Re: Heaset vs headphones & stand alone mic?

Get a headset, it’s just easier if you want to use ventrilo/teamspeak and play at the same time.

I bought a few $10-15 ones that broke in a few months then I err…borrowed a friends logitech brand headset and it’s lasted with me for years and I treat it like crap.

I don’t think you’d have to spend that much to get a decent head set.

Playing with a headset and being able to hear footsteps + getting a a gaming mouse increased my playing ability dramatically.

Ion if you don’t have a gaming mouse I strongly suggest you purchase one with the rest of your ‘headset’ budget.

Re: Heaset vs headphones & stand alone mic?

Get a headset, it’s just easier if you want to use ventrilo/teamspeak and play at the same time.

I bought a few $10-15 ones that broke in a few months then I err…borrowed a friends logitech brand headset and it’s lasted with me for years and I treat it like crap.

I don’t think you’d have to spend that much to get a decent head set.

Playing with a headset and being able to hear footsteps + getting a a gaming mouse increased my playing ability dramatically.

Ion if you don’t have a gaming mouse I strongly suggest you purchase one with the rest of your ‘headset’ budget.

Ok, what do you recommend? The primary purpose is communication in real time vs stopping to type & getting smashed.

The gaming mouse I’ll start a different thread.

Cheers 🙂

Re: Heaset vs headphones & stand alone mic?

Hey man,

Im doing the same mission as we speak.

From my research, the best 2 headsets atm are….

http://umart.com.au/newindex2.phtml?bid=4

and

http://umart.com.au/newindex2.phtml?bid=4

The one im getting which is best bang for buck is…

http://umart.com.au/newindex2.phtml?bid=4

If you are going to get 1 of the top 2, u need a good sound card to take advantage of it, something with 7.1.

Cheers

G

Re: Heaset vs headphones & stand alone mic?

Well ventrilo + teamspeak are usually used only for scrims and ladder matches against other teams. If you have no interest in doing this I still can’t see anything wrong with getting a headset. There’s no in game voice chat in ET that you can just speak to other players/ the rest of your team – it doesn’t work like that.

I don’t have a recommendation for a headset though :S

Re: Heaset vs headphones & stand alone mic?

Well ventrilo + teamspeak are usually used only for scrims and ladder matches against other teams. If you have no interest in doing this I still can’t see anything wrong with getting a headset. There’s no in game voice chat in ET that you can just speak to other players/ the rest of your team – it doesn’t work like that.

I don’t have a recommendation for a headset though :S

It is for the purpose of scrimming (or learning anyways).

Hey man,

Im doing the same mission as we speak.

From my research, the best 2 headsets atm are….

http://umart.com.au/newindex2.phtml?bid=4

and

http://umart.com.au/newindex2.phtml?bid=4

The one im getting which is best bang for buck is…

http://umart.com.au/newindex2.phtml?bid=4

If you are going to get 1 of the top 2, u need a good sound card to take advantage of it, something with 7.1.

Cheers

G

G,I can’t get to your links,were you logged in at the time?

Or could you point to an alternative site?

I will upgrade my sound card in a couple of months but the audio equipment is a genuine issue, oh & never buy a micro$oft headset (I’m told audio playback is abysmal).

Cheers 🙂

Re: Heaset vs headphones & stand alone mic?

I recommend Logitech Clear Comfort

[url] http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/webca … 1&cl=us,en[/url]

I have owned two of these now. Its USB as well so it does not need a sound card 🙂 Also sounds Superb.

You can also pick it up for $36 from PC Gear. [url] http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?mai … ts_id=7534[/url]

Re: Heaset vs headphones & stand alone mic?

tbh there will be literally 0 difference in a $1000 headset or a $20 one in terms of et.. your goal is to be able to hear footsteps as far/close as possible giving you a slight advantage with your surroundings.. and taking into account your complete hearing ability is based on your sound settings in your config… the cost of the headset shouldnt matter…

but yeah usually anything logitech is ganna be a winner.. reasonably priced and the products tend to take a beating without falling apart..
(i must rip my headset off the desk onto the floor so much, lads hard :< but never breaks!!)

Re: Heaset vs headphones & stand alone mic?

@Thompson Pretty much trying to avoid USB as it decreases cpu performance while gaming.

@Antag Yeah I have a $20 set of headphones but the issue is vent/VOIP what ever to learn to scrim,real time communication.

