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Recommend me a headset.

January 12, 2010 7:03:10 PM from Stardock ForumsStardock Forums

Hello all. I just finished building my first PC, and now that I can truly play games the way they were meant to be played, I need a headset for LFD2/TF2/KF etc. Now when I say headset, I want one wiht really nice speakers that I can play the games sound through too. Anybody got a set they'd recommend?

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Reply #1 January 12, 2010 8:17:21 PM
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Logitech G35 is the headset I use. Here is a link with specifications: http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/webcam_communications/internet_headsets_phones/devices/5095&cl=us,en

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Reply #2 January 12, 2010 8:59:03 PM
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I use the G35 as well.

It is love.

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Reply #3 January 12, 2010 8:59:22 PM
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http://www.turtlebeach.com/products/akr8/home.aspx

 

Awesome headphones.

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Reply #4 January 12, 2010 9:13:16 PM
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ps3 bluetooth headset for me.  Does the trick.

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Reply #5 January 12, 2010 9:49:11 PM
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Quoting davidabc66,
reply 3
http://www.turtlebeach.com/products/akr8/home.aspx

 

Awesome headphones.

just reviewing the recommendations, it looks like this one is superior but it comes from a small manufacturer and is currently unavailable just about everywhere... the reviews actually had me considering replacement of my G35.

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Reply #6 January 12, 2010 10:11:48 PM
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I've been using the steelseries 5h v2 for awhile, and I'm really happy with that.

Of course, I hear plenty of good things about the g35, and everyone else is recommending it too, so you can't go wrong with that.

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Reply #7 January 12, 2010 11:33:07 PM
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I don't recommend any particular name brand.  I did have a pair of TurtleBeach headphones that cost a pretty penny but in the end my ears hurt to much.  I ended up buying a cheap no name brand that had pair of muffs that didn t hurt the ears.  My recommendation is to try them on before buying.  If you could you would try a friends on and check for comfort.  When you stay in front of a pc for a long period of time, you don't want serious discomfort while playing/working.  If you've never warn headphones before then be prepared for your ears to go through a breaking in period.  There gonna be sore..Its why I suggest go for comfort over tech specs here.

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Reply #8 January 13, 2010 12:38:04 AM
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Hmm those do look quite nice indeed. A bit pricey tho. Anybody no any good ones for a little less?

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Reply #9 January 13, 2010 5:28:49 AM
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The Sharkoon X-Tatic 5.1 is a great headset:

http://www.sharkoon.com/html/produkte/archive/x-tatic5.1/index_en.html

Although it's not cheap, but it's really amazing.

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Reply #10 January 13, 2010 2:35:10 PM
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Here's the run-down:

If you want the best possible deal (good cans, great price), check out the Plantronics GameCom- http://www.amazon.com/Plantronics-GameCom-Open-Ear-Gaming-Headset/dp/B001KUSXXU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1263411146&sr=8-4

If you simply want a great headset, check out the Logitech G35- http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-7-1-Channel-Surround-Sound-Headset/dp/B001O5CCQK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1263411191&sr=1-1

Another great set in the $100+ range by Sennheiser- http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-PC-166-Multimedia-Headset/dp/B000H0IDUW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1263411223&sr=1-2

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Reply #11 January 14, 2010 12:05:36 AM
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Thanks Melchiz, I think I'm gonna go with the plantronics one you linked there, still looks good and is much more in my price range. Thanks alot!

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Reply #12 January 14, 2010 10:00:03 PM
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If you aren't scared about the budget:

http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-audio/razer-megalodon/

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Reply #13 January 15, 2010 1:10:16 AM
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I use the Logitech G35 too. pretty good one.

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Reply #14 January 15, 2010 2:14:51 AM
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Get a full 5.1 speaker setup, strap the little speakers around your head and put the woofer on your lap then turn the bass to full! Now thats a gaming experince. Full body vibration with all explosions.

 

Seriously though I WANT the megalodon (even just for the name) but I already have a 'crappy' Razer Barracuda which works well for Arma2 but whatever.

I initaly disliked Razer for its gamer cheese slogans like "Get Imba" on the naga... omg. However time and time again when Im looking for something specific they come closest to what I need. Also they actualy NAME their products. When you buy a computer and tell your friend what you bought and all you do is real off the numbers like your doing a reactor starup check in a rundown nuclear power plant (Your nervous they will tell you that you did something wrong).

 

Thats depressing. Razer actualy puts interesting strings of arbitary text on thier stuff. Mostly animals, real or imagined.

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