jordie1892 685 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 After hearing my terrible mic quality in a few videos, figured it was time for a long overdue upgrade. Have a budget of around £200, though if there's something cheaper that's really good value all the better! Anyone have any recommendations? GazzaGarratt 1 Expand Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/8502-headset-recommendations/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenFengge 1,043 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 I use this. Arctis 7 Gaming Headset STEELSERIES.COM Arctis 7 brings DTS Headphone:X 7.1 v2.0 Surround Sound, the best mic in gaming, and lag-free wireless with 24 hour+ battery life. My husband has their top one. We're pretty happy with our choices. Let us know what you end up with! jordie1892 and GazzaGarratt 2 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/8502-headset-recommendations/#findComment-135735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumbers Crack 4,083 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 On 1/21/2021 at 6:54 PM, RenFengge said: My husband has their top one. Expand I have the Pro wireless as well...does he sometimes find the 100% volume level is a bit low? I've turned the volume limiter off but on some videos it can seem a little quiet....or maybe it's time for hearing aids 😔 Thanks to Capn_Underpants for the artwork Expand Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/8502-headset-recommendations/#findComment-135749 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenFengge 1,043 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 On 1/21/2021 at 11:03 PM, Plumbers Crack said: I have the Pro wireless as well...does he sometimes find the 100% volume level is a bit low? I've turned the volume limiter off but on some videos it can seem a little quiet....or maybe it's time for hearing aids 😔 Expand No, at least I don't think so. The one or two times I was in the living room and had to use his headset, I totally noticed that sometimes other people are super low. Not everyone. Just certain ones. I find it weird. My $99 wired headset never had these issues. We only got me a new wireless one because he wants me to play D2 with him and his coworkers on PC, and my wired headset wouldn't actually work. (I prefer PC for the sake of accuracy) Aside from the once in a while volume issues, I think it's a great headset... I think the issues are more user error than anything... and I don't like messing with other people's settings. Plumbers Crack 1 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/8502-headset-recommendations/#findComment-135750 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordie1892 685 Posted January 22, 2021 Author Share Posted January 22, 2021 On 1/21/2021 at 6:54 PM, RenFengge said: I use this. Arctis 7 Gaming Headset STEELSERIES.COM Arctis 7 brings DTS Headphone:X 7.1 v2.0 Surround Sound, the best mic in gaming, and lag-free wireless with 24 hour+ battery life. My husband has their top one. We're pretty happy with our choices. Let us know what you end up with! Expand I've had a look around, this definitely looks the way to go. The Arctis 9's are on the way! Appreciate the recommendation! RenFengge, Plumbers Crack and GazzaGarratt 3 Expand Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/8502-headset-recommendations/#findComment-135754 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaGarratt 11,153 Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 I think @Stretch616 got Arctis 7's? and he said they are ace. I'm really interested in the Steel Series now because £250 for a pair of Astro A50s, albeit its the elite headset to have, just seems to be such a huge amount of money to part with. Some of these are just over half the price but the quality always gets raved about. Let us know how you get on with them dude! Expand Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/8502-headset-recommendations/#findComment-135764 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan94 913 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Astro A40's for me, slightly cheaper now with the A50's out and the mix amp really comes in handy GazzaGarratt 1 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/8502-headset-recommendations/#findComment-135810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil bottle 9,929 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Ask @GazzaGarrattabout his Blue Yeti. Don't worry it's not his dildo👍 Dan94, Greboth, Plumbers Crack and 1 other 4 Expand Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/8502-headset-recommendations/#findComment-135813 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greboth 2,723 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 If you’re going down that route then you end up going down the rabbit hole of condenser or dynamic mics. Though costs can quickly spiral if you go down the route of standalone mics. Expand Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/8502-headset-recommendations/#findComment-135820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch616 697 Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 On 1/23/2021 at 12:28 AM, GazzaGarratt said: I think @Stretch616 got Arctis 7's? and he said they are ace. I'm really interested in the Steel Series now because £250 for a pair of Astro A50s, albeit its the elite headset to have, just seems to be such a huge amount of money to part with. Some of these are just over half the price but the quality always gets raved about. Let us know how you get on with them dude! Expand Fantastic bit of kit, absolutely love the quality that it gives. Plus the battery life and comfort is just amazing. I use these for anywhere up to 12 hours a day for work and then in the evening for gaming. My ears don't sting at all after this period of use and the battery is only about 1/2 used. Couldnt live without them now, would totally reccomend phil bottle, Plumbers Crack and GazzaGarratt 3 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/8502-headset-recommendations/#findComment-135848 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumbers Crack 4,083 Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 On 1/26/2021 at 12:29 PM, Stretch616 said: Fantastic bit of kit, absolutely love the quality that it gives. Plus the battery life and comfort is just amazing. I use these for anywhere up to 12 hours a day for work and then in the evening for gaming. My ears don't sting at all after this period of use and the battery is only about 1/2 used. Couldnt live without them now, would totally reccomend Expand Stretch, I've got the wireless Pro's and had a funny experience with them the other night...I was in a PS4 chat party and had my phone connected to the headset via Bluetooth. All worked well but when I started playing some music the rest of the chat party could hear it. Any idea why or if I can stop it happening like that? I emailed Steelseries support yesterday but haven't had a reply yet Thanks to Capn_Underpants for the artwork Expand Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/8502-headset-recommendations/#findComment-135882 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch616 697 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 On 1/27/2021 at 12:46 PM, Plumbers Crack said: Stretch, I've got the wireless Pro's and had a funny experience with them the other night...I was in a PS4 chat party and had my phone connected to the headset via Bluetooth. All worked well but when I started playing some music the rest of the chat party