looking to retire my creative headset what with?

phonix1 · Nov 26, 2010, 09:10 PM

Hi there first post here.

I'm looking for a headset, that performs more like headphones. I know there Is not many that can do that. I have a event sound card asus xonar dx. I do have a headset atm frpm creative its getting old through.

I've got my eyes on these headsets
Razer Carcharias Gaming Headset []
These razors

Steelseries Siberia v2 - Red [51104]

The steelseries in a nice red

Creative Fatal1ty HS-980 Professional Gaming Headset MkII (51EF0250AA002) [51EF0250AA002]

Or these dont look that comfy tbh

or would it be headphones with a desk Mic more wires to get tangled with

***Veridian3*** · Nov 26, 2010, 11:00 PM

For sound quality in that price range you cant beat the SteelSeries 7H which is less than £10 above the Caracharis. (If you get the model without USB soundcard). It actually sounds very close to the £160 PC360's from Sennheiser.

http://www.hardwareheaven.com/review...roduction.html

Takaharu · Nov 27, 2010, 12:55 AM

If you find the prices getting a little steep for your liking, you might want to consider the slightly older Creative Fatal1ty headset (the first one).
I bought the CF quite some time ago and it really has done me proud. The sound quality never ceases to amaze me; I can hear the difference between a low-quality MP3 and a decent-quality and games... well, Call of Duty: UO almost sounds like a completely different game.
It's because of that headset that I found a distinctive difference in audio quality from my laptop over my desktop PC so I invested in an ASUS Xonar XD; fantastic combo.

Anyway, yeah, recommended. It would take some beating.

phonix1 · Nov 27, 2010, 05:36 AM

Hi there cheers for the added option. I'm not too sure on the so called 7 channal headsets or 5 to that matter. Bare in mind I do have a dx so dobly would work with most headsets..some seem to work better witn creatives one through

As im lead to believe a decent pair of stero plus a decent sound card.

I m coming from one if thise creative headsets so it would need to be a upgrade. Also another reason why us cos they hurt of a while.

***Veridian3*** · Nov 27, 2010, 11:39 AM

7H (without usb card) is a stereo headset.

phonix1 · Nov 28, 2010, 09:00 AM

Okay cheers for that I ll see if I can find it without the USB soundcard.. Found it with it £110 is rather much for a headset.

So you guys saying the two I mentioned are not great? The Siberia v2 is only £60 from ocuk.

While I'm at it ( just trying to get the best for my money here) is there any other headphones or sets with looking at for less than £100? I'm thinking about a webcam you see last time the mic was as good as the one on my headset... But headsets are more practical in terms of price and I don't get tangled in wires

***Veridian3*** · Nov 28, 2010, 05:58 PM

Brand New Steelseries 7H PC Gaming Headset on eBay (end time 30-Nov-10 19:56:17 GMT) £79.99, free postage and a seller with 100% positive feedback on over 1000 transactions.

Not saying the others are bad, just that the 7H is the best I have tested this year other than the PC360 which are £160.

phonix1 · Nov 29, 2010, 09:31 AM

Hmm cheers for that.. in your review you said in terms of sound.. the razors was or are on par with that headset you kindly pointed out.. problem is I cant order till dec due to work. Cheers again

***Veridian3*** · Nov 29, 2010, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phonix1

Hmm cheers for that.. in your review you said in terms of sound.. the razors was or are on par with that headset you kindly pointed out.. problem is I cant order till dec due to work. Cheers again

They are, however the 7H has the choice of pads etc which makes them a touch better overall.

phonix1 · Nov 29, 2010, 11:31 AM

That is fair enough, but than again my creative headset can't do most things these two are, they get uncomfy after a while and they are too bassy for their own good. Anyway, I'm not likely to change the ear pads, same for the razor. I do understand what you are saying through better bundle = better overall product.

Odd of razor not to give a carry case or something with it.

While I'm here how would these two compare to a decent set of headphones like the sanns hds in the se price range there about.

