What gaming headset?
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Hi there, was looking to spend some money (£300 tops) on a top end headset, think I've got it down to a few options just was wondering if anyone had experiences or advice on my choices or is there anything I've missed.
Astro A50 or A40,
Steelseries H Wireless or
Astro Mixamp Pro combined with Sennheiser Game Zero or PC 350.
Not terribly fussed if it's wired or wireless, I just want to spend my money wisely and be happy with the performance of what I buy.
Cheers.
Astro A50 or A40,
Steelseries H Wireless or
Astro Mixamp Pro combined with Sennheiser Game Zero or PC 350.
Not terribly fussed if it's wired or wireless, I just want to spend my money wisely and be happy with the performance of what I buy.
Cheers.
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I've also had good past experience with TB products and they offer software than allows for a high level of customisation. If you're hooked up a decent amp won't matter too much but I can safely say they are the best set of headhones I've used, particularly in terms of low sub-bass and the surround soundstage, but there was a fair bit of messing about to get it how I liked. Dual band 5ghz also means not a single bit of interference even if my laptop is maxing out the wireless bandwidth of my hub.
Just watch as many reviews as you can and take particular note of the comfort factor, which is the most important thing when it comes to headsets. If your eas are too big or the cups are too small then some might not be suitable. Good luck.
Comfort big factor for me too, cheers again for input.
I'd be interested in knowing what headset you choose, it's quite hard knowing which one to buy.
I will certainly be going to test a pair of the Turtle Beach Stealth 500x's on release as a totally wireless solution.
All these Sennheiser and Plantronics headsets, would they work with my PlayStation? Would they be any good at all?
Genuine question
PS3 or PS4?
Btw, I sold the Astro A50s on for £160, purchased the Sony Gold Wireless Headset for £70. Much lighter, more comfortable to wear, easier to store and sound performance for me is great for the price.
I'm no audio geek btw, just thought i'd leave some feedback here as trying to pick a headset for the xbox one has been a right pain. I personally think this headset should have been pitched at no more than £149.99 certainly not worth the £199.99 I paid, hence the reason I took it back.
Might try a set of the 2nd gen Astro A50's next.
Only stereo, obviously, but they're comfortable and well made, and cheap. It's also handy only needing to plug them into the controller instead of having to also plug them into the console.
Well my XP510's didn't sound all that impressive when I got them either, in fact I initially thought I'd made a terrible mistake. However the software (and frmware updates) changed things considerably. So bear in mind if they are new then firmware updates can work wonders, but also if there is any software on their site to help you tune them then give it a try, I would say that is essential in getting the sound that you want as well as allowing a little bit of time for the headset to 'warm up' as it were
I don't think I could game now without a headset, there really is no going back for me. If you're happy with what you have though that's what matters the most. If you don't mind wired, or feel you might be able to adapt then the Astro A40's are considered a classic gaming headset.
So I thought I'd give them a shot, not that I expect them to sound better than the XP510's but I just LOVE the look of them, plus while the chat is limited to the 360 they are still unique in being the only headset that's hardcoded for full wireless since it has the same receiver chip that's in the official controller embedded inside. I'll update when I get them with how I find the sound etc.
Yeh let me know mate. I looked at warheads and thought they looked good, but obviously for the 360 and not one.
Can't believe Turtle Beach have the exclusive rights to wireless chat to the xbox one then bring out a headset that's nowhere near the quality and premium feel of the headset they brought out for the ps4 (elite 800).
First of all I didn't realise MS have rebranded this headset as an official option for 360, excellent choice given how it's the only one to have full wireless chat integration (without any add-ons, just pick up the controller and go), and from looking around the prices are more than reasonable. I picked up mine for around £70 and they were opened but brand new.
Sound quality is not the best and there's a total lack of customisation (could be a good thing for some?), put it this way I don't think I'd choose to listen to music with them but they appear to be more designed around the amount of sound you can hear rather than it's quality. There's three main EQ's, one for Music, Game and Movie. Overall there's a bit more mid-range than I usually like (prefer a slightly smoother sound) but they do an excellent job of picking up every detail that's in the game world and in that respect you can't ask for much more. The surround effect is convincing, the bass is excellent, I mean it really does kick out some if you want it to. The 5.8GHz signal ensures there's no inteference, even if a nearby wireless signal is being sent intensively, however there is a slight audiable hiss during quiet moments, unlikle the TB XP510 which you cannot tell if they are on or off, a minor annoyance.
The battery solution is excellent, two battery packs, one in the reciever base that charges and one that you use, then you simply hotswap them when required. A battery indicator on the front of the reciever tells you if it's charged up. Incidently due to the internal 360 hardware that's inside this headset it allows for an additional battery indicator within the OS guide menu also, this sits next to the regular controller indicator and tells you how much charge your current battery has. Nice touch! Can you see why these are an official option now?
Comfort factor is a 10/10, these are proibably the most comfy headsets I've worn yet, well padded ear cups that surround the entire ear and while they do push into the head harder than any TB I've used, it's not in any way uncomfortable over long sessions and they isolate outside sound better too. Build quality is excellent also, a high quality product, beautiful gloss finish and the futuristic pyramid reciever looks class. I highly recommend them.