r/Headsets

i’m fairly new to the headset world but im looking for something wireless, good mic, not dependent on the dock/stand (like the astro a50x), lightweight, and aesthetically not ugly lol. mainly gonna be used for gaming. not sure if thats too much to ask for, but here are my choices so far:

g522 lightspeed
astro a20x
steel series arctis nova pro wireless 2
logitech g pro x 2
logitech g733

im seeing so many mixed reviews about all of them, its very confusing. if anybody has tried these, let me know how they’ve been for you. and if anyone has more recommendations i would appreciate it.

I work full time from home on a voice call 8-10 hours a day. In the last 3 years I've gone through several headsets and the failure point is almost always a broken plastic piece in the band. Reinforcing these breaks is a temporary fix, as the added movement in the band usually causes a wire to fail a few weeks later, rendering the microphone or earcup useless. Most of these headsets can't even have the band removed without snipping wires, which makes repair jobs much more difficult.

I want something durable and/or designed with repairs in mind. It would be awesome if replacement parts are for sale, but all I really want is non-destructive disassembly.

My goal headset would also use Bluetooth to connect to my phone and have a quick mute function. I prefer over-ear but on-ear is fine. Can't stand in-ear. It doesn't need to look professional-- it just needs to survive.

Any recommendations?

So we just built my son his first gaming Pc which is working great. He wants a gaming headset and his birthday is approaching so I have been looking into the "market" somewhat.

The consensus seems to be that a normal headphones produce a better sound for less money and a separate mic or some kind of stick on mic is also better.

So what combos of headphone/mic/dac are people actually using.

I think our criteria are that at this point we might as well have spatial audio/Dolby Atmos for full emersion. Ear cups that fully cover the ear and are comfy is important.

Wired is fine and I personally am leaning this way just because of cost/ latency but not totally against wireless. Open or closed back is not super important ( unless your experience says otherwise ).

Or is there a particularly good gaming specific option?

Budget wise I think £120 or so and I am not against second hand (this is how we got the PC done in reasonable cost ).

I want to avoid just disposable crap that won`t last 5 minutes.

Thanks.

I've read many reviews, bought the Hperx cloud 3 was very disappointed so I returned it and bought the steel series, felt so much better till I felt there is an audio delay from the headset and some other issues like when I increase the volume I cannot see the volume of the windows itself

other than that it wasn't heavy and wasn't crushing my ears so it felt so comfortable
unlike the hyperx cloud 3
the design is garbage, the software also has a lot of issues had to remove it as someone on reddit also noticed this and said that here https://www.reddit.com/r/HyperX/comments/1q1vnju/hyperx_ngenuity_dtsx_update_latency_missing/

and it really hurts my ears...
btw I bought hyperx 3, then returned because of the steel series issues as well but it was comfy, then returned and got the hyperx 3 again after I saw some posts saying it will solve some of the issues and it didn't so I really want to return this sad headset again
What would you recommend? or what do you recommend something in the budget of 100 Euros and wireless

I currently own epos game zero for 5 years and looking for an upgarde i play games on pc overwatch cs val and more and looking for an upgarde.

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rog kithara

these are the current headphones that people talk about which one is for which and which one do you recommend

idc if open or closed i just need headphones with mic

I wear my headset for about 8/9 hrs per day, I work on my computer and play vidyas so I use it for music and so on

I’ve always felt kinda sore after a day wearing them and I was wondering if there were any headset which were light enough to alleviate the pain and avoid the hair dent ?

I’ve heard about earbuds and people told me they came a long way in the last five years or so

Speakers isn’t really a solution since I do not live alone (otherwise if I lived on my own I guess I would go back to speakers just like 2004)

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for recommendations for a wireless work headset under $300. I have a few very specific requirements due to work restrictions and personal workflow:

• Budget: Under $300 USD.
• Hardware Mute Switch (Crucial): Must have a dedicated, integrated physical mute button that holds its muted state locally/globally on the device. I need to be able to mute the headset before a call is placed or received, without relying on app-level controls (like Teams/Zoom).
• Zero Software / Plug-and-Play: It must not require any companion software or driver installation, as I am on a locked-down work PC without admin rights. It needs to work out-of-the-box.
• Form Factor / Style: Open to single-ear (mono), dual-ear (stereo), or smaller/on-ear styles. Active Noise Canceling (ANC) is a nice bonus, but not strictly required.

Looking for a wireless gaming headset with loud sidetone

I always play in the evening when the kids are sleeping. I can't speak loudly into the headset, I can only whisper to not wake up the kids.

I am using the arctis nova pro wireless headset and before this I had the Logitech G pro x wireless. I wasn't satisfied with the sidetone on both headsets. The sidetone was simply too quiet for me in my situation. It's very uncomfortable to speak quietly when your ears are covered and the game is playing sound effects as well.

Can anyone recommend a headset that has really loud sidetone?

Due to being headache-prone, I can't use any headset that wraps around or over my head, only the kind that clips onto your ear. And since it's for work, it must have a good mic and work with software like Cisco Jabber and Microsoft Teams.

I'm currently using the Plantronics Voyager Legend, which I LOVE, but the battery life sucks. For off/on calls it's fine and lasts all day, but on days when I'm on long calls for a few hours per call, it just kills it. Is there an in-ear type with crazy long battery?

Hi everyone,

I have a strange issue with my HyperX Cloud III S Wireless (AX6G1AA). When I put the headset on and shake my head left/right or toward my shoulders, I can hear a rattling/shifting sound coming from the left earcup, as if something inside is moving.

This is already the third pair I've experienced it with. I returned the first one and bought another, but the new pair does the same thing. A friend also has the same model (black), and I can hear/feel a similar noise on his headset, although it's less noticeable.

