Gaming headphones

[Rhah]

Thanks for all the advice people.
I do play a lot of MP, but don't really bother using the mic unless its with people I know, so the Mic isnt a requirement.
After what you said earlier Raw Kryptonite, I've had a think and see what you mean about the surround sound headphones. So I think i'm going to go with a decent stereo pair, preferably with wireless. I'm looking at spending between £30 and £60, so I should be able to get some half decent Sennheiser's. I'd prefer not to get USB's, as I'd only be able to use them for gaming.

[Raw Kryptonite]

I have used my X3's (360) for tv/movies since it hooks up with L/R rca connectors from the tv. I've also got a set of wireless regular headphones I use in the bedroom. Inductive charging, just drop them on the base--nice feature. Again, runs from the tv audio outputs. Keep in mind you want RF, not IR or you may get some hiss.
You'll like them for tv/movies as well as gaming.

Also have some Motoroloa S805 bluetooth headphones I use on my netbook. Avoid those despite the attractive price. LOL

[dkwookie]

I would take a look at play.com. They have a good selection of headphones in their sale. These look the pick of the bunch:
http://www.play.com/Electronics/Elec...s/Product.html

They are not wireless or 5.1 but noise reduction so you can drown out your flatmate with machine gun fire perfectly

[Rhah]

Originally Posted by dkwookie

I would take a look at play.com. They have a good selection of headphones in their sale. These look the pick of the bunch:
http://www.play.com/Electronics/Elec...s/Product.html

They are not wireless or 5.1 but noise reduction so you can drown out your flatmate with machine gun fire perfectly

They look pretty good, and I'm especially liking the idea of blocking out my flatmates whiny indie music... And reduced from £150 too

Only problem is that the lead is only 1m long.... dammit. Could get an extension cable, but that might hit the sound quality.....

[Raw Kryptonite]

What you're looking for is just a "closed design" rather than "open".
Open, you hear what's going on in the house (can be good, can be bad), sounds come in and out of the headphones, there's air movement.

Closed you're in a sensory deprivation tank! No air movement. I had some Turtlebeach AXT's (wired) a few years ago that were like that. You could sit next to someone and still not hear them. Unfortunately, using the mic I tended to YELL AT PEOPLE BECAUSE I COULDN'T HEAR MYSELF TALK.
It's not really a major technological feature but more of a design. Since you aren't using comms, it would be perfect--it's pretty cool for creating an environment.
The new turtlebeach headphones are open, btw. I miss my sensory deprivation tank.

[Draupnir2]

Originally Posted by Rhah

Could get an extension cable, but that might hit the sound quality.....

No problem AT ALL. You can easily hook up with a 5m extension without any noticeable sound degradation. Trust me, Im a pro

[Steyr_amr]

Originally Posted by Draupnir2

No problem AT ALL. You can easily hook up with a 5m extension without any noticeable sound degradation. Trust me, Im a pro

In that case may I ask for some advice also? Though I'm looking for a set for my PC. Girlfriend likes to watch the tv at improbably high volumes which drowns out my poor pc games. Been playing Mass Effect and Total War in anticipation of the sequels next year and haven't a clue what's going on, I also refuse to put the subtitles on, tis a game not a book lol.

Anyway these are the ones I've found but I'm a complete layman so any help would be rather warmly welcomed.

http://accessories.euro.dell.com/sna...1&sku=A3000153

http://accessories.euro.dell.com/sna...&sku=624-10076

http://accessories.euro.dell.com/sna...1&sku=A1707077

[Wissam24]

Once I get my PS3 down here, I'll be using my HGU-55 headphones.

They look like this:



Actually mine is slightly different, the bayonet connector receivers don;t look like that

[Draupnir2]

Originally Posted by Steyr_amr

In that case may I ask for some advice also? Though I'm looking for a set for my PC. Girlfriend likes to watch the tv at improbably high volumes which drowns out my poor pc games. Been playing Mass Effect and Total War in anticipation of the sequels next year and haven't a clue what's going on, I also refuse to put the subtitles on, tis a game not a book lol.

Anyway these are the ones I've found but I'm a complete layman so any help would be rather warmly welcomed.

http://accessories.euro.dell.com/sna...1&sku=A3000153

http://accessories.euro.dell.com/sna...&sku=624-10076

http://accessories.euro.dell.com/sna...1&sku=A1707077

The Logitech one is probably OK, but beware that it can only be used with a PC as is has USB innterface only.
The one I linked to in this thread has SPDIF interface which is more standard for 5.1 sound, and can hence be used in a home theater as well (be shure that your PC has SPDIF/digital audio out for that one