Plumbers Crack 4,040 Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 I'm thinking about possibly splurging some Christmas money, hopefully in the sales, on a new headset but, being as I'm not really located in a "try before you buy" area, it looks like I'll have to buy on line I want a wireless set, over ear, robust, comfortable (I realise that is subjective) and with a decent mic I could probably run to £175 at the most, which would get me a pair of A50's but, to me, that's a lot of money even if I use them most nights of the week so I'd appreciate your comments and guidance Thanks to Capn_Underpants for the artwork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno 3,479 Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 I just use Sony golds Dave so far no complaints for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerBurge 2,374 Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 The A50s are easily the best headset out there. They are easy to use,easy to set up and comfortable. That said if you don't need a set for sound whoring get something like the Sony Golds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The3rdWalker 1,263 Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 The A50s are easily the best headset out there. They are easy to use,easy to set up and comfortable. That said if you don't need a set for sound whoring get something like the Sony Golds. A50 or Sony Gold are my two sure choices. i7 7700k, 16GB RAM, GEFORCE 1080, 240GB SSHD, 2TB SSD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBR-Kiwi 286 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Sony Gold are probably the best value for money headset ive had in recent years. Astros are great if you are playing many hours/playing competitive but the price is obviously a lot higher but its totally up to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JsinOwl 644 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I can't speak on the Sony headset, but my A40s have been worth every penny. I believe they're just the wired version of the A50. If you decide to put your dick in crazy, be ready to change your phone number and relocate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaGarratt 10,908 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Based on the feedback on here in past months i went for Sony Golds and I've never had a problem with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumbers Crack 4,040 Posted December 20, 2015 Author Share Posted December 20, 2015 Thanks guys....much appreciated Thanks to Capn_Underpants for the artwork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil bottle 9,630 Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 I've managed to adapt my turtle beach x12s but the sound quality isn't great and can no longer control the chat volume, so may follow you down this path fairly shortly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diddums 4,305 Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 I've had Turtle Beach, Astro and Tritton and Astro are leagues above the rest. I've had the top models from all three and once you try the Astros there's simply no turning back. The engineering and attention to detail is simply second to none, the whole thing feels well made and well engineered. The Trittons were closest in terms of price and couldn't hold a candle to the Astros, they were decent but still felt flimsy, not loud enough and the quality although great when new, really didn't age well (as Euan has also discovered with his). They are eye wateringly expensive (I paid £250) but to me they're worth it. The amount of hours I play on a good night meant that with my Trittons I was getting sore ears and the plastic cups made my ears sweaty but the Astros I can play with for hours. The Trittons had most of the features of the Astros but the interface was clunky. With the Astros for example, you simply fold up the microphone and it turns off, whereas with the Trittons you have to locate the switch every time. No biggie on its own, but the Astros have loads of these little things which make using easier and these all add up to a much more pleasant experience in general. Another good one is that the Astros only use USB for power, whereas the Trittons need a separate socket. They are loud. Like properly loud, I could probably kill my ears if I wanted to. The Trittons don't come close in terms of sheer volume. The Atros have a rocker switch on the side which you simply press either side of to determine the balance between chat volume and game volume, it's very easy to use and extremely convenient. I can't comment on the Golds but people seem to love them so I'd go with that, or if you really want to treat yourself, grab a pair of A50s - you will never game the same again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diddums 4,305 Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Holy crap, just having a quick look around and here's a pair of A50s for £200 from Argos' ebay shop (which means you can collect them locally). Ok they're the Halo branded ones but if you can live with that then these are a steal. And yes, they'll work with PS4 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Astro-A50-Halo-Edition-Headset-/331689462787?hash=item4d3a3b8c03:g:G~EAAOSwHPlWcO47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumbers Crack 4,040 Posted December 23, 2015 Author Share Posted December 23, 2015 Thanks for that Dave Cheapest I've seen is £179 inc free delivery but I was hoping to find some a wee bit cheaper in the sales http://www.valuebasket.com/en_GB/Astro-A50-Wireless-Gaming-Headset-for-PS4PS3PCMAC-(Black)/mainproduct/view/17415-AA-BK?AF=GOOGB&gclid=CN7iw-DU8ckCFSQTwwodYmwHdQ Thanks to Capn_Underpants for the artwork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diddums 4,305 Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Nice Dave, hopefully Boxing Day will yield something tasty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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