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[OverHeat]

In this thread you will be judged lol

 

[cormack12]

Both, but depends on the context. The PS5 headset is fine for both SP and MP
But I can't be a green rat without my Xbox Wireless Gaming headset.

 

[ShaiKhulud1989]

Both.

PS5 supports pretty much any USB-C audio device and I love to use my Fiio pre-amp+HD650 when the console is parked near my PC gaming OLED monitor.

For TV outside of ATMOS soundbar I usually use ROG Pelta (a little gift fro my mother-in-law). It's a terrific headset for the money, but I keep the mic plugged off. So I guess it makes Pelta headphones too.

That being said, I prefer to use a proper microphone since I work in videoprouction anyway and own a few Shure USB/XLR units.

 

[adamsapple]

Both.

I find myself using the headphone jacks on the controllers more often than putting on a dedicated headset, tho.

 

[rofif]

headset. wireless 2.4 dongle.
no other way. no way I am getting tangles in cables ever again

 

[UltimaKilo]

Gaming headset only because I don't have speakers on my monitor (which I also use for work) and can plug in to the bottom of an Xbox controller.

 

[hououinkyouma00]

I use Steelseries Arctis earbuds as they work on PC, PS5, Xbox Series, and SW/SW2 and have a mic if I need them.

I use AirPods Pro 2 for everything else.

I don't like regular headphones.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Depends on my setting

Usually prefer open back headphones but if noise can not leak out then in ear monitors

Never would use "gaming" headsets if I can avoid them

 

[Starhowl]

For people using both, this is the optimal solution when gaming on Xbox:
SteelSeries GameDAC Gen 2 Hi-Res Audio Amplifier

But me, personally, I wouldn't buy any headsets anymore. I just don't believe in the quality of gaming audio hardware!

 

[xrnzaaas]

Gaming headsets. Wired Steelseries Arctis for PS5 (plugged in to the Dualsense) and wireless Xbox headphones for XSX.

I used to rely on traditional headphones, but having a long cable coming out of the tv wasn't ideal and that led to some small accidents (and broken cables).

 

[MadchesterManc]

I generally use neither, but on the odd occasion I do then I just plug my headphones into the controller (Beats Studio 3) as its simple enough

 

[ReBurn]

Neither.

 

[TGO]

I have the Q Acoustics 3000i series coupled with the QB12 Sub

I don't do headphones or earphones unless I'm on the go.

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

Headset. In my case Steelseries Arctis 7P. The white ones to go with my PS5. Great battery life, never had a single problem with them. The bass i feel like something is off like if it's an explosion far away it comes off distorted sometimes...but i have a feeling i wasn't good at calibrating them lol.

 

[Gripsx]

Headphones.

I am using a pair of XM6 rn for my switch 2 and PS5 Pro.

I'd rather have good sound, the mic stuff I let the console handle it. Sorry teammates.

 

[jzbadblood]

No. I sleep in a big bed with my wife.

 

[Banjo64]

I just turn my TV up to volume 50 and laugh at my missus when she asks me to turn it down

 

[Connificent]

I only use the headset for voice. 5.1 surround sound for audio.

 

[GrayDock]

I'm using the Sony Pulse Explore with the dongle for the PS5 and with bluetooth for the Switch2, pretty good and easy to use setup.
And the sound of it is superb, best in ear I had.
For the PC I use a basic G435 Logitech, both for teams meetings and gaming.

 

[PicoLordens]

I usually use a home cinema system but on occasions usually when playing MP games with my son I'm using Sony's Pulse Elite. They are good enough for me.

 

[Ebrietas]

So far I've been really satisfied with the Pulse Elite headset since it connects simultaneously to the PS5 and my macbook via bluetooth. No complaints about sound quality either, comparable to my Sony XM3 headphones.

 

[DonF]

I have the pulse 3d for the ps5, they suck but they are convenient. I had a dss2 connected with the phillips shp9500 or 1000xm3 on the ps4...but I also have a baby now, who loves pulling cables.

 

[Arrapaho]

Cheap Sony headphones. A gift from my wife. 20€ or less I think.

 

[p_xavier]

None. I don't do multiplayer games plus prefer surround sound speakers.

 

[Hideous Snake]

Neither since I'm mainly on PC. I use the TV on console

 

[Lith808]

I'm using the Sony Pulse 3D headset. It's been working perfectly fine and the batteries last way more than my gaming sessions (to my surprise).

