Which of these 5 headsets is the best?

[ManOfDisguise]

NOTE: I know headsets suck compared to headphones but Im very limited to my choices. And overall I want a headset anyway because I want a all in one(headphones+mic) form factor. So please no "headsets suck get a nice pair of headphones" comments.

 

Now here are my choices that I made from the 0-150 euros budget:

 

Razer Kraken Pro

 

Steelseries Siberia V2

 

Razer Tiamat 2.2 version(not 7.1)

 

Razer Blackshark

 

Logitech G230

 

Which of these have the best audio quality? I will be using them 99.9% of the time for gaming, I DONT CARE ABOUT MUSIC QUALITY

 

 

 

I like how the Siberia V2 and Tiamat have that headband so that you dont have to adjust the headset yourself it just does it for you. I kinda dont like the giant non retractable mic on the BlackShark but other than that I really like the simplistic look of the Blackshark. The Kraken Pros like a bit too flashy(only green version avialable) for me I guess.

 

NOTE: I do NOT want 5.1 or 7.1 headsets, only stereo

 

 

[Scottonpc]

Steelseries Siberia V2

[ANUPLUCIFERGAMER]

steelseries or the logitech. I would suggest steelseries. it's an awesome thing!i have been a previous owner of the v2.

[ManOfDisguise]

steelseries or the logitech. I would suggest steelseries. it's an awesome thing!i have been a previous owner of the v2.

 

Steelseries Siberia V2

and from the V2s should i go with the USB version(10 more ueros) or the one with the classic 3.5mm jack?

[JLCitadel]

NOTE: I know headsets suck compared to headphones but Im very limited to my choices. And overall I want a headset anyway because I want a all in one(headphones+mic) form factor. So please no "headsets suck get a nice pair of headphones" comments.

 

Now here are my choices that I made from the 0-150 euros budget:

 

Razer Kraken Pro

 

Steelseries Siberia V2

 

Razer Tiamat 2.2 version(not 7.1)

 

Razer Blackshark

 

Logitech G230

 

Which of these have the best audio quality? I will be using them 99.9% of the time for gaming, I DONT CARE ABOUT MUSIC QUALITY

 

 

 

I like how the Siberia V2 and Tiamat have that headband so that you dont have to adjust the headset yourself it just does it for you. I kinda dont like the giant non retractable mic on the BlackShark but other than that I really like the simplistic look of the Blackshark. The Kraken Pros like a bit too flashy(only green version avialable) for me I guess.

 

NOTE: I do NOT want 5.1 or 7.1 headsets, only stereo

 

I prefer logitech but the steel series works as well.

 

I'd actually grab a SS now to change things up for gaming.

[ManOfDisguise]

I prefer logitech but the steel series works as well.

 

I'd actually grab a SS now to change things up for gaming.

im still deciding between the Siberia and Tiamat. the reason I chose these 2 is because of the headband. I really like the idea of the headst adjusting to you and not you adjustign the headset.

[CwGoh]

Steelseries, Logitech or Corsair would be the best choices.

[WoodenMarker]

and from the V2s should i go with the USB version(10 more ueros) or the one with the classic 3.5mm jack?

Depends. If you already have decent onboard or a dedicated sound card/dac, save some money and get the 3.5mm jack.

If not, get the usb version which also happens to be less hassle when it comes to drivers and such.

[ANUPLUCIFERGAMER]

and from the V2s should i go with the USB version(10 more ueros) or the one with the classic 3.5mm jack?

3.5mm jack. If you have a soundcard, you can plug it in there. But not a usb.

[sonarctica]

Headsets suck, get headphones and a zalman clipon, I stand by my comment

[Scia]

Steelseries Siberia V2

 

This

[thedigitalmilk]

I vote  G230's got a pair a few days ago they are great:)

[lufihengr]

Headsets suck, get headphones and a zalman clipon, I stand by my comment

The Zalman clipon sucks My friend has one and he called me on Comms and it sounded like crap.

[saiphy]

I would strongly consider a razer carcharias headset. it's fucking comfortable

[lachyman]

I'd pick the Siberia V2, just because it's lightyears ahead of Logitech G230 in comfort.

[lachyman]

I would strongly consider a razer carcharias headset. it's fucking comfortable

Carcharias is for XB360.

[Frix]

Headsets suck, get headphones and a zalman clipon, I stand by my comment

That wasn't one of the options.

[ManOfDisguise]

Depends. If you already have decent onboard or a dedicated sound card/dac, save some money and get the 3.5mm jack.

If not, get the usb version which also happens to be less hassle when it comes to drivers and such.

Im not gona be usinga soundcard. The motherboard im gona be using isthe Gigabyte 990XA UD3. No clue if that has decent sound or not.

[ManOfDisguise]

Headsets suck, get headphones and a zalman clipon, I stand by my comment

GTFO

[WoodenMarker]

Im not gona be usinga soundcard. The motherboard im gona be using isthe Gigabyte 990XA UD3. No clue if that has decent sound or not.

The sound is decent enough. I'd go with the 3.5mm.

[ManOfDisguise]

The sound is decent enough. I'd go with the 3.5mm.

k thanks. still kinda deciding between the Siberia 2 and the Tiamat 2,2. Every review Ive seen was extremely positive regarding the Tiamat, even Logans from Tek Syndicae. It has 2 virtual dirviers if im right which serve as subwoofers, hence why its calledTiamat 2.2. Tbh the Tiamat looks coolerand has just as good sound but has those subwoofers. Oh well only a few more hours and I will buy one

[OddballMV]

It has 2 virtual dirviers if im right which serve as subwoofers, hence why its calledTiamat 2.2.

 

It has 2 physical drivers per ear, one full range and one subwoofer. So it is stereo but more bass, not sure about the quality though compared to the Steelseries.

[ManOfDisguise]

It has 2 physical drivers per ear, one full range and one subwoofer. So it is stereo but more bass, not sure about the quality though compared to the Steelseries.

But then again Im tired of virtual sound gimmick stuff. It may or may not be a gimmick but i wont take the risk. lol I remember buying a Tritton PC510HDa headset and it was 5,1 and the damn thing had 5 or 6 3.5mm jacks! Like seriously? WHAT FOR? One was for the mic, then there wa a usb port I had both of these connected with one more 3,5mm jack but theother 3 were unused because I didnt have that many ports. You were supposed to use them all for the ture 5,1 audio or hwatevr bslike that. Never buying 5,1 or 7,1 again.

[OddballMV]

But then again Im tired of virtual sound gimmick stuff. It may or may not be a gimmick but i wont take the risk. lol I remember buying a Tritton PC510HDa headset and it was 5,1 and the damn thing had 5 or 6 3.5mm jacks! Like seriously? WHAT FOR? One was for the mic, then there wa a usb port I had both of these connected with one more 3,5mm jack but theother 3 were unused because I didnt have that many ports. You were supposed to use them all for the ture 5,1 audio or hwatevr bslike that. Never buying 5,1 or 7,1 again.

 

Yes definitely stay clear of multiple drivers for surround, I assume this 2.2 is just for more bass, though not sure how well it can really work in practice being so close to the ears, is it more expensive than the Steelseries?

[ManOfDisguise]

Yes definitely stay clear of multiple drivers for surround, I assume this 2.2 is just for more bass, though not sure how well it can really work in practice being so close to the ears, is it more expensive than the Steelseries?

Yea. Siberia V2 3,5mm- 80 euros

        Tiamat 2,2- 100 euros