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Title: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: Mar on November 24, 2014, 08:56:50 AM
I need a nice headset that won't fall apart through normal use.

This is what I have http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HO1ULM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The headband has cracked and fallen apart just from putting it on/taking it off my head too many times. I really need some recommendations. Prefer it to have a solid metal headband with cushioning, it needs to have a mic, as good sound quality as I can get, preferably under $60. I've gotten used to surround but they're just too expensive to have to replace all the time.

And by the way, the next one to mention Turtle Beach is a dead man.

Any help appreciated.
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: ebfd11 on November 24, 2014, 09:32:19 AM
Here are a couple that might help

https://www.google.com/shopping/product/10810199810322687108?client=palemoon&rls=Palemoon:en-US&biw=1920&bih=886&q=gaming+headsets&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.80185997,d.eXY&tch=1&ech=1&psi=xEpzVMbVJMGyggTWhIK4Dg.1416841922549.5&ei=50pzVNvLPImVNrSLhKgH&ved=0CJUIEKYrMBM

http://www.plantronics.com/us/product/gamecom-388

http://www.plantronics.com/us/product/rig-flex

http://steelseries.com/us/products/audio/steelseries-3hv2

http://steelseries.com/us/products/audio/steelseries-5hv3

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VANOFY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003VANOFY&linkCode=as2&tag=camelspecials-20

https://www.google.com/shopping/product/8661093805385909252?client=palemoon&rls=Palemoon:en-US&biw=1920&bih=886&q=headset+with+boom+mic&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.80185997,d.eXY&tch=1&ech=1&psi=K0xzVIXiNcerNrSEgng.1416842282152.7&prds=paur:ClkAsKraXxmA0LGW6GTdir1VLewiG pfO4BfQAXk-uGxsfNbg9wBDl6lsiLOhtPU8-4o6LvpXJ5z7q-ulCnwi33OoU2k16VLGQS-Ov9aG40_VnpjXw1JsIdtBWhIZAFPVH71e_RHt9Pqkc9zE6r0WeKN-GqJK5w&ei=5ExzVLGRKoqdNs7-gbAJ&ved=0COEFEKYrMAg

Hope that helps you out for now..the ones I am currently using right now are..

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/razer-blackshark-expert-2-0-gaming-headset-black-silver-green/6651114.p?id=1218770739038&skuId=6651114

Some may be above your price point but  just check them out and see what you want ..

LawnDart

Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: Mar on November 24, 2014, 09:48:08 AM
That razer looks absolutely perfect, but indeed too expensive. I found what appears to be its predecessor: http://www.amazon.com/Razer-BlackShark-Isolating-Gaming-Headset/dp/B00J8740YI?ie=UTF8&ref_=de_a_smtd&showDetailTechData=1#technical-data

Do you know what the difference with these two are?
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: ebfd11 on November 24, 2014, 10:30:47 AM
 Well all I can say is , no difference because its the same one. Get it, its really comfortable and the sound quality is awesome. even though its a 2.1, tied with my soundcard it is clear as a bell. The best part is its all steel construction.

LAwnDart
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: Mar on November 24, 2014, 10:37:02 AM
Jackpot, thanks Dart! :salute
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: zack1234 on November 24, 2014, 10:46:10 AM
Rockat kave 5.1
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: Masherbrum on November 24, 2014, 10:59:30 AM
Rockat kave 5.1

This is the headset that I have my eye on.   I am done with Razer and have sold off my old gear.   ROCCAT is where it is at, as this is true 5.1 with no software needed.
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: Mar on November 24, 2014, 11:12:19 AM
This is the headset that I have my eye on.   I am done with Razer and have sold off my old gear.   ROCCAT is where it is at, as this is true 5.1 with no software needed.

Plastic: bad. Steel: good.

Just my experience.
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: Gman on November 24, 2014, 02:03:34 PM
I've upgraded everything this year except headsets.  New Asus LCD 1440p Gsyncs, new 970sli and 980 in both systems, new Corsair RGB Cherry Blue KB - I tossed the Razers as well, done with Chinese knock off switches and other problems.

I can't figure out which way to go with headsets.  I have 2 Steel Series right now, which are great for mounting TrackIR due to the width of the band, but nothing else about them is good.

