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    I need help picking out a Headset.

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by grunyon, Feb 5, 2009.

  1. grunyon

    grunyon Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys! I'm new to laptop gaming, but I've always been big on quality sound. For my desktops, I always invested in good high wattage surround sound. Anyway...

    I was looking to get myself a good headset, and was excited when I found out that some even come with bass speakers and 5.1 surround sound. Are there any recommended ones? A NewEgg link would be great!

    On a side note, my laptop has accents of orange. If the headset has accents of orange, I'll like it even more!
     
    grunyon, Feb 5, 2009
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  2. grunyon

    grunyon Notebook Enthusiast

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    Budget isn't really an issue, just don't point me to something insane like $299.99. Around 100 is fine, even more.
     
    grunyon, Feb 5, 2009
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  3. s2odin

    s2odin Merrica!

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    look into turtle beaches (x1,x3)
    astro's (a40)
    or Triton (they have some that are white and orange)
     
    s2odin, Feb 5, 2009
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  4. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    logitech g35, coming out soon.
     
    whizzo, Feb 5, 2009
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  5. Tyo

    Tyo Notebook Deity

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    Steelseries are really god, very comfortable, but not that much of bass.
     
    Tyo, Feb 5, 2009
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    JosePerez Notebook Evangelist

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    Well the Steelsound 5H V2 aren't orange but their sound is GREAT... Plenty of bass, great for gaming and music...

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826249016

    Side note: Some ppl complain abt the build quality... Over 1 year of everyday use, on my backpack, and they are in "like new" condition...
     
    JosePerez, Feb 5, 2009
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  7. James

    James Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    I have the Steelsound 4h and the build quality is holding up just fine. I don't really know the differences between the 4h and 5h, but my 4h has plenty of bass, and the mic sounds fantastic.
     
    James, Feb 5, 2009
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    xTank Jones16x PC Elitist

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    Now that is a good looking headset.
     
    xTank Jones16x, Feb 5, 2009
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    alslayer Newbie

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    I liked the Fatal1ty headset from creative labs. Since I wear glasses I try to find headsets that don't squeeze my head. The problem with the Fatal1ty headset is the mic has to be close to your face. I would hear complaints that they couldn't hear me after the took the headset off and put it on again.

    Right now I use the Logitech ClearChat Style Headset. Its cheap and the mic is good. But the sound sucks. Makes me miss the Fatal1ty.
     
    alslayer, Feb 5, 2009
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  10. Pandadeist

    Pandadeist Notebook Consultant

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    Sennheiser HD-555's with a Zalman clip on mic. I've gone through several headsets, and these headphones with this mic...absolutely amazing.
     
    Pandadeist, Feb 5, 2009
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  12. Tyo

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    I also have Steelsound 5H V2 for over a year and I gotta say they'r quality built.
     
    Tyo, Feb 5, 2009
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