Posted: 7/22/2006 11:33:42 AM EDT
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So I went to talk to some people on TS today and found out that my mic died on my headset. Totally pissed me off.... this is the 3rd headset that I've had (same model) and the mic has gone out on all three of them. I'm in search of a new headset. I like the closed ear models with the full cups on them. Any suggestions on a headset? I'm looking for something that is less than $40... as I have zero money at the moment. -d |
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3 mics? How long before the mics going out? If we are talking years before the mic dies, then thats ok. If its like months, then I would check the mic socket; it maybe shorting the mics out. I have used a Plantronics for over 4 years without trouble. foam cupped ears, left side adjustable boom, volume control and mic mute on cord, under $40. |
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000DCRHA/sr=8-1/qid=1153692646/ref=pd_bbs_1/002-4296971-3012060?ie=UTF8 Arguably one of the best headsets out there for the money. I have one and I payed $70 for it a few years back...worth every penny |
| I've got this one from Plantronics and use it for IP Telephony. It's a great headset. |
The ones I had were a Altec Lansing AHS-502's, I see they are still for sale on Amazon. The mic jack is fine because I've had 2 different mobo's and the mic goes out on the sets. I am willing to bet that it is the wires in the cord, because it is so thin and so much flexing might of broken the wires inside. That is my own guess. -d |
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Well gaming headset under $40 here are the best choices. Plantronics Sennheiser says $60, but that link up there shows them selling for 40ish Looking at the specs, and taking into account you dont need to hear things only dogs hear  I'd go with the plantronics. Both are the same.
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Kharn |
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I ended up buying the Plantronics 550... on Plantronics website they sell it for $120... Newegg had it for $59.99. Bad news... it acts as its own sound card.. and despite what people reviewed it, it sounds horrible compared to my old headset that was $25 and used with my Audigy 2. I'll see if I get used to it. It feels really nice and looks awesome. Everything sounds like I am in a tunnel. -d |
It may be a defective unit. I had a pair of headphones that sounded great for about a year, but they started failing and I got the "tunnel" effect. |