So those of you that were in TS the night I pulled my headset off my head and it split in 2 know that I am going to be in the market for a new headset. I am looking for input into what you guys are using.
My current one, which is held together by duct-tape, is a Plantronics one.
My questions/concerns/preferences are:
1. Have to be able to get it on Newegg. I have a credit account with them and can't spend any cash wildly until after the wedding at the end of april.
2. I would like surround-style headphones, I do not like over-the-ear, clip-ons, or earbuds....
3. Are surround headphones any good? I am talking about the ones that would plug into multiple speaker outputs on my soundcard for true 5.1 or 7.1 sound. My question is if they are worth it and actually good... I remeber one of the advance EAX settings for soundblaster cards in BF enhanced sound but ruined directional perception in game... I am more focused on the directional persecption of sound improving my ability to trak things in game, versus sounding 'cooler'.
4. Has wireless technology improved enough to warrant going that route? Right now I get up from my PC a lot, and sometimes the headset wire is wrapped around my armrest, or being digested by a cat. I am wondering if there is a good wireless standard that does not have a lag or reduction in sound quality. The other question with wireless is battery life, battery types (rechargeable versus single-use). Wireless is not a deal breaker for me, so if you guys are using a good headset that is wireless then by all means speak up - I am just curious if there are any truly good wireless ones out there.
My current one, which is held together by duct-tape, is a Plantronics one.
My questions/concerns/preferences are:
1. Have to be able to get it on Newegg. I have a credit account with them and can't spend any cash wildly until after the wedding at the end of april.
2. I would like surround-style headphones, I do not like over-the-ear, clip-ons, or earbuds....
3. Are surround headphones any good? I am talking about the ones that would plug into multiple speaker outputs on my soundcard for true 5.1 or 7.1 sound. My question is if they are worth it and actually good... I remeber one of the advance EAX settings for soundblaster cards in BF enhanced sound but ruined directional perception in game... I am more focused on the directional persecption of sound improving my ability to trak things in game, versus sounding 'cooler'.
4. Has wireless technology improved enough to warrant going that route? Right now I get up from my PC a lot, and sometimes the headset wire is wrapped around my armrest, or being digested by a cat. I am wondering if there is a good wireless standard that does not have a lag or reduction in sound quality. The other question with wireless is battery life, battery types (rechargeable versus single-use). Wireless is not a deal breaker for me, so if you guys are using a good headset that is wireless then by all means speak up - I am just curious if there are any truly good wireless ones out there.
Too bad, because it is a great headset.
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