Recommend any USB headsets ?


  1. Posts : 123
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #1

    Recommend any USB headsets ?


    I would be grateful (and since I can rely on you guys) If any of you could recommend any USB headsets ?
    Price range 0-£37 ($55)

    Looking to make a purchase, generally all I do is game and listen to music, a mic attached would be nice.

    I've been looking at the Creative HS-950 USB gaming headset, but I have no idea about its price-performance, especially when compared to the more popular non-usb Creative Fatal1ty Headset.
    Does anyone know if those two headsets will be any different in quality or which is the better one ?

    (Reason behind my desire for usb is the fact I have 5.1 on a sound card, taking up all the ports, and my front audio headers cant be attached to the sound card)
    Cheers.
    Last edited by Pieloi; 20 Apr 2010 at 17:30.
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  2. Posts : 3,028
    Windows 7 Ultimate (x64) SP1
       #2

    These are great for the price..Logitech USB Headset 250 Review - www.impulsegamer.com -

    A few online stores here in Oz have them for $25!
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  3. Posts : 2,303
    Windows 7 & Windows Vista Ultimate
       #3

    Hi, Pieloi.

    I have a Microsoft LifeChat™ LX-3000. Works great.
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  4. Posts : 123
    Windows 7 Professional x64
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Thanks guys, I'll look into them.
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  5. Posts : 1,506
    W7 Ult. x64 | OS X
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    I've actually done quite a bit of research here when I bought mine. My criteria was gaming and voip, but it should work well for you too. I've heard of the logitechs, they're ok, never heard of the other guy's set. I highly recommend either of these over the Creative/Logitech/Microsoft but thats just me. It really depends on what you want to use the headset for. These are the best budget sets for gaming.


    PC 151 ($42):

    * Robust noise cancelling microphone
    * Fantastic acoustics for hardcore gaming
    * Closed earcups reduce distracting ambient noise
    * In-line volume control and microphone mute switch

    Specifications:

    Cable length 9.8 ft (3 m)
    Ear coupling Double-sided
    Frequency response 80 - 15,000 Hz
    Frequency response (headphones) 18 - 22,000 Hz
    Jack plug 3.5 mm. stereo
    Nominal impedance 32 Ω
    Pick-up pattern Unidirectional
    Sound pressure level (SPL) 114 dB (SPL)
    Amazon.com: Sennheiser PC151 Over The Head Headset with Noise Cancelling Mic and In-line Volume Control

    Siberia 4H ($53):

    - Lightweight gaming headset with XL-sized earcushions
    - Developed in cooperation with professional gamers
    - Retractable uni-directional microphone system
    - Volume control, featuring 3 microphone settings
    - Full-size earcups for maximum individual comfort
    - Strong and deep resonating in-game sound projection
    - 40mm SteelSound SunDancer(Sd) Units

    Specifications
    Headphones

    - Frequency response: 16 - 28.000 Hz
    - Impedance: 40 Ohm
    - SPL@ 1kHz, 1 Vrms: 110 dB
    - Cable length: 1,8 m (6 ft.)

    Microphone

    - Frequency response: 75 - 16.000 Hz
    - Pick up pattern: Uni-directional
    - Sensitivity: -38dB
    - Impedance: 2K Ohm
    Newegg.com - steelseries 4H 3.5mm Circumaural Headset - Detachable Mic -

    If you don't mind spending some extra dough, go for the Siberia V2 ($80) or the PC 161 ($67).
    Amazon.com: SteelSeries 51100 Siberia V2 Headset
    Buy.com: Sennheiser PC-161 Headset

    Personally I went with the PC-151 and they work great. I've just got more trust in Sennheiser than i do in Steel Series, but the V2 and the PC 161 are the best rated *affordable* gaming headphones i know of. Even better than most of the super expensive ones.
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