u/Longjumping_Bear4944

So, I'm a laptop user looking to replace my Logitech G522 because the only thing good about it is the mic. The mute button broke on me and it charges insanely slowly now, not to mention GHub being really really bad. I also found the audio flat and unimpressive, sounding really muddy in some songs. So I'm trying to find something new.

I know people are going to say wired is king and I should just get a Sennheiser and a boom mic or something, but I would really prefer something wireless. So far, I've narrowed it down to 3 options. The Audeze Maxwell 2 with ANC, the Inzone H9 IIs, and the TurtleBeach Stealth 2 Pro.

I have the budget for all of these(so arround 400 USD). I'm a PC only gamer, so no console usage. I will mostly be using the headset for gaming, but I also enjoy movies and a very good amount of music listening, use voice calls frequently, and do value good audio quality even though I'm not an audiophile. I mostly play single player games and fighting games, no competitive FPSes that really need me to hear footsteps. I don't really value game to chat mix. I'd prefer a good mic, but I do have a dynamic mic next to my laptop so I can use that if I have to. I value ANC because I live in a loudish environment and my fans do act up, although it doesn't have to be that powerful. I probably won't be taking it outside the house much. And I really really would like it to be wireless, as I move around a lot and will use it for calls on my phone and tablet. If anything other than the 3 are within this price range and fit the requirements, I'd be happy to look.

As for the 3 I've stated, I've actually tried on the Inzone H9 II and the Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC. The Inzone sounds noticeably less detailed and lively than the Maxwells to me, although not by too much. It is, however, immensely comfortable. In contrast, I got a very mild headache after taking off the Maxwell 2s, and the weight was certainly more noticeable, although not particularly uncomfortable. I was wondering if the clamp strength/the weight gets more manageable over time. I haven't tried the Stealth 2 Pros, but I've heard about how the headband can be uncomfortable. How bad is it actually? And how does the sound quality match up to the other 2?

Some extra questions: is Dolby Atmos worth getting if I'm going to be mostly gaming and listening to music? and is it likely that TurtleBeach will launch a 2nd generation of the Stealth 2 Pro anytime in the near future I should wait for?

Thanks for reading all of this if you did: I just wanted to get a lot of details out. Appreciate any advice from owners or people with experience using these.

So, I'm a laptop user looking to replace my Logitech G522 because the only thing good about it is the mic. The mute button broke on me and it charges insanely slowly now, not to mention GHub being really really bad. I also found the audio flat and unimpressive, sounding really muddy in some songs. So I'm trying to find something new.

I know people are going to say wired is king and I should just get a Sennheiser and a boom mic or something, but I would really prefer something wireless. So far, I've narrowed it down to 3 options. The Audeze Maxwell 2 with ANC, the Inzone H9 IIs, and the TurtleBeach Stealth 2 Pro.

I have the budget for all of these(so arround 400 USD). I'm a PC only gamer, so no console usage. I will mostly be using the headset for gaming, but I also enjoy movies and a very good amount of music listening, use voice calls frequently, and do value good audio quality even though I'm not an audiophile. I mostly play single player games and fighting games, no competitive FPSes that really need me to hear footsteps. I don't really value game to chat mix. I'd prefer a good mic, but I do have a dynamic mic next to my laptop so I can use that if I have to. I value ANC because I live in a loudish environment and my fans do act up, although it doesn't have to be that powerful. I probably won't be taking it outside the house much. And I really really would like it to be wireless, as I move around a lot and will use it for calls on my phone and tablet. If anything other than the 3 are within this price range and fit the requirements, I'd be happy to look.

As for the 3 I've stated, I've actually tried on the Inzone H9 II and the Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC. The Inzone sounds noticeably less detailed and lively than the Maxwells to me, although not by too much. It is, however, immensely comfortable. In contrast, I got a very mild headache after taking off the Maxwell 2s, and the weight was certainly more noticeable, although not particularly uncomfortable. I was wondering if the clamp strength/the weight gets more manageable over time. I haven't tried the Stealth 2 Pros, but I've heard about how the headband can be uncomfortable. How bad is it actually? And how does the sound quality match up to the other 2?

Some extra questions: is Dolby Atmos worth getting if I'm going to be mostly gaming and listening to music? and is it likely that TurtleBeach will launch a 2nd generation of the Stealth 2 Pro anytime in the near future I should wait for?

Thanks for reading all of this if you did: I just wanted to get a lot of details out. Appreciate any advice from owners or people with experience using these.

So, I've been thinking about getting the Stealth 2 Pros since they sound like everything I'd want in a headset. However, I do know theres some hardware and build kinks that might need to be worked out, and I know that turtlebeach does separate generations for some of their headsets like the 600s. Would it be worth waiting for a potential hardware update before purchasing? Or is the Stealth 2 Pro itself already a 2nd generation update, and won't be getting any physical changes?

So, I've got a Predator Helios 16 (16 inches), and I've been using a cooling pad that works Okay but I've sent it in for warranty and they've told me that a large amount of dust has accumulated between the fan and heatsink. I'm looking to invest in a cooling pad that's got a dust filter, and so far my eyes have landed on the Llano v12 Ultra and the FlyDigi BS3 Pro.

I've heard that the BS3 Pro is quieter, but my concerns are that apparently it cools a bit less, there's a small mechanical bearing sound underneath(? Not sure how many people have this issue), and honestly, it looks a little ugly to me. The Llano v12 Ultra I heard has always been the go to reliable, but it's apparently very loud and the charger is large(my desk doesn't have a lot of space). Can I get some insights from people who have experience with either or both of these cooling pads?