality is superb (so far). When i first started using them i thought i had left the speakers on, the person speaking on YouTube could have been in the room.

One annoyance that i haven't yet figured out is how i can switch between speakers and headphones without changing the default.
Hoping Tut or Michael can give me some guidance.

Title: Headsets
Post by: albert on January 01, 2016, 12:38:35 PM

Quote from: smite;408162Headset turned up today, which was pretty quick.
Had an issue with the headset not working at first, finally noticed i had the 2 USB cables swapped over, dumb ass that i am.

Easy to setup, sound quality is superb (so far). When i first started using them i thought i had left the speakers on, the person speaking on YouTube could have been in the room.

One annoyance that i haven't yet figured out is how i can switch between speakers and headphones without changing the default.
Hoping Tut or Michael can give me some guidance.

I'd love to know a trick to overcome that issue, speakers for my music and headset for my game, it's an age old challenge.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Gorion on January 01, 2016, 01:39:57 PM

Quote from: smite;408162One annoyance that i haven't yet figured out is how i can switch between speakers and headphones without changing the default.

Have both speakers and headset enabled.
Have your default set to speakers.
Want to hear music on speakers? Do nothing.
Want to play via headset? Disable speaker output.
Want to hear music via speakers again? Enable speaker output.

If you want to be a pro, make a script to enable/disable playback device when you click on it.

Title: Headsets
Post by: smite on January 01, 2016, 04:49:07 PM

Quote from: Gorion;408220Have both speakers and headset enabled.
Have your default set to speakers.
Want to hear music on speakers? Do nothing.
Want to play via headset? Disable speaker output.
Want to hear music via speakers again? Enable speaker output.

If you want to be a pro, make a script to enable/disable playback device when you click on it.

Is that not just the similar to changing the default?
Unless i could create a shortcut to the speakers on the desktop :g:

Title: Headsets
Post by: ReddFour on January 03, 2016, 09:39:24 AM

http://www.groovypost.com/howto/switch-between-speakers-and-headphones-in-one-click/

Or

http://download.cnet.com/Default-Audio-Changer-64-bit/3000-20432_4-75860080.html

Title: Headsets
Post by: smite on January 03, 2016, 10:24:07 AM

Thank you RedFour.

Title: Headsets
Post by: albert on February 29, 2016, 12:54:34 PM

I'm a bit of a headphone junkie, I tend to try out the less known brands based on reviews and I got recommended this Kickstart project mainly because it was a concept the music business have been recreating poorly in special 5 and 7.1 configured venues for a few decades but never really got it right.

Well these are pretty exciting:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/248983394/ossic-x-the-first-3d-audio-headphones-calibrated-t

And compared to other high end phones, pretty good in the price department.

Coupled with: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/51215664/mighty-streaming-music-without-your-phone

It's a nice month for music and sound KS projects.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Gorion on February 29, 2016, 01:21:06 PM

Those headphones are nice.  

Might give them a shot later on if they ever get to producing a v2.

Title: Headsets
Post by: albert on February 29, 2016, 02:19:17 PM

Quote from: Gorion;411073Those headphones are nice.  

Might give them a shot later on if they ever get to producing a v2.

Not a bad idea, the first set are always not quite optimal, v2 of the Parrot headset I bought came with the newer version of bluetooth and as a result, better data transfer and mic quality. plus they were more ergo. Needless to say I never upgraded, the price of the first set were enough to put out.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Chaosphere on November 28, 2016, 12:34:43 PM

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B015HG77FC/ref=mp_s_a_1_31?ie=UTF8&qid=1480336330&sr=8-31&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=logitech

Cyber Monday discount.
They have good reviews across the Web.  I've actually got myself a pair at this price as my corsair cans I use for gaming have been struggling in recent months. I'm sure you've all heard my robot impression ;)

Title: Headsets
Post by: Milli on November 28, 2016, 01:14:32 PM

Im a bit of a razer fanboy so thought best to post their deals

http://www.razerzone.com/gb-en/store/cyberweekend16#audio

Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

Title: Headsets
Post by: Mugi on December 02, 2016, 02:38:35 PM

I've just bought a pair of B&O H2 headphones for music at work and play but they're such fantastic sound quality I'm tempted to use them for gaming too.

Has anyone tried a throat mic or have experience with any reasonable standalone mic's that don't pick up too much ambient?

Title: Headsets
Post by: Chaosphere on December 03, 2016, 11:44:24 AM

Just to post a few initial thoughts about the G933s (sadly the price on Amazon has jumped back up now..)

They sound great. Comparing to my (now very old) Corsair 2100s, the first impression is one of tighter and more pronounced bass, and a more airy soundstage overall. This is only after 2-3 songs of use, so can't really go into more than that.

They're surprisingly light and comfortable, given their size. They subjectively look a bit fatter than the Corsairs. The earpieces are very nice.

The battery, and I know Dannage was curious about this, is behind a snap-off cover and would be incredibly easy to remove / hot-swap - but I believe it can only be charged IN the headset, so you would have to charge the spare up when not in use. I think if this was important to you, it'd be easy enough to work out.

The negative? They're VERY plastic. They don't feel low quality, they're solid and seem well build, but there is no getting around that plasticy feel. Then again, these are 75 (now 125) quid gaming headphones, not £500 HD 700s. Apart from that, the only niggle I have found so far is I am not sure if there is a battery indicator ON the headset - i.e. can I tell if it is charging, and when its fully charged? I am currently waiting to see if you can customise the lighting to tell you this...

Overall, they seem like a good replacement for my much loved Corsairs. I haven't played with them with other devices yet - but they can be used with Phones & Gaming Consoles too, apparently, which is a plus if you're into that sort of thing.

