New Gaming Headset

Gaming
#1

So I came home last night to find that my dear old lovely (read fucking) cats have chewed my headset cable to pieces. I only recently got a pc again, so I really have no knowledge of headsets that are not purely music related.

My absolute budget will be around R2k.

I have been looking at the new Astor a10’s. They don’t seem too expensive and from the few reviews I have watched they look the be quite decent.

I also don’t know if its better to stick to stereo or to try something like 5.1 or 7.1. I play a lot of MP games (Mostly Overwatch and PUBG) so I always wondered if something like 5.1/7.1 would be better for those type of games or if its still just gimmicks in the end.

So any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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#2

I really enjoy my 5.1 Turtle Beach z6a’s that my sister bought me from Hong Kong. But if I’m honest, with the software tech available (HRTF in CSGO etc) stereo really is “good enough” when it comes to gaming.
I’m quite partial to the Steelseries Siberia V2’s. I think you can’t go wrong with ANY headset if your budget is 2k. As long as you know you aren’t overpaying, I reckon they’re all solid at that pricepoint.

#3

Cool thanks man.

#4

Sold my immerse Pros and Razer Tiamats today.

7.1 and 5.1 are gimmicks. even with the Tiamats which is true 7.1.
Most headsets are synthetic 7.1 .
All you need with Headsets are stereo, especially with FPS gaming

#5

That was the biggest thing I wasn’t sure about. So Its good to hear real feedback.

#6

Got myself the Audio-Technica ATH-AG1X today

#7

I’ve had my Tiamats for about 2 years and they are literally falling apart. I’m not impressed at all. My next headset will probably be something decent from Senheiser or someplace. I’m done with gaming headsets.

#8

My headsets last years! Never fail. I have a headset stand and it helps a lot!

#9

I’ll definitely get one of those with my next set.

#10

If you willing to make a compromise, I’d recommend a microphone and a headphone combo.

An example would be; Samson meteor Mic + A pair of Headphones.

Otherwise a good all in one package is, the Kingston HyperX Cloud. They are known to be really good.

#11

Genius Lychas.

#12

If I had to buy a headset right now, I’d go with a Steelseries Arctis (there are three types). Earlier in the year when I bought my Logitech headset I was looking everywhere for the Arctis headsets and they weren’t available in South Africa. They are now.

And they look and sound yummy. I wanted the Arctis 5.

#13

Hannes, did you get the Hyper X II during Black Friday ? Was within your budget

#14

#15

Haha. @Talentloos

Say Eugene, why does your name have a shield icon next to it :face_with_raised_eyebrow: ? And how do I add GIFs ? I’m using phone right now

#16

The shield means I’m a protector of the realm. :guardsman:

Sorry don’t know about phones, but I just pasted the link to the gif and the forum did its own magic.

#17

I bought fuck all. At a wedding that cost me a fuck load.

#19

Thanks for all the suggestions. Sorry I couldn’t reply until now. Had some sort of post restriction vibe going on.

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#21

I bought a Hyper X Cloud 2 a few months ago , link

Super comfy , Mic works great (and is removable), and you can chose between usb or rca , the usb give you virtual 7.1 which also seems to work well. Very happy with the headset all round