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Best XBox One Gaming Headsets
Xbox One, according to Microsoft, was the bestselling console for the second half of 2016. With Project Scorpio in the pipeline, Microsoft is aiming to bring in their A-game. But for the right gaming experience, you need the right accessories. If you haven’t checked out the best PS4 accessories yet, go check them out now. This post is all about the best and coolest Xbox Gaming headsets in the market. These have been handpicked from a whole lot of other headsets and they offer stellar audio quality for an immersive experience.
SADES SA-807 Gaming Headset
I have arranged these gaming headsets in the increasing order of their price. The SADES SA-807 gaming headset comes for just over $20. It is the least expensive gaming headset with the most positive reviews on Amazon. The neon green color on the black headset takes the glamor quotient to a high. It is compatible with the Xbox One but also works with the PS4, PC and any other device that supports a 3.5mm jack. The build quality could’ve been improved but there is little you can complain about something that comes for just a bit over $20.
Turtle Beach – Recon 50X White Stereo Gaming Headset
This one uses neon green along with white and it looks dope. The foam is black and it looks super premium. If you are a fan of white gaming headsets, then this is the one for you. The Recon 50X is available for just under $40 and has top notch speakers and a very sensitive mic. It supports the Xbox One, PS4, PC and devices with a 3.5mm port.
Xbox One Stereo Headset
If simplicity is your chief concern, then the Xbox One stereo headset from Microsoft will impress you. It uses a combination of matte black and glossy black on it which looks classy. The fabric ear cups are designed to fit over your ears and are extremely comfortable. Another great thing about it is that it is extremely light. Apart from the high-quality audio for gaming, you also get crisp and clear chat audio. These can be adjusted to independent game and chat audio levels. Overall, it is one of the coolest Xbox One gaming headsets from the house of Microsoft themselves.
HyperX Cloud Stinger Gaming Headset
HyperX would be a familiar name for PC gamers with their high-performance RAM modules. I, myself, own a PC with 8 gigs of HyperX Fury RAM. Coming from a reputed brand like Kingston, you expect only top-notch quality. And Kingston has delivered just that. My favorite part of the whole gaming headset is the HyperX logo. It is done in red and really stands out. They’ve made use of their signature memory foam for the ear cups which perfectly fits all ear types.
Turtle Beach – Ear Force XO One Amplified Gaming Headset
Turtle Beach has a huge collection of gaming headsets and I’ve picked two of my favorites for this list. The Ear Force XO One uses 50mm speakers for crisp and high-quality audio. One thing that I liked about this headset is the placement of foam at the top portion where your head rests. Some headsets have complete foam padding and some have none. This is a thoughtful inclusion which allows for long hours of gaming.
SteelSeries Arctis 3 Gaming Headset
The Arctis 3 is more of a premium offering on this list from SteelSeries. It comes with a lot of premium features which includes a perfectly contoured Ski Goggle suspension band, AirWeave ear cushions made using fabric inspired from athletic clothing and their SteelSeries Engine 3 for personalizing audio profiles and surround sound settings. The Arctis 3 is made from extremely durable plastic and not steel. But if you’re willing to pay more, you can go for the Arctis 7 which is made of lightweight steel alloy.
Razer Kraken Pro Analog Gaming Headset
Razer is probably the most famous brand when it comes to gaming gear. They have some of the best cases, keyboards, gaming mouse and gaming laptops. They produce some stellar gaming headsets too. The Kraken Pro is an example of one such headset. It is available in five different colors but my favorite is the green variant. It stands out and is flashy, just what I love. There are also 2 variants – one with 40mm speakers and a second variant with 50mm speakers.
ASTRO Gaming A40 TR Gaming Headset
The last one on the list for the best Xbox One gaming headsets is also the most expensive at $150. The A40 TR gaming headset from ASTRO looks almighty. The foam pads and the overall construction is top-notch and made using premium materials. This headset is not meant for casual gamers and is for the hardcore pro gamers and audio engineers. If you want more reasons to get yourself one, how about these. The A40 TR is the official equipment for Call of Duty: Black Ops III, has support for Dolby 7.1 and also has a removable/swappable mic. What more can you ask for in a gaming headset?