Title: Headsets
Post by: DannagE on December 03, 2016, 08:46:41 PM

Thanks Ben.
I've got some time off over xmas so i'm going to stick an 18650 lipo battery in my 2100's to replace the piddly one thats in them. Should add days to the running time

Title: Headsets
Post by: Sneakytiger on April 09, 2017, 03:48:38 PM

great buy i found out about:

http://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/video-games-tablets/c-994/playstation-4-accessories/p-23197/hyperx-cloud-ii-headset-gunmetal/?cmp=cel&trigger=ac

Title: Headsets
Post by: TwoBad on April 13, 2017, 03:54:50 PM

Even better than the Smyths Toys offer (which you can't actually by as they have no stock)

HYPERX Cloud II Pro 7.1 Gaming Headset - Red - £35.99 - Currys (http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/hyperx-cloud-ii-pro-7-1-gaming-headset-red-35-99-currys-2662232?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=04132017&utm_campaign=Daily%2BHot)

Title: Headsets
Post by: Penfold on August 14, 2017, 03:50:12 PM

These are heavily discounted

https://www.amazon.co.uk/A90-Professional-Headphones-Retractable-Microphone-x/dp/B00XCDXDMO/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics-accessories&ie=UTF8&qid=1502722115&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=gaming+headphones&psc=1

Title: Headsets
Post by: TheDvEight on January 10, 2018, 06:50:52 PM

Recommendations for a half decent affordable headset with microphone please.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Chaosphere on January 11, 2018, 12:52:59 AM

I know many seem to like the steelseries range of gaming cans.. Have a gander see if any fit your budget DD.

Title: Headsets
Post by: lionheart on February 03, 2018, 01:19:30 PM

I've just upgraded my Logitech 930 to a pair of these (https://www.asus.com/uk/Headphones-Headsets/ROG-Centurion/) and thought I'd let you know what they're like.

The first thing you notice is the size, they are big, and heavy, comfortable to wear, but if you see me at the LAN with my head on the table I'm not asleep and may need help getting my headset off.

There are 5 speakers in each side giving true 7:1 sound which gives without doubt the best in-game audio I've ever had, the positioning is at another level and clarity is sublime.

There were issues with the MIC in early versions but this was updated recently and they fine now for voice comms and skype calls etc.

For music I would rate them as shite (to be fair my standards for this are high),  I use a separate DAC and headphones for that so not an issue, but I wouldn't want them as my only headset.

They have a wide and airy sound-stage which adds a realistic sound to games and they have several pre-sets to accentuate footsteps or explosions etc but these are mainly just EQ settings that can be tweaked in the software anyway.

The noise cancelling system in the base unit works well and filters out any background noise such as typing on the mech keyboard, great if you use an open mic rather then push to talk.

In conclusion these are too expensive for an all round headset but for gaming they are absolutely superb.

Title: Headsets
Post by: TheDvEight on February 04, 2018, 02:30:52 PM

My Wife got me some Logitech G533 which have surround sound and are noise cancelling - the surround sound is highly helpful in fsp as you can tell where the enemy is coming from. Their wireless so you have the freedom of not having to faff about and remove/put them back on when you need to get a drink/snack.

Noise cancelling works a treat too - I can hear the wife talking to me when she's sat next to me:roflmao:

Title: Headsets
Post by: OldBloke on February 21, 2018, 01:27:01 PM

Bargain ....

http://www.argos.co.uk/product/6197278?utm_campaign=11553376&cmpid=COJUN&cjsurferid=120174870803708253%3AKkjbUhrWB3O1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_content=Pepper+Deals+LTD&utm_source=CJ&catalogId=10001&DM_PersistentCookieCreated=true&storeId=10151&_%24ja=tsid%3A11674%7Cprd%3A1546795&utm_term=1453124&referredURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.argos.co.uk%2Fproduct%2F6197278&referrer=COJUN

Title: Headsets
Post by: RogueTaylor on February 21, 2018, 03:55:32 PM

Quote from: OldBloke;429738Bargain ....

http://www.argos.co.uk/product/6197278?utm_campaign=11553376&cmpid=COJUN&cjsurferid=120174870803708253%3AKkjbUhrWB3O1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_content=Pepper+Deals+LTD&utm_source=CJ&catalogId=10001&DM_PersistentCookieCreated=true&storeId=10151&_%24ja=tsid%3A11674%7Cprd%3A1546795&utm_term=1453124&referredURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.argos.co.uk%2Fproduct%2F6197278&referrer=COJUN

I use these headphones and they are brilliant, for that price its a real bargain right there.

Title: Headsets
Post by: albert on February 21, 2018, 07:07:31 PM

Quote from: RogueTaylor;429740I use these headphones and they are brilliant, for that price its a real bargain right there.

Same here, I think I was pleased getting them for 70 quid or so, 45 is insane.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Designergenes on August 30, 2018, 12:52:28 PM

I had a bit of a chuffing nightmare with a Corsair Vengence 1500 USB headset yesterday.  Getting it to play nice with Discord proved impossible.  I have a decent set of Sony wireless N/C headphones so I'm going to try my Sennheiser USB Comms Bluetooth Dongle with them tonight and see if I have any more luck.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Chaosphere on August 30, 2018, 02:58:09 PM

What a disaster that was :( sorry we couldn't be of more help at the time!

Title: Headsets
Post by: albert on August 31, 2018, 10:40:48 AM

Quote from: Designergenes;434014I had a bit of a chuffing nightmare with a Corsair Vengence 1500 USB headset yesterday.  Getting it to play nice with Discord proved impossible.  I have a decent set of Sony wireless N/C headphones so I'm going to try my Sennheiser USB Comms Bluetooth Dongle with them tonight and see if I have any more luck.

From a Corsair section but of course there are also reports of enhancements not always appearing in windows 10 sound settings for that device:


If i recall correctly, When you open Sound from Windows, You should see a prompt to disable enhancements. Make sure you disable them as it should resolve the Discord issue.

Comes up time and time again I hear.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Designergenes on August 31, 2018, 04:41:57 PM

I've bought one of these: https://tinyurl.com/y9onleuz

And connected with these: https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/sony-mdr-1000x

I had to install the dongle on a front-facing USB port as there was a lot of interference from the rear port and the SQ isn't as good as it is to my phone but it is very workable, wireless and only cost me £13.  It _appears_ to be playing with Discord a bit better but Discord doesn't actually have a call quality/recording feature so I am guessing a bit.

Is anyone online tonight to check the performance in-game?

Ta

Title: Headsets
Post by: TheDvEight on September 07, 2018, 04:14:42 AM

Do you still need help with this?

Title: Headsets
Post by: Designergenes on September 07, 2018, 10:11:17 AM

Quote from: .DickDastardly.;434212Do you still need help with this?

