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General Forums => Hardware and Software => Topic started by: W7LPNRICK on September 14, 2010, 01:33:43 AM
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can't find a decent head-set.These wall-mart specials are crap. Anyone got a good one you didn't pay $100 for? :old:
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plantronics cordless with mic
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff274/lowerbrook/audio995.jpg)
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Saitek Vibration. good mic quality, good sound, It's super cheap; the corde sucks though, I have to untangle it every week.
(http://mediapool.xpressplatforms.com/product-files/original-images/276896-100829.jpg)
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Thats why I finally went cordless
No more tangles and it was always stepping on cord and standing up or walking off plugged in that always broke them
Got through plenty of cheap sets.
I figured it a false economy though and shelled out forty five squid for cordless, price of two cheap sets
Love em, walk out side for a smoke, can still hear
Go next room still hear
And no danger of tripping
<S> Jimmy
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Hardware is big problem in regards to quality :old:
We should have marks of 10, pro's and con's for hardware in forum :old:
Joysticks, graphics cards etc are a mine field :old:
Joysticks for example should not break or spike for at least 2 years.
Price seems to have no bearing on quality when it comes to gaming.
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I like these very much -- cost $16. Koss CS-100. Excellent sound. Excellent mic quality.
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41RmDAU4A0L._SL500_AA300_.jpg)
http://www.amazon.com/Koss-Speech-Recognition-Computer-Headset/dp/B00005ML7Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1284458100&sr=8-1
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Sound is everything to me. A good headset is going to cost a few more bucks. Below is Ear Force HPA2, made by Turtle Beach. Spent $100 bucks two years ago, been satisfied ever since.. Google Turtle Beach, several choices.
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Rokit
(http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk252/SWrokit/TurtleBeach.jpg)
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Thats why I finally went cordless
No more tangles and it was always stepping on cord and standing up or walking off plugged in that always broke them
Got through plenty of cheap sets.
I figured it a false economy though and shelled out forty five squid for cordless, price of two cheap sets
Love em, walk out side for a smoke, can still hear
Go next room still hear
And no danger of tripping
<S> Jimmy
Whats the range on those puppies and how long do the batteries hold out?
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Sound is everything to me. A good headset is going to cost a few more bucks. Below is Ear Force HPA2, made by Turtle Beach. Spent $100 bucks two years ago, been satisfied ever since.. Google Turtle Beach, several choices.
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Rokit
I was blown away by how good these sound. And they cost just a bit more than the crappy Plantronics headphones I replaced with them.
<S>
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I was blown away by how good these sound. And they cost just a bit more than the crappy Plantronics headphones I replaced with them.
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LOL, I hear ya (no pun intended :D)
With a decent sound pack (Ranger's), it was like a whole new, and different game.
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Rokit
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Do they have any with a spot to put a beer can, and maybe run a hose down the mic arm thing there.... :headscratch:
guess i'll start a sim pit from the top down. :bolt:
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Whats the range on those puppies and how long do the batteries hold out?
30 ft range
Good battery life, it just jacks into a USB to charge over night
Sweet ment to be eight hrs or something
995 model
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Local radio shack When ever they have them on sale. My current headset is two years old and I paid $16.00 Works fine.
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can't find a decent head-set.These wall-mart specials are crap. Anyone got a good one you didn't pay $100 for? :old:
Like SWrokit states.. you *WANT* the Turtle Beach HPA-2.
Amazon.com has them for $80 with free shipping (http://www.amazon.com/Force-HPA2-Surround-Gaming-Headset/dp/B001BS4YAM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1284485234&sr=8-1).
Newegg.com has them for $75 + $4 shipping (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826502011&Tpk=hpa2).
I found a pair new on ebay for $70 with free shipping (http://cgi.ebay.com/Turtle-Beach-HPA2-Headset-Brand-New-Packaging-/180546821147?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a096ddc1b).