 

[skneogaf]

I used some AKG headphones when I played senuas sacrifice 1 and 2, if that counts.

Otherwise I use a Home theatre setup of 7.4.4

 

[Jaguar Victory]

I've used Astro A40TR and Astro A50's for the last decade.

 

[yurinka]

I use Sony Inzone H5 now in both PS5 and PC. An improvement over my previous Sony Pulse 3D specially regarding battery time and specially max. distance allowed.

 

[DaleinCalgary]

I did for Call of Duty only but I stopped. The better I do the more they fuck you with skill based matchmaking so I try to be as shitty as I can.

 

[Topher]

Really both. I use headset when I need a mic

 

[kunonabi]

Neither, I like to relax when I play games.

 

[Itchy Tickles]

I ended up getting the Astro A50X (eventually for free due to logitech being useless) and really enjoy them. I had money from selling some stuff and had a birthday too so decided to spoil myself (plus I was having issues with Bluetooth headphones in some games)

Sound is amazing (using Dolby Atmos), comfort is great, and the mic is the best I've ever used on a headset. The only thing that annoys me is trying to get them on the charging dock as it can take a few tries for them to register / sit correctly. I do have third party ear pads on them that are bigger than the standard, so that doesn't help. I could just use a USB C cable too though.

EDIT - Sorry, didn't notice the "console players" part of the question.

 

[Antwix]

only time a use a headset is when i'm playing CoD. any other time it's just surround sound speakers

 

[R6Rider]

I use the Pulse 3D headset, but use a standalone mic.

 

[soulbait]

What is the difference between a headset and headphones?

I usually don't use anything. I have a 5.4.2 Atmos setup. I use those speakers

 

[I collect VHS tapes]

my SteelSeries works on both consoles and PC

edit: what's the difference? one has a mic?

 

[stickkidsam]

I use the Razer Blackshark 2.0. My favorite headset of all time was a wired Shark Lagoon Headset that I found used in a GameStop back in 2010. Great audio, solid base, and comfortable to boot… until the damn puppies got to them… the company doesn't seem to exist anymore either. I can't find a trace of them online.

Now I'm looking for a new headset and I'm considering either the Astro A30s for their versatility or the A50 X for their quality. Anybody got suggestions?

 

[Robb]

Some old headphones that I can plug into the controller. But I only use them when I want to play without risk of waking the kids.

 

[El Muerto]

I have the skullcandy hesh anc headphones that i use. It connects via bluetooth to my Denon AVR so i can use them with all my devices that are plugged in via hdmi. I dont talk to people so i dont care about using headsets.

 

[Putonahappyface]

SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDAC White.

 

[Muffdraul]

Astro A40s. Technically I think it's a gaming headset, but I get any and all sound from my TV through it, regardless of what device is in use. I don't think of it as a gaming headset. To me it completely replaced my old JVC amp and speakers.

 

[TintoConCasera]

Why limit the poll just to console players?

I feel marginalized, non-included and forgotten.

 

[Trilobit]

Drop+Epos PC38X. Very happy with them, much thanks to their cheap price, light weight and good audio quality. I have WH-1000XM5 too, but they are quite heavy in comparison and not something I enjoy wearing for 5+ hours.

I don't play much online multiplayer, but it's nice to have a microphone option for an occasional match in Warzone.

 

[MandingoMcThickens]

Neither. I usually don't even listen to the game audio and will instead listen to music.

 

[Itchy Tickles]

Why limit the poll just to console players?

I feel marginalized, non-included and forgotten.

I didn't even notice the "console players" part until I saw your message, whoops. I use the A50X on PC.

 

[GHG]

Gaming headsets are all overpriced trash.

Any self respecting person should be making use of the headphone jack on their controller (if console) or soundcard (if PC).

 

[TintoConCasera]

I plug my headphones into the gamepad, very comfortable.

And no "gamer dent".

or soundcard (if PC).

 

[SeriousCrayon]

headphones all the way..Used to use a sony headset but once I got my openbacks never went back. Plug in a mod mic and good to go.

 

[GHG]

Well by that I meant the one that's integrated in to your motherboard, but if you've got a really high end pair of headphones then you'd still benefit from a dedicated soundcard, even in the year or 2025.