Headsets

by WoLsY

Fri Sep 05, 2014 11:14 am
172 Posts
I've always had troubles finding the right headset, like the headset i have now, It isn't suitable to fit over a head, can only wear it around my neck and therefore only use the mic.
So I'm trying to find a good new one.
I was hoping to get any help with that. I want a wireless one with (obviously) good sound, not too expansife (looking at about max 80 euros ($100).
Also needs to be able to connect to my Xbox 360, so not just only for PC.
I see some have surround sound, which sounds nice, but is it actually worth paying extra for it?
I have found some myself.

Gioteck EX-05s
Creative Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless
Only the second one has surround sound, first one doesn't.

Any suggestions?
Thanks in Advance


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Fri Sep 05, 2014 10:18 pm
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Does your Xbox have wireless for the headphone?  If not, you have to connect wired, so why not just connect wired to your pc, too?

I use the Logitech G330 gaming headset.  It's stereo and microphone all in one, it's lightweight and very comfortable, has RCA jacks AND a USB adapter, and has high quality sound.  I use it to enjoy my rock and roll and to play games.  And the behind-the-head style is waaaaayyyyyy more comfortable than over the head!!!

By shopping around on Amazon and Ebay, etc., I can usually locate a new or like-new set for about $60 US, but they can go for $100 or more new (not sure they're still being made).

Here it is new, from $91, and used, from $65, on Amazon.com:
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Gaming-Headset-G330-Black/dp/B002I3OZB2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409955313&sr=8-1&keywords=logitech+g330&tag=acleint-20

Here it is, for example, right now on Ebay, like new:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Logitech-G330-Black-Red-Neckband-Headsets-for-Multi-Platform-/291234474557?pt=US_Computer_Headsets&hash=item43ceed6a3d
Fri Sep 05, 2014 11:03 pm
172 Posts
— RedRock wrote
Does your Xbox have wireless for the headphone?  If not, you have to connect wired, so why not just connect wired to your pc, too?

I use the Logitech G330 gaming headset.  It's stereo and microphone all in one, it's lightweight and very comfortable, has RCA jacks AND a USB adapter, and has high quality sound.  I use it to enjoy my rock and roll and to play games.  And the behind-the-head style is waaaaayyyyyy more comfortable than over the head!!!

By shopping around on Amazon and Ebay, etc., I can usually locate a new or like-new set for about $60 US, but they can go for $100 or more new (not sure they're still being made).

Here it is new, from $91, and used, from $65, on Amazon.com:
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Gaming-Headset-G330-Black/dp/B002I3OZB2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409955313&sr=8-1&keywords=logitech+g330&tag=acleint-20

Here it is, for example, right now on Ebay, like new:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Logitech-G330-Black-Red-Neckband-Headsets-for-Multi-Platform-/291234474557?pt=US_Computer_Headsets&hash=item43ceed6a3d

ebay will cost a fortune for me, because im in Europe (shipping cost)
Amazon i checked out, but i thought im probably better off getting them from a dutch site, free shipping. Not really a problem though.
And I thought wireless is mostly through usb portal right? I got those in my xbox.


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Sat Sep 06, 2014 9:10 pm
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Wireless can be

,,,through usb (a cord goes from the usb to a transmitter, or the plug in the usb port IS the transmitter; for example:  plantronics http://www.amazon.com/Plantronics-Gamecom-X95-Xbox-360/dp/B0046T03ZI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410036692&sr=8-1&keywords=GameCom+X95&tag=acleint-20 ) and then the transmitter sends the signal to your headset;

or... your computer has a card already in it to be the transmitter, e.g., bluetooth already built into a Macintosh iMac; then, you just turn on your bluetooth receiver (headset) and "pair" it (connect) to the (card in the) computer.  My Jaybird Freedom stereo headset (earbuds) [ http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005B28DOM/ref=s9_al_bw_g107_i5?tag=acleint-20 ] is bluetooth and fun to use with my iPhone (which has built-in bluetooth), but it doesn't have a microphone;  in contrast, my Motorola bluetooth headset (earpiece, [http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-89422N-H730-Bluetooth-Headset/dp/B004CU1VW0/ref=sr_1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1410037168&sr=1-1&keywords=motorola+bluetooth+earpiece&tag=acleint-20 ]) has both receiver and microphone and connects to my iPhone for hands-free communication, but it's not stereo, is just one-ear.

The logitech g330 headset I recommended is not wireless, but it sure is nice.  Here it is from amazon.co.uk for 60pounds with free delivery in the UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-981-000177-Gaming-Headset-G330/dp/B002KKM5GA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410037568&sr=8-1&keywords=logitech+g330&tag=acleint06-21

I don't think there is an amazon site for the netherlands, though.

Good luck.