Cheap USB Headset

GutterPunk · Apr 12, 2007, 08:17 PM

So I was looking to drop 20-40 on a headset. I don't want anything fancy or great, just headphones + mic. I want to go USB so I can bypass my front panel and all that garbage. specs are as listed. What do y'all think?

Tipstaff · Apr 13, 2007, 01:12 AM

I'm still a fan of Logitechs USB headsets. At work I have the Premium USB Headset 350, and I even bought one of the USB Headset 250 for a friend which he loves. The Premium 350 should run you around $40 CAN, and the 250s for $25-30. Since price is a big factor for you I'd probably go with the 250s (btw, Logitech sells both as refurbished too, and you usually can get them for 1/2 the price I've listed).

I don't recommend the Precision PC Gaming USB (usually the same price as the 350s). They aren't that bad, but due to their open-air design they don't have the same punch in the low end that the other ones I've listed do (they are more mid to high). However, they are much more comfortable to wear over the long haul.

GutterPunk · Apr 13, 2007, 04:07 PM

I owned the 350 and it went out after 1.5 months.

i may look into the 250

compuguy1088 · Apr 15, 2007, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by GutterPunk

So I was looking to drop 20-40 on a headset. I don't want anything fancy or great, just headphones + mic. I want to go USB so I can bypass my front panel and all that garbage. specs are as listed. What do y'all think?

Then I would get the Logitech Premium USB Headset 350, which is in your price range. I personally have one of these and use it for gaming, and voice communication. I've also used them for audio editing, and they seem to get the job done. They are resonably priced as well

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Apr 12, 2007, 08:17 PM	#1
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Apr 13, 2007, 01:12 AM	#2
Tipstaff HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Torauna Posts: 6,773 Rep Power: 190 System Specs	I'm still a fan of Logitechs USB headsets. At work I have the Premium USB Headset 350, and I even bought one of the USB Headset 250 for a friend which he loves. The Premium 350 should run you around $40 CAN, and the 250s for $25-30. Since price is a big factor for you I'd probably go with the 250s (btw, Logitech sells both as refurbished too, and you usually can get them for 1/2 the price I've listed). I don't recommend the Precision PC Gaming USB (usually the same price as the 350s). They aren't that bad, but due to their open-air design they don't have the same punch in the low end that the other ones I've listed do (they are more mid to high). However, they are much more comfortable to wear over the long haul. __________________ Portal: The Flash Version _________________________________ Brain: So, you sacked the cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker? Mr. Sackett: The second cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker I've sacked since the sixth sitting sheet slitter got sick.

Apr 13, 2007, 04:07 PM	Thread Starter #3
GutterPunk I = Greatest Dood Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nebraska Posts: 5,949 Rep Power: 71	I owned the 350 and it went out after 1.5 months. i may look into the 250 __________________ Rock On \m/ Thank you Mousey for the Sig! --------------- Intel Core2Duo E6660 (3.4GHZ) ~ Tuniq Tower 120 ~ Enermax Galaxy 1000W ~ Corsair Dominator @ 1090MHZ 5-5-5-15 (OCZ XTC Modded Cooler)~ EVGA 8800GTX W/ HR-03 Plus 120MM ~ Asus DVD-RW LiteScribe ~ LG DVD-RW ~ Corsair Voyager 2GB ReadyBoost Drive ~ Vantec Nexus Fan Controller ~ ThermalTake Armor 25CM fan ~ Personal Finance Blog: Dent Your Debt