r/gamingheadsets

I've been looking through a lot of posts trying to figure out what the best headphones would be for my needs, but I can't seem to find a clear consensus.

The two options I see recommended the most seem to be the SteelSeries Arctis Nova series and the Logitech G Pro X.

So I figured I'd list exactly what I'm looking for and see what you guys would recommend.

My requirements:

1. Mainly for gaming — Gaming will be the primary use for the headphones.

2. Wireless — This is a must. I want to be able to get up and move around without having to take the headphones off or worry about a cable.

3. Budget: $200 max — I don't want to spend more than $200.

4. Audio quality is my priority — I learned about the difference between "gaming headsets" and more audiophile-oriented headphones while researching. I already have a standalone microphone, so I don't care about microphone quality or even having a built-in mic. I'm mainly looking for the best possible audio quality for gaming.

5. I play on PC.... thanks to the redditor who pointed out I didn't add that

With those requirements in mind, what headphones are you guys using and would highly recommend?

I'm especially interested in hearing from people who have tried multiple options and can speak to the differences in sound quality.

Thanks!

I have asked about gaming headsets for my son in another thread but thought better to start a different one regarding this specifically.

I apologize if my questions are dumb.

Are Atmos and other spatial audio headphones actually a physically different headphone or just an software control layer to mix the spatial audio?

If they are physically the same then can an Atmos mix be applied to a normal set of stereo headphones through software only ?

If the game outputs some kind of spatial audio anyway could running it through another software actually make things sound worse ?

And I suppose the main question is it worth it in gaming ?

For anyone on PC, what audio setup are you using? I'm currently using an audio interface with a separate mic and IEMs, but I'm thinking of simplifying things. I'm considering going to a good USB mic with built-in controls/monitoring and ditching the interface. What do you guys use, USB mic with no interface, separate mic + interface, or a combination of both? Interested to hear what works best for gaming/Discord.

Need to make a new post cuz my old one didn't have the correct information. Im a bit torn on this decision so what would you do??

So I just got the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen3 Playstation headset a few days ago, and I'm happy with the sound and the app. The mic is also good (at least according to my friend).

The only problem is that it is pretty heavy, and my jaw feels a bit weird while wearing it, and I felt pressure on my temple after I took it off after like 2,5 hours.
I wouldn't say my head is so small, but I'm a female, so maybe it just feels heavier for me?

I wear glasses, so sometimes it felt weird, but I just positioned the headset differently, and everything was fine. Sometimes it hurts my earlobe, but that's also not that big of a problem.

If you were in my situation, would you keep this headset or get a lighter one? If you were to get a different headset, what would be your choice for gaming on PS5?

Some additional info:

- First time getting a headset this expensive, so there's also the fear that it might not be worth the money (160€)

- I usually prefer wired headsets, but that might be because I only had wired ones and thought the mic and everything were better on wired headsets

- My first option was the HX Cloud 3S, but I chose TB instead because some people said they have issues with it on the PS5, especially on the slim version. Then there's also the fact that the equalizer only works on a laptop / PC, but that's still manageable for me.

- Would have to get a USB-A to USB-C adapter because the dongle gets really hot when in the back of my PS5 (slim) either way so that is not an issue for me, as long as the quality does not suffer from that.

edit: I also forgot to mention that I do not like noise cancelling because I just like to hear if anything happens around me, especially with my pets in. This headset does not have ANC but I still can't hear anything around me, maybe because it is so heavy?

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.

I’m currently using a SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro, but after about two years it has started putting a crazy amount of pressure on my right ear. The discomfort starts within the first 10 minutes and becomes genuinely painful.
I’m looking for recommendations for a comfortable pair of headphones for long gaming/music sessions.
Right now, the Beyerdynamic DT 990 is my first choice. Has anyone here made a similar switch, or do you have other recommendations I should consider?

I’m considering these two headsets. The 7 gen 2 is on sale for $175 new, and I’ve found a pro for $180. I was wondering what is the pros and cons for each, and which is the better value overall? The pro is almost 4 years old whereas the 7 gen 2 is like 9 months old. I know one is a mid tier headset and the other is a high end headset but which is best to invest in at this point? I’m not looking to buy the Omni or elite and don’t want the 5 either. Thanks for your feedback!

I’m looking to replace an older wired gaming headset and want something wireless that works well with both PC and PS5. I mostly play single-player games, co-op, and occasional competitive shooters, so I care about sound quality, comfort, and a decent mic more than esports-level features.

Budget: Around $150–$300, but I could stretch for something genuinely durable and noticeably better.

What I want:

• Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless for gaming
• PC and PS5 compatibility
• Comfortable for 3–5 hour sessions; not excessively heavy or hot
• Clear enough microphone for Discord and party chat
• Good positional audio, but also enjoyable sound for story games and music
• Long battery life and USB-C charging
• Bluetooth or simultaneous Bluetooth would be a bonus

Options I keep seeing:

• Audeze Maxwell
• SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless / Nova 7
• HyperX Cloud III Wireless / Cloud Alpha Wireless
• Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed
• Razer BlackShark V2 Pro
• Turtle Beach Stealth Pro
• Astro A50 X

I’m mainly deciding whether the Audeze Maxwell’s sound quality is worth its added weight, or whether a SteelSeries, HyperX, Logitech, or Razer option is a better all-rounder for comfort and everyday use. Reviews commonly rate the Maxwell highly for sound and battery life, while the Nova Pro Wireless offers more connectivity features and active noise cancellation.

What wireless gaming headset has held up best for you over time, especially for a mixed PC/PS5 setup?

I do NOT have a budget and I want the best thing in the market, I heard that studio headphones are really good at around 300 dollars but I want to hear it from the community

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 am looking for the best headphones i can possibly find. I dont have budget, but would like to stay within 250-350. im tired of these over advertised gaming brands. what are some of the best headphones i can get???

Looking for a wireless headset mainly for competitive CS2, but I also play competitive Sea of Thieves. CS2 is my priority. I'm considering the BlackShark V3 Pro and Audeze Maxwell 2. Is there anything better for footsteps, positioning and sound separation? Comfort for long sessions is also important. I currently use the Logitech G Pro X Wireless, but the battery has completely died. What would you recommend?

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

Im looking for a new headset, upgrading from some arctis 5s. i’ve narrowed it down to the asus rog kitharas and the gen5 astro a50s and i really cant decide. is the better audio quality and openback (i often play with only 1 headphone on cus i need to hear my grandma if she needs me so that would fix that problem) worth sacrificing wireless.

if you have any other suggestions please let me know, i picked these 2 because they had some decent discounts where i am rn and fit most my criteria. My only must is that it has to have the mic connected to the headset since im moving around from my desk to sim rig to second desk a lot. Game wise i play a mix of everything, mainly shooters (like siege, apex cs2) and survival games (minecraft,project zomboid).

im looking for some wireless headphones for pc. Mostly want to use them for gaming but videos and stuff too. I dont need a mic and would prefer to not have one sticking out. As long as its low latency and good sound quality to hear footsteps etc, its enough for me. Ive seen the audeze maxwell that look pre good along with the audio technica m50xbt2 or something. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

I have been using a wired headset for years and finally getting tired of the cable getting in the way. i mostly play FPS games on PC, but i also jump into some single player stuff, so id like something that sounds good overall without going completely overboard on price. what are people here using lately that has decent mic quality and doesn’t feel uncomfortable after a few hours?
thaanks in advance for any suggestions i ppreciate yall.