Looking for a good headset

MrSocks · Nov 20, 2012, 04:00 AM

Greetings everyone,
I am looking for a good gaming headset. Please don't suggest separate microphone and separate headphones, it has to be headset. My budget for it is still changing, so if it wouldn't be too much bother, could you recommend something from each price range? I am mainly looking for great sound and good microphone for everyday music listening and talking over voip. Thank you for your help.

MrSocks · Nov 21, 2012, 03:21 AM

Anyone?

Tipstaff · Nov 21, 2012, 05:34 AM

There's been a few threads on headsets, as well as plenty of headset reviews here on HH, but to sum things up here's a few recommendations from posters lately:

Corsair HS1A
Steelseries Siberia V2
Razer Megalodon
Sennheiser PC330
Steelseries 7H
Corsair Vengeance 1300
Asus Vulcan ANC
Astro A40
Razer Tiamat 7.1

That's a good run down of what you'll find recommended here in different price ranges from low to high $$. They all have their plus and minuses (some have ok noise cancellation, some are bass heavy, some expensive), so you'll have to do a bit more research on each to find one that fits you. I'm sure someone else on the forum will chime in sooner or later too.

Of note: stay away from Turtle Beach. I mentioned this in another thread HERE, "They may sound great, but they have the sh!tt!est build quality." It was true then, and is still true today.

Also, be sure to check out HH's audio review section HERE too.

Edit: removed the Astro A30. Don't know why, but I keep typing both models when I mean to type just the one.

asedsa · Nov 21, 2012, 07:51 AM

My friend has Logitech Wireless Gaming Headset G930 and it is amazing headset. I tested them for voip, skype, games and I could only say it is the best headset that I ever had on my head (I am not the one who tests PC peripherals, that is my opinion from my little experience).

Regards

MrSocks · Nov 22, 2012, 04:17 AM

Thank you both for help, I hope my choice will be good, I will keep your tips in mind and read through review section.

Trusteft · Nov 23, 2012, 04:48 PM

I use the Razer Carcharias for...almost 2 years now IIRC. For gaming they are very good. Clear sound, extremely comfortable, mic good enough for VOIP.

Mind you I am having some issues with it, but it is 2 years old of 18 hour daily usage. The right and then the left "clip" that hold the headset at certain shape, have given up completely and I use cardboard to keep them in place on my head. The connections withing the external controls piece are problematic lately, losing partly or completely the sound from the right or left side. but nothing (so far) that a good hit of it on the desk won't fix.
I still fully suggest it for the reasons I mentioned earlier.

MrSocks · Dec 12, 2012, 01:47 PM

Thanks everyone for help, sorry I wasnt responding for quite some time, as it seems I will be able to get headset/headphones for 100 bucks or so, maybe I could go slightly over.

So far I am most tempted by the Razer Carcharias, Corsair Vengeance 1300 and Asus Vulcan ANC.

Also what about the quality of wireless headsets/headphones?

***Veridian3*** · Dec 12, 2012, 03:31 PM

Razer Carcharias seems a good bet from those 3 but the SteelSeries Siberia v2 is also great in that price range.

MrSocks · Dec 12, 2012, 10:42 PM

Well, I hope I will decide right, thanks everyone for help and if anyone could enlighten me about wireless headset situation, that would be nice.

Robert McClelland · Dec 14, 2012, 06:25 AM

Games con 780 is good if you can find on sale at amazon got 27 bucks when I have 30 bucks back from rebates hehe. You could find 7.1 gaming headphones around 60 bucks if you catch on sale on amazon.

VictorPenha · Dec 27, 2012, 04:36 AM

Man, i had a Corsair HS1. It's a great headset but i do not recommend cause dont have a good bass.
Actually i'm looking for a headset too . Tipstaff, can you tell me wich one is bass heavy? or anyone can give a tip in a goog bass headset?

Trusteft · Jan 3, 2013, 08:17 AM

I can't help if you need a headset meaning with attached microphone, but if you are interested mainly in bass and don't mind if it is a headphone (headset minus the mic), then all of SONY's studio headphones have strong bass performance and they are relatively cheap (cheaper than similar).