What should I get, I've read and been told SO many different things about gaming headsets.  Price = not really an issue, 400$ I would spend to get a good gaming headset that allows TrackIR to attach without too much modding and taping.  

I was going to get the Sennheiser 363D, but they have a USB 7.1 soundcard, and I've read conflicting things about that.  Looked at Roccats, Corsairs, TB (blah), Astra, and a few others.  What is the best headset for gaming out there in the higher end segment, one that isn't too touch for the trackclip to attach to?  I don't have a sound card, just on board with both Sabertooth boards, but I could easily add one if needed I suppose.

Anyone tried or heard much about the Beyerdynamic MMX 300?
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: MrRiplEy[H] on November 24, 2014, 02:16:16 PM
I've upgraded everything this year except headsets.  New Asus LCD 1440p Gsyncs, new 970sli and 980 in both systems, new Corsair RGB Cherry Blue KB - I tossed the Razers as well, done with Chinese knock off switches and other problems.

I can't figure out which way to go with headsets.  I have 2 Steel Series right now, which are great for mounting TrackIR due to the width of the band, but nothing else about them is good.

What should I get, I've read and been told SO many different things about gaming headsets.  Price = not really an issue, 400$ I would spend to get a good gaming headset that allows TrackIR to attach without too much modding and taping.  

I was going to get the Sennheiser 363D, but they have a USB 7.1 soundcard, and I've read conflicting things about that.  Looked at Roccats, Corsairs, TB (blah), Astra, and a few others.  What is the best headset for gaming out there in the higher end segment, one that isn't too touch for the trackclip to attach to?  I don't have a sound card, just on board with both Sabertooth boards, but I could easily add one if needed I suppose.

Sennheiser G4ME Zero or PC363D are probably one of the best. Sennheiser is a very highly regarded head-fi brand. I've owned Beyerdynamic DT660s in the past and they were good. I don't like headphones too much though, I'm a planar speaker guy.
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: guncrasher on November 24, 2014, 03:27:48 PM
Rockat kave 5.1

I recommend this one.  I have the tianman 7.1 and it is great but the kave is just as good for 1/2 the price.



semp
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: Chalenge on November 24, 2014, 03:28:38 PM
Sony MDR-7506 if you do your own EQ, or MDRV6 if you just plug-and-play. If you use the SB ZxR you might also consider the Beyer DT990, but beware of the 600 Ohm setting when using the other headphones.

Any one of these three will save your ears over the other junk on the market.
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: Gman on November 24, 2014, 03:36:28 PM
What do you do for a microphone with those Sony sets though?  Every desktop mic I've ever tried = crap.

I've heard and read great things about the Psyko Carbons - very hard to find however.
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: Chalenge on November 24, 2014, 04:44:40 PM
Well, sound is something I don't skimp on. I have a Phonic 302 plus Firewire audio interface driving a studio condenser mic. My first mic was a $50 MXL 990 ($100 today). The MXL 770 is about $80. New motherboards don't have Firewire inputs, so I had to get a PCI 800/400 card.

Today I might be tempted by this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Excelvan-BM-800-Microphone-broadcasting-voice-over/dp/B00KMKIR9Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1416869062&sr=8-2&keywords=Excelvan%C2%AE+BM-800+Condenser+Microphone
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: Gman on November 24, 2014, 05:01:07 PM
Okay, what would be a good mic to use if I get a headset without one.  And where would it be mounted, on the LCD screen top, or someplace else?  How well will it pick up voice for gaming purposes and such, and where is the best place for it.  Something that isn't Firewire, just USB or able to use the regular mic jack.

I found a bunch of info, mics like the Blue Yeti and others in that 150$ or less range, I just want to know if they pic up voice from the desk stands that come with them, ie from a foot or two away.  I found the "modmic" as well, which many attach to audiophile/soundstage headsets to give them a boom mic.  Just want to know what the best option is.
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: Ack-Ack on November 24, 2014, 05:08:52 PM
I like my Logitech 930s, and it allows me to set it up in AH so that vox comes in through the headset and game sounds through my regular speakers.
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: Chalenge on November 24, 2014, 05:24:58 PM
Okay, what would be a good mic to use if I get a headset without one.  And where would it be mounted, on the LCD screen top, or someplace else?  How well will it pick up voice for gaming purposes and such, and where is the best place for it.  Something that isn't Firewire, just USB or able to use the regular mic jack.

