Headset for BF3

larryddd · 18 Oct 2011 at 12:06

Hi
I'm looking for a headset and mic to play BF3, never used a headset before. I know it wont be a high end set for my budget is only £50, and I will be using it for gaming and not music. Thanks in advance

Greenja · 18 Oct 2011 at 12:14

I can wholeheartedly recommend the Corsair HS1A. I got a pair a couple months ago and i love them for gaming and movies.

I got the analogue HS1A as i also purchased the Xonar DG and wanted to use the soundcards audio processing.

If you just have onboard sound then i would recommend these Corsair HS1 USB Headset. These have the same great sound but come with built in virtual surround effect Dolby Headphone.

I use the Dolby Headphone that is built into my soundcard and it is great.

I'm also told by my friends on Ventrilo and Skype that the mic is very clear.

larryddd · 18 Oct 2011 at 12:21

thanks for your reply Greenja, I was looking at the corsair hs 1a before I posted and it said the hs1 was better because I only have on-board sound.

larryddd · 21 Oct 2011 at 10:31

Got my HS1 headset today and installed it, great piece of kit. Just a general question what is the best setting to put it on for BF3 eight channel 7.1 would seem to be the best.

gwobbles · 21 Oct 2011 at 10:53

have you tried the surround in other fps games? as my brother is contemplating if he wants a surround headset...

Razargh · 21 Oct 2011 at 11:05

I have no exact model or make but any 5.1/7.1 headset with a sound card is just heaven.

ANONANON · 21 Oct 2011 at 20:12

Don't bother with surround headsets. Get a good quality pair of stereo headphones and let the sound card do the surround effects. Works much better.