Author Topic: New Headset? (Read 1404 times)

Shuffler · « **Reply #15 on:** February 25, 2008, 01:02:08 PM »

I use logitech headphones with built in mic. The ones I use do not go over the top of your head... instead they go behind the head. Very comfortable and great sound.

fuddu2 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 25, 2008, 02:11:18 PM »

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Originally posted by Wingnutt
we shall see ,

just ordered a set from Newegg.

Im not a fan of the USB mic (or usb in general when it comes to audio) but after reading some reviews, I must give these a try.

I got a pair for christmass and love them. With Force feed back and audio quality they are great for the game. Also great to listen to music, and has 5.1 surround sound. The only down fall i would say is the mic is not long enough. They say it is so you and eat and drink while you play so its not in the way.

SWrokit · « **Reply #17 on:** February 25, 2008, 02:21:46 PM »

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Originally posted by fuddu2
I got a pair for christmass and love them. With Force feed back and audio quality they are great for the game. Also great to listen to music, and has 5.1 surround sound. The only down fall i would say is the mic is not long enough. They say it is so you and eat and drink while you play so its not in the way.

You mean that fuzzy thing at the end of the mike isn't supposed to be encrusted with French Onion dip??

fuddu2 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 25, 2008, 02:24:24 PM »

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Originally posted by SWrokit
You mean that fuzzy thing at the end of the mike isn't supposed to be encrusted with French Onion dip??

~~mine is the 5.1 . Its not fuzzy its bald. I think it was shaved.~~

Wingnutt · « **Reply #19 on:** February 25, 2008, 05:29:06 PM »

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Originally posted by fuddu2
mine is the 5.1 . Its not fuzzy its bald. I think it was shaved.

shaved is good

fuddu2 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 25, 2008, 07:16:14 PM »

less fuzz in your teeth when your are talking over range

reeb · « **Reply #21 on:** February 26, 2008, 07:19:12 AM »

I use the razer barricuda and i love them the 5.1 is a must with most games they have a built in mic but the mic blows compaired to my usb mic. i love that i can blur my vision with only a 1/4 vol.
http://images.stage6.com/user_images/r/reebthgil/476a0186eb38bt.jpg

cpxxx · « **Reply #22 on:** February 26, 2008, 10:12:36 AM »

I use my David Clark H10 13.4. Ok spending $300 for a headset might be a seem a bit crazy but if you are actually a pilot and have a headset you might as well get some extra use out of it. There are cheaper pilot headsets available and no doubt can be bought on ebay.

You need this adapter though because the microphone needs power. A 9 volt battery provides that:
http://www.pilotproduct.com/ptt.html It costs about $50 but can be bought cheaper here:http://www.mypilotstore.com/mypilotstore/sep/3334

The only problem with the DC's is that you can no longer hear the wife sneak up on you.

Hedworx · « **Reply #23 on:** February 26, 2008, 12:48:01 PM »

I also use the HPA2 Turtle Beach non USB headphones. I don't know how much and if it matters, but I also use a Turtle Beach soundcard (got it becaue it wasn't expensive and I'm about to hand down this pc). IMO they are great headphones and the sound is great. To me they don't feel like they squeeze my head until after wearing them for a long perion of time and then I notice it a little. Like stated above, I guess it all depends on if you have a fat head or not.

llama · « **Reply #24 on:** February 26, 2008, 04:48:24 PM »

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Originally posted by The Fugitive
maybe some of us don't have "fat heads" like certain reviewers

Hmm. I'm still trying to decide how to take that. ;-)

Anyway, my helmet size is Medium, so I think we can assume that my head isn't physically larger than average.

Bottom line: when compared to other surround sound headsets, the spring tension on the Turtle Beach's is significantly higher than others.

-Llama

The Fugitive · « **Reply #25 on:** February 26, 2008, 05:27:05 PM »

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Originally posted by llama
Hmm. I'm still trying to decide how to take that. ;-)

just kidding with ya

It does have a good "grip". If your use to cheapy "on ear" type headsets you will notice a difference. I put in 6-7 hours on a saturday....only day I really get to fly.... and don't have any trouble with them.

all5x · « **Reply #26 on:** February 27, 2008, 06:29:25 PM »

I use the Turtle Beach HPA surround sound... With the multiple speaker hook up in each ear piece, it's easy to distinguish the direction of sounds etc.. Also built very well and at 1 year old it's still a solid performer after being dropped from computer desk countless times... A bit expensive, but this game is the heroin of WW2 flight Sims and the investment of a good stick, throttle, pedals, headset, and puter make it a worthwhile experience.
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