Best gaming headset?

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07-04-2005, 07:51 AM
FunkyT

Best gaming headset?

I'm currently considering:

http://www.sennheisercommunications....cheadsets.html
http://www.bit-tech.net/review/294

Could I do better?

Thanks.
07-04-2005, 10:46 AM
skuzgib

Speedlink medusa 5.1's ;)
07-04-2005, 10:46 AM
FunkyT

Thanks but why are they better?
07-04-2005, 10:57 AM
0iD

I just got me some Icemat Siberia cans. Have to say, very impressed with the quality.
07-04-2005, 10:58 AM
ed^chigliak

I think they come recommended because they are cheap and have half decent surround sound. From play.com iirc.
07-04-2005, 11:10 AM
skuzgib

I don't know if they're better, but I've got some and there nice - surround sound so you can hear peeps creeping up behind you :D
07-04-2005, 11:15 AM
Marcos

Quote:

Originally Posted by skuzgib

Speedlink medusa 5.1's ;)

Have they sorted out the problems with that product?

Maybe it was just bad press but seems like everyone has received a broken headset from them :(

Great price/features though
07-04-2005, 11:21 AM
FunkyT

Quote:

Originally Posted by skuzgib

I don't know if they're better, but I've got some and there nice - surround sound so you can hear peeps creeping up behind you :D

Sounds nice - thanks! My primary aim is to get good mic quality in CS... the USB option of the Sennheisers attracts me as I can just plug them into the front of my base unit.
07-04-2005, 12:05 PM
skuzgib

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcos

Have they sorted out the problems with that product?

Maybe it was just bad press but seems like everyone has received a broken headset from them :(

Great price/features though

Well mine are Ok :)
07-04-2005, 01:41 PM
poindextermatic

Quote:

Originally Posted by skuzgib

Speedlink medusa 5.1's ;)

Wow, they're not cheap!

Any surround sound alternatives?
I have some really cheapo ones at the mo...very UNcomfortable!!
07-04-2005, 01:46 PM
Tifosi

£40 isn't that bad, I have a set and box alone is probably worth £10 it's lush!

I'd like some BOSE Noise cancelling ones... I think I know where my first pay check is going!
07-04-2005, 02:03 PM
Butcher

I have http://www.sennheisercommunications.co.uk/pr-pc150.html (seem to be the non-usb version of what you're looking at).
Very comfortable to wear, nice sound output and the mic seems to be good quality (hard to say as I don't talk to myself with it).
07-04-2005, 02:20 PM
Beach

I have the Speedlink Medusa's as well. No problems with them at all and the surround sound works really well. Have to agree with Tifosi as well, the box is lovely.
07-04-2005, 02:51 PM
Marcos

Quote:

Originally Posted by poindextermatic

Wow, they're not cheap!

Any surround sound alternatives?
I have some really cheapo ones at the mo...very UNcomfortable!!

What are you talking about :confused:, the Medusas are the cheapest 5.1 surround headphones around, and they have a built in mic which is not standard on other headsets. You cant really go wrong.