logitech G230 vs G430

[prpunkskater]

Im thinking about buying a gaming headset and i want one of these 2. the main problem is that i can only get shipped the G230 (and its much cheaper than the G430). for what i've been researching the only difference between the 2 is the color and that the G430 comes with a 7.1 usb sound card. Could i buy the G230 and another usb 7.1 sound card and make the G230 7.1 surround sound? if that is true i dont see why pay $30 more for a usb sound card. Thanks

[zip2k4]

because some usb sound cards are about the same price, this is basically paying for convenience that someone already picked a decent usb sound card for u :)

[prpunkskater]

yea that's what i though, the headsets are the same just different colors, although if i don't get the G430 i couldn't use the logitech software which i use for my G9x and G710+, and that would be a shame, but i cant find the G430 anywhere :'( (that ships to PR)

[WoodenMarker]

Surround sound headsets are pointless since they are so close to our ears. A good 2 speaker headset would probably be better.

[prpunkskater]

Surround sound headsets are pointless since they are so close to our ears. A good 2 speaker headset would probably be better.

so you think the G230 are a viable option for $50?

[WoodenMarker]

so you think the G230 are a viable option for $50?

I'm not sure what the best $50 headsets are but it's viable compared to the G430. 

The only real difference would be the software support for the 430 

http://forums.logitech.com/t5/Headphones-Headsets-Microphones/Difference-between-G430-and-G230/td-p/1022971

[prpunkskater]

I'm not sure what the best $50 headsets are but it's viable compared to the G430. 

The only real difference would be the software support for the 430 

http://forums.logitech.com/t5/Headphones-Headsets-Microphones/Difference-between-G430-and-G230/td-p/1022971

well i was looking for specific features on the headsets, metal headband, rectangular earmuffs , braided cable, audio in/out (not usb), in line controls, and the logitech headset met all that, im not a audiophile, so with 40mm drivers i expect a decent quality. maybe someone can suggest another headset with the same features, i dont mind paying up to $80.

[zip2k4]

These aren't the headphones that i'd pick, but considering your requirements $80 and under with the earmuff, and all that - here's what I found.

 

Creative Tactic 3D Sigma

Corsair Raptor H5 (but this is USB, didn't check if they got just analog)

Creative Tactic Alpha

Plantronics Gamecom 380

Tte SPORTS shock line

Creative Draco HS-850

Corsair Raptor LH1 EVO

 

hope these helps :)