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12-19-2012, 09:33 AM
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#1 | | Glorious Gaming PC Master Race
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| recommend a wireless gaming headset
gonna treat myself this Christmas and get a wireless headset, however i have no clue whats out there.
what i need:
NOT a set of cans. i don't want my ears covered. too hot.
a mic. obviously.
battery powered. prefer usb or docking station.
lightweight
budget, around $100-$150
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12-19-2012, 10:08 AM
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#2 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
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12-19-2012, 10:20 AM
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#3 | | WOAH! i think Vtec just kicked in!
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for what platform. Just bought a set of logitech g930 and they are superb for pc gaming.
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12-19-2012, 10:28 AM
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#4 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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I got the Logitech G930 for my Comp, and I absolutely love them.. 7.1 and an option to replace the batteries if they ever die... But they cover the ears.
I also have the F430 for my consoles which are great for me but nothing special.
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12-19-2012, 10:33 AM
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#5 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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G930 for PC
excellent surround effects
very comfortable
good button layouts
great battery life..and can extended cord when you charge so you can still play (battery pack is replaceble)
great range
build quality mediocre (I see lots of owners breaking their's...I take good care of my stuff so that never happens)
very meh when listening to music
PC only
the quirks: when I plug into USB sometimes it takes a good 20 seconds to get recognized (could just be my USB drivers) and sound is minimal to start with occasionally..have to turn up the dial by one notch so it recognize it's last volume position
Sony Pulse Wireless Stereo Headset for PS3
good for listening to music..can connect to your mp3/ipod/tablet
works with your PC (althogh you dont have rumble/surround)
excellent build quality
surround effects are not as good as the Dolby found in G930
mic is hidden (so you can use this outside of your house without looking like a tool)
rumbling is a bit gimmicky IMO
after 2 hours of wear it's not comfortable if you wear glasses
battery life only good for 6 hrs
both of these are closed ears though...I have a unused open-ear gaming headset with external amp I'm willing to part with..not wireless though...PM if interested
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12-29-2012, 05:01 AM
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#6 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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i am thinking of getting the g930. do they go on sale regularly?
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01-03-2013, 11:36 PM
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01-03-2013, 11:58 PM
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#9 | | sneaky beaky like
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only thing i find with a wireless headset, they're alot heavier than corded ones
i've had icemat siberas for about 5 years now, and probably the best pair i've ever owned (corded though =[ )
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01-04-2013, 09:21 PM
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#10 | | Rs has made me the woman i am today!
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bluetooth? try some from dx...its 20-30 bux for some nice ones...
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01-07-2013, 09:15 AM
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#11 | | Glorious Gaming PC Master Race
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I ended up getting the Sony PS3 Pulse headset. Pricematched with Amazon.ca for $114 and had a $25 gift card to use. not BT but wireless.
however it occasionally interferes with my Wifi. very comfy and looks good. Also has a vibration function that actually rattles your head during explosions or bass heavy music.
also has removable 3.5mm cable so i can use with my phone too. the usb dongle has an input for other sources like a tv as well. 
the Logitech G930 was my next choice, but after reading horrible reviews of its construction i went with the Sony.
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01-07-2013, 09:52 AM
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#12 | | WOAH! i think Vtec just kicked in!
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Iv never read one poor review on the g930.. Just that they are not the best for music. I own a set, and I find the fit, construction, and comfort top notch.
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01-07-2013, 11:01 AM
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#13 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
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I impulse bought a wireless razer chimera from ncix on boxing day. I have the original receipt for 113 after tax. I'm selling it for 100 even if anyones interested. Will be posting on buy and sell section soon. Pm!
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01-08-2013, 10:49 AM
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#14 | | Glorious Gaming PC Master Race
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Originally Posted by Tj.GSR  Iv never read one poor review on the g930.. Just that they are not the best for music. I own a set, and I find the fit, construction, and comfort top notch.
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I've gone through two of these headsets now, and both have broken in the same manner. A small, plastic plate is screwed over the base of the left earpiece. It holds the "joint" of the earpiece to the frame that goes on your head. This plate is easily broken just from sitting the headphones on your desk. The plate cracks and snaps off the screws, leaving the joint open to fall out, making the headset practically useless. I've rigged mine with tape, but it is unreliable.
I won't be buying another one.
| seen more than a few of these reviews
on another note, my Sony's have a hidden mic and no annoying sick in my face. I can wear them outside and not feel like a reh-tard.
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01-08-2013, 11:20 AM
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#15 | | Revscene.net has a homepage?!
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wireless and gaming should never be used in the same sentence
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01-08-2013, 12:47 PM
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#16 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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^ i like the convenience...and the surround effects work well for spatial orientation for me in FPS games. Personally I think attaching a clip-on mic to your audiophile grade headphones is kinda silly...not to mention you need to invest in a sound card as well
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01-10-2013, 07:03 AM
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#17 | | RS controls my life!
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| Quote:
Originally Posted by Turbo E I ended up getting the Sony PS3 Pulse headset. Pricematched with Amazon.ca for $114 and had a $25 gift card to use. not BT but wireless.
however it occasionally interferes with my Wifi. very comfy and looks good. Also has a vibration function that actually rattles your head during explosions or bass heavy music.
also has removable 3.5mm cable so i can use with my phone too. the usb dongle has an input for other sources like a tv as well.
the Logitech G930 was my next choice, but after reading horrible reviews of its construction i went with the Sony. | how's the bass with that headset?
i just bought the g930 and i wished there was more bass to it
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01-10-2013, 09:11 AM
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#18 | | Glorious Gaming PC Master Race
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Originally Posted by MikeyStyle how's the bass with that headset?
i just bought the g930 and i wished there was more bass to it | well they are nothing like my Monster Lil Jamz sadly. its a different experience than with IEM's.
they seem almost too loud. which is why i would have preferred open ear cans.
i find i ended up turning off the pulse option as it was more annoying than anything especially when everything is booming in a game.
also my ears get really warm. may be good for winter outdoors. however i have some Senheiser HD 201s already.
note, when plugged into the 3.5mm cable the cans become passive, IE: not running on battery. make sure your headphone source has the juice to run em.
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01-10-2013, 10:15 AM
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#19 | | RS controls my life!
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my headset is definitely not worth $170. good thing i was able to get it for $83 instead
the build quality is okay..
surround sound is great, but not enough bass for my liking
listening to music was alright.. movies was okay too
it only excels in gaming in my opinion, everything else was mediocre
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01-10-2013, 05:04 PM
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#20 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
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Originally Posted by t-o-o-MUCH I impulse bought a wireless razer chimera from ncix on boxing day. I have the original receipt for 113 after tax. I'm selling it for 100 even if anyones interested. Will be posting on buy and sell section soon. Pm!
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01-10-2013, 08:31 PM
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#21 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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damn where was g930 for $83?
yeah I only use it for gaming...it's meh for everything else.
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01-10-2013, 10:08 PM
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#22 | | RS controls my life!
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i know someone who works at best buy and got it with their staff discount
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01-12-2013, 04:26 AM
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#23 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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i am thinking of selling my g930 if anyones interested. i literally used it for two gaming sessions.. i am not where near as into games as i used to so i feel like i can give it up
biggest impulse buy of 2012 lol. pm me if your interested
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01-26-2013, 08:00 PM
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#24 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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I'm looking to get a wireless headset that I'll be hooking up to my TV to use with the PS3 and 360 for late night gaming sessions.
Is it as simple as plugging it into the audio out of the tv? I will be about 10 feet away from the TV.
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