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AngryB

AngryB

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I recently had to send back my Razer Chimaera 2.1 Wireless headset after it developed a fault. I enjoyed the fact that it was wireless, but given that I spent 99% of my time sat less than a meter away from PC, it seems like an unnecessary feature.

I have a refund ready to spend so I thought I would ask the oracles of OCUK for some advice on how to spend it.

So far, I am looking at the SteeSerias Siveria V2

If anyone has a better suggestion then I would seriously consider it.

I have a Turtle Beach DSS headphone amp for virtual surround but I find Stereo is more than adequate for my needs. I wouldn't rule out a 5.1 or 7.1 set, but it is not a deal breaker for me either way.

I use the DSS mostly as a device to pass through audio from my Xbox and my PC so I can use the same headset for both. I don't need a headset that supports comms on Xbox as I don’t use my Xbox online any more. I do do a fair but of MMO playing so a decent mic for PC use would be a strong selling point for me.

It may also be worth noting that I have a massive head. It's a veritable planetoid, so please consider this when making suggestions.
 
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Creative aurvana (Denon d1001) + Speed link Spas mic, cost about £50 for both and will be miles better than having gaming headset alone, especially if you watch the odd movie or listen to music.
 
I've got the Siberia V2 and think its very good. Sure, it's not as high fidelity as separate cans would be, but as a combination device I like it. Plugged into my asus xonar it offers decent quality sound.

I do occasionally do sound work on my PC, and in those cases I switch over to my audio technica ATH-M50s, but for day to day gaming, youtube watching and listening to music the Steelseries headset is absolutely fine.
 
Haha. Too many options.

I like the idea of getting a decent set, but the Siberia is really good value. A friend let me try their Siberia V2 and is light and really comfortable, which is important to me.

I think I will go with the Siberia since I know they will be really comfortable for long sessions and I always find leather style earpads like the ones on the Creative aurvana are a bit hot after a while.

Thanks a lot for the input though everyone. I always appreciate a bit of feedback. Some might call me tight, but I like to make sure I am spending my hard earned cash wisely :)
 
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Angry B the Siberia V2 is a really good headset but for an EXTRA £15 you can get the Siberia V2 - Heat Orange set.

The difference with this and the normal Siberia V2 is that it is USB and has an inbuilt 7.1 surround card in the headset which MAKES so much difference. They are on special offer at £65 and usually cost £130.

If you check my email in trust I will send you the link for them.

If you have a decent sound card then fair enough stick with the normal ones, but if you use onboard I promise you trust me and buy that particular model.
 
Thanks Simmz, I did a quick Google search and found them from a highstreet store I wouldn't normally even look at for this type of thing.

I only ever go in there so that I can ask questions about a product and test their knowledge...

"What's a Megapixel?"
"What is Hyper Threading?"

:p

I will seriosuly consider the USB option. I am also aware that you can pick up the Steelseries USB adapter for a few pounds.

Does anyone know if the USB Siberia V2 differs greatly from a regular Siberia V2 attached to the Steelseries USB headphone adapter?
 
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Ok, decision made.

Siberia V2 + the dongle with some money left over to by the other half something.

Youz guys are awesome :D
 
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