I _think_ it's working but if anyone patient is online tonight, I would appreciate the chance to test this solution properly.  I can be online from 8pm.

Title: Headsets
Post by: TheDvEight on September 07, 2018, 01:13:01 PM

i should be on just pm me on discord.

Title: Headsets
Post by: OldBloke on September 07, 2018, 01:24:58 PM

Not sure if any of this still applies ...

https://www.deadmen.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?43834-Discord-Server-Fixes-and-Other-Stuff&highlight=discord

Title: Headsets
Post by: Sneakytiger on September 29, 2018, 09:45:24 PM

retired my hyper x head set to my lan pc now, bought some corsair void pro rgb head set, its sounding sweet.

Title: Headsets
Post by: albert on September 30, 2018, 11:29:21 AM

Just a comment on Corsair headsets and Keyboards. I know one of the community had issues with Discord but I also know someone who unplugged his Corsair keyboard and Monster Hunter World no longer took 5+ minutes to load. Seems some of their software conflicts with the OS and games.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Revenant on September 30, 2018, 05:45:02 PM

That surprises me! I had a Corsair Vengeance 1500 headset for years with zero issues. Could it be a nuanced issue? Was it plugged into a USB 3.x port (as I expect it was a USB2.0 device given its age)? Drivers upto date?

Seems daft to write off an entire manufacturer based on one bad experience?

Title: Headsets
Post by: albert on September 30, 2018, 07:47:24 PM

Quote from: Revenant;434783That surprises me! I had a Corsair Vengeance 1500 headset for years with zero issues. Could it be a nuanced issue? Was it plugged into a USB 3.x port (as I expect it was a USB2.0 device given its age)? Drivers upto date?

Seems daft to write off an entire manufacturer based on one bad experience?

I didn't write them off mate, just that's 2 issues in as many weeks. It's becoming a theme in so far as many games where there are loading issues or general oddness, people ask is Corsair software involved.

I have a game claw thingy which in all honest I rarely use but the driver never caused me any problems.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Revenant on September 30, 2018, 08:50:55 PM

Curiosity got the better of me, I had a looksy around a few subreddits. Looks like the CUE software is what causes the issues? Which would explain it as I never used that software even when I had the USB headset. Windows natively picked it up as an audio device and I just ran with standard drives (also wasn't a 7.1 headset, was a 'virtual 5.1'). I also have a Corsair K95, again, without CUE installed, it got wiped out in the last windows update and I never bothered to reinstall it. Seems that'ss where a lot of the issues come from.

The more you know! :)

Title: Headsets
Post by: RogueTaylor on May 29, 2019, 05:25:40 PM

My headset is dying after 3 years so i need a new one, Whats good out there lads ? i don't have clue

Title: Headsets
Post by: OldBloke on May 29, 2019, 05:54:06 PM

Quote from: RogueTaylor;437850My headset is dying after 3 years so i need a new one, Whats good out there lads ? i don't have clue

I take it that the previous 45 pages in this thread didn't offer any clues :flirty:

Title: Headsets
Post by: RogueTaylor on May 29, 2019, 06:05:08 PM

Quote from: OldBloke;437851I take it that the previous 45 pages in this thread didn't offer any clues :flirty:

The last post was sooooo last year lol didnt know if there anything knew and i thought for one i would wright a small post instead of a wall of text

Title: Headsets
Post by: OldBloke on May 29, 2019, 06:47:49 PM

Quote from: RogueTaylor;437852The last post was sooooo last year lol didnt know if there anything knew and i thought for one i would wright a small post instead of a wall of text

OK but my recommendation still stands :D

I bought these (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00JQDOALC) back in December 2014 and I still love them. Had to purchase replacement ear pads but that's understandable after hundreds of hours of use.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Chaosphere on May 30, 2019, 01:22:50 PM

Option 1 - 'Proper' headphones. Non-gaming, with a separate microphone. This option easily leads to the best sound, if you're willing to pay a bit more for it (and the sky's the limit). May be worth pursuing if you're into your music as well as gaming. If interested, we can talk headphones... but that is a deep rabbit hole. This is my personal preference. :flirty:

Option 2 - Gaming headset from a reputable audio company... just like the Sennheiser set Smilo has linked. That is a fairly old model now, I'd look to get the newer version - either the GSP 500 (https://en-uk.sennheiser.com/gaming-headset-open-acoustic-gsp-500) or 600 (https://en-uk.sennheiser.com/gaming-headset-pro-gsp-600).

The 500 is OPEN. If someone is sat next to you while you game, you will hear their voice and they will hear your game.

The 600 is CLOSED, you won't hear their voice and they won't hear your game.

OPEN headphones have a more spacious sound and are better for positioning in games. They tend to make music sound as if it is coming from outside your head, rather than somewhere between your ears. The different instruments are easier to pull apart, opening the music up. They are, IMHO, far superior to CLOSED headphones as long as you don't need the silence from both your headphones (for other people) and your environment (i.e. 'noise cancellation'). Only get the 600s if you absolutely need this, IMO.

Option 3 - A well-reviewed gaming headset from someone like Corsair, Logitech, etc. Personally I would recommend the G933 (https://www.logitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-audio/g933-7-1-surround-sound-gaming-headset.html) from Logitech. Lots of plastic in the build, but the sound is as good as you're going to get before moving up to option 2.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Jewelz^ on May 31, 2019, 04:33:45 PM

Can confirm, GSP 500's are very good :)

Title: Headsets
Post by: RogueTaylor on May 31, 2019, 07:26:49 PM

Thanks ever so much guys, family have brought me that gsp 500 that you have mentioned. I have got on wel with the brand and it’s lasted me 3 years so far. Thanks

Title: Headsets
Post by: A Twig on June 01, 2020, 08:59:39 PM

I love this thread, with all the WFH I've been living in my cheapo headset for 9 weeks, and I now am really struggling with my hearing - to the extent I'm having to lipread when my 2 year old speaks. Wife noticed that it is much worse after I've been on calls all day, so put money down on a set of gsp 600s, hopefully that helps.

