Looking for a Good headset

[Mightybigone]

Anybody got any recomendations on a good headset? I've been using the Logitech precision gaming headset but the mic broke off the headset a while back...using an 8 dollar clip on mic right now lol


So, any ideas?

[ElFi PMS]

For PC, right? *sigh* I'm out. *leaves*

[Mightybigone]

Yes for the PC lol

[DejaVu PMS]

Turtle Beach FTW!!! They can be expensive but i got a set for console gaming and I love them. http://www.turtlebeach.com/

[Jae Xun]

Is it just for voice? or Full on voice + 5.1 sound?

[H2O endeavor]

I just got the Creative Fatal1ty gaming headset, and its awesome, i recommend that ;)

[Love Angel PMS]

Mine is a Skullcandy (http://bm2loveangel.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!CEB8040F8B57DD83!2431.entry). The model I got does not have a mic but they do have a bunch of interesting variations.

The sound quality is awesome and it is VERY comfortable.

[Mightybigone]

Is it just for voice? or Full on voice + 5.1 sound?

As long as they don't break easy, i'll be happy

[Jae Xun]

I just meant if you use speakers and just need the headset to talk only. If so, get one of the Logitec headsets for the PS2. Cheap and good quality.

But if you don't use speakers get what everyone else is suggesting.

[H2O sobe]

Depends really. Some headsets have better bass whereas others are the better for more classical elements.

If you are wanting a good all around headset, I'd recommend the Sennheiser PC151 or PC161s. Inexpensive, and will give better sound quality than Creative, Turtle Beach, Plantronics. If you even notice though, while CGS may use the sponsored brand of Fatal1ty headssets, they are actually good for gaming. But CGS only uses because Fatal1ty is a co-host.... Otherwise I'm sure they'd use the SS 5Hv2s or what most of the teams practice with before matches(Aside from the 5Hv2), Sennheiser headsets/headphones.

The 2 I'd say for gaming/music would be the Sennheiser PC151s and the Creative Fatal1ty Professional. You can't beat Sennheiser's mic quality though :) The Creative Fatal1ty headset has better bass response than the Sennheisers, whereas if you go PC151, you get better classical elements with every note, etc.

For headphones if you are interested, I'd recommend the Sennheiser HD555. Great headphones for the price.

[H2O TankBusta]

I own a pair of Sennheiser PC161's which were amazing untill i tripped over them and broke them, but I got them fixed with their awsome warranty =)

I will only use Sennheiser, i've used logitech, sony, creative and turtle beach but just the way the sennheiser reaches all the frequency's with excelent sounding bass, treb, and middle.

Newegg also has a sweet deal going on with the HD555's where they are 98 bucks and you send in ANY old headphones or earbuds regardless of the brand and get 30 bucks off. It's a steal in my opinion. The only downside is it doesnt have a mic, but it does have a anti-trip over your headphones and break them feature... I ordered a pair and I love em.

[H2O sobe]

Yep, I'm a big Sennheiser fan. Their stuff is for audiophiles. As for any other brand, as I mentioned, the only ones worth mentioning next to headsets for Sennheiser are the SteelSeries 5Hv2 and the Creative Fatal1ty Pro headset. If you want more bass, go Fatal1ty headset, if you want the audiophile sounding, go for the Sennheiser PC151s or PC161s. Only real difference between the Fatal1ty and PC151/PC161 is bass response, they sound extremely similar, but Fatal1ty offering more bass. That's literally about it, lol. So if you don't really care for real "hard" hitting beats, pick up the Sennheisers. But if you want to hear every thump from hard rock and rap, go Fatal1ty.

My biggest advice would be to see if you can find somewhere that sells each, and test them out. They are both really great headsets, Sennheisers being built better of course.

[PMS elle]

I've never heard of the Sennheiser headsets before, I think I might give em a look into it :O

But otherwise. I'd recommend Icemats :P and the Fatal1ty headsets don't look too bad either.

[H2O sobe]

It's not about looks though elle, it's about quality. Sennheiser is a german company that produces in what I'd like to call the utmost best quality headsets/headphones available on the market. Bose has nothing on Sennheiser.

I only recommend the Creative Fatal1ty gaming headset with the detachable mic, as it seems Creative has come close to the Sennheiser PC151/PC161 quality mark, in which I am impressed. But if asking for great build quality AND sound quality, I will highly recommend any Sennheiser without a doubt in my mind. The Creative headsets seem a bit... Flimsy. And Icemat Siberias, the sound on those are really rather poor... Easily compared to cheaper headphones. And the build quality is horrid.

You can find several Sennheiser products available on NewEgg.com (http://www.newegg.com). You can also check PriceGrabber.com, Dell.com, etc.

