Headsets

cookiemonster · Apr 16, 2012

Hi I am thinking of getting this headset anyone any views on them.

Corsair Vengeance 1500 Dolby 7.1 USB Gaming Headset

CA-9011112-WW - Corsair Vengeance 1500 Dolby 7.1 USB Gaming Headset with MIC

lyndonguitar · Apr 16, 2012

Do you have other choices?

I recommend Roccat Kave.(although its 5.1)

http://www.roccat.org/Products/Gaming-Sound/ROCCAT-Kave-5-1/

cookiemonster · Apr 16, 2012

Hi I no nothing about headsets and i came accross the Corsair ones that had a good review I was hoping other people would help me through thier own experiences.

sneekypeet · Apr 16, 2012

I like my set of 1500s, nothing I can really complain about outside of overall weight.

cookiemonster · Apr 16, 2012

Hi are they hard to configure or just plug and play, the corsair ones are usb how does that work, the last ones i saw and tried you had to plug them into the back of the tower.

sneekypeet · Apr 16, 2012

They are pretty much plug and play on the basic level of cans with a mic. As for the 7.1 and EQ adjustments, you need to install the software, no big deal.

Frederik S · Apr 16, 2012

Cannot recommend the ROCCAT Kave unless your specific requirements meet those listed in the conclusion here:
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ROCCAT/Kave/

What is your budget?

Fourstaff · Apr 16, 2012

Vengeance 1500 is about £60-70 here, so I suppose that is more or less the budget too.

cookiemonster · Apr 17, 2012

Budget is £60 - £80 but the Corsair still looks good. I really only need them at night to play games so i don't wake grandaughter up.

Frederik S · Apr 17, 2012

There are the Audio-technica A700s, KRK Systems KNS 6400, Shure SRH440, Sony MDRs, tons of HARX-700 variants available in around £80. All much better sounding than the Corsair and ROCCAT headsets. A set of good headphones and a semi decent clip-on microphone is much better bang for the buck.

cookiemonster · Apr 17, 2012

Decisions decisions its just the earphones i am really interested in I don't play online games or really need a microphone. I will look into these ones you have mentioned.

Fourstaff · Apr 17, 2012

cookiemonster said:
Decisions decisions its just the earphones i am really interested in I don't play online games or really need a microphone. I will look into these ones you have mentioned.

Then get a headphone, they offer much better sound quality for your money, and on top of that you get more choices.

Here's a good place to start burning your money: Head-fi.org

caleb · Apr 17, 2012

I have a 5.1 Teac headset with amp and its freaking heavy. I must say that I got old and comfort is the way to go when you use it at PC. All that 5.1 is nonsense and good old stereo headphones is the way to go.

DisplayandReplay · Apr 20, 2012

I'm not using Consair so can't really tell you if it is a good one. but it shouldnt be bad with this much of reviews.lol Mine is arctic p531 5.1 however, it can vibrate during games.LOL

cookiemonster · Apr 20, 2012

Hi thanks for all the advice I think i will be going for the corsair, thanks again.
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