111 keep telling me to see a GP, GP won't see me due to corona risk from fixing ears or some such... :(

EDIT: Ha, just looked back, 15 years ago I was the 8th poster, and decent headphones were only £50 :D

Title: Headsets
Post by: A Twig on June 03, 2020, 05:25:23 PM

Well, my GSP 600s arrived and I love 'em - can keep the volume down to whisper quiet, and no pressure on my actual ears which was potentially part of the problem.

The "mute when you push the mic up" is great, and they are big enough that I don;t forget about them and therefore remember to take them off in between calls etc. Wish they had a USB or wireless connection option, other that that, lovely.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Chaosphere on June 03, 2020, 06:09:05 PM

Did someone say.... headphones?

[SPOILER=I have a real problem.](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dGfDMZ9lzyOIVc0kOEtkKUqQuiE86JInHRag3PUCHbL0aDHd4AUKCsBTar0tvCpYNzdZWGl-JXFEhxwN65ivqEkwa5SYglY6yTtMrnHtaxCOlaNLJuTv-Z2buOCLdhaYEEWvTnOkXpPOXkrRJtnvtyfA=w743-h1319-no?authuser=0)[/SPOILER]

:flirty:

And yes, you do need to get your hearing seen too Twig... if you've had a fairly drastic hearing loss over a short period of time, your GP should really be able to point you in the right direction.. failing that, you could call your local Spec-savers (they do audiometry too). Hard with everything having changed since the 'rona, but don't neglect your health.

Title: Headsets
Post by: A Twig on June 03, 2020, 11:26:10 PM

Cheers mate, certainly not neglecting it, just having a hard time finding a healthcare professional that will actually see me... Had a phone consult and been given a list of stuff to buy and try which I'm working my way through, and told to check back in a couple of weeks to see if they are now "allowed" to see me, or if the GP practice can find someone who works there who is prepared to flout the "rules"...

Title: Headsets
Post by: suicidal_monkey on June 13, 2020, 02:38:48 PM

:g:been thinking about getting a better headset and wondering if there's something decent that doesn't break the bank too much. I am currently using and old pair of turtle beach z22 (https://www.techradar.com/uk/reviews/pc-mac/peripherals/speakers-and-headphones/headsets-and-headphones/turtle-beach-earforce-z22-1193700/review)'s which do pretty well but the fake leather stuff is shedding quite badly and they are a bit "clampy" after a while...

My thoughts on the GSP 600 being recommended of late: more than I'd like to spend (always is I guess! <£100 would be nice if possible though I can stretch if I am persuaded) and the design is a little bulkier than I'd like and I could do without the red accents (I am difficult :narnar:). I definitely need closed-back for minimal leakage and good isolation. Comfortable (several hours usage) and adjustable to a large head (i.e. not ear clamps ;)). Preferably has wireless option (and if that option is bluetooth then ideally version 5+) and comes with a decent mic (not too quiet or too muffled). Preferably a reasonably discrete (simple, not covered in bright logos) design.

was recently recommended to look at the Audio Technica M50 - though I think I'd need a separate mic - which got me thinking that maybe a separate mic could make sense...

Any thoughts gratefully absorbed :D

Title: Headsets
Post by: Chaosphere on June 14, 2020, 12:54:00 AM

I'll write something up soon, I am a bit snowed under with work atm.

What I will say though, is that is a list of 'wants' for a sub-£100 headset... it may be a case of 'something's gotta give' :flirty:

Title: Headsets
Post by: suicidal_monkey on June 14, 2020, 09:10:05 PM

Your work is slightly more important than advising on headphones! :thumbsup2:

Title: Headsets
Post by: Gorion on June 15, 2020, 06:06:05 PM

If you want good headphones which are cheap, but sound very good for the price, take a look at the Superlux HD668B.  Used these for years and they are simply good.  
Make sure you change the pads to velour, and you are set until you want to spend 200+ on a set of Beyerdynamics.  Currently using beyer DT880 and they are good, found the sounds to be more refined.  The next ones will probably be a set of DT990 600 ohms.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Superlux-HD668B-Headphones-Black/dp/B003JOETX8/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Superlux+HD668B&qid=1592239836&sr=8-1
https://www.thomann.de/intl/mt/superlux_hd668_b.htm

Title: Headsets
Post by: Sneakytiger on June 16, 2020, 10:07:17 AM

https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/best-gaming-headset/

Title: Headsets
Post by: smilodon on June 16, 2020, 12:41:20 PM

I own the Number 1 entry the HyperX Cloud Alpha (where do they come up with these names). I can't speak for audio quality as I have absolutely no musical ear. They do make games sound pretty damn good. But as for comfort and build quality they are outstanding.

As a gaming headset they are hard to beat. For an audiophile I have no idea.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Chaosphere on June 16, 2020, 02:22:53 PM

Yeah so I'm generally not a fan of gaming headsets anymore, but a large part of that is due to a preference to open back cans. If you can live with open, it's the way to go for (most) music and gaming, IMO... but I guess that's a different conversation :D

If you simply must have a closed headset for gaming, and your budget is around that £100 mark, then sure either go ahead and pick up the HyperX mentioned above, or perhaps get an 80Ohm 770  (https://www.amazon.co.uk/beyerdynamic-770-PRO-Studio-Headphones/dp/B0016MNAAI/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=dt770&qid=1592313197&sr=8-2), which is often found for £100 or just under, and slap a mod mic on it... although this does of course push the price up.

I haven't heard the HyperX so I can't comment on the sound, but the 770 is easily one of if not the best closed back you will find without spending more. The 80Ohm model is also easy enough to drive that you don't really need a dedicated amp beyond what your PC offers and sounds almost identical to the more resistive offerings - don't get the 250Ohm version in this case.

The DT880s Gorion mentioned are also meant to be excellent, but won't isolate you from the outside world as well as the 770s. They're also a bit more expensive, and from what I've read do benefit from higher resistance and amplification (i.e. the 600 or 250 Ohm models). This probably isn't what you're looking for so.. let's keep it simple and say HyperX or 770..

I'm well aware that neither of these satisfy the wireless option, but I really don't see many good options below £100. Most are closer to £200 and remain very gaming focused. I have seen people take decent headphones with removable cables and attach Bluetooth dongles to the side.. but again this will put the price up as you generally get removable cables at £100. I think I'd stay away from wireless with a £100 budget, tbh.