Callandor · Jan 4, 2013, 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VictorPenha

Man, i had a Corsair HS1. It's a great headset but i do not recommend cause dont have a good bass.
Actually i'm looking for a headset too . Tipstaff, can you tell me wich one is bass heavy? or anyone can give a tip in a goog bass headset?

The question is, how much bass do you want exactly? Would you like -alot- of bass or just a good amount of bass?

MrSocks · Mar 4, 2013, 09:31 PM

Sorry to be reviving this thread, but I had to postpone buying that headset and now I am ready. My budget is 150 dollars (as in Siberia 2 Frost blue is slowly reaching the top). I am looking for good ratio of quality sound and microphone since I plan on streaming games with commentary for few friends and I would have want for them to have best sound possible of my voice...in certain means of course. Why I am asking again is, mainly, if there was any change in the three months and such. Or what headset would you recommend.

Takaharu · Mar 5, 2013, 07:58 AM

When I was browsing around last year I found that one of the most recommended headsets (after this silly expensive one that comes with an amp) was the Steelseries Siberia V2. I wasn't disappointed; great audio quality, enough bass to keep me pleased, light & comfy, good mic. Couldn't ask for more.

MrSocks · Mar 5, 2013, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Takaharu

When I was browsing around last year I found that one of the most recommended headsets (after this silly expensive one that comes with an amp) was the Steelseries Siberia V2. I wasn't disappointed; great audio quality, enough bass to keep me pleased, light & comfy, good mic. Couldn't ask for more.

What model? Default one? USB? Frost blue?

Takaharu · Mar 5, 2013, 06:54 PM

I got the one with two 3.5mm jacks as I have a decent soundcard already.

MrSocks · Mar 5, 2013, 07:19 PM

And if I have just the Mobo soundcard?

Takaharu · Mar 5, 2013, 11:19 PM

Personally, I've never seen the point in USB soundcards unless the onboard is dead, ancient or just plain inaccessible (broken port, for example). There are exceptions (equipment that costs £100s) but I've always been one for internal soundcards, onboard or otherwise.

MrSocks · Mar 6, 2013, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Takaharu

Personally, I've never seen the point in USB soundcards unless the onboard is dead, ancient or just plain inaccessible (broken port, for example). There are exceptions (equipment that costs £100s) but I've always been one for internal soundcards, onboard or otherwise.

I see, so there isnt any big difference between them? I should just pick? Its just I am kinda worried there might be difference in quality.

EDIT : And what about Steelseries 7H in comparison with any Siberia V2 model?

MrSocks · Mar 7, 2013, 06:02 AM

Will probably buy them today and any further help is appreciated.

Takaharu · Mar 7, 2013, 07:55 AM

If comparing the onboard to a USB soundcard you'd probably end up with a negligible difference. I had a browse around for "USB vs onboard" and there seems to be no clear winner.
The disbenefit with USB headsets is that you'll need to have the headset plugged in prior to paying a game so that the soundcard is registered. Also, if you ever do decide to buy a new soundcard you can't take advantage using a USB connector.

As for Siberia vs 7H, couldn't say. I've only tried one.

Nicu Balmus · Mar 7, 2013, 11:19 AM

External soundcard (from 50$) is always better than onboard soundcard !
Some people will hear the difference, if they have enough experience with sound.

MrSocks · Mar 7, 2013, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xProg

External soundcard (from 50$) is always better than onboard soundcard !
Some people will hear the difference, if they have enough experience with sound.

So USB Siberia V2 (either with 7.1 or frost blue) it is then?

Nicu Balmus · Mar 8, 2013, 10:44 AM

Sorry, I don't have any experience with headsets, only headphones.

You may buy an external or internal soundcard, USB or PCI-Ex, to get more meat from sound. Buy an 3.5mm jack headset, not USB, because those with USB have integrated soundcard and is not something special.

Takaharu · Mar 8, 2013, 10:32 PM

Also, if the soundcard dies in the cable you've just lost your headset.

Nicu Balmus · Mar 8, 2013, 11:25 PM

It's a small likelihood that the soundcard will die. It depends what he choose.

MrSocks · Mar 9, 2013, 12:44 AM

I have to say I am kinda tempted by Sennheiser PC 360 I would have to postpone buying the headset again, but I think it would be worth it, what do you think?

