Proper headset + mic on 360?

shauncr91 · 31 Dec 2009 at 13:03

Ok so hopefully I'm getting my first 360 today, and tbh I really am a bit clueless about them.

From what I've seen though, the headsets that come with them are absolutely terrible, and I want to use my PC one. Is this possible? And if so, what's the best way to go about it ?

Thanks

biron_w · 31 Dec 2009 at 13:13

The wireless headset is pretty good.My mate has just got the turtlebeach x1 headset and he says it's superb.

RedTen · 31 Dec 2009 at 13:16

If you want a better headset google 'turtle beach'.

I used some for a couple weeks and found them far better than the norm.

** Doh didnt read the reply above very well. +1 for turtle beach.

ticklemebougy · 31 Dec 2009 at 13:17

steelseries make an adapter to connect a normal headset. Ive heard the turtlebeach headsets are good and in the US they use astro gaming a40 headsets for MLG.

chrisxuk · 31 Dec 2009 at 13:22

shauncr91 said:
From what I've seen though, the headsets that come with them are absolutely terrible,
Thanks

Surprised at that actually, had my headset that came with my Xbox 2 years ago and have not had one problem with it. It's comfy, sound quality is fine and build quality has also been great.

Definitley not terrible, in my opinion.

Squark · 31 Dec 2009 at 13:41

Ive had 2 headsets break now, the mic stops working. I have no idea why

sc(+)pe · 31 Dec 2009 at 14:22

My partner got me the TurtleBeach Ear Force X1 headset as part of my christmas and I have to say I am really impressed by it.

cokecan · 31 Dec 2009 at 15:47

the wired 360 headsets have half decent audio quality but their build quality is not impressive! I've had to repair my headsets a few times now with broken wires etc.

The official wireless ones are good but the fact you can't use them while charging is a PITA!

shauncr91 · 31 Dec 2009 at 15:48

cokecan72 said:
the wired 360 headsets have half decent audio quality but their build quality is not impressive! I've had to repair my headsets a few times now with broken wires etc.

The official wireless ones are good but the fact you can't use them while charging is a PITA!

My main problem is they are just so cheap and tacky. I'm so used to using my Icemat Siberia headset now that nothing else will do, and I also find it rather uncomfortable to wear the Xbox ones.

Thanks for the suggestions people, will look at alternate brands since it seems a whole lot simpler than adapters and such.