As an aside, I wouldn't touch the rest of the headsets in that PC gamer article with a 12 foot pole.. but that's just me being fussy. :narnar:

Title: Headsets
Post by: suicidal_monkey on June 16, 2020, 11:19:35 PM

Thanks for the suggestions. The HD668B are "semi-open" and the first three reviews either mentioned clamping of ears or the cable coming undone so afraid that puts me off. I wish sites would include open/closed in the summary info as people typically want open for quality or closed for isolation. Those HyperX Cloud Alpha do seem to get a lot of pretty positive reviews.

Quote from: Chaosphere;442154If you simply must have a closed headset for gaming, and your budget is around that £100 mark, then sure either go ahead and pick up the HyperX mentioned above, or perhaps get an 80Ohm 770  (https://www.amazon.co.uk/beyerdynamic-770-PRO-Studio-Headphones/dp/B0016MNAAI/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=dt770&qid=1592313197&sr=8-2), which is often found for £100 or just under, and slap a mod mic on it... although this does of course push the price up.
...
I think I'd stay away from wireless with a £100 budget, tbh.

:sad: just went and watched a few reviews and seems that this is the way of things. The 770 seems very similar to the Audio Technica ATH-M50x that Noot recommended to me the other evening... kind of like the idea but gluing a mic on afterwards seems like effort ...and a second search for aftermarket mics :rolleyes:. There does appear to be a BT version of the M50x :g:

Quote from: Chaosphere;442154As an aside, I wouldn't touch the rest of the headsets in that PC gamer article with a 12 foot pole.. but that's just me being fussy. :narnar:

Nothing wrong with being fussy! I am also fussy, just about different things :flirty:

From the reviews I just watched I tended to find I just found a lot of reasons why not to spend any sort of money on just about any set (that or someone who seems too gushing to be trustworthy :sideways:) which is why I find it hard to lay down £200 - as soon as I start digging the issues that it seems you need to accept are not reasonable at that price point and it's hard to tell what extra you are gaining for doubling the price in a lot of cases. The best contenders for something that is "decent enough" seem to be the Fnatic REACT and the Cooler Master MH751 or MH752 though each of those has their own caveats too. Not sure if you've come across those and ruled them out for a reason I've missed? I'll keep 'em on the not-too-expensive-maybe-okay list with the HyperX and carry on looking.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Chaosphere on June 16, 2020, 11:34:47 PM

No, sorry, I've no experience with those.

The last gaming headset I had was a Logitech G933. To be fair, it sounded fine when you turned off all of the nonsense and fiddled with the EQ a little - bloated low end out of the box. It was VERY plasticy though, I thought I was going to break it every time I picked it up :D

I use a desk mic with wired headphones and have no complaints. Maybe worth looking into if you don't fancy attaching a mic to the cups.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Sneakytiger on June 17, 2020, 08:55:49 AM

i'm using corsair void pro head set, and i like it as it fits over my ears and not on top of them like some do,mics a bit over sensitive but its ok, great noise canceling,prefer a headset mic over table mic.

Title: Headsets
Post by: OldBloke on June 17, 2020, 11:39:03 AM

I have used a Sennheiser G4me One (open) since 2014 and I adore them. They sound great and are super comfortable, fitting nicely over my (large) ears. I purchased replacement ear pads a year or so ago otherwise they've been bullet-proof. The cable is replaceable too. I have an expensive pair of Sennheisers for my 'serious' music listening but I'm also happy to listen to music on these gamers. If and when they fail I will only be looking at Sennheiser models as I think their sound is a match for my tastes.

The G4me Ones appear to be very hard to get but the G4me Zero (closed) can still be found on Amazon (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-Professional-Blocking-Gaming-Headset/dp/B00JQDOANK/)

Title: Headsets
Post by: Chaosphere on June 17, 2020, 12:36:14 PM

They've been replaced by the GSP line now, which is why you're struggling to find some of them -

https://en-ca.sennheiser.com/gaming-headsets

I have mixed feelings about Sennheiser cans. The 5 and 600 series* are very, very easy to listen to, well built, and fairly comfortable - they have proved immensely popular as a result. For many, they are the gateway audiophile drug (myself included). However, when you start to delve deeper I don't think they hold up that well, especially not for (competitive) gaming where the entire range lacks imaging compared to some similarly priced competition.

For music, of course it is all subjective, but as 'critical listening' headphones I find their bass sloppy and their high end lacking to the point of sounding almost like closed backs - there have been many, many arguments online over 'the Sennheiser veil'. Despite all of this, Jasmine still exclusively uses a 599 - even after trying many other cans that combination of 'easy listening' (which is in part related to those recessed highs and Sennheiser's unquestionably great mids) and comfort make them her preferred headphone - so as I have said, it is all subjective.

So perhaps for mixed use that doesn't include a bias towards competitive gaming the Sennheiser cans linked above remain a good choice. Many enjoy the sound and perhaps feel no need to look further as a result. Nothing wrong with this, it is all about what you're looking for and what you personally enjoy - the most important bit, at the end of the day!  I know plenty in dMw own and love their Senns, and will probably find what I have written above sacrilegious. :flirty: I think as long as you enjoy what you have, there is really little need to start looking elsewhere.

As an aside, as you mentioned expensive Senns... well they did lift the veil for the 800 / 800s, but for most that is too much headphone for gaming and light music. It also really benefits from amplification, unlike the 500 series, and so is normally part of a different conversation entirely. IMO a rather splendid conversation, but be forewarned a deep and potentially expensive rabbit hole awaits any who dare... :D

*The Game and GSP lines are built around 500 series drivers AFAIK.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Twyst on August 14, 2020, 09:59:18 PM

I'm a huge fan of Sennheiser using the GSX1200 USB DAC to drive Game One headphones by the same company. These are open back with an amazing sound signature.
For reference, I used a Game Zero before that as I was working in the living room many years ago and needed the noise isolation. They have all seen a lot of use.
Yes, these are gaming headphones, but made by a reputable audio company where gaming products aren't they're main audio product.

So thanks to the heatwave I have a portable air conditioner in my south facing small study. Unbearable without it, but unbearable with the noise!
So I swapped out my Game Ones for the Zero which I hadn't used for a few years now and while the isolation was good, the sound wasn't as great as the Ones. Plus the leather cups were starting to flake a little and the fixed wire cable turned out to be broken at the microphone.
As the cable is not replaceable (yeah, sucks to be an early adopter - they made it replacable very quickly) I decided to look around.

