USB or Analog Gaming headset?

[Daxehh]

As the title says, USB or Analog for gaming? Also what headset would u recommend for 60 euro's?

I was thinking about the corsair 1300..

 

[Pr3d4t0r]

we are nowhere near pushing limits of usb with peripheral devices such as headsets mouse keyboard etc. just use usb lol

 

[SmoulderingCircuits]

If your headset/ [rarely] headphones come with a USB soundcard as part of the standard connectivity then use that. Otherwise get analogue as the best soundcards are analogue, aswell as the best headphones.

 

[Daxehh]

But i dont have a soundcard, i use the audio on my motherboard

 

[SmoulderingCircuits]

But i dont have a soundcard, i use the audio on my motherboard

Well then you can use USB and/or analogue, can't you.

 

[Daxehh]

Well then you can use USB and/or analogue, can't you.

...wtf? Theres 3.5mm things for analog on my motherboard, and USB so why cant i use it? -.-

 

[SmoulderingCircuits]

Theres 3.5mm things for analog on my motherboard, and USB so why cant i use it? -.-

That would indeed be what I just said, sir.

 

[Daxehh]

That would indeed be what I just said, sir.

Missread

sorry

 

[Daxehh]

Still not sure if the 20 extra euro's are worth it, for USB... Corsair 1300 or 1500?

 

[SmoulderingCircuits]

Still not sure if the 20 extra euro's are worth it, for USB... Corsair 1300 or 1500?

I think 1500's worth the extra for the Dolby, really does make audio sound like a completely different device.

32ohm impedance though... I would want 64ohm minimum if it was me, but depends how well your wallet will cope.

 

[Daxehh]

Whats the difference between 32 and 64?

 

[SmoulderingCircuits]

Whats the difference between 32 and 64?

Higher impedance means cleaner, less distorted sound (eg. punchy bass and clear highs).

 

[Daxehh]

Is there a noticable difference?

 

[SmoulderingCircuits]

Is there a noticable difference?

To me, definitely. I should think anyone would be able to tell.

 

[PEXON]

PLEASE do not get a USB headset, get a traditional stereo set of headphones with 3.5mm jack.

 

[Daxehh]

PLEASE do not get a USB headset, get a traditional stereo set of headphones with 3.5mm jack.

For what reason? Thats why i did this post, i have no idea...

 

[marsey99]

really depends on how good you on board sound card is dude tbh

idk about yours but usb headsets are a great upgrade for budget board gamers,more high end boards have better audio chips where the usb is no better and you would be better putting all the money into a quality headset for their speakers.

 

[Daxehh]

Asus sabertooth p67

 

[PEXON]

Onboard sound is no match for a sound card and decent headphones. I'd suggest getting a soundcard <£25 and some Sennhieser headphones.

 

[Liarma]

Yeah, I'd recommend getting a mid-range sound card such as a Creative X-Fi Titanium or an ASUS Xonar and then some fairly decent Sennheiser headphones to go with it.