[TwizztiD]

I was wondering what would be a good 5.1 surround sound headset, I was hoping for under 120$ as well.

[Rip]

If you're looking for a good PC headset, but don't want to spend a lot of money - I happen to have the solution right here!
Enter to win one! :o
http://www.pmsclan.com/contest.php?task=detail&eid=2

Yup just write a blog and post a thread in the appropriate section (see contest info for details) and you could win one! (sorry they aren't surround, but they're really nice headsets)

We'll be giving out more plantronics products throughout the year, especially at events. Keep an eye on our site here!
(Oh and make sure to check out http://plantronics.com for some of the headsets if you don't win one!)

[H2O Commando]

Hey thanks for that link Rip didn't know there was a contest!

Edit: And I just realized it was only for PMS/H2o RATS!!!!

[Rip]

aww sorry brit, don't worry, we'll be giving away plenty of headsets and other prizes to non-members. Make sure to check out This link (http://www.pmsclan.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30122) to win a 4GB flash drive, open to everyone!

[H2O Commando]

Well I really don't need a flash drive but I'll check it out.

[FatalBarbie]

I have a turtle beach headset, they are awesome! game audio and chat with great bass. The x3 is about 100 bucks, it's wireless, and you can get it at circuit city.

[H2O Commando]

I have a turtle beach headset, they are awesome! game audio and chat with great bass. The x3 is about 100 bucks, it's wireless, and you can get it at circuit city.

I was about to recommend that too but he wants a PC headset. Is Turtle beach for PC?

[FatalBarbie]

yes it is for PC also

[H2O Commando]

Oh good then he should think about that those headsets are great.

[H2O sobe]

If you game you don't want wireless, there will be a small delay, and for me it was noticeable with the mentioned headset -.-

[Rip]

Depends on what wireless you're talking about - if you go with a bluetooth for PC (i'll have a review up on this bluetooth stereo headset later in the week) - i haven't noticed even a tiny delay.

[H2O sobe]

If you could actually, I wouldn't mind seeing my little tech buddy to test it out :) He's the one I go to to help review hardware and such.

[Mightybigone]

I want to thank everyone for all their suggestions.

I think I'm gonna go with the SS 5Hv2s.


I'm hoping they last longer than my other headset or I'm going to have some serious nerd rage :P

[Mysterio]

I would go with a turtle beach. They work with both the 360 & PC. Saves me money in a way, not to mention the quality is amazing!

[H2O sobe]

I want to thank everyone for all their suggestions.

I think I'm gonna go with the SS 5Hv2s.


I'm hoping they last longer than my other headset or I'm going to have some serious nerd rage :P

Good choice, a lot of teams before matches prefer the 5Hv2s over a lot.

[MercenaryJUNIOR]

Just to add my 2 cents...I have the Turtle beach X1, wired for pc and 360. I love it. Great for my late night gaming (full game audio) and when I need to it quick disconnects so I can use it for skype. best deal at 60 bucks. same as buying the xbox wireless.

[H2O neB]

I'm using my onboard sound card (SoundMAX Integrated Digital HD Audio) and Logitech Premium Notebook Headset (http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=23306) while gaming.

I'm starting to wonder if a better sound quality with an USB sound card and better headphones.

Should I go with and "all in one" solution:
* Steelseries 5H V2 USB (http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=20811)
* Turtle Beach AK-R8 USB (http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=26204)

Or a seperate product solution:
* Creative Sound Blaster X-FI Surround 5.1 USB 2.0 (http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=31777) + Turtle Beach Ear Force X-52 (http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=23524)

What do you guys recommend?

[Empathy]

I'm also huge in favor of the SS 5Hv2 headsets. I've had one for a bit over a year now, the range of sound is good, not tinny, comfortable enough to wear for a whole day, and the mic can be placed out of the way for when you're just chilling. Also comes apart into 3 pieces for easier storage for transport. Great headset, A++ would buy again.

[Megasoft Office 2001]

Out of personal experience...

Most of Turtle Beach products (and it's sister products sold under other brands) are okay. Unfortunately, their value for money goes down the toilet; they're good, but not worth dishing out $80 or so for something that does a mediocre job at its purpose: game-oriented. In that same price segment, SteelSound 5H will walk all over it, even if only on the basis of build quality and overall utility.

What I found is that the SteelSeries 4H is the best bang-for-buck gaming headsets available, at roughly $40. It's equipped with a crisp-sounding, telescopically retractable microphone. Similarly, the Plantronics 650 USB offers comparable durability and value.

For the best bang-for-buck general listening experience, you're looking at Sennheiser HD555 or similar, at $190. My friend, whose taste in audio is somewhat granular, uses SteelSeries Siberia (white colour, if it matters) and has given a big thumbs up to it; they are about $70. His biggest compliment about it would, again, be durability. Neither of these two headphones have microphones, but you're guaranteed a long-lasting, quality set of ear-boomers.

