Recommend Me A Gaming Headset
Switching from speakers to a headset for my gaming needs. I've never used a headset for gaming so i'm at a total loss with all the brands and features. I'll put my budget at $150. If it's really worth it, i'd spend more.
What i'm looking for is:
- Glasses friendly. I don't want the headset to move my glasses or put a weird angle of pressure on them.
- Easy audio switch. I want to continue to use my current 7.1 speaker system for everything else and then flick a switch or something when need be to switch to the headset for gaming. I do not want to have to go to the back of my PC and unplug/replug something every time I want to use a headset. Since my speakers use three of the 3.5mm jacks in the back would this mean i'm looking at a USB or optical headset?
- Noise canceling. More for the mic than for the speakers, a lot of ambient noise in room.
- Amped headset (externally powered)(is that correct terminology?). I'm fine with onboard audio but regular headphones don't seem to go very loud. Not really looking to purchase a sound card.
What i'm looking for is:
- Glasses friendly. I don't want the headset to move my glasses or put a weird angle of pressure on them.
- Easy audio switch. I want to continue to use my current 7.1 speaker system for everything else and then flick a switch or something when need be to switch to the headset for gaming. I do not want to have to go to the back of my PC and unplug/replug something every time I want to use a headset. Since my speakers use three of the 3.5mm jacks in the back would this mean i'm looking at a USB or optical headset?
- Noise canceling. More for the mic than for the speakers, a lot of ambient noise in room.
- Amped headset (externally powered)(is that correct terminology?). I'm fine with onboard audio but regular headphones don't seem to go very loud. Not really looking to purchase a sound card.