So I was looking for an isolating (or noise cancelling) over ear headset. I decided to try wireless again because thanks to my FitBit (need to loose some of the middling years!) I wasn't making my 250 steps in the hour due to overrunning conference calls.
Now before the wired Sennheiser setup I was rocking some Logitech G35 Surround wireless from 2009. This was a love hate relationship because of numerous issues:
 * connection dropping even though dongle in 2 feet of headset
 * driver BSOD's
 * shoddy build quality - they weren't isolating after a few months as they no longer had a tight seal
 * very sweaty in the summer
 * surround sound was a pointless gimic in 2009
When I moved from this to the Game Zero's and then to game ones I could not believe I actually liked these at first. The sound in comparison is utter rubbish.

What's more, I'm a huge huge fan of the GSX1200's secondary sound channel for voice comms. While the implementation could do with a lot of work, the core principle is simply a must have so I can use the 7.1 -> stereo ability of the DAC AND have a seperate volume knob for voice comms - although the range of the knob left a lot to be desired at times.
This to me is more desirable than the 7.1 aspect of the GSX1200's because I can no longer get it to work - windows no longer see's it as a 7.1 device :(
Lastly, times are a touch harder than what they used to be, so this needed to be around the £200 ball park rather than the see it, buy it mentality I normally have for this.

After extensive research, I setteled on the SteelSeries Arctis 7 2019 edition for £159 which I've been taking for a test drive today.
There are plently of reviews on this headset out there, so I won't go into too much detail but ..... the sound signature is close to the game ones - maybe a touch flatter and certainly less ooomph in the bass but it's still satisfying with the big explosions going off. This actually makes over details more noticeable.
Because it's closed back, the sound stage is not quite as impressive but it's not that far off either - unlike the Game Zero's where the sound is too close.
Although it has good noise isolation it's not as good as the Game Zero's, but it's infinitely better than the Game Ones. The big difference (and this is huge right now) is that it filters out the AC noise more than the Zeros, but less so other noises like background chatter.
Unlike my old G35's the connection is fantasic - I can walk around my house and I only had one drop out of half a second - through two walls a steel beam, so it's kind of understandable. This means I can pace around on conference calls and make my FitBit happy :)
The battery life is about 22 hours which is awesome, but I have a spare aux cable if it's totally out.
I'm still getting used to the Ski Goggle head band design it uses. It's certainly comfortable and fortunately it fits me well. Probably not as comfortable as the Ones (but not by much), much more comfy than the Zero's due to the air weave fabric on the cups instead of the plastic leather.

The secondary audio channel for voice comms is MUCH better than the GSX1200. There is a seperate wheel on the other can for it's volume and has a notch to show it's at half way. This is important as if you give more voice over this it lowers the game audio channel for you.
This is the reason why a lot of people think it's too quiet - they have accidently lowered the game audio by raising the voice audio even if they are not using voice! Correctly positioned this is not a quiet headset by any means!
The microphone in discord self test sounded awful, but it sounded awesome in teamspeak self test. Chatting on a teamspeak server, people said I was more clear, which was surprising as the Sennheisers are supposed to have really really good mics.
I'm in two minds about the mic on the Arctis though. It's nice that it retracts, but I miss moving the boom mic up to mute. The mute button while adequate isn't as practical. But this is a minor nit pick.

The 7.1 virtual sound has really taken me by surprise. It's DTS:X headphone v2. The surpise is how easy it is - basically turn it off in the SteelSeries Engine setup for the headphone and install DTS Sound Unbound from the windows app store. It will see the Arctis and assign a license for free!
Then just enable DTS as a spatial effect in the Windows volume settings. For stereo input it will turn off automatically and turn on for anything more. This implementation works a lot better than the old G35 Dolby system I used before which didn't really add much and somwhat better than the GSX1200 implementation which was hit or miss depending on the game.
I don't see any reason to change this.

If I need to, then I can disable the Windows Spartial sound and use the SteelSeries engine to enable/disable it per game automatically but that's likely to be too much of a faff for me.

All in all I'm well pleased with the SteelSeries Arctis 7 and heartily recommend it to anyone in need of wireless cans.
The only downside is that the line in/out on the usb dongle are very tight. Too tight for my dual RCA -> 3.5mm jack so I had to shave some plastic from the outside to get it to fit. If they made it a flat surface rather than curved this would be a non issue.

Title: Headsets
Post by: adm on August 15, 2020, 12:39:19 PM

I've not used headphones for gaming for over a year now since I switched to in-ear monitors.  Previously I'd used Corsair Void Elites which was probably the most comfortable headset I'd ever used, but now I just couldn't go back to clunky headsets.

Up to now, I've had no-name Amazon specials which I originally bought for mobile use, but since WFH from the end of March, I've been wearing them nearly all day then gaming with them later.  Try that with any headset for six months.

Currently awaiting delivery of these well-recommended Shure SE215s:

https://www.shure.com/en-GB/products/earphones/se215cl

Title: Headsets
Post by: albert on August 15, 2020, 11:24:28 PM

I use https://kzacoustics.net/ their earbuds have so much tech in them it's unreal. Their 16 driver set is a great audio set, but cheaper sets are way better than full over ear set for streaming, especially if you have a good external mic.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Sneakytiger on August 16, 2020, 10:40:09 AM

been using my corsair void pro headset for a few yrs now and find them hard to beat.

Title: Headsets
Post by: adm on August 17, 2020, 10:20:14 AM

The Shures turned up and showed an immediate boost over the existing no-names in the mid and high range, and an improvement in noise isolation that allows all those background noises to be heard (read: people sneaking about the map).  Removable cable mean that I could upgrade to a Bluetooth system by buying the appropriate cable.  I'm aware of, but can't comment on the single vs multi driver arguments because I've not made the comparison.

If you're thinking of trying them out, IEMs will initially feel unfamiliar and possibly uncomfortable to new users, but after 5-10 days use, headphones will just seem so heavy and clunky.  And they can be worn with hats that aren't baseball or beanie.  Result.

