Apologies if this would be better in Off Topic, but it's gaming hardware related so Gaming seemed a sensible place to put it.
One thing to also point out, I'm in the UK so that might effect availability of some headsets.
Basically, as the title says, I need a new gaming headset for my PC. My current headset is a Turtle Beach Z300 which I've had for 2 or 3 years now, but the plastic housing has now snapped on one side. The headset is fine functionally, the cables aren't broken, but one of the ear cups now doesn't sit on my ear and sticks out at an angle. I know why this has happened, because as well as using it at home I've also used it at work as a phone headset, so the headset is constantly in and out of my backpack, carted back and forth on the train with me when I travel for work, so they've taken a lot of punishment and I can't really complain about how long they've lasted. I intend to keep it and just superglue/tape up the break, and use it exclusively as a work headset, then replace it at home for a gaming one. Whilst the headset was good, Turtle Beach driver support was pretty piss poor really. The headset is advertised as 7.1, but the Turtle Beach driver never really seemed to provide this alone so emulated it rather poorly through what is actually a stereo headset which just supports surround sound emulation (Which I think is the case for most, if not all, surround sound headsets isn't it?), though I got around this by using the Razer Synapse software to give a much better emulation experience.
But anyway, enough about the old headset, on to looking for a new one!
I'd prefer a Wireless one, like my current headset, as I utterly hate wires cluttering up around my desk if I can help it. Surround Sound is an absolute must, otherwise it's just a step backwards really.
I've seen a couple so far,
Logitech G930 Wireless headset for £80 on Amazon
This one is Wireless like I want and states it's 7.1 surround, like my existing headset. As a bonus it's also compatible with PS4, but my PS4 is hooked up to a surround sound system in the living room anyway so I doubt I'd use it on the Playstation at all.
Razer Kraken 7.1 Chroma headset for £90 on Amazon
Wired rather than wireless, and £10 more expensive. The only advantage it seems to have is customisable colours on the headset, but I'll never see that anyway since I'll be wearing the things. To be honest, I'm also not a huge fan of the round ear cups. I've gotten used to the more square shape on my Z300s and found it to be quite comfortable even when wearing for a prolonged time.
I'm more than open to suggestions on any others that people might know are good, or perhaps own themselves and would recommend. Also be happy to hear of any experience people have with either of the above two as well.
One thing to also point out, I'm in the UK so that might effect availability of some headsets.
Basically, as the title says, I need a new gaming headset for my PC. My current headset is a Turtle Beach Z300 which I've had for 2 or 3 years now, but the plastic housing has now snapped on one side. The headset is fine functionally, the cables aren't broken, but one of the ear cups now doesn't sit on my ear and sticks out at an angle. I know why this has happened, because as well as using it at home I've also used it at work as a phone headset, so the headset is constantly in and out of my backpack, carted back and forth on the train with me when I travel for work, so they've taken a lot of punishment and I can't really complain about how long they've lasted. I intend to keep it and just superglue/tape up the break, and use it exclusively as a work headset, then replace it at home for a gaming one. Whilst the headset was good, Turtle Beach driver support was pretty piss poor really. The headset is advertised as 7.1, but the Turtle Beach driver never really seemed to provide this alone so emulated it rather poorly through what is actually a stereo headset which just supports surround sound emulation (Which I think is the case for most, if not all, surround sound headsets isn't it?), though I got around this by using the Razer Synapse software to give a much better emulation experience.
But anyway, enough about the old headset, on to looking for a new one!
I'd prefer a Wireless one, like my current headset, as I utterly hate wires cluttering up around my desk if I can help it. Surround Sound is an absolute must, otherwise it's just a step backwards really.
I've seen a couple so far,
Logitech G930 Wireless headset for £80 on Amazon
This one is Wireless like I want and states it's 7.1 surround, like my existing headset. As a bonus it's also compatible with PS4, but my PS4 is hooked up to a surround sound system in the living room anyway so I doubt I'd use it on the Playstation at all.
Razer Kraken 7.1 Chroma headset for £90 on Amazon
Wired rather than wireless, and £10 more expensive. The only advantage it seems to have is customisable colours on the headset, but I'll never see that anyway since I'll be wearing the things. To be honest, I'm also not a huge fan of the round ear cups. I've gotten used to the more square shape on my Z300s and found it to be quite comfortable even when wearing for a prolonged time.
I'm more than open to suggestions on any others that people might know are good, or perhaps own themselves and would recommend. Also be happy to hear of any experience people have with either of the above two as well.
