Good Headsets for gaming?

Unbr34k4bl3

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Unbr34k4bl3 2013-03-22T20:38:31+00:00

I'd like to start a discussion about Headsets. And I basicly need a new one, and thought of the Cyborg F.R.E.Q. 5 Headset. But I'm not sure.
Does anyone know them, how they are, perfom, etc.?

What do you peep have as your headset? What would you recommend me*?

* No wireless, no 5.1 or 7.1 Headsets those have a awfull audio quality, and cost a lot.

MMzz

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MMzz 2013-03-22T20:43:14+00:00

I use these. http://www.turtlebeach.com/product-deta ... rce-p11/46

Jarby

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Jarby 2013-03-22T20:46:24+00:00

The consensus on this issue is to just buy headphones to suit your needs a separate clip on microphone. Head-fi's guide is pretty useful for this.

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awp 2013-03-23T01:18:38+00:00

MMzz wrote:
I use these. http://www.turtlebeach.com/product-deta ... rce-p11/46

I use these as well

the mic isn't very good, but does seem to have some peak-dampening stuff so if you get excited and shout into the microphone like an idiot from time to time as I do, it doesn't completely destroy the audio/ears

the headset is very comfortable. I've worn it for 4 hours straight without wanting/needing to take it off for a break

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dkun 2013-03-23T01:38:52+00:00

MMzz wrote:
I use these. http://www.turtlebeach.com/product-deta ... rce-p11/46

I use the X11, same variant. Very good stuff!

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WingSilent

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WingSilent 2013-03-23T05:56:08+00:00

I use the Triton Kunai for my ps3 and my pc.

Such a good choice but €59.99 isn't too expensive.

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JAKACHAN

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JAKACHAN 2013-03-23T12:37:57+00:00

dkun wrote:
MMzz wrote:
I use these. http://www.turtlebeach.com/product-deta ... rce-p11/46
I use the X11, same variant. Very good stuff!

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Unbr34k4bl3

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Unbr34k4bl3 2013-03-23T17:39:44+00:00

Well after all. I got the Steelseries 7H Fnatic Edition. The Fnatic isn't a typo.
I'm pretty happy bout it :3 Just need to wait till tuesday. When they're here -> totally gonna test em out like hell.
http://steelseries.com/products/audio/s ... ic-edition

IppE

IppE 2013-03-23T19:52:55+00:00

Jarby wrote:
The consensus on this issue is to just buy headphones to suit your needs a separate clip on microphone. Head-fi's guide is pretty useful for this.

This.

Gaming headphones generally have shoddy drivers and are plasticity, just get proper headphones instead and a separate mic.

D33d

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D33d 2013-03-23T21:24:22+00:00

Specifically, a desk mic. That tiny Zalman clip-on seems to be popular, but I really doubt that it's any good.

Steelseries stuff seems like it'd be the best of the lot, but standalone headphones focus on one thing and one thing only--sounding good. They're generally constructed better, have better transducers and, for those which are closed-back, isolate excellently.

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maal 2013-03-23T22:24:34+00:00

get beats lol

Nah jk. Gaming headsets from SteelSeries, are iirc very popular among gamers. I'd recommend getting a pair from there.

Naikaze

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Naikaze 2013-03-24T01:58:21+00:00

Get a headphone and a separate mic.

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Cropzy

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Cropzy 2013-03-25T12:12:52+00:00

1. Purchase Audiophile headphones
2. Purchase cheap standalone mic
3. Attach cheap mic to desk or headphones
4. ??????????????
5. Profit!

IppE

IppE 2013-03-25T12:45:43+00:00

Cropzy wrote:
1. Purchase Audiophile headphones

I wouldn't really go that far just for gaming, seeing as when you go there you pretty much need an amp as well and that just increases the price.

Jarby

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Jarby 2013-03-25T15:54:45+00:00

IppE wrote:
Cropzy wrote:
1. Purchase Audiophile headphones
I wouldn't really go that far just for gaming, seeing as when you go there you pretty much need an amp as well and that just increases the price.

Audiophile isn't really a great term to describe equipment since it varies from person to person. One person may describe headphones >$100 as audiophile while another would describe the $100 area as low end. Essentially, purchase good headphones within your budget.

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VoidnOwO 2013-03-25T16:15:26+00:00