Tai N Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 What headsets do you console gamers use? I'm looking for one strictly for cod games tbh since that's the only series I play besides monster hunter world. I've heard of the astro & turtle beach, what are your experiences with them or do you not use those brands? Which one do you have? Looking to buy a new headset for my ps4 pro console. I often hear console headsets do not have good mic or sound quality when plugged into pc and vice versa. I have the old turtle beach stealth 520 discontinued by turtle beach I believe - Mic quality is good, but I don't feel I'm getting as much potential as I can for sound quality. Not sure if all turtle beach have the super human hearing, but this one does so you can hear footsteps somewhat better, but meh this is the old version headset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG__DOG Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Astro a40s with mixamp pro tr, best on the market and customizable eq settings too. Also I had the astro A50s 3rd gen wireless with charging base station. Tai N and N3CR0 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iAmMoDBoX Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Astro a40 with the mixamp Do not go wireless Make sure it's 7.1 surround sound, not stereo sound that plugs into your controller. If you're on PC these are awesome... https://www.amazon.com/HyperX-Cloud-Gaming-Headset-PS4/dp/B00SAYCVTQ Tai N 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zennon Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Astro mixamp using a selection audiophile headphones and a modmic. N3CR0, Tai N, RL317 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanologyUK Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 I swear by the Turtle Beach Elite Pro with TAC - http://www.argos.co.uk/product/8019684 This is the best £250 spent and i bought this as soon as it came out. I now see all the big competitions use these. As i sit at my desk and play my PS4/Xbox on 1 monitor, this headset allows me to connect the TAC (mixer box) upto the PS4 and Xbox and my PC so i can listen/watch Twitch etc whilst gaming on console and i receive both audio at the same time. The TAC is connected to my PC via USB to allow me to use the mic on my headset for my PC at the same time as playing on the console if i so wish. If this headset breaks, i would immediately go and buy a new one tomorrow. The headset also is great for glasses wearers as if you remove the ear cups, there is a tab you can lock into position that makes an indent in the earcups to allow for your glasses arms. No more squashing of the glasses arms into your face! Tai N 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RL317 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Astro mixamp using a selection audiophile headphones and a modmic. QFT if you buy Astros you're better off setting the headset to one side or selling it on. Can't beat the sound of quality headphones through the mixamp. Some cheapo stereo cans would be better than the A40/A50, and decent clip on mics can be picked up cheap too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzy clam Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 I have a few headsets for gaming, never been a huge fan of so called "gaming headsets" as they are way overpriced and are of lower quality than true audiophile headsets. I have Sennheiser HD 598 Sennheiser HD 650 Sennheiser PC 360 (only gaming headset I own and really like) Beyerdynamic DT 880 and DT 990 Audio - Technica AD700 ( might be my favorite for gaming as the soundstage is HUGE IMO ) Phillips Fidelio X And both AntLion ModMic and the Labtec LVA 7330,I prefer the Modmic but both are great as an add on mic to a truly audiophile set of cans. RL317, Zennon, Tai N and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zennon Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 I have a few headsets for gaming, never been a huge fan of so called "gaming headsets" as they are way overpriced and are of lower quality than true audiophile headsets. I have Sennheiser HD 598 Sennheiser HD 650 Sennheiser PC 360 (only gaming headset I own and really like) Beyerdynamic DT 880 and DT 990 Audio - Technica AD700 ( might be my favorite for gaming as the soundstage is HUGE IMO ) Phillips Fidelio X And both AntLion ModMic and the Labtec LVA 7330,I prefer the Modmic but both are great as an add on mic to a truly audiophile set of cans. I did not know you were into head-fi fuzzy, some nice sets there fuzzy clam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RL317 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 I wish they still sold AD700s new. I'm very wary of buying stuff second hand but they've been rated as possibly the best possible headphones for gaming sound many times so I'm salty fuzzy clam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sncjez Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 AD900s had them since MW3 day's never thought about anything else paired with yamaha receiver and usb mic soundcard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velloonythedeity Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Studio Headphones & Creative Sound BlasterX G5 7.1 Headphone Surround HD Audio External Sound Card with Headphone Amplifier for Windows PC / Mac / PS4 / and Other Consoles is what I use. