Post: Gaming Headsets pros & cons
05-24-2011, 11:56 AM #1
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I see alot of NGU users dashing by the SB to ask what is the best headset out there? They get atleast 6 different opinions & base their choice off what the users say. Here is a rock solid review on all the biggest gaming headset out. Also use the poll to choose your personal choice!


Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5


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Pros: This new wireless headset is top dog. It has the best reviews & best features. Amazing for those big gamers that like multitasking. PX5s offer you the choice to stream music from you iphone to your headset while you play & you can also answer phone calls without having to take them off! These ear muffs give you flawless 7.1 audio & pitch-perfect mic pickup. Maybe the coolest thing it does it talks to you! Letting you know when you've paired with a bluetooth device. Since you don't really have friends, atleast you have your headset to talk to!

Cons: The price! If you're serious about gaming & do it often, you might have to save up from this birthday to your next. Dishing out $249.99 would be worth it to those who can afford it!

Compatibility-PC-PS3-XBOX-MAC

Astro Gaming A40


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Pros: Astro's compete with the PX5 on the best sound quality. The headset's design is light and comfortable. It offered you skull piece a comfortable place to stay during long gaming sessions. With these guys you can also exercise your more personal side. You can get them totally custom! The headphones are WIRED but using the headphone's Mixamp 5.8 you can easily convert the headset to wireless!

Cons: Keep your hands soft! Seems to be a problem with alot of owners that the cheap plastic bridge that connects the A40's ear cups feel they may break if you gotta sneeze.

Price: $199.99 (standalone headset) 139.99 (Mixamp)

Compatibility-XBOX-PC-MAC

Creative Sound Blaster Tactic 3D Sigma


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Pros: Has the be the most comfy fluffy headset out there. Good thing the padding doesn't get in the way of sound proformance. Great sound, awesome surround sound & great for canceling out background noise! Prefect for those who have that annoying little sister

Cons: Console gamers are not COOL enough to own these. A nice price for a PC gamer who isn't looking for a huge hole in their pocket.

Price: $89.99

Compatibility-PC-MAC

Logitech Wireless G930


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Pros: 7.1 surround sound & light design make it hard to believe it's wireless! This is the type of headset where you don't want your surrounding life to invade. Logitech is perfect for a zone into your own gaming world. The sound filtering mic makes your friends online really think you live alone & can't hear your winy annoying little brother or yelling mom.

Cons: You cannot use this headset for xbox! If you have a big head, you might want to reconsider, seems to be made for those that have little heads. Bass seems to come out flat at times.

Price: $159.99

Compatibility-PS3-PC-MAC

Razer Chimaera


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Pros: These look slick, nice, black and comfortable. That's all we can expect from Razer. Rich sound & it has a stand that also charges your headset. Also, lets not forget the sound filtering mic that only picks up your voice.

Cons: This headset is built JUST for the xbox! Also, it doesn't form (or wear-in) to your skull.. seems to stay stiff & feels uncomfortable for long gaming sessions.

Price: $129.99

Compatibility- XBOX

Tritton AX Pro


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Pros: So very comfortable! Awesome sound. You can hear that claymore being set halfway across the map, prefect to catch all the creepers on SND. Great for people with a larger dome piece, due to it's larger sized ear cups that won't make you feel trapped. True 5.1 surround sound & sturdy for a couple drops to the floor without damage.

Cons: Ear cushions fall off, the cords are crazy, sometimes having to unplug & plug them back in to get rid of static.

Price: $169.99

Compatibility- PS3-XBOX-PC-MAC
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05-25-2011, 07:45 PM #29
Astro, I know ill get trolled by Turtle beach fan boys, but the turtlebeach headsets are cheap they only put dedication into the x41 and px5, want proof? open the ear cups of your headset and see how bad the wires at on the drivers.. px21 is barely on it. Astro puts effort into their headsets, a turtlebeach is lucky to last 6 months, astros will last over a year.
05-25-2011, 07:49 PM #30
Winning
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You forgot SteelSeries, and many others. Besides the point, this thread has been posted a few times already. Once by me.
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Here's my poll from back in Feb. You must login or register to view this content.
05-25-2011, 07:53 PM #31
BAMF
Social Engineer
I also have px21's amazing. i have a pair of skull candy hesh headset for my ipod and stuff and i wish it was a s loud as those TB's.
05-25-2011, 07:56 PM #32
Tha_Cartel
Little One
I recently broke my PX21s i had for a year so im currently working on getting PX5s.
05-25-2011, 08:07 PM #33
austincgardner
Can’t trickshot me!
I have the Tritton AXPROs and they sound better than any turtle beach i've tried. Astros are just a stupid brand that is popular now because of "MLG". I'm voting for the Razer Chimaera. My friend got one, it sound suuuper crisp. I have a mouse and keyboard by Razer for my pc and they are by far some of the best gaming equipment i've ever had. I you havn't heard of Razer, then you aren't a TRUE gamer... I'm also getting their custom xbox 360 controller called the Razer Onza. It has 2 programable buttons, better d-pad, adjustable thumbsticks, new feel, corded for best performance, and it lights up. The best part of all, it's the same price as the regular xbox 360 controllers by Microsoft... hahah. And let me tell you, Razer does NOT make cheap stuff. I recommend the Razer Chimaera to everyone, no questions asked.

P.S. - I also recommend the new SteelSeries.
05-25-2011, 08:11 PM #34
I have the A40's. they have great customer service, mic piece is changeable and i also think astros work on ps3
05-25-2011, 08:45 PM #35
I love my Astro A40s <3

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