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Good Gaming Headset?

  • 21-03-2014 9:54pm
    #1
    Scirpt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 197 ✭✭


    Need help choosing a headset under €50. Narrowed it down to these two but if anyone has a recommendation it'd be appreciated!

    Corsair Raptor HS40
    Plantronics 780


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  • #2
    Tea_Bag
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,983 ✭✭✭Tea_Bag


    how about €53?

    HD205

    zalman mic


  • #3
    Baked.noodle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,014 ✭✭✭Baked.noodle


    I have the Plantronics 780 and I like it. It's reasonably comfortable, the mic is good and the 3D effect is convincing enough. It doesn't really work if something is making noise directly behind you though. To me, it sounds like something in front of you but quieter.


  • #4
    connorfleming
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 105 ✭✭connorfleming


    What version of windows are you using? My friend had the Plantronics headset and said he had a whole load of driver issues on Windows 8, now he's back on windows 7 and they are great.


  • #5
    Baked.noodle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,014 ✭✭✭Baked.noodle


    Win 7. Maybe it's just me but it doesn't sound quite right, but nothings perfect. Still, I would recommend them to anybody.


  • #6
    uncle_sam_ie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,191 ✭✭✭uncle_sam_ie


    connorfleming wrote: »
    What version of windows are you using? My friend had the Plantronics headset and said he had a whole load of driver issues on Windows 8, now he's back on windows 7 and they are great.

    He needs to run the driver in compatibility mode on windows 8. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HNlLCBgP94


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  • #7
    Scirpt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 197 ✭✭Scirpt


    I'm using Windows 7


  • #8
    uncle_sam_ie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,191 ✭✭✭uncle_sam_ie


    Scirpt wrote: »
    I'm using Windows 7

    You'll be fine then. The Plantronics are good for the price. I gave mine to my son and they're still going strong. Headsets in general aren't great though. You're better off getting a good set of headphones and a separate mic. Here is a good guide if you want to go that route http://www.head-fi.org/t/534479/mad-lust-envys-headphone-gaming-guide-update-3-12-2014-monster-dna-on-ear-added


  • #9
    ..Brian..
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,265 ✭✭✭..Brian..


    I have the Plantronics 780 and would recommend them to anyone. For €45 delivered you can't go wrong! I use Win7 btw.


  • #10
    Justwinginit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 577 ✭✭✭Justwinginit


    Try using this as well: https://www.razerzone.com/surround


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