Just don't buy expensive ones first time out.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Twyst on July 28, 2021, 12:56:00 PM

I've been using SteelSeries Arctis 7 (2019 model) for a few years and have been very satisfied with them as a wireless headset.
They also sounded better than my old wired Game One and Zero headsets hooked up to a GSX 1200 amp.

In all 3 cases, I was using VSS which exposed 7.1 channels to the game and then used reverb effects to gain the positional audio in the headset.

I have since changed to using Beyerdynamic DT1990 Pro headphones powered by a Mayflower Electronics ARC MK2 amp.
This has no VSS at all so only 2 channels are exposed to games which means any audio positioning is done by the game more than the audio setup.
This is no bad thing as more modern games offer a headphone mode in audio setup which so far is giving me a better "he's over there!" experience.
There is also no microphone, no gaming features other than the amp offers a microphone input.
I have attached a ModMic to the headphones via a sticky magnet.

My ears have been totally blown away by the audio range I was missing - from listening to music I know well to playing familiar games I am hearing stuff I missed all these years!
But then this is audiophile equipment now, so I should expect some improvement I just did not expect this much improvement :)
Now, this is not a cheap setup - you can get the headphones for around 370GBP and the amp only ships from the manufacturer for 380USD (I payed for 5 day shipping).
However, I will argue that people currently pay much more for their GPU + Monitor to treat your eyes, so why not treat your ears the same?

However, there are some downsides over my prior setups .....
I do miss the hardware volume control for a separate voice channel - windows sound mixing/app muting is a poor substitute.
I am back to using a cable on the headphones. On the slightly plus side, I have two cables now - one coiled one straight. I use the coiled one so it doenst catch on anything like my chair.
These are open back headphones so useless for LAN parties when you need to concentrate on the game.

I have also been using Z Reviews channel on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3XdYJjWliOdKuZMNaTiP8Q) a lot for audio research before setting on this combo.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Chaosphere on July 28, 2021, 02:44:14 PM

I had the same experience a few years ago.

I may or may not now own 5 pairs of headphones, 3 amps, and a standalone dac...

If my wife asks they cost £9.99 each.

:flirty:

My current work horse is the Hifiman HE1000 V2, which I would highly recommend, but the price may put most off. I see it much the same as you said though - most wouldn't complain at dropping a few hundred on a monitor, so why not the headphones too?

For me it isn't just gaming but music, and with it being one of my favourite past times I have no issue indulging a little.



Zeos is ok, I find his content entertaining, but as a reviewer he is a bit lacking. He just seems to enjoy everything - which is fine, the guy loves music and headphones.

But these... THESE... ahem.

https://www.headphones.com/community/reviews-learning-and-news

This is my main source for what I consider to be well-done reviews, that focus a bit more on the review and a bit less on THESE!!!!!

Joshua Valour is also another youtuber whose content I enjoy, and another website - Audio Science Review - is good for the technical performance of gear, but not really for the subjective - which remains far more important...

There are a few others out there too. Always worth watching / reading reviews from a few different sources, and if possible trying the gear yourself before buying - this is SUCH a subjective area.


Enjoy your Beyers!

Title: Headsets
Post by: TeaLeaf on July 29, 2021, 11:40:17 AM

That sounds like a great system Twyst, I've been tempted to get into something similar but not yet pushed the button or felt quite the necessary need to justify the budget.  But yeah, colour me green!

Quote from: Chaosphere;446132If my wife asks they cost £9.99 each.

:flirty:

My current work horse is the Hifiman HE1000 V2, which I would highly recommend, but the price may put most off. I see it much the same as you said though - most wouldn't complain at dropping a few hundred on a monitor, so why not the headphones too?

Holy cow Chaos, the reviews on those HE1000 V2 are amazing, but damn, colour me more than green - if you bring them to the LAN I'd love to hear what that gets you!

Title: Headsets
Post by: Chaosphere on July 29, 2021, 12:12:14 PM

I'm a big fan of Hifiman's sound. Their most popular can, the Sundara, can be had for under 300, and would be a fantastic place to start for someone looking to get into high end audio. And most likely 9 in 10 would stop there and enjoy top tier listening for years and years without wanting.

And I'd be happy to bring them along to a LAN, in fact we did something similar last time. Good fun.

Title: Headsets
Post by: TeaLeaf on July 29, 2021, 12:17:41 PM

I can trade you an only slightly soiled Sennheiser PC363D? :whistle:

Title: Headsets
Post by: Chaosphere on July 29, 2021, 12:26:23 PM

Only slightly? I'd need them to be at least fully caked in grime to even consider it. :lmfao:

Title: Headsets
Post by: DiseasedBunny on August 02, 2021, 08:57:21 AM

Quote from: TeaLeaf;446159I can trade you an only slightly soiled Sennheiser PC363D? :whistle:

ericaceous or alicaceous soil?

Title: Headsets
Post by: SithAfrikaan on October 06, 2021, 09:49:05 PM

What YEAR is it, let me just blow the dust out of this thread, I didn't think the forums went back this far! :roflmao:

Title: Headsets
Post by: A Twig on October 13, 2021, 09:36:48 PM

Ohhh yes, I joined back in the days of CS1.6 when the "clan" I was part of - NoC - folded, and a few people found their way here - smilodon (for that was not his name then) was one of them? Love looking back at the "top hardware" from back then - and how pleased I was with my desk mounted mic and DJ headphones combo :)

Title: Headsets
Post by: TheDvEight on January 23, 2023, 12:13:41 PM

Any recommendations for over-the-ear wireless/blue tooth headphones for use when listening to music /maybe for gaming with a detachable microphone? Max budget would be 200£ would be nice if it came with a case too :)

Title: Headsets
Post by: smilodon on January 23, 2023, 02:20:11 PM

Chaos - Lionheart: [insert wisdom here]

Title: Headsets
Post by: Dexterous on January 23, 2023, 05:53:28 PM

Quote from: TheDvEight;449341Any recommendations for over-the-ear wireless/blue tooth headphones for use when listening to music /maybe for gaming with a detachable microphone? Max budget would be 200£ would be nice if it came with a case too :)

I can recommend the HyperX Cloud II Wireless (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08NTYB4M7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1).

I've owned them for about a year and half now and from my experience they're very comfortable.

