Gaming headsets

redrum217uk · Post by **redrum217uk** » February 11th, 2007, 15:51

Can you reccommend a good gaming headset, that doesn't cost the earth!?

Also is there an adapter you can get so I can have my headphones and mic plugged in as well as my speakers? otherwise I have to keep going behind my pc to change them all the time!

Cheers

Post by **Dr. kitteny berk** » February 11th, 2007, 15:58

define "the earth" *has the best part of £400 on his head*

I think a few people here use Beyer DT234PRO headsets which run about £40, fairly nice, aren't gonna fall apart after a week.

otherwise, you're probably best looking at Sennheisers.

Also depends what type you want Circumaural or Supra-aural etc. etc.

the adapter you want is called a mini jack splitter and looks like

Nickface · Post by **Nickface** » February 11th, 2007, 16:19

I love my Sennheisers!

cashy · Post by **cashy** » February 11th, 2007, 19:03

Nickface wrote:I love my Sennheisers!

Well i would do if i could get the dam things working

Post by **Joose** » February 11th, 2007, 20:52

Dr. kitteny berk wrote: I think a few people here use Beyer DT234PRO headsets which run about £40, fairly nice, aren't gonna fall apart after a week.

I have these. They are reasonably priced, comfortable, and sound fucking awesome. Plus, the lead on them is so mighty-long, I can actually leave the room without taking them off (as long as im only going to the kitchen).

Nickface · Post by **Nickface** » February 11th, 2007, 21:04

Joose wrote:Plus, the lead on them is so mighty-long, I can actually leave the room without taking them off (as long as im only going to the kitchen).

Woah.

Post by **Dr. kitteny berk** » February 12th, 2007, 1:45

Joose wrote:I have these. They are reasonably priced, comfortable, and sound fucking awesome. Plus, the lead on them is so mighty-long, I can actually leave the room without taking them off (as long as im only going to the kitchen).

iirc the lead is just over 8'

I've played with the DT234 headsets a few times and they seemed very nice.

*but* I wouldn't buy them, as I generally have headphones on 10+ hours a day, and my big head makes them a little uncomfortable for me.

Post by **Joose** » February 12th, 2007, 7:34

Dr. kitteny berk wrote: the lead is just over 8'

haha, I misread that as inches. I was about to call you a very silly Berk.

Actually, you are about right. Still fairly lengthy, especially when plugged into the audigys leeetle box.

Plus, my computer is just to the right of the kitchen door.

But my statement is still true! I can wash the dishes with my headphones on!

Lateralus · Post by **Lateralus** » February 12th, 2007, 8:13

I have some spare ones I think which you can have for free! They're cheap and cheerful, but they work ok for me. You're welcome to have them to tide you over until you get better ones if you want. Let me know and I'll bring them into work.

Sheriff Fatman · Post by **Sheriff Fatman** » February 12th, 2007, 13:13

I use Sennheiser PC150's and can't recommend them highly enough (although I think they have been replaced by PC151's). They aren't cheap, however mine have been going for nigh on 3 years without a single problem, and I very, very rarely use speakers.

I have used them for 8 hour+ sessions and never had any discomfort, the cord is huge and the sound is better than my, supposedly pro, Medussa's.

A+++++++

Would use again :p

redrum217uk · Post by **redrum217uk** » February 13th, 2007, 21:10

Sheriff Fatman wrote:I use Sennheiser PC150's and can't recommend them highly enough (although I think they have been replaced by PC151's). They aren't cheap, however mine have been going for nigh on 3 years without a single problem, and I very, very rarely use speakers.

I have used them for 8 hour+ sessions and never had any discomfort, the cord is huge and the sound is better than my, supposedly pro, Medussa's.

A+++++++

Would use again :p

I'm gonna go for these ones!

Thanks Lateralus, I have a mic which should do till i get my new headset! Thanks anyway though!