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0011UB9CQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018JUPY3A/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tai N Posted March 17, 2018 Author Share Posted March 17, 2018 Astro a40 with the mixamp Do not go wireless Make sure it's 7.1 surround sound, not stereo sound that plugs into your controller. If you're on PC these are awesome... https://www.amazon.com/HyperX-Cloud-Gaming-Headset-PS4/dp/B00SAYCVTQ Is this the correct one you are talking about? I decided I wanted to get these. It was a difficult decision on either this or turtle beach elite pro with tac! Is there anything else I need to get when buying these? Also can you give me specific instructions for the don't go wireless thing? I've never used a mix amp before. I've kind of been living under a rock. https://www.astrogaming.com/shop/headsets/A40-MIXAMP-TR-PS4-ASTRO-BLACK-STANDARD.html?psids=A40-MIXAMP-TR-PS4-ASTRO-BLACK-STANDARD%2CMOD-KIT%2CA40-TAGS#start=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iAmMoDBoX Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Is this the correct one you are talking about? I decided I wanted to get these. It was a difficult decision on either this or turtle beach elite pro with tac! Is there anything else I need to get when buying these? Also can you give me specific instructions for the don't go wireless thing? I've never used a mix amp before. I've kind of been living under a rock. Which did you get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tai N Posted March 17, 2018 Author Share Posted March 17, 2018 Which did you get?Oops, forgot to include the link in last post. Is this the correct one and do I need to get anything else to go wired and not wireless? https://www.astrogaming.com/shop/headsets/A40-MIXAMP-TR-PS4-ASTRO-BLACK-STANDARD.html?psids=A40-MIXAMP-TR-PS4-ASTRO-BLACK-STANDARD%2CMOD-KIT%2CA40-TAGS#start=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iAmMoDBoX Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Oops, forgot to include the link in last post. Is this the correct one and do I need to get anything else to go wired and not wireless? https://www.astrogaming.com/shop/headsets/A40-MIXAMP-TR-PS4-ASTRO-BLACK-STANDARD.html?psids=A40-MIXAMP-TR-PS4-ASTRO-BLACK-STANDARD%2CMOD-KIT%2CA40-TAGS#start=1 Nope just USB from the mix amp to the console, and then optical out from the console to the mix amp Then make sure the console settings are right. It should come with a rather simple quick start guide of what to do Tai N 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3CR0 Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 I use Astro A50's Gen 2 with Mixamp. I also have Turtle Beach Stealth 420x+ and Turtle Beach XO One's but I find too much bass with the TB's, Astro's so much clearer. Tai N 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzy clam Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 I did not know you were into head-fi fuzzy, some nice sets there Yeah I around head-fi when MLE actually started writing the review of gaming headsets,damn that was awhile ago... But yeah I've been thru a few sets of cans over the last 10 plus years or so.Some blew my mind and other ones were complete letdowns. I wish they still sold AD700s new. I'm very wary of buying stuff second hand but they've been rated as possibly the best possible headphones for gaming sound many times so I'm salty They came out with the AD700x I believe awhile back,I personally never owned them or used them but have heard that they are definitely not what the OG 700's were.And I can honestly say they are probably my favorite set of cans for gaming, sure I've owned more expensive ones but you really have to game with the AD700's to get the full feel of how good they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 Mixamp for Ps3 and Mixamp TR for Ps4 pro. AD700 for the headset with a mod mic when needed. Bought in 2009 and still going strong. Tried a few others including Astros but always back to Ad700. Might look odd to start with but you can where them indefinitely. Tai N 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3CR0 Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Just gave the 420x+ a try, sound horrible. Really tinny and echoey... can't really tell where the noises are coming from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Popular Post Netduma Fraser Posted March 23, 2018 Administrators Popular Post Share Posted March 23, 2018 I have a few headsets for gaming, never been a huge fan of so called "gaming headsets" as they are way overpriced and are of lower quality than true audiophile headsets. I have Sennheiser HD 598 Sennheiser HD 650 Sennheiser PC 360 (only gaming headset I own and really like) Beyerdynamic DT 880 and DT 990 Audio - Technica AD700 ( might be my favorite for gaming as the soundstage is HUGE IMO ) Phillips Fidelio X And both AntLion ModMic and the Labtec LVA 7330,I prefer the Modmic but both are great as an add on mic to a truly audiophile set of cans. fuzzy clam, TryHardUndies, Netduma Jack and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzy clam Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 No but I'm always looking for my next headset fix... Netduma Fraser 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
II Z IE IR O II Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Astro A40 with MixAmp Pro TR. Like the fact that MixAmp Pro TR can customize eq settings for sound whoring! PharmDawgg and Tai N 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Find_the_Door Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Sennheiser HD800-S' (Black revision) Schitt Jotenheim (Amp) Soundblaster X7 LE (pre-amp/DAC) Antlion Modmic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zennon Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Sennheiser HD800-S' (Black revision) Schitt Jotenheim (Amp) Soundblaster X7 LE (pre-amp/DAC) Antlion Modmic HD800s and a Jot nice This guy gets it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColonicBoom Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Schitt Jotenheim (Amp) I heard their sound quality was a bit schitty N3CR0 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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