Gaming headsets

[mestevo]

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Looking for a unicorn I think, is there a good headset for PC + Xbox One + PS4 and easy to switch between them?

[allBthere]

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Can anyone give me feedbacks on the Turtle Beach P11? I just ordered one and it hasn't arrived yet. Is it any good for fps games?

p11? I bought the Turtle Beach xoFour's a week or so ago. I love them. They cause a bit of discomfort after extended wear, but the sound is great and does a good job of mimicking 5.1

I was worried reading reviews a lot of people wished they could go louder, but I use the lowest or 2nd lowest setting and find louder is too loud and probably damaging to the ear.

The biggest knock on the xoFour's is that you can't hear yourself speak electronically though the headphones. This bothers people because the headphones cup the ears so that you can't hear much and you probably couldn't hear yourself speak if you were doing so quietly, so therefore you have no feedback on how you sound and if if you're even speaking correctly.

Overall I'm quite satisfied for $120 CAD, plus I have the adapter that came with it if I'm ever inclined to try my other headphones I have (bose, klipsch) or upgrade etc.

I bought them for gaming at night when my girl is in bed and I hate playing on mute, plus I"ll also watch the odd netflix or even just regular TV with them

The xoSeven's are EXACTLY the same performance wise, but offer detachable plates on the sides for customization and memory foam for better comfort.

[mgoblue]

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Looking for a unicorn I think, is there a good headset for PC + Xbox One + PS4 and easy to switch between them?

I would go with a PX5 type that's optical audio based and buy a optical switcher that you plug every optical into....then you just have to select the input when you switch.

Otherwise I'd have no idea....I just manually switch currently.

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You could get a PC Headset, the 2-1 adapter that lets you plug into PS4 controller, the Xbox One stereo headset adapter too. Then you'd just have to plug your controller into whatever controller or pc you're using.

[doubledeuceR6]

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I would go with a PX5 type that's optical audio based and buy a optical switcher that you plug every optical into....then you just have to select the input when you switch.

Otherwise I'd have no idea....I just manually switch currently.

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You could get a PC Headset, the 2-1 adapter that lets you plug into PS4 controller, the Xbox One stereo headset adapter too. Then you'd just have to plug your controller into whatever controller or pc you're using.

I second that, something along the lines of the TB PX5's with the optical audio input will give you the versatility you're looking for.

[Flightwhite24]

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I wish I didn't have to switch headsets between systems. If I had the choice I would use my Pulse Elites for both consoles


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[mgoblue]

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I second that, something along the lines of the TB PX5's with the optical audio input will give you the versatility you're looking for.

Yeah. I wish my PX5's were newer with the Wifi connection (mine are 1st gen and crackle occasionally), but they're really awesome. I finally got it all set up for the Xbox One and it's great.

[mestevo]

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Figures it'd have to be one of the $200+ sets

Ideally I'd like to move away from my G930s that have some issues thanks to my son somewhat breaking the wireless dongle - but still kinda working now.

PS4 and Xbox One are downstairs, PC is upstairs. Would get most usage on PC, but occasionally on the consoles downstairs and/or the Vita. In a perfect world that wouldn't be a hassle to move from one to another...

edit: I see refurbs have been as low as $75 on woot, cool.

[mgoblue]

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Figures it'd have to be one of the $200+ sets

Ideally I'd like to move away from my G930s that have some issues thanks to my son somewhat breaking the wireless dongle - but still kinda working now.

PS4 and Xbox One are downstairs, PC is upstairs. Would get most usage on PC, but occasionally on the consoles downstairs and/or the Vita. In a perfect world that wouldn't be a hassle to move from one to another...

edit: I see refurbs have been as low as $75 on woot, cool.

You'll have to move it around upstairs vs. downstairs no matter what then....unless you can run the PC optical downstairs, but I don't know if the headsets can transmit downstairs to upstairs or not, might get interference....

[Qb]

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After reading about these in this thread, I just ordered a pair off Amazon. Been looking for an alternative to the TV speakers as well, but not wanting to break the bank on a headset. Will be here Wednesday.

I'm sure you'll be very happy with your purchase. Even if I can fix my receiver, I'm not going back.

[XtremeDunkz]

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What is the best headset available for the Xbox One? I miss using a good headset so badly. I used the X11s with my 360 and loved it.

[doubledeuceR6]

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What is the best headset available for the Xbox One? I miss using a good headset so badly. I used the X11s with my 360 and loved it.

I don't know what your budget is but anything with an optical input will work, plus you can use them with other consoles and PC but you'll have to get the adapter for chat which is an extra expense.

MS makes their own stereo headset and I've heard good things about the TB XO series which all come with the chat adapter. Polk also makes a stereo headset for the XB1 but I haven't heard much about it.

[XtremeDunkz]

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anything $200 or under would work for me. I liked how the X11s had the game/chat audio mixer right on them.

[doubledeuceR6]

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anything $200 or under would work for me. I liked how the X11s had the game/chat audio mixer right on them.

Well with the XB1 the chat adapter has your game and chat volume controls built into it. EDIT: MgoBlue has shown me the light.




In that price range you've got plenty of options.

It appears the sound is great on the Polks but there are some mic issues at the moment.

http://www.polkaudio.com/products/4shot

Here's all the compatible TB models:

http://www.turtlebeach.com/products/headsets/xbox-one

MS stereo headset:

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/accessories/headsets/stereo-headset#fbid=YxmUrGFnlZK

There are many other brands as well.

[mgoblue]

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Well with the XB1 the chat adapter has your game and chat volume controls built into it. The one drawback to this though is that it renders the the transmitter with my PX5's useless because the adapter only sends a stereo signal. I'm guessing that's why all the official headsets that are out now are all stereo headsets.

It doesn't render the transmitter on the PX5 useless. I use the Xbox One optical out to the transmitter to get the best possible audio (PX5 decodes surround and does virtual stuff). I then use the cable between Xbox One Stereo Headset Adapter and input on PX5 for Xbox chat.

I use the buttons on Stereo Headset adapter to be 100% to chat volume and 0% to game volume. This lets the good PX5 transmitter come through, but still use chat through the cable.

You have the option of ignoring the transmitter and just doing stereo sound if you prefer though....I'm sticking with the optical. If I go stereo I'll just use a old Razer PC headset I have that I plug into the Adapter.

[sbauer318]

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It doesn't render the transmitter on the PX5 useless. I use the Xbox One optical out to the transmitter to get the best possible audio (PX5 decodes surround and does virtual stuff). I then use the cable between Xbox One Stereo Headset Adapter and input on PX5 for Xbox chat.

I use the buttons on Stereo Headset adapter to be 100% to chat volume and 0% to game volume. This lets the good PX5 transmitter come through, but still use chat through the cable.

You have the option of ignoring the transmitter and just doing stereo sound if you prefer though....I'm sticking with the optical. If I go stereo I'll just use a old Razer PC headset I have that I plug into the Adapter.

Yup. I do the same thing with my px5