kram_2006 Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Hi all, was just wondering if anyone could recommend qa good headset please? im currently using a crappy old mic and my iPod headphones plugged in2 my stereo! wires crossing Would i be better with a wireless headset or wired? Would really appreciate links or names and model numbers. Im in the UK by the way so a UK website would be good. Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JASGripen Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 I use Sennheiser 150 and that is a sturdy and padded headset with good sound in and out - recommended (the Sennheiser 130 is not worth the money though). I got no UK-link but search on the headset's name and only on UK sites and you will be good. I have no experience with wireless, but less finesse, less breakdowns is my motto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kram_2006 Posted November 1, 2006 Author Share Posted November 1, 2006 I use Sennheiser 150 and that is a sturdy and padded headset with good sound in and out - recommended (the Sennheiser 130 is not worth the money though). I got no UK-link but search on the headset's name and only on UK sites and you will be good. I have no experience with wireless, but less finesse, less breakdowns is my motto. Thanks alot, I'll check it out when I get home from work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 I use a USB Plantronics and love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ER(+)SER Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 I use AKG great headphones for picking up the slightest noise in the battle field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaP7oR Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 (edited) I have the Medusa 5.1 Gives you great awareness of the battle field. Works gret with GRAW. Also, and these are better, more expensive, but no 5.1 Sennheiser HD600 (These last ones are on my wish list waiting for wife approval - LOL) Edited November 1, 2006 by RaP7oR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panic Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 (edited) currently using SteelSound 5H v2 USB did a quick review here: http://www.british-paras.com/forums/showth...23521#post23521 Edited November 2, 2006 by Panic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyHaired Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Went for a split up. Got an old mic (came with Creative soundcards some years ago) and bought separate headphones, Sennheiser HD 595. Best sound investment I ever made. Personal opinion of course. http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser/icm_eng.nsf/root/05343 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrowmanUK Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 I'd have to recommend my choice which is the medusa 5.1 headphones. No complaints whatsoever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
th33f. Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 (edited) Raptor and Crowman, i've got a question about the Medusas's... what has it got, 4 jacks for 5.1 sound? is there any way to get true 5.1 out of the headset using a single SPDIF jack? i just can't find an external sound card with 4 outputs anywhere, just the imitations with only one headphone jack output, which i'm assuming is SPDIF and produces kind of a fake 5.1 sound... thanks for any input. Edited November 8, 2006 by th33f. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrowmanUK Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Theres a pretty good run through here mate http://tomshardware.co.uk/2005/07/14/heads...amers_can_love/ Shows you all the details you need to know, you'll only need 3 outputs from your soundcard as the sub channel is encoded into the centre channel, I think thats how it goes anyway, BUT be aware that there are two versions of the card, one with the 5.1 passthrough box so you can connect some 5.1 speakers into it as well and one that is USB, I went for the passthrough box and cant fault it, cables go out to the 5.1 speakers as well and you can have headphones and speakers on at the same time if you want withought faffing around at the back of the pc to change the cables over, makes it all very easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
th33f. Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Theres a pretty good run through here mate http://tomshardware.co.uk/2005/07/14/heads...amers_can_love/ Shows you all the details you need to know, you'll only need 3 outputs from your soundcard as the sub channel is encoded into the centre channel, I think thats how it goes anyway, BUT be aware that there are two versions of the card, one with the 5.1 passthrough box so you can connect some 5.1 speakers into it as well and one that is USB, I went for the passthrough box and cant fault it, cables go out to the 5.1 speakers as well and you can have headphones and speakers on at the same time if you want withought faffing around at the back of the pc to change the cables over, makes it all very easy. let me get this straight... the amp box connects to a sound card with 3 lines? could you tell me what color jacks are used? does that include the mic connection? you said, one is for the bass, so the rest, the 5.1 channel sound comes in through one wire? does the headset itself only has one mini-jack to connect to the box with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutlink Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 I just ordered a Medusa 5.1 ProGaming Edition last night, and it supposedly shipped today. Since this is the newer version of the Medusa 5.1, once i get it I can let you know how well it works th33f. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrowmanUK Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 There are red blue and green jacks that go into the box from your soundcard, the mic is on a separate line and doesnt pass through the box, the front is on one channel, the rear on another and the centre/sub on the last, then you have 3 cables out going to your 5.1 speaker setup if you've got one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxtrot360 Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 I am looking into these... LTB Headphones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
th33f. Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 There are red blue and green jacks that go into the box from your soundcard, the mic is on a separate line and doesnt pass through the box, the front is on one channel, the rear on another and the centre/sub on the last, then you have 3 cables out going to your 5.1 speaker setup if you've got one. so the headset wire itself connects to the box with a single jack? if so, is it called an SPDIF input? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graden Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrowmanUK Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 No, its not, if you look at this image You'll see all the connectors on the back of the amplifier box for input and output, you'll also see two DIN sockets on the front for two sets of headphones. I had to track this review down to find out what connection that was too, I hadnt a clue http://www.meroncourt.co.uk/reviews/73 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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