Headset Choice

Takaharu · Nov 17, 2011, 11:34 PM

I got some vouchers from work recently that I'm considering spending on a new headset. It wasn't a huge value so the budget's in the region of £100.

I'm after, ideally, a native 5.1 headset to plug into my soundcard and it has to handle bass well. I'm not a bass junkie per sey but I do like the rumble of a 10" sub and when I listen to music with bass, I like to hear the bass.

So far the contenders are:
Tritton AX Pro
CM Storm Sirus

Any suggestions?

Edit: Can a mod please change the title to say headset instead of headphones? I'd want a mic too.

steves6403 · Nov 18, 2011, 12:35 AM

Was having a look around for ya what a mine field .Me personily have a set of of zalman they are very good for the price.

I did like the look of Tritton AX Pro ...i saw nothing bad about them

Takaharu · Nov 18, 2011, 02:10 PM

I've read nothing but good reviews about the Turtle Beach Ear Force Z6A and it's substantially cheaper (about £50) than the ones I've mentioned. Does it measure up or is the lower price tag for a lower quality?

shALKE · Nov 20, 2011, 06:43 PM

Don't you consider the steelseries siberia v2 with usb sound card?

Takaharu · Nov 20, 2011, 11:36 PM

I've got a dedicated soundcard so using a USB soundcard just seems really pointless to me.

I had a look around some more on headset reviews and came across a thread from a person that was almost in exactly the same boat as me; they had looked around for a surround sound headset to upgrade from a Creative Fatal1ty. They decided on the Turtle Beach DPX21, which is one that I had considered. I had initially dismissed it, however, as it relies on the Turtle Beach DSS for the audio conversion so it wasn't a "true" surround sound headset. However, this person claims that they have used (although not owned) surround sound headsets in the past and thinks that there is no audible difference.
I'm willing to give it a go. The DPX21 uses an optical cable for the sound and it's had a lot of good reviews all round. I haven't used "true" surround sound headsets before and I don't have the cash to splash out on a pucker set so I'm going to go by the idea "I don't know what I'm missing". That's just it - I don't know so if these prove to be an acceptable improvement then I'm all for it. If not, I'll take them back under the 14 day returns policy.

Nov 17, 2011, 11:34 PM	#1
Takaharu I can fart in 7 languages Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: England, UK Posts: 1,843 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	Headset Choice I got some vouchers from work recently that I'm considering spending on a new headset. It wasn't a huge value so the budget's in the region of £100. I'm after, ideally, a native 5.1 headset to plug into my soundcard and it has to handle bass well. I'm not a bass junkie per sey but I do like the rumble of a 10" sub and when I listen to music with bass, I like to hear the bass. So far the contenders are: Tritton AX Pro CM Storm Sirus Any suggestions? Edit: Can a mod please change the title to say headset instead of headphones? I'd want a mic too. __________________ 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 Last edited by Takaharu; Nov 18, 2011 at 07:50 AM. Reason: I put headphones instead of headset

Nov 18, 2011, 12:35 AM	#2
steves6403 HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: lilydale australia Posts: 248 Rep Power: 27 System Specs	re: Headset Choice Was having a look around for ya what a mine field .Me personily have a set of of zalman they are very good for the price. I did like the look of Tritton AX Pro ...i saw nothing bad about them

Nov 18, 2011, 02:10 PM	Thread Starter #3
Takaharu I can fart in 7 languages Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: England, UK Posts: 1,843 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	re: Headset Choice I've read nothing but good reviews about the Turtle Beach Ear Force Z6A and it's substantially cheaper (about £50) than the ones I've mentioned. Does it measure up or is the lower price tag for a lower quality? __________________ 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 20, 2011, 06:43 PM	#4
shALKE HH Panther Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Romania, Bucharest Posts: 203 Rep Power: 29 System Specs	re: Headset Choice Don't you consider the steelseries siberia v2 with usb sound card?

Nov 20, 2011, 11:36 PM	Thread Starter #5
Takaharu I can fart in 7 languages Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: England, UK Posts: 1,843 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	Re: Headset Choice I've got a dedicated soundcard so using a USB soundcard just seems really pointless to me. I had a look around some more on headset reviews and came across a thread from a person that was almost in exactly the same boat as me; they had looked around for a surround sound headset to upgrade from a Creative Fatal1ty. They decided on the Turtle Beach DPX21, which is one that I had considered. I had initially dismissed it, however, as it relies on the Turtle Beach DSS for the audio conversion so it wasn't a "true" surround sound headset. However, this person claims that they have used (although not owned) surround sound headsets in the past and thinks that there is no audible difference. I'm willing to give it a go. The DPX21 uses an optical cable for the sound and it's had a lot of good reviews all round. I haven't used "true" surround sound headsets before and I don't have the cash to splash out on a pucker set so I'm going to go by the idea "I don't know what I'm missing". That's just it - I don't know so if these prove to be an acceptable improvement then I'm all for it. If not, I'll take them back under the 14 day returns policy. __________________ 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