Spec me a PC headset

Shamikebab · 23 Apr 2011 at 16:45

Well with the release of Portal 2 I'm looking to get a headset to aid in the co-op enjoyment. Never owned a set for PC so I don't really know what to look for, the range on OcUK is pretty large so any recommendations would be useful, looking to spend perhaps £20-40 but I'd spend a little extra if there was something outstanding just above that range.

Deific · 23 Apr 2011 at 16:51

I've also just bought a new headset for Portal 2 co-op. i settled on http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-091-CL&groupid=702&catid=1058&subcat=1719 as it seems to get raving 5 star reviews on every site

Number_25 · 23 Apr 2011 at 16:52

At £30 you can't go wrong!

Dokinator · 23 Apr 2011 at 16:57

I have heard that they are really good

mikeyholt · 23 Apr 2011 at 17:06

Don't waste your money on a headset, get a decent pair of headphones + a clip on/desk mic. Such as:

Sennheiser HD448 and the Zalman Clip on mic.

Evilsod · 23 Apr 2011 at 17:13

If all you want is a decent headset that isn't too expensive i second the Fatal1ty. Its only major problem is the really long wire is thin and can break (or be chewed through in moments by mischievous bunnies!!!).

I am considering going down the headphones/desk mic route at some point but i dunno how it'd work out.

Shamikebab · 23 Apr 2011 at 17:17

I don't really use Headphones much so it would only really be for voice coms in games. That Creative one looks pretty good for the price, only other one I can see that also gets quite good reviews is this one?

JimAroo · 23 Apr 2011 at 17:21

Had a Fatal1ty headset, didn't think much to it. Then went onto a pair of Sennheiser PC350's, which were very good.. just too pricey to buy another pair when they eventually broke.

Now i'm using some Steelseries Siberia v2's. Quality wise they are as good as the Sennheisers, and just as comfy. Plus the mic can be hidden so it don't get in your way. Overall i can't see a single fault with them. Come in many pretty colours too!

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-027-ST&groupid=702&catid=1058&subcat=1719

Menthis · 23 Apr 2011 at 17:31

Fatality's i will recommend had mine for over 2 years now still working and really good quality sound

bhavv · 23 Apr 2011 at 17:48

The fatality is great, but its weakness is its flimsy wire which easilly snaps.

These corsairs are more robust with a braided wire, but dont have as good bass as the creative headsets do:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-004-CS&groupid=702&catid=1058&subcat=1719

Rroff · 23 Apr 2011 at 17:52

A little more than your looking to pay but I highly reccomend the Sennheiser PC163D - the audio quality is good - head and shoulders above the likes of Steelseries, Logitech, Creative, etc. incredibly comfortable for long gaming sessions and crystal clear mic.

dfarrall · 23 Apr 2011 at 17:53

I currently use : http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-002-ST
Find them really comfortable (as i wear them for over 12 hours a day sometimes)
Great sound and mic quality.

yashiro · 23 Apr 2011 at 18:55

Read the Sound City sub forum instead of making yet another of these threads.

tals · 23 Apr 2011 at 19:06

Deific said:
I've also just bought a new headset for Portal 2 co-op. i settled on http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-091-CL&groupid=702&catid=1058&subcat=1719 as it seems to get raving 5 star reviews on every site

I've had one of these for a couple of years - playing on it most nights for a couple of hours. Very good/very comfortable and in my case appears to have not suffered from issues with flimsiness

Shamikebab · 23 Apr 2011 at 20:10

Thanks guys, think I'll go with the Fatality's, seem like a good pair for the price.