Open back gaming headset

Wing-Man · 26 Jan 2023 at 22:29

Is there any good Open back gaming headsets at around £100?

in the past i have used normal headphones and a mic, but I'm decluttering my desk and my son looks to have stolen my mic.
im not a massive gamer but i do play a few where an headset is a must(like squads) I'm not spending over £100 but it must be open back as i have no volume control what i can hear myself talking.

EsaT · 27 Jan 2023 at 19:03

Qpad used to have one half dozen+ years ago, but don't think there are currently such.

But in Sound > Recording device settings you can configure Windows to listen recorded/incoming signal playing it back through chosen output/playback device.
Also sound card settings can have that feature.

JollyJamma · 2 Feb 2023 at 07:32

Wing-Man said:
Is there any good Open back gaming headsets at around £100?

in the past i have used normal headphones and a mic, but I'm decluttering my desk and my son looks to have stolen my mic.
im not a massive gamer but i do play a few where an headset is a must(like squads) I'm not spending over £100 but it must be open back as i have no volume control what i can hear myself talking.

Would the Antlion Modmic wireless work for your need?

You could also buy a better headset if you sold the child. That’ll teach him for nicking your mic.

Wing-Man · 2 Feb 2023 at 09:55

JollyJamma said:
Would the Antlion Modmic wireless work for your need?

i did look at a modmic ones but was 100% if they was a good as people made out?

JollyJamma said:
You could also buy a better headset if you sold the child. That’ll teach him for nicking your mic.

they would just send him back, that boys not right

JollyJamma · 3 Feb 2023 at 13:11

Wing-Man said:
i did look at a modmic ones but was 100% if they was a good as people made out?

I have also heard conflicting feedback on them. I can't say for sure. I use a Yeti X which is big and ugly but picks up all the audio.

I tried using my Sony XM5 headphones as a headphone and audio combo and the connection was awful. I think the BT signal was being broken up by the EFI interreference/chassis acting as a faraday cage.

Not sure what to suggest except look at some reviews of Antlion products?

PapaLazaru · 3 Feb 2023 at 14:31

The EPOS (Sennheiser) GSP500 on offer directly at the moment and it excellent.

ASMB · 3 Feb 2023 at 16:10

PapaLazaru said:
The EPOS (Sennheiser) GSP500 on offer directly at the moment and it excellent.

I bought these at £40, excellent price, shows only 5 left in stock so I recommend moving quickly on these

Wing-Man · 3 Feb 2023 at 20:05

they do look good, al watch a few reviews

ASMB · 3 Feb 2023 at 20:59

Here is a written review for you, https://www.techpowerup.com/review/sennheiser-gsp-500/7.html

Wing-Man · 3 Feb 2023 at 21:27

thanks

PapaLazaru · 3 Feb 2023 at 23:25

Ridiculous price. Only 4 left. Assume you bought some @Wing-Man ?

Wing-Man · 4 Feb 2023 at 00:01

PapaLazaru said:
Ridiculous price. Only 4 left. Assume you bought some @Wing-Man ?

that is correct.

Wing-Man · 3 Mar 2023 at 19:41

i forgot to update, i did get the headphones and there fantastic... also the wife is happy as im not yelling when gaming so win, win...

when i seen the sale price and the full price i expected something to now be right but there perfect sealed in box....
i paid like 1/3 of normal price