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Title: New Headset?
Post by: Rollins on February 24, 2008, 07:22:33 AM
Any advice on a new headset/mic?   Mine is mediocre at best.  Any recommendations would be approved...
Title: New Headset?
Post by: The Fugitive on February 24, 2008, 08:26:07 AM
I use THESE (http://www.turtlebeach.com/products/efhpa2/home.aspx) They have them in both USB and regular sound board plugs. Mine is hooked to 5.1 sound board and they sound great and are comfortable.Got mine in Ebay for $50
Title: New Headset?
Post by: Wobbly on February 24, 2008, 08:45:06 AM
I use these (http://www.audiovisualonline.co.uk/dynamic/eshop_products.set/ref/200/speed-link-medusa-5.1-surround-headphones-headset/display.html) , look chunky but actually quite light
Title: New Headset?
Post by: SlapShot on February 24, 2008, 10:21:30 AM
Sennheiser ... most excellent.
Title: New Headset?
Post by: haasehole on February 24, 2008, 04:10:18 PM
edeminsonal @ crazypc.com 49.99 and 59.99 the stereo is great for hearing tanks and with the force feed back bombs drop low r killer
Title: New Headset?
Post by: Meatwad on February 24, 2008, 04:35:46 PM
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Originally posted by haasehole
with the force feed back bombs drop low r killer


Come again?
Title: New Headset?
Post by: Wingnutt on February 24, 2008, 04:43:09 PM
I use THESE (http://www.edimensional.com/product_info.php?cPath=22&products_id=30)

work perfect, nice and clear, the bass is really good, track clip pro compatible, and at a reasonable price..


BTW many people have issues with USB mics.. scratchy sound for example..

one with an actual MIC jack is probably the way to go.
Title: New Headset?
Post by: llama on February 24, 2008, 08:00:21 PM
I reviewed about 10 true surround-sound headphones for Computer Power User Magazine in November. Sometimes, i really have a great job. ;-)

The Turtle Beach's recommended unit (above) have the best overall sound, but they clamp on your head a little more tightly than any of the other units, and I found it uncomfortable over time. They don't reproduce the 3-d effect quite as nicely as the other two I'm about to mention, but they do music better, if you follow me. 3-d sound is very convincing, of course, but the others do it slightly better. TB make the best sounding USB headphones too.

The Speed-Link/Medusa's sound almost as good as the Turtle Beaches, but they reproduce 3-d sound better, and are much more comfortable. They also have a nice amplifier with lots of jacks for cross-connecting lots of equipment in and out. They are about as expensive as the Turtle Beach's.

The Tritton AX51's use basically the same body as the Medusa, but they trade a little subwoofer size for a rumble pack. They sound almost as good as the medusas and have better 3-d sound than the TB's. They are also a bargain. Check out http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826235003

FWIW, I use the Medusa's for AH (and other games) every flight.

For more info, go to http://www.computerpoweruser.com/ and read the archives (you might need to be a subscriber to read the whole thing - sorry.)

-Llama
Title: New Headset?
Post by: kilz on February 25, 2008, 03:31:27 AM
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Originally posted by The Fugitive
I use THESE (http://www.turtlebeach.com/products/efhpa2/home.aspx) They have them in both USB and regular sound board plugs. Mine is hooked to 5.1 sound board and they sound great and are comfortable.Got mine in Ebay for $50


i use these and they are really great.
Title: New Headset?
Post by: SWrokit on February 25, 2008, 03:56:57 AM
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Originally posted by SlapShot
Sennheiser ... most excellent.


:aok

Title: New Headset?
Post by: Scotch on February 25, 2008, 05:47:48 AM
senheiser is a great company for all audio stuff.

i haven't got them for a headset though, because I threw my last one against the wall before I even broke it in. Hehehe.
Title: New Headset?
Post by: The Fugitive on February 25, 2008, 07:23:06 AM
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Originally posted by llama
................The Turtle Beach's recommended unit (above) have the best overall sound, but they clamp on your head a little more tightly than any of the other units, and I found it uncomfortable over time...........

-Llama


maybe some of us don't have "fat heads" like certain reviewers :noid
Title: New Headset?
Post by: Pigpen on February 25, 2008, 09:28:26 AM
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Originally posted by The Fugitive
maybe some of us don't have "fat heads" like certain reviewers :noid


That's probably true...

I've also found that wearing headphones while I'm wearing my glasses, that the headphones press my ears against the earpieces of the glasses, and that gets to be uncomfortable after a time...

pigpen
Title: New Headset?
Post by: fuddu2 on February 25, 2008, 09:55:04 AM
http://www.crazypc.com/products/audiofx_51-4501.html (http://www.crazypc.com/products/audiofx_51-4501.html)

here is the best on the market
Title: New Headset?
Post by: Wingnutt on February 25, 2008, 12:56:48 PM
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Originally posted by fuddu2
http://www.crazypc.com/products/audiofx_51-4501.html (http://www.crazypc.com/products/audiofx_51-4501.html)

here is the best on the market


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.
Title: New Headset?
Post by: Shuffler 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.
Title: New Headset?
Post by: fuddu2 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.
Title: New Headset?
Post by: SWrokit 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??  :D

Title: New Headset?
Post by: fuddu2 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??  :D



mine is the 5.1 .  Its not fuzzy its bald. I think it was shaved. :rolleyes:
Title: New Headset?
Post by: Wingnutt 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. :rolleyes:


shaved is good


:D :t
Title: New Headset?
Post by: fuddu2 on February 25, 2008, 07:16:14 PM
less fuzz in your teeth when your are talking over range
Title: New Headset?
Post by: reeb 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
Title: New Headset?
Post by: cpxxx 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.
:lol
Title: New Headset?
Post by: Hedworx 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.
Title: New Headset?
Post by: llama 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 :noid



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
Title: New Headset?
Post by: The Fugitive 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 :aok

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.
Title: Turtle Beach
Post by: all5x 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.
 ALL5X
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