Nicu Balmus · Mar 9, 2013, 02:29 AM

Well...I asked some of my friends that really knows something about headphones and headsets about Sennheiser PC 360 (impedance is 50 ohms) and they say that's a really good headset, but it won't sound on it's full potential connected into a integrated soundcard. So a good decision is to buy a discrete soundcard like Creative Sound Blaster Z (it has a 600 ohms amp).

MrSocks · Mar 9, 2013, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicu Balmus

Well...I asked some of my friends, about Sennheiser PC 360, that really knows something about headphones and headsets, they say that's a good headset, but it won't sound on it's full potential connected into a integrated soundcard. So a good decision is to buy a discrete soundcard like Creative Sound Blaster Z.

I see, thank you for the tip, would you mind later asking him (if its not a trouble for you) if it is the best choice in that price range?

Nov 20, 2012, 04:00 AM	#1
MrSocks HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	Looking for a good headset Greetings everyone, I am looking for a good gaming headset. Please don't suggest separate microphone and separate headphones, it has to be headset. My budget for it is still changing, so if it wouldn't be too much bother, could you recommend something from each price range? I am mainly looking for great sound and good microphone for everyday music listening and talking over voip. Thank you for your help.

Nov 21, 2012, 03:21 AM	Thread Starter #2
MrSocks HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	Re: Looking for a good headset Anyone?

Nov 21, 2012, 05:34 AM	#3
Tipstaff HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Torauna Posts: 7,259 Rep Power: 295 System Specs	Re: Looking for a good headset There's been a few threads on headsets, as well as plenty of headset reviews here on HH, but to sum things up here's a few recommendations from posters lately: Corsair HS1A Steelseries Siberia V2 Razer Megalodon Sennheiser PC330 Steelseries 7H Corsair Vengeance 1300 Asus Vulcan ANC Astro A40 Razer Tiamat 7.1 That's a good run down of what you'll find recommended here in different price ranges from low to high $$. They all have their plus and minuses (some have ok noise cancellation, some are bass heavy, some expensive), so you'll have to do a bit more research on each to find one that fits you. I'm sure someone else on the forum will chime in sooner or later too. Of note: stay away from Turtle Beach. I mentioned this in another thread HERE, "They may sound great, but they have the sh!tt!est build quality." It was true then, and is still true today. Also, be sure to check out HH's audio review section HERE too. Edit: removed the Astro A30. Don't know why, but I keep typing both models when I mean to type just the one. __________________ 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. Last edited by Tipstaff; Nov 22, 2012 at 08:38 AM.

Nov 21, 2012, 07:51 AM	#4
asedsa HardwareHeaven Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina Posts: 265 Rep Power: 65 System Specs	Re: Looking for a good headset My friend has Logitech Wireless Gaming Headset G930 and it is amazing headset. I tested them for voip, skype, games and I could only say it is the best headset that I ever had on my head (I am not the one who tests PC peripherals, that is my opinion from my little experience). Regards

Nov 22, 2012, 04:17 AM	Thread Starter #5
MrSocks HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	Re: Looking for a good headset Thank you both for help, I hope my choice will be good, I will keep your tips in mind and read through review section.

Nov 23, 2012, 04:48 PM	#6
Trusteft HH's Asteroids' Dominator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hellas->Macedonia->Thessaloniki Posts: 14,954 Rep Power: 498 System Specs	Re: Looking for a good headset I use the Razer Carcharias for...almost 2 years now IIRC. For gaming they are very good. Clear sound, extremely comfortable, mic good enough for VOIP. Mind you I am having some issues with it, but it is 2 years old of 18 hour daily usage. The right and then the left "clip" that hold the headset at certain shape, have given up completely and I use cardboard to keep them in place on my head. The connections withing the external controls piece are problematic lately, losing partly or completely the sound from the right or left side. but nothing (so far) that a good hit of it on the desk won't fix. I still fully suggest it for the reasons I mentioned earlier. __________________ Formerly BlueMak The people who are regarded as moral luminaries are those who forego ordinary pleasures themselves and find compensation in interfering with the pleasures of others(Bertrand Russell)"You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn't wear a veil,You know, guys like that ain't got no manhood left anyway. So it's a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them." - Lt. Gen. James N. Mattis This is slavery, not to speak one's thought. [Euripides-The Phoenician Women (c.411-409 B.C.)] http://www.macedonia.info/FALLACIESANDFACTS.htm *Sic semper tyrannis.*

