Whats the best Headset for $80 ?

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Applejack wrote on 2012-01-02 00:42

Help plawx, It needs to be a USB headset though analog headsets es no work on my computer.
Mentosftw wrote on 2012-01-02 00:42

You could get a couple cheap headsets instead :D
Cucurbita wrote on 2012-01-02 01:28

I have no idea what I'm talking about but

http://www.turtlebeach.com/products.aspx
Applejack wrote on 2012-01-02 01:38

Quote from Cucurbita;717405:
I have no idea what I'm talking about but

http://www.turtlebeach.com/products.aspx

I've been scanning through them, I'm not sure if I want the PX21 or no o:.
Compass wrote on 2012-01-02 16:19

Here's Newegg's list of USB headsets.
Just follow the reviews.

The ones that stand out for me are the 23.99 Microsoft ones and the 34.99 Logictech ones.

Microsoft can make good cheap headsets judging by the stock Xbox 360 ones and Logictech is known for making PC peripherals.

There's a 52% five star rating on Logictech's headset
While Microsoft's has a 43%.

Microsoft's headsets looks like it's a Circumaural (which mean it covers your ear fully)l headset while Logictech is an on-ear (which means the foam touches your ear instead of surrounding it.)

Well you can buy both (and you'll only waste 59$) and judge by yourself.
Applejack wrote on 2012-01-02 20:06

Quote from Compass;718290:
Here's Newegg's list of USB headsets.
Just follow the reviews.

The ones that stand out for me are the 23.99 Microsoft ones and the 34.99 Logictech ones.

Microsoft can make good cheap headsets judging by the stock Xbox 360 ones and Logictech is known for making PC peripherals.

There's a 52% five star rating on Logictech's headset
While Microsoft's has a 43%.

Microsoft's headsets looks like it's a Circumaural (which mean it covers your ear fully)l headset while Logictech is an on-ear (which means the foam touches your ear instead of surrounding it.)

Well you can buy both (and you'll only waste 59$) and judge by yourself.

Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000 USB Connector Circumaural Stereo Headset ?
I am actually using my Lx-3000 currently and every so often they make a pop noise and I can't hear anything unless I restart the process with an exception of Skype. IE: -pop noise- -restart opera- Then I can hear music. Also, the mic maktes a lot of static I've heard from Morrigan.
The Logictech headset, I really don't like on-ear headphones considering they get annoying after 30 minutes and I usually have gaming sessions of 2-3 hours +
Yoorah wrote on 2012-01-02 23:07

I've had the Microsoft one. The wire developed a problem after less than a year. Didn't bother with warranty, just threw 'em away.
RebeccaBlack wrote on 2012-01-03 00:40

Quote from Mentosftw;717348:
You could get a couple cheap headsets instead :D

To be honest, the $80 headset will probably out last a bunch of $5-20 ones. $80 headsets will easily last years and years as long as you don't throw them around whereas a lot of $5-20 ones will break down in anywhere from months to a year even if you take good care of them.

The greatly improved quality is a nice bonus, too!
Uso wrote on 2012-01-03 00:53

Skull Candy?
Compass wrote on 2012-01-03 15:32

Quote from Applejack;718690:
Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000 USB Connector Circumaural Stereo Headset ?
I am actually using my Lx-3000 currently and every so often they make a pop noise and I can't hear anything unless I restart the process with an exception of Skype. IE: -pop noise- -restart opera- Then I can hear music. Also, the mic maktes a lot of static I've heard from Morrigan.
The Logictech headset, I really don't like on-ear headphones considering they get annoying after 30 minutes and I usually have gaming sessions of 2-3 hours +

Then here you go.

Also I remember someone on the forum once talking about SteelSeries headsets and they said they were good.
Here's a USB one that cost 50$

Quote from Uso;719119:
Skull Candy?

Skullcandy makes horrible headphones and judging by that alone they most likely make horrible headsets.
Mystickskye wrote on 2012-01-04 02:44

I'd ask around at a dedicated hi-fi forum. I wouldn't trust product reviews from a site of sale nor opinions of people whose idea of evaluating a headset is to just put them on, listen to anything and then think it's "okay".
Spanky wrote on 2012-01-04 03:33

Quote from Applejack;717421:
I've been scanning through them, I'm not sure if I want the PX21 or no o:.

PX21 is the best and you can get it on newegg for cheaper
that is the best mic ever
[S]too bad my sister snapped it in half[/S]
Applejack wrote on 2012-01-04 04:03

Quote from Spanky;721169:
PX21 is the best and you can get it on newegg for cheaper
that is the best mic ever
[S]too bad my sister snapped it in half[/S]

Yeah o: I remember that thread. I checked the price for the PX21 on Newegg $15 off the normal price o:.