Suggest a head set

Expendable Grunt · 01-01-2010, 08:31 PM

So I was using the same Platronics (I think) headset for about 2.5 years before someone finally broke them. Haven't played PR in about 2 months or so because of this. I'd like you guys to suggest me some head sets. Keep in mind I have an on-board soundcard (which is pretty good for my purposes).

2 restrictions:
* Never had much luck with USB headsets, so I prefer the standard 3.5mm jacks
* I'd really prefer to spend less than 50USD.

M.

Colonelcool125 · 01-01-2010, 08:37 PM

Go to Best Buy and get the Plantronics stuff they have there. Cost me about $40 and they're nice and reliable.

Rudd · 01-01-2010, 08:41 PM

Plantronics are nice and well priced, but creative do make higher quality products imo

if you don't mind the extra simoleons, get a creative fatality headset.

rampo · 01-01-2010, 08:42 PM

My Fatal1ty has been loyal and well working along whit its mic for a long time now

HeXeY · 01-01-2010, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by rampo93(FIN)

My Fatal1ty has been loyal and well working along whit its mic for a long time now

Same here

[R-CON]ReadMenace · 01-01-2010, 09:59 PM

I've had a Sennheiser 166(?) that I've been abusing for over three years.. I don't use the USB-Soundcard, instead plug it into my X-Fi Soundcard. It's served me well, with exposed wires and all.

-REad

akatabrask · 01-01-2010, 10:17 PM

The Koss SB-45 I guess could suit you. Can't really compare it to anything else though since it's pretty much the only "proper" pair of headset I've had. Well, they're comfortable at least.

[R-CON]creepin · 01-01-2010, 10:33 PM

i bought a plantronics set from bestbuy a year ago, and slowly but surely it's disintegrating, there's some rattling noise in one of the earcups when i tilt my head, overall ergonomic design probably isn't the greatest, but thats probably because of my humongous head

The sound is A-OK, no complaints in that department, the mic is also very clear

But, i'm eager to know how i will judge this headset (plantronics A650)

when i'm getting a new pair of cans, these
obviously they're on a different price level, but i already own the sennheiser pxc 350 for the plane, and i absolutely adore them

Tahanatos · 01-01-2010, 10:42 PM

also got the fatality best headset i ever had

[R-DEV]Ninja2dan · 01-02-2010, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Expendable Grunt

So I was using the same Platronics (I think) headset for about 2.5 years before someone finally broke them. Haven't played PR in about 2 months or so because of this. I'd like you guys to suggest me some head sets. Keep in mind I have an on-board soundcard (which is pretty good for my purposes).

2 restrictions:
* Never had much luck with USB headsets, so I prefer the standard 3.5mm jacks
* I'd really prefer to spend less than 50USD.

M.

I would agree that Plantronics is one of the top companies for headsets. I've been using their gaming headsets since the late 80's, and their latest model that I recommend is the GameCom 367 closed-ear. MSRP is about $45, so you can probably find them in stores or online for around $35-40. These use standard audio jack, so no worries if you dislike USB.

Personally, I'm liking USB headsets because they are faster to plug in. The problem is that you need to plug them in BEFORE starting your software or else they won't be recognized. So one good aspect and one negative.

And regarding Plantronics further level of quality, they are the brand of headset I use for cellular bluetooth. They are also so good that NASA and the FAA use this brand. You remember Neil Armstrong's "one small step" comments? That was through a Plantronics headset.

01-01-2010, 08:31 PM	#1
Expendable Grunt Join Date: Mar 2007 Mongolia Location: Hollywood, MD Posts: 4,641	Suggest a head set So I was using the same Platronics (I think) headset for about 2.5 years before someone finally broke them. Haven't played PR in about 2 months or so because of this. I'd like you guys to suggest me some head sets. Keep in mind I have an on-board soundcard (which is pretty good for my purposes). 2 restrictions: * Never had much luck with USB headsets, so I prefer the standard 3.5mm jacks * I'd really prefer to spend less than 50USD. M.
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01-01-2010, 08:37 PM	#2
Colonelcool125 Join Date: Jun 2007 United States of America Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 4,264	Re: Suggest a head set Go to Best Buy and get the Plantronics stuff they have there. Cost me about $40 and they're nice and reliable.
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Rudd Retired PR Developer Join Date: Aug 2007 United Kingdom Location: England, Brighton Posts: 17,664 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Suggest a head set Plantronics are nice and well priced, but creative do make higher quality products imo if you don't mind the extra simoleons, get a creative fatality headset.
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01-01-2010, 08:42 PM	#4
rampo Join Date: Feb 2009 Northern Mariana Isl Location: I really don't know Posts: 2,774	Re: Suggest a head set My Fatal1ty has been loyal and well working along whit its mic for a long time now
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01-01-2010, 09:59 PM	#6
[R-CON]ReadMenace PR Contributor Join Date: Jan 2007 United States of America Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 2,804	Re: Suggest a head set I've had a Sennheiser 166(?) that I've been abusing for over three years.. I don't use the USB-Soundcard, instead plug it into my X-Fi Soundcard. It's served me well, with exposed wires and all. -REad

01-01-2010, 10:17 PM	#7
akatabrask Join Date: Apr 2008 Sweden Location: V?sterg?tland Posts: 549	Re: Suggest a head set The Koss SB-45 I guess could suit you. Can't really compare it to anything else though since it's pretty much the only "proper" pair of headset I've had. Well, they're comfortable at least.

01-01-2010, 10:33 PM	#8
[R-CON]creepin PR:BF2 Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Germany Posts: 2,950	Re: Suggest a head set i bought a plantronics set from bestbuy a year ago, and slowly but surely it's disintegrating, there's some rattling noise in one of the earcups when i tilt my head, overall ergonomic design probably isn't the greatest, but thats probably because of my humongous head The sound is A-OK, no complaints in that department, the mic is also very clear But, i'm eager to know how i will judge this headset (plantronics A650) when i'm getting a new pair of cans, these obviously they're on a different price level, but i already own the sennheiser pxc 350 for the plane, and i absolutely adore them
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01-01-2010, 10:42 PM	#9
Tahanatos Join Date: Jan 2009 Germany Location: FFM,Germany Posts: 269	Re: Suggest a head set also got the fatality best headset i ever had

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