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    Need help on getting a USB headset.

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by legless, May 17, 2007.

  1. legless

    legless Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was wondering if I should get a gaming headset for my new Asus G1S which I will be getting in 2 weeks' time. I heard the speakers on the laptops usually suck so yea. What headset should I get? Any recommendations from you guys?
     
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    imhungry29 Notebook Evangelist

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    plantronics DSP-500. pwns everything in its league. trust me
     
    imhungry29, May 17, 2007
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  3. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    What is your price range? Also, does it have to be USB?

    I use the Sennheiser PC150s - they are a great headset for the money. They're not USB but are worth looking at.
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826106346
    Good bass, clear sound. I'm not an audiophile, but I think they sound wonderful for games and general music (pop, rock). The microphone is crystal clear.
     
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  4. legless

    legless Notebook Enthusiast

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    My price range is about US$75. I was thinking about the Steelsound 5H v2. Is that one any good? Or is the Icemat Siberia better?
     
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    I thought i read the G1 had a built in mic

    I would reccomend a pair of headphones grado 60 or sennhesier something or another and a good mic that you can clip on to the cord for best sound quality
     
    Packerfan, May 17, 2007
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    Turtle Beach makes some decent (gaming) headsets.
     
    jetstar, May 18, 2007
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    I'm getting the Steelsound 5H v2 unless I find something better soon.
     
    Abyss, May 18, 2007
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    I was also looking at turtle beach's Ear Force X52 headset. It's not USB, but it has a detachable microphone, 5.1 surround sound (yes, individual speakers in each earphone) and is only like $50. I realllly want one :p

    Of course in order to take advantage of them, a 5.1 sound card is needed like Creative's Audigy 2 ZS for PCMCIA or Creative's X-Fi Notebook for expresscard.
     
    bmcc, May 19, 2007
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