Dec 12, 2012, 01:47 PM	Thread Starter #7
MrSocks HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	Re: Looking for a good headset Thanks everyone for help, sorry I wasnt responding for quite some time, as it seems I will be able to get headset/headphones for 100 bucks or so, maybe I could go slightly over. So far I am most tempted by the Razer Carcharias, Corsair Vengeance 1300 and Asus Vulcan ANC. Also what about the quality of wireless headsets/headphones?

Dec 12, 2012, 03:31 PM	#8
*Veridian3* Administrator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cloaked Posts: 5,312 Rep Power: 220	Re: Looking for a good headset Razer Carcharias seems a good bet from those 3 but the SteelSeries Siberia v2 is also great in that price range.

Dec 12, 2012, 10:42 PM	Thread Starter #9
MrSocks HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	Re: Looking for a good headset Well, I hope I will decide right, thanks everyone for help and if anyone could enlighten me about wireless headset situation, that would be nice.

Dec 14, 2012, 06:25 AM	#10
Robert McClelland I'm An Uncle for 2nd time Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Somewhere in Wood County Ohio Same Town :) Posts: 12,271 Rep Power: 212 System Specs	Re: Looking for a good headset Games con 780 is good if you can find on sale at amazon got 27 bucks when I have 30 bucks back from rebates hehe. You could find 7.1 gaming headphones around 60 bucks if you catch on sale on amazon. __________________ "XTREME AUDIO IS CRAP!" "There no support for it. It's crapist card on face of the earth it should be throw into the sun" correct the correct one now Download Speed: 20420 kbps (2552.5 KB/sec transfer rate) Upload Speed: 2069 kbps (258.6 KB/sec transfer rate)

Dec 27, 2012, 04:36 AM	#11
VictorPenha HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Re: Looking for a good headset Man, i had a Corsair HS1. It's a great headset but i do not recommend cause dont have a good bass. Actually i'm looking for a headset too . Tipstaff, can you tell me wich one is bass heavy? or anyone can give a tip in a goog bass headset?

Jan 3, 2013, 08:17 AM	#12
Trusteft HH's Asteroids' Dominator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hellas->Macedonia->Thessaloniki Posts: 14,954 Rep Power: 498 System Specs	Re: Looking for a good headset I can't help if you need a headset meaning with attached microphone, but if you are interested mainly in bass and don't mind if it is a headphone (headset minus the mic), then all of SONY's studio headphones have strong bass performance and they are relatively cheap (cheaper than similar). __________________ Formerly BlueMak The people who are regarded as moral luminaries are those who forego ordinary pleasures themselves and find compensation in interfering with the pleasures of others(Bertrand Russell)"You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn't wear a veil,You know, guys like that ain't got no manhood left anyway. So it's a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them." - Lt. Gen. James N. Mattis This is slavery, not to speak one's thought. [Euripides-The Phoenician Women (c.411-409 B.C.)] http://www.macedonia.info/FALLACIESANDFACTS.htm *Sic semper tyrannis.*

Mar 4, 2013, 09:31 PM	Thread Starter #14
MrSocks HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	Re: Looking for a good headset Sorry to be reviving this thread, but I had to postpone buying that headset and now I am ready. My budget is 150 dollars (as in Siberia 2 Frost blue is slowly reaching the top). I am looking for good ratio of quality sound and microphone since I plan on streaming games with commentary for few friends and I would have want for them to have best sound possible of my voice...in certain means of course. Why I am asking again is, mainly, if there was any change in the three months and such. Or what headset would you recommend.

Mar 5, 2013, 07:58 AM	#15
Takaharu Unus offa, unus iuguolo Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: England, UK Posts: 2,422 Rep Power: 168 System Specs	Re: Looking for a good headset When I was browsing around last year I found that one of the most recommended headsets (after this silly expensive one that comes with an amp) was the Steelseries Siberia V2. I wasn't disappointed; great audio quality, enough bass to keep me pleased, light & comfy, good mic. Couldn't ask for more. __________________ I don't get paid to know the answer, therefore I'm far more likely to give you a straight and honest answer.