I found a bunch of info, mics like the Blue Yeti and others in that 150$ or less range, I just want to know if they pic up voice from the desk stands that come with them, ie from a foot or two away.  I found the "modmic" as well, which many attach to audiophile/soundstage headsets to give them a boom mic.  Just want to know what the best option is.

I use a boom, but you can also get a stand. The mic I have used in the past has a 'sweetspot' pickup pattern about the size of a basketball in front of the element (it is directional). So, while you do not have to strain to get into a talking position it does make a difference. My experience is limited to the powered mics, and I would stay away from strictly USB mics in favor of something that uses a USB or Firewire interface. Either method will provide for ASIO streams that do not need to be processed either through the CPU or sound card. If you have used USB mics before and without issue then the Yeti is a great mic with quite a few options.
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: edge12674 on November 25, 2014, 11:03:33 AM
I just replaced my Turtle Beach headset with a HyperX Cloud headset from Kingston.  I found the headset to be very good value for the money.  It is more comfortable, does not require a USB connection, and has good mic quality.

Might want to check it out.
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: Masherbrum on November 25, 2014, 12:59:11 PM
Plastic: bad. Steel: good.

Just my experience.

Razer will never get so much as a penny from me, after what I had to go through.   The two companies are light years apart and ROCCAT actually cares about their customers.
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: Pudgie on November 25, 2014, 01:28:07 PM
Sennheiser G4ME Zero or PC363D are probably one of the best. Sennheiser is a very highly regarded head-fi brand. I've owned Beyerdynamic DT660s in the past and they were good. I don't like headphones too much though, I'm a planar speaker guy.

I like the Sennheiser's myself......got the old granddaddy gaming PC 350 headset currently. Had them since 11-28-2010 & they have performed flawlessly.

The only caveat I will say concerning Sennheiser gaming equipment (outside of the PC363D headset & of course the cost.....) is that they typically do not provide any sound enhancement capabilities to the signal that comes from your sound equipment.....meaning that at a minimum IMHO you should run these off a good quality discrete sound card that has an onboard amp to drive them or you may be disappointed w/ the output from them. Onboard sound just doesn't do Sennheisers any justice......

YMMV

I'm going to upgrade mine to the Sennheiser G4ME Zero headset due to the placement of the headset controls (on the headset itself) vs the PC 350's that I currently have (on the headset cable) & the Zero is a closed cup design vs the PC 350's being an open cup design, like the PC363D's......................

 :salute
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Post by: Lab Rat 3947 on November 25, 2014, 07:29:19 PM
Roccat Kave 5.1 
Metal hinges were the selling point for me.
Most everything in my price range reminded me of Turtle Beach Z6A, which I would suggest only suggest to my worst enemies. I had a Z6A break while just wearing it while flying.

Very happy with the Roccat got them in July this year for around $87.00 at Amazon.


LtngRydr
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: Masherbrum on November 25, 2014, 07:57:13 PM
Roccat Kave 5.1 
Metal hinges were the selling point for me.

Very happy with the Roccat got them in July this year for around $87.00 at Amazon.


LtngRydr

You just reaffirmed my decision.
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: Mar on November 25, 2014, 10:39:05 PM
Wait, metal hinges? Time to take a closer look at that thing...
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: Masherbrum on November 25, 2014, 10:48:49 PM
Wait, metal hinges? Time to take a closer look at that thing...

ROCCAT builds things to last.   Don't sell them short.

Aluminum hinges.   http://www.roccat.org/Products/Gaming-Sound/ROCCAT-Kave-5-1/#crb_2 (http://www.roccat.org/Products/Gaming-Sound/ROCCAT-Kave-5-1/#crb_2)
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: Lab Rat 3947 on November 26, 2014, 09:12:41 AM
forgot to mention, my TrackIR Pro Clip fits perfectly to my Roccat  :aok
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: zack1234 on November 26, 2014, 04:41:21 PM
I have kave 5.1 its awesome and so is track ir

I am even more awesome than I was last week and I was really awesome last
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: Skuzzy on November 26, 2014, 04:44:21 PM
I can't even read this thread due to being blinded by zack's awesomeness!
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: Gman on November 26, 2014, 04:49:16 PM
Zack forgot the obligatory :old: :old: to every ZackPost.

IMO his awesomeness slipped slightly with this quite disappointing commission.  