I use a stand alone microphone so I can't speak first-hand as to the quality of the microphone but from a quick google search the reviews that deal with that seem to generally rate it as 'fine'. It's not spectacular but not bad either. Just, meh.

They come in well under budget at £150 RRP but can be bought at the moment for around about £110 on Amazon.

Unfortunately they don't come with a headset case.

One plus that they have is a very respectable battery life of 30 hours. Range wise, they seem to be pretty good. I can move from one end of the house to the other (with doors + walls in the way) and maintain the signal, it's only when I'm on a different floor that it becomes a little patchy.

You can probably get headphones that sound better or have a higher quality mic but for the price these are pretty good. :D

[Edit] One thing to note is these are wireless but not bluetooth. I think the equivalent bluetooth product is this (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07KQXH65Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1).

Title: Headsets
Post by: lionheart on January 23, 2023, 09:00:54 PM

What a minefield this is....... I like wireless headphones for gaming, but wired for music. My gaming headset are the Astro A50, they are decent for music as well, but not in the same league as proper headphones.

Bluetooth is generally not the best for gaming as there is often latency with the sound. 5Ghz wifi has the most bandwidth but 2.4Ghz has better range. Some headsets have Bluetooth as well as wireless such as the Steelseries Arctis PRO so offer the best of both worlds.

I would have a look at the Corsair Virtuoso range or perhaps the Sennheiser GSP670.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Dexterous on January 23, 2023, 10:47:08 PM

I should also note that the headset I recommended is something I've primarily used for gaming. For me personally, the music I listen to through these headphones sounds good, but I've not got anything of a higher quality to compare that to, so I wouldn't know what to listen for. As a gaming headset though, my recommendation remains.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Chaosphere on January 23, 2023, 11:56:42 PM

Thanks for the mention Smilo, but I will defer to the advice from Lion and Dex on this one.

Gaming headsets are simply no longer my area. I have transcended into true audiofool snobbery and listen only to ridiculous and over priced wired headphones, often connected to things that glow and keep my room warm and toasty.

This all much to the constant dismay of both my wife and bank account.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Dexterous on January 24, 2023, 03:21:49 PM

Quote from: Chaosphere;449358I have transcended into true audiofool snobbery and listen only to ridiculous and over priced wired headphones

:lol: I have some level of respect for the snobbery because I couldn't deal with wired headphones after spending several years using wireless.

I got far too used to having the ability to get up and walk about with my headset on so when I went back to wired headphones (briefly before I got my current headset) I ended up snapping my head back repeatedly as I walked off while wearing them.

Title: Headsets
Post by: smilodon on January 24, 2023, 07:56:40 PM

Quote from: Dexterous;449375I ended up snapping my head back repeatedly as I walked off while wearing them.

And THAT explains everything!

:rolleyes:

Title: Headsets
Post by: TheDvEight on January 24, 2023, 08:27:12 PM

Thanks for the advice all, I ended up going with a pre-loved item that'll be used just for music :)

Title: Headsets
Post by: faust82 on January 25, 2023, 03:07:09 PM

That is often the way to go. Go for used audiophile gear, then add a mod mike :D

Title: Headsets
Post by: Chaosphere on January 25, 2023, 04:10:48 PM

What did you end up going with?

Title: Headsets
Post by: TheDvEight on January 25, 2023, 04:42:43 PM

Sony WF-1000XM3 £44

Title: Headsets
Post by: OldBloke on January 25, 2023, 05:35:35 PM

Quote from: TheDvEight;449398Sony WF-1000XM3 £44

Nice. Love mine. Use them on flights as the noise cancelling is brilliant and the sound is pretty good too!

Paid a lot more than £44, though. Nice find.

Title: Headsets
Post by: TheDvEight on January 25, 2023, 05:58:24 PM

I was very lucky to get them for that, from eBay think my max bid was 75£ they'll come in handy for the flight when I go to Australia that's for sure.

Title: Headsets
Post by: faust82 on January 25, 2023, 07:13:33 PM

That is a fantastic price (unless they're beaten to hell and smell of cat pee). For £44, I'd say you stole them!
Moderately used, they're worth 2-3 times that.

Title: Headsets
Post by: TheDvEight on January 25, 2023, 07:29:09 PM

They look brand new to be fair :D I expected to pay more

Title: Headsets
Post by: smilodon on January 25, 2023, 07:33:44 PM

CEX are knocking them out for £42.00 if anyone feels the need to grab a set?

LINK (http://https://uk.webuy.com/product-detail/?id=4548736088832C&gclid=Cj0KCQiAw8OeBhCeARIsAGxWtUzSGhnD2rICNovT3UjnzkH68fPfXWP_2E31eILRGKfF0T0Ta-H_HYsaAuCJEALw_wcB)

Title: Headsets
Post by: Chaosphere on January 25, 2023, 09:13:55 PM

I have a pair of these I bought a few years back. I use them exclusively for flying.

For £44 you can't go wrong. Enjoy!

Title: Headsets
Post by: Penfold on January 26, 2023, 12:29:36 AM

Not sure the link is working? Sounds interesting (scuse the pun).

Title: Headsets
Post by: smilodon on January 26, 2023, 08:52:47 AM

You're right, not sure what happened. The website is CEX at
https://uk.webuy.com/ then search for the product.

I'll fix the link when I get home tonight.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Chaosphere on January 26, 2023, 01:40:12 PM

I'll just add a slight note that for £44 these remain a bargain, BUT they have been notably bettered in terms of noise cancelling, and their stock sound is not what I would personally describe as good :flirty:.

However do take that with context - as I have said I am a snob of the highest order when it comes to sound quality. Many who care less would no doubt be delighted with these at the price. Particularly if your point of reference is gaming headsets or cheaper headphones.

Title: Headsets
Post by: TheDvEight on January 26, 2023, 02:35:33 PM

I was surprised how good the sound quality was for spoken word and music so there's that....:lmfao:

went for a walk with them earlier and could hear the wind travelling over the headphones which I found a bit odd.

Title: Headsets
Post by: Dexterous on January 26, 2023, 07:04:53 PM

Quote from: faust82;449406That is a fantastic price (unless they're beaten to hell and smell of cat pee).

Better the smell of cat pee than the smell of human pee.

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