Must Have Gaming Headsets

Gaming headsets can make the difference between slaying the enemy or being fragged yourself. To be able to hear the enemy sneaking up behind you or to relay your message clearly and easily to your teammate will be the difference in whether you succeed or fail in the video game world. Their are so many options out there that it can be tough to find something that works perfectly, so feel free to take a look at this condensed list of headsets for good choices at any price range.

Logitech is a producer of great computer peripherals at competitive prices. The G35's are no different in this regard. These 7.1 surround sound headphones give you that sharp and clear sound that it required to know which direction the enemy is coming from and a microphone that transmits clearly to your teammates so that you can direct the battle without tying up your time typing.

Headphones

• Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 KHz diffuse-field equalized
• Impedance: 32 ohm nominal
• Sensitivity: 90 dB SPL Ref: 1 mW, 1 KHz

Microphone

• Pickup pattern: Unidirectional (cardioid)
• Frequency response: 100 Hz – 10 KHz
• Sensitivity: -42 dBV/Pa re: 0 dB = 1 Pa, 1 KHz

The Astro A40 is a top of the line gaming headset designed for play on both the PC and Xbox 360. These are the official headphone of MLG (Major League Gaming) and for good reason. The provide perfect sound quality and control as well as interlink flawlessly to provide a much higher level of teamwork than ever seen before.

• Power Supply:  USB mini-B (USB 2.0 compatible), or 4 x AA batteries (not included)
• Power Output: 70mW 32ohm per channel
• Battery Life: 12+ Hours
• Frequency Response: 35 - 20,000 Hz
  

The Plantronics GameCom 377's are a very well priced piece of hardware that also packs quite a punch. This headset is designed with open ear ear-cups in order to be able to hear your surroundings around you while still also getting great sound quality. Another nifty feature of this headset is the microphone boom can swivel up and stay hidden and out of the way if you just plan to use these as headphones rather than a headset.

• Headphone Frequency Response      20Hz–20KHz
• Weight     1.13 lbs.
• Connector      3.5mm
• Microphone Frequency Response     100Hz-8KHz
  

Razer is a company dedicated to providing the best products for gamers. From high quality and performance keyboards to high dpi and responsive mouses, Razer starts their design with the hardcore gamer in mind. If you are a top level gamer, or would like to boost your game, you can't go wrong with this high quality headset. Razer makes good products, and you won't be disappointed with your decision.

Headphones

• Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000 Hz
• Sensitivity (@1kHz, 1V/Pa): 102 dB ± 4dB at 1 kHzMax

Microphone

• Frequency Response: 50 - 16,000 Hz
• Sensitivity( @1kHz, 1V/Pa): -37 dB ± 4dB

This is a headset priced to move. Although it is a very inexpensive headset, if you need something quick to work with, this headset will pass the test. It is a good basic headset for gaming as well as voice chat and conferencing. Even as a basic headset, it provides pretty good noise canceling for its price.