I may give the Roccat 5.1 a whirl, still debating if I want to go back the the Sennheisers which I've really liked in the past.  Thing is with most of them you need a headphone amp, which means adding a soundcard, and with the SLI in my main gaming box, I don't know if I can squash it in.  Nice hearing the Roccat are easy to use with TrackIR, you can never tell from the pics if it's thin enough in the area it needs to be with any headset, for that flimsy crappy trackclip to work.  As great as TrackIR is, they really fell on their face designing the apparatus that attaches it to your noggin IMO.
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: Lazerr on November 26, 2014, 06:25:07 PM
I've went through 3 turtle beach sets in the 2 years ive used them, they are junk.

And i bought another one two weeks ago.  I will be trying these suggestions when this one breaks in three months.
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: Mar on November 27, 2014, 12:03:43 AM
Ok,

Edge, Lab Rat, Lazerr, expect a knock on your door within a couple days...

Gman, you initialed it, so I expect you to chop off your ring finger and mail it to me within a week...

And of course...

Zack rules. :old:
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Post by: cattb on November 27, 2014, 12:52:16 AM
I use a artic 531. It does not cover all the ear so it takes abit to get used to. Had these for 3 years or close to it anyway. I like them.

http://www.technogog.com/review/review-of-arctic-p531-5-1-headset/

Don't know if they even sell them anymore.
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: Chalenge on November 29, 2014, 01:17:00 AM
You're wasting your money on 5.1 headphones and you are not getting 5.1 sound even. This Roccat Kave idea is at least giving you three drivers per ear (supposed to anyway), but that must be worse than a single driver. Think about this for a moment. The entire point of 5.1 is separation of the drivers. No matter how the drivers are placed in your headphone they will always sound like they come from the same source direction. Worse, unless they have the five hookups like the Kave does (thinking a single USB wire) they are not even 5.1 to begin with. The Kave though, is just enough gimmick to pry your wallet open. If you already have 5.1 audio from your PC then why not just add the 5.1 speakers, or better yet link through a receiver and push true 5.1? Then you could take it the one step further that AKAK did (I think it was him) and put vox across the headphone and game sounds through the speakers. Save your ears while you can.
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: danny76 on November 29, 2014, 02:54:03 AM
I need a nice headset that won't fall apart through normal use.

This is what I have http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HO1ULM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The headband has cracked and fallen apart just from putting it on/taking it off my head too many times. I really need some recommendations. Prefer it to have a solid metal headband with cushioning, it needs to have a mic, as good sound quality as I can get, preferably under $60. I've gotten used to surround but they're just too expensive to have to replace all the time.

And by the way, the next one to mention Turtle Beach is a dead man.

Any help appreciated.

Have you tried Turtle Beach?  :devil
.............when will you be round?  :)
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: zack1234 on November 29, 2014, 03:05:03 AM
You're wasting your money on 5.1 headphones and you are not getting 5.1 sound even. This Roccat Kave idea is at least giving you three drivers per ear (supposed to anyway), but that must be worse than a single driver. Think about this for a moment. The entire point of 5.1 is separation of the drivers. No matter how the drivers are placed in your headphone they will always sound like they come from the same source direction. Worse, unless they have the five hookups like the Kave does (thinking a single USB wire) they are not even 5.1 to begin with. The Kave though, is just enough gimmick to pry your wallet open. If you already have 5.1 audio from your PC then why not just add the 5.1 speakers, or better yet link through a receiver and push true 5.1? Then you could take it the one step further that AKAK did (I think it was him) and put vox across the headphone and game sounds through the speakers. Save your ears while you can.

The Kave 5.1 sounds good to me better than the G35.

I was thinking about speakers, but if i was going to get some i would make enclosed simpit.

Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: Mar on November 29, 2014, 04:58:27 AM

 :furious

Round? I'm not getting fat!

You're wasting your money on 5.1 headphones and you are not getting 5.1 sound even. This Roccat Kave idea is at least giving you three drivers per ear (supposed to anyway), but that must be worse than a single driver. Think about this for a moment. The entire point of 5.1 is separation of the drivers. No matter how the drivers are placed in your headphone they will always sound like they come from the same source direction. Worse, unless they have the five hookups like the Kave does (thinking a single USB wire) they are not even 5.1 to begin with. The Kave though, is just enough gimmick to pry your wallet open. If you already have 5.1 audio from your PC then why not just add the 5.1 speakers, or better yet link through a receiver and push true 5.1? Then you could take it the one step further that AKAK did (I think it was him) and put vox across the headphone and game sounds through the speakers. Save your ears while you can.

