headphones

**d0z3rr** · 04-23-2012, 11:52 AM

I don't want to offend anyone - keep in mind I am a hardcore audiophile, have had ~10 different gaming headsets - but Logitech has had, by far, the worst sound quality of all the headsets (even speakers sets, i.e. z5300) I have used. Normal people would probably not care or notice at all.

Also, if you have are using something other than onboard sound, and have invested in a decent sound card, DO NOT buy any headsets that connect via USB - you will be rendering your soundcard that you spent money on useless. Headsets that connect via USB have their own sound processing, typically much inferior to what a decent soundcard (the latest x-fi) can do.

Shoot for a headset that has 50mm cans.

**Bollwerk** · 04-23-2012, 04:15 PM

I also have the Logitech G930 gaming headset. It is quite good (for gaming, not audiophiles), but as mentioned, my ears get a little sweaty after a while. =(

**JackBurton** · 04-23-2012, 06:08 PM

Stay away from the new Corsair headphones.

Pros
They look cool as hell.
Its got loud sounds but sound doesnt jump out at you.
A crisp sounding mic
Volume Control on the cord

Cons
The bass and highs are not good enough for the +100 dollars i paid it for.
The mic flips up instead of doing an accordian effect like some of the other headphones.
You cant plug them into your iphone.
They are a bit heavy causing some discomfort.
cord snags on chair so cordless option would be attractive

**candlebox** · 04-23-2012, 07:56 PM

skull candies $50

great sound imo

**Destahd** · 04-24-2012, 02:08 AM

You won't go wrong with the G930s...

**MadMilitia** · 04-24-2012, 12:52 PM

Just a heads up re: G930

If you already have a G510 keyboard, the Logitech driver I've found will not play nice!

When I try to do the install for G930, after installing the G510 on a new platform (win 7) the drivers fail and the Logitech software will not start up. Not even after restarting windows.

Edit: It will work. You will need to run it as administrator though.