Interestingly, if I hold the mic mute button while shaking my head, the rattling disappears.

Has anyone else noticed this with the Cloud III S Wireless?

• Is this normal for this model?
• Could something inside the earcup be loose?
• Could this be from somewhere or something else?
• Could it become worse over time?
• Should I return the headset again, or is this simply a characteristic of the headset?

I'd really appreciate hearing from other Cloud III S owners, especially if you've experienced the same thing.

Thanks!

I want to talk in discord on PC while playing games on Xbox. I have my USB going from my mix amp to my pc, then my optical cable going from mix amp to Xbox. When i first plugged everything in it worked great. i could talk and listen to my friends on pc while gaming and hearing audio on Xbox. it worked for 2 days then when i went to leave my set up i accidentally pulled my headphone jack from my mix amp, i plugged it in and that's when everything got messed up. my friends would hear my game audio through my headset and sometimes id hear buzzing. would love some help on this

I’m trying to decide between the Astro A50 Gen 5 and the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5P for PS5, and I’d really appreciate some advice from people who have actually used them.

I know the A50 Gen 5 is considerably more expensive than the Nova 5P, so I’m mainly wondering if you think the extra money is actually worth paying, especially for someone who prioritizes microphone quality and PS5 party chat.

My biggest priority is microphone quality for PS5 voice chat. Can your friends hear you clearly and at a good volume while you’re playing? More importantly, have you experienced any echo or feedback where other people in the party can hear their own voice coming back through your microphone?

I’ve had problems with this with other headsets before, so avoiding echo in PS5 parties is extremely important to me.

I also have a very large head, and with most headsets I have to extend the headband all the way to its maximum, so I’d like to know how comfortable both headsets are for people with larger heads.

I was also considering the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro, but unfortunately I can only get the wired version, and I really don’t like using wired headsets, so that’s not really an option for me.

So, for those who have used the A50 Gen 5 and/or Nova 5P on PS5 or PS5 Pro: is the A50 Gen 5 worth spending the extra money on, particularly for microphone quality, party chat, avoiding echo, and comfort for a large head?

Thanks!

Ich möchte mir ein Headset zulegen, welches eine gute Audio Qualität hat und bei dem das Mikro nicht der letzte Rotz ist.
Mein Budget beträgt 130€, es darf auch gebraucht/ generalüberholt sein (also Neupreise von ~200€). Falls es einen spürbaren Unterschied macht paar Euro mehr zu zahlen, gehe ich da auch gerne mit, da ich das Headset auch fürs Homeoffice nutzen möchte.

Ich habe aktuell das Hyper X Cloud Alpha in Benutzung und höre von allen PS-Party Kollegen, dass sie sich selbst und meinen ingame-Sound hören. Die Mikro-Sensitivität scheint zu hoch zu sein, obwohl der Regler auf niedrigster Stelle steht. Dadurch wird der Sound aus der Ohrmuschel irgendwie wieder ins Mikro gegeben.

Dieses Problem will ich mit dem neuen Headset umgehen und bezüglich der Soundqualität:
Ich spiele hauptsächlich Shooter (CoD, BF, R6). Steps und die Richtung klar hören zu können ist mir wichtig.

Wireless Funktion und möglichst einfaches plug and play wäre super, zur Not natürlich auch wired.

My black shark v2 pro mic doesn’t work in Fortnite but it works in literally everything else. It’s wireless and all my privacy settings and audio settings in Fortnite are fine. Someone please help

Unfortunately these headphones suck. It makes me very sad because I spent what little money I have on these because I needed headphones to play my ps5. The Bluetooth thing that plugs in my consol that the headphones connect to only plays chopped, popping distorted audio. And the chord just stopped working all a suddenly! My ps5 says it's all connected right on its end, like it's detecting and changing audio inputs, but the headphones themselves just absolutely cannot. I paid 300 dollars for what I thought would be amazing headphones that I would enjoy for more than a month or two. Anyone got anything I can try? I've read alot of things on these issues, but everyine is a PC user and can pull up any info they want and really isolate the issue and find out the problem, however on ps5 I can't do all that.

Anyways, idk what I'm trying to achieve with this post, maybe someone has something they could suggest or tell me what they did if someone else has experienced an issue with these headphones on ps5.

Okay - keep it under $550 if possible. I’m looking for IMAX quality sound. 😂 I already have a closed back gaming headset for everything else under the sun. This is for when I don’t care about ANC and just want an amazing movie experience. Music is a close second!! And perhaps when I’m gaming while playing something really immersive like silent hill or resident evil - something single player. These are some pics but idk all of the differences:

Edition XS — $269
Edition XV — $399
Ananda Nano — $499
Ananda Unveiled — $549

I’d be happy to consider other options though! Thanks, everyone!

Hi everyone, I’m looking for a new wireless gaming headset for PS5 and I’d really appreciate some recommendations.

I previously had the Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed, and honestly they worked very well for me, but I had to return them for unrelated reasons.

My budget is $150 maximum, and I can only buy through Amazon.

My requirements and priorities are:

• Wireless is a must. I’m not interested in wired headsets.
• Microphone quality is the #1 priority. I mainly use the headset for PS5 party chat, and I’ve had problems with echo and people having trouble hearing me clearly in friend groups.
• It needs to be comfortable for a large head. I’ve had headsets that were too small or tight.
• Ideally, I’d like the microphone to be fixed/non-detachable. I’ve had really bad experiences with detachable microphones, and pretty much every headset I’ve owned with a removable mic has given me problems.
• Good sound quality is important, but the microphone matters much more to me.

I’m open to brands other than Razer. If anyone has personal experience with a wireless headset that has an especially good mic for PS5 party chat and works well with larger heads, I’d really appreciate the suggestions.

Thanks!