Can't use speakers where I am. The Kave happens to be the same price as the Razer I was looking at, and I know how dodgy Razer can be. Plus, I trust Karaya, he's helped me before.

So Roccat Kave it is!
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: Chalenge on November 29, 2014, 10:21:24 AM
Still, for the same money you could buy much better headphones.
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: Masherbrum on November 29, 2014, 01:57:51 PM
Still, for the same money you could buy much better headphones.

But he is wanting a headset, not headphones.   Also, they utilize all of the 3.5mm jacks on a 5.1 soundcard.   

For me personally, I have the ZX and do not want "proprietary software" to be in between the sound card and the output signal.     I have used Turtle Beach and not are the headband/hinges garbage.   So is the twisting boom mic, which even the $135 Tritton+ Pro 5.1 utilize.   Not to mention they utilize proprietary software iirc.   I currently use the SB module for the mic, Sony MDR-X200 cans and want to forgo it altogether and use a 5.1 headset.   ROCCAT appears to be the frontrunner in terms of cost/reliability and performance of 5.1 for the dollar.   Razer was the original front runner until they made the simplest RMA turn into one of cleaning the Augean Stables.   For me the number issue is quality and Razer is now horrible.

My Mamba went out in July.   I ordered a Naga 2014 and 28 days later after almost shorting out my MB, it died.   It took me two months to get the replacement because of the misplacement of information on their end.   I ordered a ROCCAT Ryos MK Pro (preordered the Tyon which is awesome as well) and it came with another F4 key in the place of the F5 key.   After a mere 6 hour email time frame, they sent a key over from Germany and I had it on my keyboard in less than eight days.   I know of MANY people getting upset with Razer as of late and I have sold everything, except for the used Orbweaver I procured.   If the Orbweaver dies, I will look at other keypads as they are an incredible asset in games.   But I enjoy both ROCCAT products immensely.

Now, back to headsets and not headphones.   I have yet to find anything close to the Kave 5.1 (not the Digital version with an external soundcard) in terms of comfort, durability reviews.   All signs from no less than four months of continual research point to the Kave 5.1.   I am not a fanboi of any brand (except EVGA) and both Zack, gun, Lab having the headset only help swing that pendulum.
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Post by: Gman on November 29, 2014, 03:18:27 PM
I have to agree with the Roccat assessment here.  I've done a lot of research and reading about headsets and headphones.  Chalenge is right, you can get a better performing set of headphones for 100$, but that still doesn't solve the Mic issue.  The modmic is around 75$ delivered to me, so it's around 200$ for a decent lower end set of performance headphones with the mic.

For 100$, the Roccat is probably the best value out there IMO.  I've handled and tried everything I can get my hands on, all the various Steel Series, the Corsairs (my fav company), Kingstons, Razers, and so on.  Roccat has the best quality feel for the price, and the 5.1 issues like Karaya has said are a big factor IMO.  I still really like the Sennheisers, but honestly, their lower end 350s are double the price of the Roccats.  The 363 I really like, same as the Game Ones and Zeros, but they are closing in on 3x the price.  For the money, I don't think the Kave 5.1 can be beaten right now.  I ordered a couple sets of them for our various PCs in the home.  I still went with a really high end option for my main gaming PC, the Beyerdymanics Gaming headset, but would never recommend them unless $ isn't an issue.  Getting 3 sets of them = ridiculous, hence the Kave 5.1s from Roccat filling the bill.  I still think the Psyko Carbons are/were the best for money no object range headset, but unfortunately like many great ideas and companies, stopped making them.  Should anyone ever run across a set, please PM me, I'd love a shot at getting a set with the included booster/amp.
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Post by: BaldEagl on November 29, 2014, 07:11:39 PM
Wow.  You guys have too much money to spend.

First of all I have never used a headset for gaming.  I've always used my speakers (first Altec Lansings and now Klipsch).

