Need new Headset for Gaming

smogsy · 24 Jun 2011 at 15:26

Need a new Headset for Gaming,

Currently have the Sennihesiser PC350 there very good really like them,
but the right earphone keeps dropping out & in after about 3.5 years usage.

it seems to drop out more if the cable is curled up, its starting to really annying me. i was gunna buy the same headset again, but thought i could get advice from you

i think ill probably get a new headset then let my mate fix my current one & keep it as a spare (hes great with soildering

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open to any budget thats worth it but rather be £200 or less

Marsman · 24 Jun 2011 at 15:28

PC360's I'd guess. Either those, or some nice headphones and a separate mic. Do you have a sound card, or are you using onboard audio?

smogsy · 24 Jun 2011 at 15:32

i have a Asus DX but it sucks so much bawls that im using onboard sound.

never could get my Mic to work correctly 24/7 there.

Rroff · 24 Jun 2011 at 15:46

With that kinda budget I'd go with the Beyerdynamic dt770s and live with a clip on/desktop mic lol.

I really really like my Sennheiser PC163D for gaming I have to say, very light and comfortable for long gaming sessions, don't get hot to wear, crystal clear mic and very acceptable sound quality. Comes with a USB 7.1 DolbyHeadphone unit too which is quite decent tho you can use them with analog jacks to.

Shamrock · 24 Jun 2011 at 16:14

In what way does your Xonar DX suck? Dolby Headphone works great IMO.

I recommend the PC360 or AD700 or HD598. I also have a DT770/32 and find them to be not as good for positional audio/soundwhoring.

smogsy · 24 Jun 2011 at 16:38

the mic is to quiet on the asus when you turn it up it work fine for a bit then you sound like a trekky then repeats.

Rich · 27 Jun 2011 at 12:37

I like my 360s. Only had them since Saturday so don't take that as a long-term review though. Mic is clear and the headset sounds great.

sHo0sH · 27 Jun 2011 at 13:20

It's probably just a loose connection - have a peek inside or get the cable changed - much cheaper option.

If not I have some DT990's and they are impeccable for soundwhoring/positional. You can see where someone is round corners and through walls, just by the sound of the footsteps or reloading.

geon106 · 27 Jun 2011 at 14:17

I have a pair of Tritton AX Pro's, 5.1 headphones designed for PC/PS3/360 with microphone. Great speakers for £120 odd. For stereo sound they are about as good as an £80 pair of headphones, but for the extra for surround sound is well worth it imo

Jamiman · 27 Jun 2011 at 14:20

http://overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-005-PT

Don't let the price fool you!

Rroff · 27 Jun 2011 at 14:24

Oh dear... going from some Sennihesiser PC350 to Plantronics 3xx would be a bit of a shock... (yes audio really can sound that bad).

geon106 · 27 Jun 2011 at 14:41

Jamiman said:
http://overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-005-PT

Don't let the price fool you!

The plantronics are okay for the price, but hardly hi-fi sound. If I was the OP i'd pass on them.

However, thats just my personal opinion

Rroff · 27 Jun 2011 at 14:44

Mid-range on them is fairly tight which is ok for gaming purposes - high end is quite indistinct tho and bass is loose and boomy, overall theres a large loss of definition compared to the likes of Sennihesiser PC350s which have a lot more detail to the sound.