could hear it. Any idea why or if I can stop it happening like that? I emailed Steelseries support yesterday but haven't had a reply yet Expand No idea Dave. I assume you mean you joined the party chat via the app as your phone was playing music? I'll have a bash later and see if I can replicate your results Plumbers Crack 1 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/8502-headset-recommendations/#findComment-135991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumbers Crack 4,083 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 On 1/31/2021 at 7:18 PM, Stretch616 said: No idea Dave. I assume you mean you joined the party chat via the app as your phone was playing music? I'll have a bash later and see if I can replicate your results Expand Don't worry mate, it's cleared itself up but thanks anyway Thanks to Capn_Underpants for the artwork Expand Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/8502-headset-recommendations/#findComment-135993 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FallenDark200 168 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 I have the arctis wirless pros and im completely satisfied with the purchase worth the money. Steelseries headsets seem the way to go anymore. So good buy. GazzaGarratt 1 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/8502-headset-recommendations/#findComment-136000 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil bottle 9,929 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 I had Steel Series Siberia 2 back in the day but the mic was a joke. Glad they've improved upon that. The best headset I've owned are the Astro A50s. My 5 year old Astros are only good for audio now though as the mic no longer works. But the sound and comfort are amazing. I currently use wired Sennheiser PC360 with an Astro mixamp. It's open backed, rather than closed cup like the Astros, and while not as bass heavy as the Astros, the sound quality is excellent. I took advice from Greebs, as this is a more modular approach and can interchange headsets with the mixamp should they fail. Dan94 1 Expand Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/8502-headset-recommendations/#findComment-136001 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumbers Crack 4,083 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 On 2/1/2021 at 9:07 AM, phil bottle said: I had Steel Series Siberia 2 back in the day but the mic was a joke. Glad they've improved upon that. The best headset I've owned are the Astro A50s. My 5 year old Astros are only good for audio now though as the mic no longer works. But the sound and comfort are amazing. I currently use wired Sennheiser PC360 with an Astro mixamp. It's open backed, rather than closed cup like the Astros, and while not as bass heavy as the Astros, the sound quality is excellent. I took advice from Greebs, as this is a more modular approach and can interchange headsets with the mixamp should they fail. Expand I didn't know Greebs had come out as Modular! 😲🤣 phil bottle, Greboth and GazzaGarratt 3 Thanks to Capn_Underpants for the artwork Expand Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/8502-headset-recommendations/#findComment-136035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaGarratt 11,153 Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 The only thing I didn't want to lose was the overall amazeball sound that Astros give you and thats what stops me from shelling out good money for Steel Series when I can save a bit more and still get the updated Astros as mine are Generation 3. Its good to see so much love for Steel Series now though which i'll keep on my watch list because of the recommendations in here. Expand Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/8502-headset-recommendations/#findComment-136152 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JungleHeart 82 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 On 1/21/2021 at 6:54 PM, RenFengge said: I use this. Arctis 7 Gaming Headset STEELSERIES.COM Arctis 7 brings DTS Headphone:X 7.1 v2.0 Surround Sound, the best mic in gaming, and lag-free wireless with 24 hour+ battery life. My husband has their top one. We're pretty happy with our choices. Let us know what you end up with! Expand Sorry for reviving an old thread but I have so much love for the Arctis 3 (the cheaper version of the 7), I've been using mine for 2 years so far and the sound quality is just superb. I'm no audio enthusiast but it's a great pair of cans for Xbox gaming and Spotify sessions on the good ole mobile phone. Plus really, it's super cheap. Became even cheaper now that there are better Arctis out there so if you're strapped for cash, don't disregard it completely yet. RenFengge and GazzaGarratt 1 1 Xbox and Switch gamer. I write stuff about videogames for a living! Expand Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/8502-headset-recommendations/#findComment-144096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaGarratt 11,153 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 On 1/26/2022 at 9:13 AM, JungleHeart said: Sorry for reviving an old thread but I have so much love for the Arctis 3 (the cheaper version of the 7), I've been using mine for 2 years so far and the sound quality is just superb. I'm no audio enthusiast but it's a great pair of cans for Xbox gaming and Spotify sessions on the good ole mobile phone. Plus really, it's super cheap. Became even cheaper now that there are better Arctis out there so if you're strapped for cash, don't disregard it completely yet. Expand Don't be sorry for adding value on to any thread mate, its good to know there are cheaper versions of Steel Series that could work too. I feel like after trying wired A10s, Astro still own a portion of my heart fondly. JungleHeart 1 Expand Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/8502-headset-recommendations/#findComment-144101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBiron 1,477 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 ASTRO Gaming A40 TR Wired Gaming Headset, ASTRO Audio V2, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Swappable Mic, for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, PC, Mac, Nintendo Switch, Mobile - Black/Blue : Amazon.co.uk: Musical Instruments & DJ SMILE.AMAZON.CO.UK Shop for AstroFlight PC products at the Amazon.co.uk Musical Instruments & DJ store. I have these. There's just a wire that goes from the controller to the headset. The sound is excellent and I've never had any complaints about voice comms. RenFengge and GazzaGarratt 2 Expand Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/8502-headset-recommendations/#findComment-144102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JungleHeart 82 Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 On 1/26/2022 at 10:01 AM, GazzaGarratt said: Don't be sorry for adding value on to any thread mate, its good to know there are cheaper versions of Steel Series that could work too. I feel like after trying wired A10s, Astro still own a portion of my heart fondly. Expand Hey thanks a lot for seeing it that way. 🙂 I haven't tried Astros and but I'll take that as a recommendation for the A10. To be honest, whenever I jump into headset discussions, it's impossible NOT to see Astro being recommended. GazzaGarratt 1 Xbox and Switch gamer. I write stuff about videogames for a living! Expand Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/8502-headset-recommendations/#findComment-144140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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