For someone with a more modest budget I bought a Logitec mike at Best Buy several years ago for $20-30.  It plugs into a mike jack in my soundcard, sits on a desk stand about 2-3 feet in front of me and I've never had anyone in game comment about how it sounds (sounds fine when I play myself back).  I was looking for another a year or so ago (I made a mess out of the base of mine but it's not a deal breaker) but it seems no one makes them with mic jacks anymore.

At work I'm on the phone all day long.  I use a Plantronics single ear headset/mike that's been working great for almost 5 years now.  It's a simple metal head strap, no padding but very comfortable.  I'm reasonably certain they make more advanced models for gaming/music.

Glad I could help.   :D
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: Chalenge on November 29, 2014, 09:13:23 PM
@Gman, I have a lot more into the voice side of things. Mic, boom, firewire interface, Behringer mixer, Behringer Vocalizer, and finally the input to the ZxR daughter board. For speakers I use some ancient Klipsch speakers and the Sony headphones. When I am working on sounds I use a 600 Ohm AKG set.

Similar setup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZrpoRSNXvc
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: MrRiplEy[H] on November 30, 2014, 08:32:18 AM
The Sennheiser G4ME zero would probably be the safest bet.

It seems that Razer has a lot of products that work excellent - for a couple of weeks.
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: Pudgie on November 30, 2014, 03:42:05 PM
The Sennheiser G4ME zero would probably be the safest bet.

It seems that Razer has a lot of products that work excellent - for a couple of weeks.

Will have a set of these at my doorstep tomorrow..................... ................

 :salute
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: WEZEL on November 30, 2014, 11:53:06 PM
The Sennheiser G4ME zero would probably be the safest bet.

Do you use the Track Ir with the pro clip with that head set?
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: MrRiplEy[H] on December 01, 2014, 12:19:41 AM
Do you use the Track Ir with the pro clip with that head set?

I have no knowledge of that.
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: DREDIOCK on December 26, 2014, 12:50:36 AM
Can't use speakers where I am. The Kave happens to be the same price as the Razer I was looking at, and I know how dodgy Razer can be. Plus, I trust Karaya, he's helped me before.

So Roccat Kave it is!

I hope you didnt buy these yet.

Got a pair for Xmas. Lasted me exactly 10 minutes before they broke.

Great sound! I mean really REALY nice sound

BUT
Totally inferior  as in cr@p construction of the rest of it.
the problem is the earpieces themselves seem well constructed are too heavy for the headband they are attached to. which is too thin for the weight and bulk they are expected to support

I put them on. was impressed by the sound. Got called away for a phone call. then went back and put them on again and the left earpeice just cracked and came apart where it connects to the headband. total elapsed time. 10 minutes

If you look at the reviews on newegg. there are two people on the first page alone that mention the exact same problem

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826436005

Sad thing is they sound great. And had they put as much thought into the construction of the band as they did the speakers and earpeices themselves these would be a really nice headset.

Sadder thing is these were my gift from my son and now he has to send them back. We will be asking for a full refund and not a replacement. Ill just have him get me a new fighterstick instead as my POV hat is about shot...again  and just get myself another cheaper set of headphones. I am finding that even the expensive ones dont last me any longer then the cheap ones and this was the shortest time in use yet of any I've owned
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: Mar on December 26, 2014, 02:17:39 AM
Wow, that sucks...

But yes, I got them a couple weeks ago, and I got them used. The sound is actually not as good (IMO) as my last headset but it hasn't broken or cracked.

However, once these do break I'm giving up on surround headsets and going for something like this http://www.amazon.com/Superlux-HD668B-Dynamic-Semi-Open-Headphones/dp/B003JOETX8/ref=pd_ybh_3 with maybe something like this http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Snowflake-USB-Microphone/dp/B0012AUHXW/ref=sr_1_73?ie=UTF8&qid=1419581697&sr=8-73&keywords=microphone
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: Pudgie on December 26, 2014, 11:25:02 AM
Will have a set of these at my doorstep tomorrow..................... ................

 :salute

Been using these for approx. 3 1/2 weeks now & they sound FANTASTIC!
I love the closed cup design....when I put these on the background noise literally disappears & all you get is Sennheiser quality sound reproduction w/ much better bass response than my PC 350's had & the PC 350's were no slouch w/ bass either.........

I mean clean, distinct, powerful, positional sound reproduction. Just beautiful............they bring out the best of the Miles Sound system that AH uses. Love the headset located controls.....no more fumbling for the controls on the cable!

