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    New Headset

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Garandhero, Dec 23, 2011.

  1. Garandhero

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    So I need a new headset. I have been using a Plantronics GameCom Pro1 for 4+ years and love it but its on its last leg and with my new Malibal on the way......

    I need a USB Headset, Ideally between $30-$60 dollars
    It must connect via USB
    It must be over-the-head

    What is the best one out there that fit these requirements?

    Thanks,
     
    Garandhero, Dec 23, 2011
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  2. Septro

    Septro Notebook Enthusiast

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    These come with good reviews for $65bucks Artic Cooling P-531

    If you're willing to spend a little more anything from Sennheiser would rock. Personally I run the Logitech G930s over USB but that's double your price range.
     
    Septro, Dec 23, 2011
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    I have the Logitech's as well. And they are quite good.
     
    newfiejudd, Dec 23, 2011
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  4. Ekulz

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    Why USB? Won't you consider 3.5mm plugs? The steelseries siberia v2's are amazing
     
    Ekulz, Dec 23, 2011
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  5. Garandhero

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    Why wouldn't I just get USB so much easier - fewer wires.....
     
    Garandhero, Dec 24, 2011
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  6. Septro

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    one plug versus 2 from the same wire - really no big difference honestly. I wouldn't limit it to just USB as you are missing some really good headset options at that price range.
     
    Septro, Dec 24, 2011
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  7. Ekulz

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    Yeah like 1 plug more seriously? The 3.5mm are great you can use them on ipods and mp3's too. You can get a richer sound quality too if using an internal sound card or the motherboards on board sound cards are just as good nowadays.

    But if you get USB don't cheap out, might aswell get a good expensive pair. every cheap (less than $100) usb headset i've had has broken within 2 weeks - 2 months
     
    Ekulz, Dec 24, 2011
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    I have the Steelseries 7H USB, pretty good set, comfortable!
     
    xrawxtalentx, Dec 24, 2011
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  9. Garandhero

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    Ugh I just wish Plantronics still made the GameCom Pro1 it was affordable, has lasted me 4 years, and works great with a lot of comfort.
     
    Garandhero, Dec 24, 2011
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    Does this actually plug in with a USB cable? Looking at it online and a little confused because it says it has 3.5mm jacks, but then its called a USB headset?
     
    Garandhero, Dec 24, 2011
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    if you have a bomb external audio card (like my Hercules Deejay Trim) + the Sony XB-700, then thats the kind of audio you want.

    I also use a clip-on mic that goes to the usb audio card and my voice is like studio quality.
     
    b0b1man, Dec 24, 2011
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