Having the right video game headset is a definite necessity for gamers. They allow you to hear the action from the game in its full glory without interrupting the household around you, and block distractions from interrupting your game. You need to hear every foot step, shot, gear change, etc. in order to be the best gamer you can be. With regular speakers you miss out on the subtle, yet vital sound effects that can prove to mean if you live or die, win or lose in the game. With these choices of headsets you will not miss a single crucial sound effect from the game. Since you will be playing for hours on end, it is also imperative that you choose a videogame headset that is comfortable to wear around your ears. Smaller headsets and ear buds tend to become uncomfortable after extended play. Another special point to bring up when shopping for video game headsets is the manufacturing quality of the wires. I have gone through to many great looking headsets only to have them fail due to weak and subpar wiring. One slight pull or twist of the wire and the connections on the inside break. That’s why it’s important to buy a quality video game headset. I personally use and recommend these great headset choices:
Ear Force X31 Video Game Headset
The Ear Force X31 is one of the best choices for the XBOX. It has awesome stereo sound, and a digital RF wireless connection. It comes with oversized ear cups (my favorite configuration) for a comfortable ergonomic design that fits your ears, so you can play for hours on end without ear fatigue. The best features are the: “chat boost” which automatically boosts your chat in order to compensate for in game sounds, in that way you don’t miss a communiqué from your team mates in the heat of battle.
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The “Stereo Expander” that allows the sound to seem like it is coming from a wider range around you, making the game more realistic. The “Bass Boost” that makes explosions and gun fire sound more realistic. Microphone Monitoring offers you the convenience of hearing your own voice, in that way you can regulate how loud you have to be, so you don’t end up sounding like a goof. And an independent chat and game volume control.
AudioFX Pro 5+1 by BenHeck Video Game Headset
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AudioFX Video Game Headset is a certified “Teamspeak” headset. With great features like force feedback, built-in surround sound, and a style and design by modder “BenHeck. It is built to last and take the punishment that hard core gamers put their peripherals through. Other useful features include the in-line volume control, vibration control, and a microphone mute button. The microphone swivels and the head set has pivoting ear pads for total comfort. It comes with its own software allowing for customization, equalization and special effects.
Ear Force X11 Video Game Headset
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The Ear Force X11 is the perfect headset for XBOX gamers and PC Gamers alike. This video game headset comes with an in-line amplifier and separate connectors for the microphone. The headset is very durable and light weight.
Logitech G35 7.1-Channel Surround Sound Video Game Headset
This video game head set sports a 7.1 surround sound and comes with three replaceable headband pads for added comfort. The controls for your audio are on your headset, so it feels like a controller for your head. This gives you quick control over your gaming audio be it the volume, microphone mute, or surround sound adjustments. Another unique special feature is a voice changing capability, where you can select from six different voice sound effects like a troll, a Cyborg, an Alien, a Giant, a Mutant, or a Space Squirrel.
Logitech Digital Precision PC Gaming Headset
This Video gaming headset is the only open-air headset I recommend. If you don’t like that clustered claustrophobic feeling of over your ears, then this headset is for you. You can connect it with either a USB or an analog connection. It comes with a noise canceling microphone and inline audio controls, that allows you to adjust the volume or mute the microphone.
