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  1. 20-01-2007, 12:31 AM #1
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    New Gaming Headset

    So the mic in my beloved Plantronics GameCom 1 had passed away and I'm looking for a new headset.

    I'm very tempted just to get exactly the same again but then I've heard good things about supposed '5.1' headsets.

    What's everyone's experience?

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  2. 20-01-2007, 01:13 AM #2
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    Speed-Link Medusa 5.1 surround sound gaming headset. They are an absolute beast. Highly recommend.
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    Can anyone find me a link pretty please? Everywhere I check is outta stock...

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  4. 20-01-2007, 02:45 AM #4
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    I've heard great stuff about sennheiser pc150's or 160's
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  5. 20-01-2007, 02:47 AM #5
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    try icemat, my brother got a pair of icemat headphones, and their really comfy, and sound great
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  6. 20-01-2007, 03:05 PM #6
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    I would have to recommend these

    Sennheiser PC165 Pro-Gaming USB Headphones

    and what ever you do avoid the Medusa's
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    Quote Originally Posted by CrazyMonkey View Post
    Speed-Link Medusa 5.1 surround sound gaming headset. They are an absolute beast. Highly recommend.
    Another vote for these, they really are insanely good. Absolutely brilliant for gaming.
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  8. 20-01-2007, 04:12 PM #8
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    please please.... take my gamecom one... i dont use it atall!
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    ill take it if ur not using it? Just snapped both ears off my headset
    And i use my webcam for mic
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    not for free lol.. i paid 45 quid for that!!

    say 32? incl delivery

    im dying ot get rid of it
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    Quote Originally Posted by jackvdbuk View Post
    im dying ot get rid of it
    May i ask why?

    For a bit more a Medusa is in your reach (more being £5)
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    well i sort of impulsed buyed it... and just dont use it, bought for use in gaming but didnt work out... ah well !
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    I love my Gamecom, seems that the mics get worse before the sound though!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mad-Max View Post
    and what ever you do avoid the Medusa's
    May I ask why?

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    You cant go wrong with the Speedlink majestic 5.1 headset. I adore mine. Had to send mine back to scan few weeks ago due to some small cracks on the control box, and they replaced it with the updated version which is solid as a rock(and looks awsome).

    It has solid bass & music sounds very good through it, the mic is top quality & works faultlessly.

    Im wearing it at the moment, but only to keep my ears warm, got the music running through my desktop speakers at the moment.


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