Nov 26, 2010, 09:10 PM	#1
phonix1 HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	looking to retire my creative headset but what with? Hi there first post here. I'm looking for a headset, that performs more like headphones. I know there Is not many that can do that. I have a event sound card asus xonar dx. I do have a headset atm frpm creative its getting old through. I've got my eyes on these headsets Razer Carcharias Gaming Headset [] These razors Steelseries Siberia v2 - Red [51104] The steelseries in a nice red Creative Fatal1ty HS-980 Professional Gaming Headset MkII (51EF0250AA002) [51EF0250AA002] Or these dont look that comfy tbh or would it be headphones with a desk Mic more wires to get tangled with Last edited by phonix1; Nov 26, 2010 at 09:35 PM.

Nov 26, 2010, 11:00 PM	#2
*Veridian3* Administrator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cloaked Posts: 5,026 Rep Power: 181	Re: looking to retire my creative headset what with? For sound quality in that price range you cant beat the SteelSeries 7H which is less than £10 above the Caracharis. (If you get the model without USB soundcard). It actually sounds very close to the £160 PC360's from Sennheiser. http://www.hardwareheaven.com/review...roduction.html

Nov 27, 2010, 12:55 AM	#3
Takaharu I can fart in 7 languages Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: England, UK Posts: 1,843 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	Re: looking to retire my creative headset what with? If you find the prices getting a little steep for your liking, you might want to consider the slightly older Creative Fatal1ty headset (the first one). I bought the CF quite some time ago and it really has done me proud. The sound quality never ceases to amaze me; I can hear the difference between a low-quality MP3 and a decent-quality and games... well, Call of Duty: UO almost sounds like a completely different game. It's because of that headset that I found a distinctive difference in audio quality from my laptop over my desktop PC so I invested in an ASUS Xonar XD; fantastic combo. Anyway, yeah, recommended. It would take some beating. __________________ I don't get paid to know the answer, therefore I'm far more likely to give you a straight and honest answer. Mods Rig, Box Mods Rig, Folding details

Nov 27, 2010, 05:36 AM	Thread Starter #4
phonix1 HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	Re: looking to retire my creative headset what with? Hi there cheers for the added option. I'm not too sure on the so called 7 channal headsets or 5 to that matter. Bare in mind I do have a dx so dobly would work with most headsets..some seem to work better witn creatives one through As im lead to believe a decent pair of stero plus a decent sound card. I m coming from one if thise creative headsets so it would need to be a upgrade. Also another reason why us cos they hurt of a while.

Nov 27, 2010, 11:39 AM	#5
*Veridian3* Administrator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cloaked Posts: 5,026 Rep Power: 181	Re: looking to retire my creative headset what with? 7H (without usb card) is a stereo headset.

Nov 28, 2010, 09:00 AM	Thread Starter #6
phonix1 HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	Re: looking to retire my creative headset what with? Okay cheers for that I ll see if I can find it without the USB soundcard.. Found it with it £110 is rather much for a headset. So you guys saying the two I mentioned are not great? The Siberia v2 is only £60 from ocuk. While I'm at it ( just trying to get the best for my money here) is there any other headphones or sets with looking at for less than £100? I'm thinking about a webcam you see last time the mic was as good as the one on my headset... But headsets are more practical in terms of price and I don't get tangled in wires

Nov 28, 2010, 05:58 PM	#7
*Veridian3* Administrator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cloaked Posts: 5,026 Rep Power: 181	Re: looking to retire my creative headset what with? Brand New Steelseries 7H PC Gaming Headset on eBay (end time 30-Nov-10 19:56:17 GMT) £79.99, free postage and a seller with 100% positive feedback on over 1000 transactions. Not saying the others are bad, just that the 7H is the best I have tested this year other than the PC360 which are £160.

Nov 29, 2010, 09:31 AM	Thread Starter #8
phonix1 HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	Re: looking to retire my creative headset what with? Hmm cheers for that.. in your review you said in terms of sound.. the razors was or are on par with that headset you kindly pointed out.. problem is I cant order till dec due to work. Cheers again

Nov 29, 2010, 11:31 AM	Thread Starter #10
phonix1 HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	Re: looking to retire my creative headset what with? That is fair enough, but than again my creative headset can't do most things these two are, they get uncomfy after a while and they are too bassy for their own good. Anyway, I'm not likely to change the ear pads, same for the razor. I do understand what you are saying through better bundle = better overall product. Odd of razor not to give a carry case or something with it. While I'm here how would these two compare to a decent set of headphones like the sanns hds in the se price range there about.