Spec me a headset

Tomcat825 · 16 Feb 2011 at 10:54

Another spec me thread.

Am in the market for a more comfortable headset... budget is MAXIMUM £50 unless it really is a stonking deal. Currently I've got a USB Plantronics headset (can't remember model) and whilst it's good and comfortable for the first few hours, after 3 or so it starts to hurt my ears a bit tbh.
Colour... I'm not keen on the white ones really... so black mainly although I may consider white.

Generally, they will be on my head for 2-10 hours at times. I'm happy with USB or Audio Jack and if I DID get an audio jack, then I could finally utilize the jack extension on my G510 keyboard. I imagine now-a-days any headset over £20 is going to sound fine as i'm not a huge sound freak! Also, I generally don't have music or game sounds playing through them... but sometimes I get the urge to block myself out so on the odd occasion I do, but usually it's voice chat coming through. My sub deals with music

Let me know some suggestions and I'll have a look.

Cheers,

Tomcat825 · 16 Feb 2011 at 21:45

Guess no one uses headsets to have one worth referring me to.

welshdragon · 16 Feb 2011 at 22:12

I am also looking for a headste with that budget. Been looking at a creative soundblaster myself.

Tonester007 · 16 Feb 2011 at 22:34

If you can stretch to another fiver, then I'd recommend these: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-025-ST
They are very comfortable and I've got a pair of the USB ones.

If you don't want surround, then the stereo version is half the cost:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-036-SL

Evil-I · 16 Feb 2011 at 23:28

I've got a logitech G35. Awesome bit of kit, very comfortable for long periods of use and surround sound that actually works really well.

Only problem is that its a reasonable chunk over your budget.

It is on offer this week though

Evil-I · 16 Feb 2011 at 23:34

Tonester007 said:
If you can stretch to another fiver, then I'd recommend these: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-025-ST
They are very comfortable and I've got a pair of the USB ones.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-036-SL

Prior to my logitech G35 I had two pairs of the Medusa's. A stunning headset that lasted me about 6 years. Probably more comfortable than the Logitechs, but bulkier too.

welshdragon · 17 Feb 2011 at 10:20

I really fancy a G35 but sadly a touch too expensive! :mad:

Steves1982 · 17 Feb 2011 at 10:31

I went with the Corsair HS1A, can be had for around £50. Very comfortable for long usage as it has memory foam pads.

Happy with it so far and seems to have excellent reviews. I paired it up with the Xonar DG for £20 as it has Dolby headphone and a headphone amp.

Dolby headphone through decent stereo headphones is better than a 'real' 5.1 gaming headset.

Sleeve · 17 Feb 2011 at 10:46

This....

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-004-CS

Cant be beaten imo.

OLDPHART · 17 Feb 2011 at 13:28

SpeedLink Medusa NX 5.1 v2 Surround Headset > very good value for your money -

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-025-ST

I'm using the Medusa via onbroad sound 5.1 using Dolby Digital live, have used a descent stero headset, for example play a jazz track, the Medusa wins hands down, gamings the same, you can here them coming upto you from behind far better than stero.

Tonester007 · 18 Feb 2011 at 23:51

Tonester007 said:
If you can stretch to another fiver, then I'd recommend these: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-025-ST

OLDPHART said:
SpeedLink Medusa NX 5.1 v2 Surround Headset > very good value for your money -
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-025-ST

Great minds...