No, not cheap.. but not $100 either... but most DEFINITELY worth the price. The sound quality is better than many $200+ sets out there, and the TRUE surround sound will blow you away. I've had my set going on 3 years now without a single problem.
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I have HPA-2's and do not regret it.
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http://www.astrogaming.com/products/1/Headsets/
Don't know which one I am going to get yet. One of these though.
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Sound is everything to me. A good headset is going to cost a few more bucks. Below is Ear Force HPA2, made by Turtle Beach. Spent $100 bucks two years ago, been satisfied ever since.. Google Turtle Beach, several choices.
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Rokit
Earphones I have and I love 'em, excellent choice for gaming head phones.
ack-ack
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I went through many sets of cheap headsets. I finally got a decent pair last year. Zowie Hammer. I'll never own another pair other than these.
http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/audio/zowie_hammer_usb_headset/1 (http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/audio/zowie_hammer_usb_headset/1)
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Lots of good ideas here. The cheapo's from Wally-World always get a wire lose or broke at the head-set. I've re-soldered a couple but it's a PIA. I like the cordless...loess to break off, as long as they hold up.
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Although they are inexpensive ($16 or so), I think that the Koss CS-100's are high quality. I've owned a pair that has lasted for more than 5 years and still going strong. They have a lifetime warranty, good frequency response (30 Hz to 20,000 Hz), and an excellent mic that gives great in-game voice clarity.
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Like SWrokit states.. you *WANT* the Turtle Beach HPA-2.
Amazon.com has them for $80 with free shipping (http://www.amazon.com/Force-HPA2-Surround-Gaming-Headset/dp/B001BS4YAM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1284485234&sr=8-1).
Newegg.com has them for $75 + $4 shipping (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826502011&Tpk=hpa2).
I found a pair new on ebay for $70 with free shipping (http://cgi.ebay.com/Turtle-Beach-HPA2-Headset-Brand-New-Packaging-/180546821147?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a096ddc1b).
No, not cheap.. but not $100 either... but most DEFINITELY worth the price. The sound quality is better than many $200+ sets out there, and the TRUE surround sound will blow you away. I've had my set going on 3 years now without a single problem.
Thanks for the links I ordered a set last night. :salute
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Sennheiser pc 350 here. High priced, good sound quality.
It sounds great as I'm dying (often,lol)
<S> Oz
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Sound is everything to me. A good headset is going to cost a few more bucks. Below is Ear Force HPA2, made by Turtle Beach. Spent $100 bucks two years ago, been satisfied ever since.. Google Turtle Beach, several choices.
<S>
Rokit
(http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk252/SWrokit/TurtleBeach.jpg)
I use these as well when I can't use my actual desktop speakers and I love them.
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Sennheiser pc 350 here. High priced, good sound quality.
It sounds great as I'm dying (often,lol)
<S> Oz
:aok
Same Here,very comfortable and durable.
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Turtle Beach Ear-Force X-11, inexpensive and sound pretty good so far...Wally-World.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nz1gybJte-Y :x
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http://www.nox-audio.com/
I decided to save some money and go against the astros. I found a company that game informer did a review of and got my headset today for 99 dollars and they are awesome. Clear criso sound and very comfortable. check it out.
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http://www.amazon.com/Technica-ATH-AD700-Open-air-Audiophile-Headphones/dp/B000CMS0XU (http://www.amazon.com/Technica-ATH-AD700-Open-air-Audiophile-Headphones/dp/B000CMS0XU)
I'm a bit of an audiophile but those are hands down (sennheiser hd555 comes close 2nd) the best bang for your buck at that price range. You can use a clip on zalman mic or desktop mic.
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I went through many sets of cheap headsets. I finally got a decent pair last year. Zowie Hammer. I'll never own another pair other than these.
http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/audio/zowie_hammer_usb_headset/1 (http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/audio/zowie_hammer_usb_headset/1)
I agree. I brought some to the con last year before they were on the street and they are the ones I use. I like the idea of their own built in sound device.
TD