I could could go & buy a stand alone mic for this but I have no knowledge about real time chat over teh netz so I need to get an education.

It’s gonna be a one off purchase (headset or headphones)I won’t make again for ages so I’d rather get great build quality with a long shelf life.

Cheers 🙂

i0n

Re: Heaset vs headphones & stand alone mic?

tbh there will be literally 0 difference in a $1000 headset or a $20 one in terms of et.. your goal is to be able to hear footsteps as far/close as possible giving you a slight advantage with your surroundings.. and taking into account your complete hearing ability is based on your sound settings in your config… the cost of the headset shouldnt matter…

but yeah usually anything logitech is ganna be a winner.. reasonably priced and the products tend to take a beating without falling apart..
(i must rip my headset off the desk onto the floor so much, lads hard :< but never breaks!!)

I agree with you there. There have been many counts of situations where I heard footsteps and knew where the enemy was, likewise when I have used panzer people could hear it charging and tried to outmanouver it. So as long as you can hear clearly then any audio recieving device attached to your head will do fine.

Also logitech seems to be leading quite well in the computer devices section and the general quality I have seen to be quite good, from mikes, to cams, to mouse.

As for choosing between headphones or headset. With headphones it might get uncomfortable after a while and the sound is not always as crystal (depending on the company who have produced them since they are cheap to make) clear and loud like in the headsets. There are headsets with inbuild mikes which makes things easier as well but if you find sticking things in your ear weird and uncomfortable then go for a headset, other than that the general sound quality is pretty much the same and IMO i dont need a highteck device attached to my head so I can hear footsteps and talk lol.

Re: Heaset vs headphones & stand alone mic?

might as well buy a headset with a mic.. especially if u want it for scrims and stuff, but as long as they can hear u clearly and u hear them it wont matter what you buy…

Re: Heaset vs headphones & stand alone mic?

tbh there will be literally 0 difference in a $1000 headset or a $20 one in terms of et.. your goal is to be able to hear footsteps as far/close as possible giving you a slight advantage with your surroundings.. and taking into account your complete hearing ability is based on your sound settings in your config… the cost of the headset shouldnt matter…

but yeah usually anything logitech is ganna be a winner.. reasonably priced and the products tend to take a beating without falling apart..
(i must rip my headset off the desk onto the floor so much, lads hard :< but never breaks!!)

I agree with you there.

IMO i dont need a highteck device attached to my head so I can hear footsteps and talk lol.

Now ThaT is a Quote!!! 😀

It’s also for music playback,vids & all that,which is what I want it for 90-95% of the time when I’m not gaming.

Re: Heaset vs headphones & stand alone mic?

In that case 200-250 or whatever your going to spend is wicked overkill.. $60 more or less will get you a killer headset..
as ppl have said already… WORRY ABOUT A GOOD MOUSE FIRST!!! i cant begin to stress how much difference this makes.

Re: Heaset vs headphones & stand alone mic?

I got these and love them 😎

Plantronics GameCom 777 Surround Sound Gaming Headset
http://www.plantronics.com/australia/aus/products/computer/pc-gaming-headsets/gamecom-777

Experience the thrill and excitement of 5.1 Dolby surround sound with the GameCom 777 Stereo PC Headset. Designed specifically for gamers who demand top-level sound performance, the GameCom 777 enhances any gaming experience with its surround sound, powerful 40 mm speakers, and hidden mic boom with built-in noise-canceling microphone.

Dolby 5.1 surround sound via included USB adapter
Dual 40 mm speakers for superior, full range digital audio
Exceptionally comfortable design
Hidden mic boom with noise-canceling microphone for enhanced communications
Open-ear design allows you to hear your teammates without having to take off the headset
One-year limited warranty

Highlights
Dolby® Headphone Technology delivers a 5.1-channel audio experience.
Dolby® USB sound card is the only way to get the 5.1 experience. If needed, an analog connection is also provided.
Open-ear design keeps you connected to the game and your surroundings.
Concealed mic boom stays hidden until you’re ready to use it.
Specially designed earpods redistribute pressure for maximum comfort.
In-line volume and mic-mute controls allow for easy audio adjustment.
Noise-canceling microphone lets you communicate clearly.
Rugged, military-grade design and extra-strength cables make your hardware hardcore.

Re: Heaset vs headphones & stand alone mic?

whats the cost of that?