Solidly built, designed to fold up flat & came w/ a hard case to put them in to carry around to LAN parties as these are designed to be used w/ gaming but they are REALLY good at music reproduction as well.

The Creative SoundBlaster Zx sound card makes these things SING!

Yep the $239.95 price tag is steep but they're worth it to me.

My 2 cents........................ .

 :salute
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: Masherbrum on January 03, 2015, 01:26:53 AM
Thoroughly enjoying the Roccat Kave 5.1 through my Sound Blaster Zx.   I made the right choice and I am enjoying these even more in games, let alone music.    Took about an hour of fine tuning, but managed to source my OCD of Home Theater and get this dialed in.
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: SNO on January 03, 2015, 07:31:56 AM
Thoroughly enjoying the Roccat Kave 5.1 through my Sound Blaster Zx.   I made the right choice and I am enjoying these even more in games, let alone music.   

+1 through my onboard Realtek 5.1
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: Flench on January 03, 2015, 07:35:58 AM
Well , I got to buy another headset today and after reading this I'm off to newegg to spend another five dollar's , lol .
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: MrRiplEy[H] on January 03, 2015, 08:04:35 AM
Well , I got to buy another headset today and after reading this I'm off to newegg to spend another five dollar's , lol .

Oh man you're killing your ears with that stuff.
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: Flench on January 03, 2015, 08:15:07 AM
Oh man you're killing your ears with that stuff.
I use PC speaker's . Really just need the mic .
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: lulu on January 03, 2015, 08:35:24 AM
Hi,

I'm using headset found buying this:

http://www.trasportogratis.com/home/art1/0/12724/117893/LETTORE-MP3---SD-04GB-XTREME-27632-BLACK.html

As mic I want to resume or to buy a cheap webcam with mic.
Or, as an alternative, I'm think7ng  to unmount a mic from an old headset and fix it on my t-shirt
or track-ir hat.

 :salute
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: Flench on January 03, 2015, 08:42:10 AM
I don't like to use just a heatset because I am watching TV the same time I am flying most of the time . Back when I did long milk runs and stuff like that . Get's boring fast .
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: DREDIOCK on January 03, 2015, 11:59:00 AM
I use PC speaker's . Really just need the mic .

I used to do that. But the family kept complaining that it sounded like a war zone. LMAO
I have some weird acoustics going on in my house. Where you can hear sound in the next room almost better then you can in the room Im in. and vise verse
Even if Im watching TV in here and someone is watching TV in the living room. It soon becomes a volume war.
I'd just close the door if there were one to close. And I cant install one because the doorway that connects the two rooms is near the outside of the house where we have a sliding glass door that spans the two rooms.

So a headset is the only way to go
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: DREDIOCK on January 03, 2015, 12:00:24 PM
I don't like to use just a heatset because I am watching TV the same time I am flying most of the time . Back when I did long milk runs and stuff like that . Get's boring fast .

I do the same thing. often what Ill do is cock one of the earpeices off to one side so I can hear both. then when I am about to enter combat I slide it back over my ear again
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: DREDIOCK on January 03, 2015, 12:03:28 PM
Hi,

I'm using headset found buying this:

http://www.trasportogratis.com/home/art1/0/12724/117893/LETTORE-MP3---SD-04GB-XTREME-27632-BLACK.html

As mic I want to resume or to buy a cheap webcam with mic.
Or, as an alternative, I'm think7ng  to unmount a mic from an old headset and fix it on my t-shirt
or track-ir hat.

 :salute

HOLY COW! WOW! FAR OUT!

What is it?

Sorry I dont speak or read spanish LOL
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: Flench on January 03, 2015, 02:08:17 PM
I do the same thing. often what Ill do is cock one of the earpeices off to one side so I can hear both. then when I am about to enter combat I slide it back over my ear again
I was wondering if any one else did this . It's cost me more than a few time's tho , lol .
Title: Re: Headsets. Good, reliable headsets.
Post by: Gman on January 03, 2015, 07:35:41 PM
Local shop here in Canada, NCIX (they have a US shop as well) has Sennheiser Game One and Game Zero sets on sale for 140$ off, which is less than half price. These are decent sets if you have a sound card or headphone amplifier - they'll work OK with onboard sound, just may be a little to quiet for some ears without amplification.  Excellent deal right now.