Good headset? in PC gaming Tech http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r22476198 en Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:22:42 EDT Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:22:42 EDT Re: Good headset? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22722823 SmackWeasel : Yo Krisnatharok, it's been awhile. I'm curious about whether or not your sound issue was resolved.
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0111000001100101011000010110001101100101]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22722823 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:15:15 EDT Re: Good headset? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22648295 McGreggor : I love my Razer Carcharias headset.

»www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a···26153043

For $80, it's well worth it. I don't think I've ever used a headset as nice as this.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22648295 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:45:58 EDT Re: Good headset? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22639014 SmackWeasel : Yea your system should be beefy enough to handle the load
while in game, as well as with other tasks. Two things I may conclude with:

1) You could check bios setting to see whether your on-board sound is set properly. It may in fact be set for off board sound (hardware) or even a lower codec value. Assuming you didn't build the PC, after buying it without a hardware soundcard, I would think the factory setting by default was for software sound. But what the heck, check it anyway.

2) In an earlier post you wondered whether Your MOBO has shoddy audio. You might not be far off with that Assessment.

Your motherboard uses what's called digital-to-analog and analog-to-digital conversion or, a "codec" chip. (the PC is digital your headset/speakers are analog) the quality of analog audio depends on the quality of the codec used on the motherboard.

Generally hardware sound cards offer a higher codec value than motherboards offer. As well as full duplex 24 bit sound resolution, higher sampling rates, higher signal to noise ratios. Personally I would never use my MOBO for sound.




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0111000001100101011000010110001101100101]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22639014 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:53:26 EDT Re: Good headset? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22637833 Krisnatharok :
said by SmackWeasel See Profile :

One other thing you should check in your in-game setting, under "sound", if there is on fact a setting for this (BF2 has one); check to make sure your settings are for software or hardware sound.

Again, on-board MOBO sound = software. Add on soundcard = hardware.
That's what I was commenting on--the in-game setting shouldn't affect how my voice sounds over Vent. I'll check Vent quality without WoW running. I'm running an i7 920 with 6GB ram, and assumed I'd have the cycles to run voice through the CPU. I'll check out the Creative Labs card you linked.
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Question: Does your voice fade out when you're not in a game?

As for dropping money you now have a great new mic/headset with the old unit as a back up. You should consider that even an inexpensive (under $30*) add-on sound card moves the sound tasks to that device not to your CPU.

Anyway good luck to you. You're doing the right thing by asking around. I know how frustrating sound and graphics issues can be.

* »www.tigerdirect.com/applications···HCjCdwwp
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0111000001100101011000010110001101100101]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22632582 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:41:05 EDT Re: Good headset? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22630853 Krisnatharok : I am not using a game for voicechat, I use vent. I'll doublecheck my settings and maybe post on the EVGA forums before I drop money. Thanks for the help!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22630853 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:39:32 EDT Re: Good headset? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22627022 SmackWeasel : Indeed so. I'm assuming from your last post, you are using on-board (software) sound. The PCI (hardware) card would most certainly help, and most likely end your problem. Here's how it works; Your onboard software sound works off CPU cycles. Adding a hardware soundcard frees up your CPU from sound tasks. This would be most critical during a game.

One other thing you should check in your in-game setting, under "sound", if there is on fact a setting for this (BF2 has one); check to make sure your settings are for software or hardware sound.

Again, on-board MOBO sound = software. Add on soundcard = hardware.
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0111000001100101011000010110001101100101]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22627022 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:17:42 EDT Re: Good headset? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22625972 Krisnatharok : OK so I got the new Zalman clip and the quality is crystal clear.... but it still fades if I talk longer than 1.5 seconds.

I boosted the input by +20dB as you suggested with no luck. Is it possible that my mobo just has shoddy audio? Do you think a PCI soundcard would fix the issue?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22625972 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:18:54 EDT Re: Good headset? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22591583 SmackWeasel :
said by Krisnatharok See Profile :

I've been told by my guildies that my $20 head/mic-set sucks ass and I've been told to buy a new pair that has a decent mic that does not fade out.
I've never had a cheap mic fade on me, they just stop working after awhile as do the more expensive ones. Before you buy a new mic/headset check to see if you have mic-boost turned on.

-go to control panel, Sound and audio devices, Volume, advanced, then under Microphone clic; advanced, then check the +20dB boost.
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0111000001100101011000010110001101100101]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22591583 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:18:33 EDT Re: Good headset? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22591267 JesusBeamz :
said by Krisnatharok See Profile :

I ordered the Zalman clip mic to replace the mic boom on my headset... will let you know how it sounds when it comes in this week. :)
The quality on that mic is actually really really good 5/5 stars. I used to use that until I got my new headset.

I 2nd whoever said they had the icemat siberia, love 'em.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22591267 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:24:32 EDT Re: Good headset? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22576306 andis01 : You can search it on ebay, there are many seller sales the cheap thing.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22576306 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:02:11 EDT Re: Good headset? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22569949 delt4 : I have Sennheiser w/ mic. VERY nice sound.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22569949 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:43:39 EDT Re: Good headset? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22549064 Anon00 : I use a Platronics headset (think it's the 777 without the USB adapter) »www.amazon.com/Plantronics-GameC···e_a_smtd

When I need a headset. Output sound quality is fine, not great, I like how the mic goes back into the headset, and to me, it's very comfortable.

Though, I should pick up a mic and just use it with my Audio Technicas or Yuins, but the Plantronics work just fine.
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Edit: Now that I think about your comment from your friends. Does your sound card support mic boost?

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I have been using AudioFX Pro 5+1 by BenHeck

»www.edimensional.com/product_inf···s_id=122

I like them and they do sound good and $80.00 is not bad at all for what the head set will do.


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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22508427 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:30:33 EDT Re: Good headset? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22499368 twizlar : You can get a plantronics audio 370 for around $25 and they are awesome for the money.
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It has decent sound but I don't like clip on mics.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22499356 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:49:28 EDT Re: Good headset? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22494855 Ibexx : I second this, it's super comfy =D]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22494855 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:19:09 EDT Re: Good headset? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22478218 jouno53 : This:

»www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-212···1&sr=8-1

and this:

»www.amazon.com/Zalman-Microphone···2&sr=1-1

Awesome sound quality on the sennheiser, I don't have one but I've read a ton of reviews (especially from people at OCN that made a headphone club), and most say that this has very good bass, a plus for gaming.

The Zalman clip on mic will serve as the mic, obviously.
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»www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000J4WPW8
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Can anyone suggest something under $50?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22476198 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:43:40 EDT