[H2O TankBusta]

I got my Sennheiser HD555 for 60 bucks =V

(Newegg has deals on these or had deals)

[Mightybigone]

I get my 5Hv2s today. I can't wait to try them out so I can dump the stupid clip on mic from Wal-mart

[H2O sobe]

Out of personal experience...

Most of Turtle Beach products (and it's sister products sold under other brands) are okay. Unfortunately, their value for money goes down the toilet; they're good, but not worth dishing out $80 or so for something that does a mediocre job at its purpose: game-oriented. In that same price segment, SteelSound 5H will walk all over it, even if only on the basis of build quality and overall utility.

What I found is that the SteelSeries 4H is the best bang-for-buck gaming headsets available, at roughly $40. It's equipped with a crisp-sounding, telescopically retractable microphone. Similarly, the Plantronics 650 USB offers comparable durability and value.

For the best bang-for-buck general listening experience, you're looking at Sennheiser HD555 or similar, at $190. My friend, whose taste in audio is somewhat granular, uses SteelSeries Siberia (white colour, if it matters) and has given a big thumbs up to it; they are about $70. His biggest compliment about it would, again, be durability. Neither of these two headphones have microphones, but you're guaranteed a long-lasting, quality set of ear-boomers.

Don't know where you shop, lol. Sennheiser HD555s from NewEgg are $98 from NewEgg. The BEST recommended headphones around for the price ^^

[Megasoft Office 2001]

Sorry, that was a typo. It should have been $90, not $190.

[H2O sobe]

Coincidentally, I just ordered myself a pair of the HD555s :P From JR.com for $99(NewEgg has been sold out for few days now). Been wanting some studio quality cans for a while now anyway.

[Mightybigone]

The 5Hv2s are just flat out awesome. The sound is awesome and people say I sound a bit different on vent....due to the better mic on these. They tell me I don't sound as angry now lol.

[H2O Bl0odTh1rS_T]

i can't believe nobody mentioned (besides rip) our beloved sponsers headset! how about a plantronics one? that ought to give me some points with the pmsclan sponsorship people! lol. :mvgiggle:

[H2O sobe]

Because Plantronics, while being comfy I must say, fail in the audio department with quality sound :( Those who only use Plantronics may disagree with this, but meh, it's already been done in reviews even, lol.

[Glock of Justice]

SkullCandies are the best imo for price/quality. I got a pair of SkullCandy Hesh's for under 40 bucks including shipping on ebay, and I was extremely amazed by the quality, they were almost as good as my friend's Sennheiser HD's and his were almost 150 at the time.


But, they don't have a microphone which is a downside, but I just bought a detachable one from walmart for 8 Bucks, great quality too, good luck.

[H2O sobe]

SkullCandy are ONLY good for heavy bass music. Aside from that... they undoubtedly are horrible when it comes to rock music, classical, etc. Anything with mids and highs.

As far as spending $50 for the Hesh series from SkullCandy I'd MUCH rather purchase Sennheiser PC150/151s for $36 from NewEgg.... Better quality and you still get good bass.

As far as going to walmart for a mic... Pass, grab the Zalman ZM-MIC 1 for $7

[AtotheC]

I have a turtle beach headset, they are awesome! game audio and chat with great bass. The x3 is about 100 bucks, it's wireless, and you can get it at circuit city.

your the bomb.
Now ima go to circuit city ina few months and get one.

I was looking thru all posts and ppls location cuz my logitech headset (usb) all of a sudden stopped working, and Im also looking for a headset. I got my backup headset which is a bluetooth "madcatz" one, but I perfer a USB one so it doesnt have to be charged every 5 minutes :mvshakefist::mvshakefist:.

Theres not a whole selection of headsets around here except what circuit city MIGHT have and bestbuy............

[PMS ArchAngel]

Theres not a whole selection of headsets around here except what circuit city MIGHT have and bestbuy............


That's why you order online :) Tends to be cheaper too if ordered from NewEgg.com, ZipZoomFly.com, JR.com, etc.

For the Turtle Beach X3's, you can order here:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16874502002
Forgot I wasnt on my name, this is sobe -.-

[H2O sobe]

I just did a little snooping on the Circuit City site, it's about $104.99 from Circuit City + tax. It's $106.24 from NewEgg shipped.

Tax won't be a whole lot from Circuit City, but as they are about the same price, I'd say just grab from Circuit City.

[Jae Xun]

The TB X3 aren't 5.1 surround sound unlike it's younger more expensive sibling the x4. The Tritton ax360 is looking good right now.