Gaming headset NON USB

[jstanthr]

Whats the deal with all the good headsets being USB? im looking for a closed ear set of surround type phones. any ideas?

 

[Fed]

USB allows the headset to become an alternate audio device. I then set Vent and other voice functions to this device, while game sound comes through my surround speakers. Probably not functionaly for everyone, but works out well for me.

 

[BretG57]

steelseries icemat's are the only headset i know of that's worth buying.
http://www.steelseries.com/us/products/audio/siberia-v2-full/information

if your willing to spend a bit more and don't mind having the mic unattached, then go for sens, audiotechnica, or beyerdynamics with a clip on mic.

 

[kuyaglen]

Sennheiser 595 + Zalman mic

 

[Corvette]

Doesn't the mic end up being off to the side or under your chin?

 

[Putz]

been very happy with my sennheiser pc350

i didnt want USB either, i dont run speakers anymore and my auzentech forte has the mic amp built in, sounds pretty good to me


http://www.sennheiser.com/comm/icm_eng.nsf/root/502141

 

[Uncle Jim]

Fatal1ty MKII is a good buy, Steelseries Siberia v2 also gets great reviews. Interestingly both headsets are second revisions that improve on previous not-so-successful models. If you have cash to burn consider Beyerdynamics MMX series...A lot depends on your budget. You might want to have a look on this article: Gaming Headset Review Roundup from Tomsguide

 

[jstanthr]

i saw a set somewhere that had like 4 3.5 cables to do surround with but for the life of me can't remember which they were. the reason im not wanting usb is because why use a beefed up soundcard and a usb headset, that would be like building a top end i7 rig and using a pci video card imo, but im sure u get the point, thanks for all the help thus far.

 

[jkr266]

I use the senn pc350's they're expensive, but well worth the money if you want good headphones and can't stand desk mics.

 

[SoAndSo]

i couldnt be happier with my icemats. recommend them in a heartbeat

 

[Mr. Miyagi]

They might not be the best sound quality for music, but the SteelSeries 5H v2 or Icemat Siberia v2s have the best sound position that I've used in a head set.