Recommended headset/mics

[b0red]

1. Never EVER buy a logitech headset. I made that mistake. It went bad in two months. I don't know about you, but I'd rather pay a little more and have something that lasts than to keep forking out money to replace shit.

2. I'm ordering this now.

3. This point has no point. But I'm getting a 9800! So much better than my on-board 8200...

 

I got a 9800 also. LOVE IT. Good bang for my buck.

 

Now on topic. I just ordered a G35. I got it because it has a 2 year warranty and surround sound. So when I get it I will tell you my thoughts on it. Expected next monday D:

[trakaill]

zalman inline mic and sennheiser HD 555 ..I like it!

[Chobber]

Btw dont get a USB microphone, no way to adjust the volume if it's too quiet like mine always is.

 

I would say opposite! I have, though, always used headsets, and not "normal" mics..

When I bought my first headset it was jack-controlled.. But as jack is an analog electric transportform (whereas USB is digital) I got A LOT of static from my computer as it is not that silent.. It doesn't make a lot of noise, but it is also not the most silent..

Also, if you are using the plugs in the back of the computer, there might be a bit electric current running from the powercable and to the female jackstick in your computer, which will again, disturb the signal and make it go fuzzy..

I found my solution by buying an USB headset.. I use the (oh flames, here you come :S ) Creative Fatal1ty gaming headset, which is USB powered and relatively cheap.. I personally prefer headsets when gaming so I easily can hear the direction of the incoming attack and to make it easier for my teammates to hear what I am saying.. Notice, when using speakers and a seperate mic, the mic might pick up everything your speakers are blasting out making me hear it twice and then it also gets all muddy...

 

Well, thats just my personal opinion...!

[TNT]

I would only use USB. And NEVER use a jack. If you use a jack, you have to unplug it from the back of your computer. If you use USB, you can switch inputs, outputs, and change volume FROM ON THE COMPUTER.

[Red]

USB is fine.

[Maniac]

I would only use USB. And NEVER use a jack. If you use a jack, you have to unplug it from the back of your computer. If you use USB, you can switch inputs, outputs, and change volume FROM ON THE COMPUTER.

 

USB mics and headsets are usually purchased whena persons soundcard is bad and they still want to have good quality. This is because the headsets use virtual sound so if you buy a usb 7.1 siberia v2 it will not be true 7.1 but virtual. If you have a good sound card it is preferable to get a jack headset imo and also most computers have jack inputs in the front of their computers atleast mine does.

[SchmoSalt]

I just got these since they were on sale. They're pretty good headphones sound wise and the mic is crystal clear.

 

Of course I prefer my Z5500 to the headphones. But I couldn't see any headphones possibly beating the experience the Z5500 gives you.

[Chobber]

USB mics and headsets are usually purchased whena persons soundcard is bad and they still want to have good quality. This is because the headsets use virtual sound so if you buy a usb 7.1 siberia v2 it will not be true 7.1 but virtual. If you have a good sound card it is preferable to get a jack headset imo and also most computers have jack inputs in the front of their computers atleast mine does.

 

How would you get true 7.1 out of a jack headset......? A headset is 2.0.... So IMO virtual 7.1 is better than no 7.1 - if thats what you care for?

[Josh]

I use that mic in conjunction with Sennheiser HD-555s.

 

I figure it'd be better to get a separate and better headset and a separate decent mic.

 

When I'm not on vent I use speakers.

x2

 

HD555's with virtual surround and a desktop mic

[Lux]

£5 headset.....has lasted me 6 months and is still working fine. Any more money spent is money wasted.