Mar 5, 2013, 06:54 PM	#17
Takaharu Unus offa, unus iuguolo Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: England, UK Posts: 2,422 Rep Power: 168 System Specs	Re: Looking for a good headset I got the one with two 3.5mm jacks as I have a decent soundcard already. __________________ I don't get paid to know the answer, therefore I'm far more likely to give you a straight and honest answer.

Mar 5, 2013, 07:19 PM	Thread Starter #18
MrSocks HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	Re: Looking for a good headset And if I have just the Mobo soundcard?

Mar 5, 2013, 11:19 PM	#19
Takaharu Unus offa, unus iuguolo Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: England, UK Posts: 2,422 Rep Power: 168 System Specs	Re: Looking for a good headset Personally, I've never seen the point in USB soundcards unless the onboard is dead, ancient or just plain inaccessible (broken port, for example). There are exceptions (equipment that costs £100s) but I've always been one for internal soundcards, onboard or otherwise. __________________ I don't get paid to know the answer, therefore I'm far more likely to give you a straight and honest answer.

Mar 7, 2013, 06:02 AM	Thread Starter #21
MrSocks HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	Re: Looking for a good headset Will probably buy them today and any further help is appreciated.

Mar 7, 2013, 07:55 AM	#22
Takaharu Unus offa, unus iuguolo Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: England, UK Posts: 2,422 Rep Power: 168 System Specs	Re: Looking for a good headset If comparing the onboard to a USB soundcard you'd probably end up with a negligible difference. I had a browse around for "USB vs onboard" and there seems to be no clear winner. The disbenefit with USB headsets is that you'll need to have the headset plugged in prior to paying a game so that the soundcard is registered. Also, if you ever do decide to buy a new soundcard you can't take advantage using a USB connector. As for Siberia vs 7H, couldn't say. I've only tried one. __________________ I don't get paid to know the answer, therefore I'm far more likely to give you a straight and honest answer.

Mar 7, 2013, 11:19 AM	#23
Nicu Balmus Сказочный долбоёб Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Moldova, Chisinau Posts: 391 Rep Power: 58 System Specs	Re: Looking for a good headset External soundcard (from 50$) is always better than onboard soundcard ! Some people will hear the difference, if they have enough experience with sound.

Mar 8, 2013, 10:44 AM	#25
Nicu Balmus Сказочный долбоёб Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Moldova, Chisinau Posts: 391 Rep Power: 58 System Specs	Re: Looking for a good headset Sorry, I don't have any experience with headsets, only headphones. You may buy an external or internal soundcard, USB or PCI-Ex, to get more meat from sound. Buy an 3.5mm jack headset, not USB, because those with USB have integrated soundcard and is not something special.

Mar 8, 2013, 10:32 PM	#26
Takaharu Unus offa, unus iuguolo Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: England, UK Posts: 2,422 Rep Power: 168 System Specs	Re: Looking for a good headset Also, if the soundcard dies in the cable you've just lost your headset. __________________ I don't get paid to know the answer, therefore I'm far more likely to give you a straight and honest answer.

Mar 8, 2013, 11:25 PM	#27
Nicu Balmus Сказочный долбоёб Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Moldova, Chisinau Posts: 391 Rep Power: 58 System Specs	Re: Looking for a good headset It's a small likelihood that the soundcard will die. It depends what he choose.

Mar 9, 2013, 12:44 AM	Thread Starter #28
MrSocks HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	Re: Looking for a good headset I have to say I am kinda tempted by Sennheiser PC 360 I would have to postpone buying the headset again, but I think it would be worth it, what do you think?

Mar 9, 2013, 02:29 AM	#29
Nicu Balmus Сказочный долбоёб Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Moldova, Chisinau Posts: 391 Rep Power: 58 System Specs	Re: Looking for a good headset Well...I asked some of my friends that really knows something about headphones and headsets about Sennheiser PC 360 (impedance is 50 ohms) and they say that's a really good headset, but it won't sound on it's full potential connected into a integrated soundcard. So a good decision is to buy a discrete soundcard like Creative Sound Blaster Z (it has a 600 ohms amp). Last edited by Nicu Balmus; Mar 9, 2013 at 02:35 AM.