5.1 Headset w/ Mic

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Bastet

April 17, 2007, 01:46:46 PM
So i finaly decided to get a decent headset, allthough all the 5.1 headsets i found in local stores so far are without microphone. So now my question is do any of you know of a good headset?
 
Cost is not much of a issue, sound and mic quality are by far more important.
 
Thanks in advance :D
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Dr Sadako

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April 17, 2007, 01:51:35 PM
Quote from: Bastet;185485So i finaly decided to get a decent headset, allthough all the 5.1 headsets i found in local stores so far are without microphone. So now my question is do any of you know of a good headset?
 
Cost is not much of a issue, sound and mic quality are by far more important.
 
Thanks in advance :D

SpeedLink Medusa
http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/918808/Medusa_Sl_8793_5_1_ProGamer_Headset/Product.html
 
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Bastet

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April 17, 2007, 02:16:29 PM
Looks good, but after a bit more digging i found another site that says it doesnt always work well w/ soundcards, anyone know how it works w/ a SB audigy ZS card?
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Armitage

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April 17, 2007, 02:39:17 PM Last Edit: April 17, 2007, 02:51:26 PM by Armitage
They reviewed surround sound headsets on the gadget show last night.
 
They didn't seem overly convinced at the ability of the surround sound of most of the sets reviewed, the bonus seems to come from the improved sound quality.

BigFatCat

#4
April 17, 2007, 02:41:47 PM
I've non-USB medusas running from an SB Audigy 4 (non-pro), no problems from what I've heard.
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TeaLeaf

#6
April 17, 2007, 03:16:19 PM
Personally the last 2 headsets I have owned have been Medusas and I have had no problems with them so long as you take the time to read the instructions and wire the right thing to the right thing.  My current set is the one with the separate amp (this one).

Having read the article linked by Armitage I would strongly disagree with some of the comments made - I'm not sure I have ever heard of the Medusa being described as 'tinny' at all.  From a directional point of view I have not found front to be confused with back either.  But then maybe I wired mine up correctly. :norty:  Medusa seems to be a very good quality set of cans and I'd recommend them.

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Dr Sadako

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April 17, 2007, 04:27:59 PM
Quote from: Bastet;185496Looks good, but after a bit more digging i found another site that says it doesnt always work well w/ soundcards, anyone know how it works w/ a SB audigy ZS card?

I have this headset and a Sound Blaster X-fi. Works great. I used to have Plantronics Audio90 but Medusa just blows it out of the water.
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Norm

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April 17, 2007, 05:39:31 PM Last Edit: April 17, 2007, 05:45:57 PM by Norm
Still got my Medusas (audigy s/card),cracking on for 4 years old now and not a glitch.:D


N.B.As I use to sell these I did note that they seem to have cheapened the feel of them,maybe thinner materials etc,the new one definatly feel more flimsy.

Whitey

#9
April 17, 2007, 06:21:00 PM
I got mine from Norm and have no complaints about them.  Used them on various SoundBlaster cards and nVidia on-board.

kregoron

#10
April 17, 2007, 06:30:56 PM
hmm maybe i should go buy a new headset, if the medusas are as good as you say i might look at those

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Bastet

#11
April 17, 2007, 07:10:02 PM
Thas ok, since you also looking for one :D
 
I am looking for a local retailer now, but the model TL linked seams to be hard to come by, lots of retailers only have the one w/o the amp.
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KKND

#12
April 17, 2007, 07:21:56 PM
Quote from: Bastet;185593Thas ok, since you also looking for one :D
 
I am looking for a local retailer now, but the model TL linked seams to be hard to come by, lots of retailers only have the one w/o the amp.

http://www.alternate-b2b.nl/html/shop/productDetails.html?showTechData=false&artno=KH%23V09&

There you are..

Bastet

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April 17, 2007, 08:56:31 PM
That one would work yes, thanks KKND
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-=[dMw]=-Bastet (CSS) / -=[dMw]=-Niwa (BF2) / -=dMw=- Sokhar (BF2142)
-=[dMw]=- MVP Award Holder (June 2006) Winning team -=[dMw]=- Christmas Crunch (2008)
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