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Title: Gaming Headset
Post by: branch37 on April 04, 2015, 06:30:43 PM
Well my wife's cat has succeeded in destroying my headset.  At first I thought I could duct tape it back together, but it must have pulled a wire loose.  The sound is cutting out on one side.  :bhead

It's a plantronics GameCom 780.  I have had it for a while and I'm just curious if anything newer has come out recently that would warrant a try, or if I should just get another one. 
Title: Re: Gaming Headset
Post by: ebfd11 on April 05, 2015, 08:33:54 AM
I use the RAZER Black Shark ... (http://cdn2.wccftech.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Razer-BlackShark-03.jpg)
Dang thing is rugged as all go out... solid built and comfortable too. All metal band theat can be adjusted to the player likeness for pressure on their ears, to a sturdy boom mic. Detachable boom mic so you can use a regular set of headphones, and the sound quality is outstanding. Plus I think they look cool..

Drawbacks to this are they are 2.1 and they are not surround. They only come in bright green, no choice for colors...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826153148&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-pla-_-Headsets+%26+Accessories-_-N82E16826153148&gclid=CjwKEAjwuoOpBRCSy6yQm66J1g8SJABrXW48LoYOxvwktT6yLn--jKb8rSrH7R-lO9BZ3F3wKQuQPBoCjjvw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
LawnDart
Title: Re: Gaming Headset
Post by: zack1234 on April 05, 2015, 11:03:34 AM
Roccat kave 5.1 has detachable mic and proper surround sound :)
Title: Re: Gaming Headset
Post by: Masherbrum on April 05, 2015, 11:38:48 PM
Ditto on Roccat Kave 5.1 (not the digital).  Razer will never see another penny of my money.
Title: Re: Gaming Headset
Post by: zack1234 on April 06, 2015, 04:50:33 AM
They are awesome :old:

Proper direction in game as well :old:
Title: Re: Gaming Headset
Post by: Lab Rat 3947 on April 07, 2015, 01:08:04 AM
Got my ROCCAT KAVE 5.1 last June for $84.74 from Amazon.
Aluminum hinges were the selling point for me. I'm very happy with mine and I would recommend them to anyone.
Also, my TrackIR Proclip fits perfectly.
Title: Re: Gaming Headset
Post by: Lab Rat 3947 on April 07, 2015, 01:10:16 AM
accidental double post deleted
Title: Re: Gaming Headset
Post by: Patches1 on April 08, 2015, 12:08:50 AM
Sennheisser PC 360
Title: Re: Gaming Headset
Post by: Blade on April 08, 2015, 09:05:16 AM
 :salute
Sennheiser PC 360 too
Title: Re: Gaming Headset
Post by: 1Canukk on April 08, 2015, 10:40:47 AM

Sennheisser PC 360 , had them for over a year love them . Son also uses them for his online games it gets a daily workout and still going strong
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Title: Re: Gaming Headset
Post by: branch37 on April 10, 2015, 11:54:02 PM
Ok I was leaning toward that Razer, but I was skeptical since I've heard some negative things about the brand.  I've never heard of these others.  Looks like I have some reading to do.
Title: Re: Gaming Headset
Post by: ebfd11 on April 11, 2015, 07:47:19 AM
Branch, the headsets ..yes I have 2 of the Razer headsets, one for each rig I have is nice. I looked at the other style Razer headsets and they seemed, how shall I say this, chinsy,cheap,and looking like garbage. I selected these on the basis of steel construction and the adjustable boom mic. Keeping with this my girlfriend tried these on and says she likes them due to her other ones are adjustable on tension on her head. The earcups totally surround your ears and the sound is awesome..

The choice is up to you but for my moneys worth I am happy with my choice.

Lawndart
Title: Re: Gaming Headset
Post by: Masherbrum on April 11, 2015, 09:56:29 PM
Also keep in mind that the Synapsis software has data mining embedded into it.   Couple that with their piss poor warranty dept.
Title: Re: Gaming Headset
Post by: branch37 on April 14, 2015, 06:43:01 AM
Do the 3.5mm to USB adapters work worth a crap?  I'm just curious since I use my headset for my PS4 occasionally.
Title: Re: Gaming Headset
Post by: Masherbrum on April 14, 2015, 05:37:13 PM
Do the 3.5mm to USB adapters work worth a crap?  I'm just curious since I use my headset for my PS4 occasionally.

The ROCCAT Kave 5.1 Analog is the best headset that I have ever owned.  Although I have the Creative zX, so the pairing of the two is stellar.  In the ROCCAT's case, the USB is for power only.
Title: Re: Gaming Headset
Post by: Ack-Ack on April 14, 2015, 05:54:45 PM
Do the 3.5mm to USB adapters work worth a crap?  I'm just curious since I use my headset for my PS4 occasionally.

You'll only get stereo sound but the sound quality is decent, nothing to rave about.
Title: Re: Gaming Headset
Post by: zack1234 on April 15, 2015, 03:16:29 PM
Kave 5.1 requires 5.1 sound card :old:

usb is for power and plugs for your card

pipz bought some stereo headphones and uses the free razer 7.1 simulated software, he says it very good.
Title: Re: Gaming Headset
Post by: jtdragon on April 15, 2015, 10:25:50 PM
I us a set of Sades, SA 901, been real happy with them.
Title: Re: Gaming Headset
Post by: 68ZooM on April 18, 2015, 01:13:24 PM
I'm using the Turtle Beach px 3 wireless the sound quality is phenomenal and what I really like about them is that there's a little switch box that comes with the headphones so that you can either use it for PC, Playstation or Xbox . The headphones do a great job of eliminating all the outside noise interference so all you hear is the game.