Our Top Picks: The Best Xbox One Headset
If you’re an Xbox One gamer, life is exciting right now. Gears 4 just came out, the Xbox One S is the perfect holiday present, Project Scorpio is waiting in the wings…and all you need is a really great gaming headset to go along with your adventures. But there’s the problem: Xbox is pretty proprietary when it comes gaming headphones. It can be tricky to find good choice, and even harder to find options that are as good as PC headsets.
Well, we’ve got good news: Here are the top Xbox One headsets for stunning sound, audio customization, chatting, and everything else you need! We did the work for you: Now take a look at the best Xbox One headset options you’ll find:
Astro’s specialization in high-end headsets has really paid off for Xbox One fans with the A50, which has some of the best low-distortion sound we’ve heard from a wireless headset, along with a pack of features smartly designed to make gaming better no matter what it is you like to do. Three different sound modes all you to switch between settings for movies, shooters, and general gaming, while the flip-up mic has excellent vocal clarity and very little fuzz around the edges, all with Dolby 7.1 surround sound. The model also comes with a few Halo 5 freebies (not very important these days) and a cool Halo skin (more impressive). Battery life is around 8-10 hours. From sound to features, it’s hard to find a better pair of Xbox headphones anywhere…as long as you can afford them.
We should point out, however, that with the extra-large ear cups and hefty headband, this headset does feel a bit heavier than many other models. If heavy headsets bother you or give you headaches after a while, you may prefer something a little lighter. If that’s not something you usually notice, then don’t worry about it.
Turtle Beach Ear Force XO Seven Pro Premium – $96
Not everyone can spend around $300 on a pair of Xbox One headphones, no matter how great they might be. If you want to spend a lot less cash but still get an excellent model, try out this Turtle Beach unit. It doesn’t have surround sound, but it does come with other features to make up for it, including several presets for both sound (bass, vocals, etc.) and mic (quiet rooms, loud rooms, etc.). There’s a “superhuman” mode for amplifying quiet sounds, although the 50mm neodymium drivers do fine work without the boost.
Additionally, this headset has some extra-durable design features, from the nylon-wrapped cord to the sturdy headband cushioning and pullout mic, which makes it better suited for rougher environments – and people accidentally sitting on it.
Turtle Beach Ear Force Stealth 500X Premium – $234
This powerful Turtle Beach model is somewhere between our first two picks. It comes with with DTS 7.1 surround sound, so if you have your Xbox set to DTS you may be more interested in this model. The mic features are also particularly robust with both chat boost and variable mic monitoring, so if you do a lot of talking this headset may be even more useful for you.
This fully wireless (no connection to the controller necessary) headset does have genre specific audio options, and while they aren’t quiet as good as the A50 they still give you a pleasant amount of customization. Plus, they sit a little lighter on the head than the Astro model. Battery life is comparable at around 10 hours, too. If you constantly use chat, want a lighter pair of headphones or just like the Turtle Beach aesthetic, this may be your number one choice.
3 Frag-certified Gaming Headsets
Are you looking for a pair of amazing gaming headphones that will do more than just sit on your head? The best headsets can actually add points to your kill score with great surround sound, high fidelity, fast chat options, and other features you never knew you needed. Luckily, we’ve tested out a bunch of the latest PC and console gaming headsets to find out which ones made our shooting all the sweeter – and you can benefit from the results. Check out important features below, and then take a look at a few of the best gaming headsets 2016 currently on the market!
Features to Look For
Wired or Wireless: Wireless headphones are great for some spaces, but tend to be more finicky and less responsive than wired headphones.
Frequency Range: Frequency is measured by both range and response. Pay particular attention to response, because an accurate response is key to high fidelity and generally allows you to push up the volume without sacrificing clarity.
Sensitivity: High-sensitivity headphones will respond more to volume changes. This isn’t always a good thing – it can get a little annoying – but if you like really loud sound, look for high sensitivity.
Surround Sound: You want to know where those sniper shots are coming from, right? Virtual surround sound can help you here – look for this feature on any gaming headphones that you buy.
Mic Quality: You want a great mic that allows you to communicate quickly and without any annoying interference. Mic quality varies a lot between models: Consider whether or not you want a retractable mic before you buy.
Sound Latency: The longer the latency, the longer it takes sound to reach your ears. If a gaming headset is getting bad marks when it comes to latency, avoid it like the plague: The last thing you want is a sound delay in the middle of the action.
Controls: Where do you prefer controls? On-the-ear controls allow for faster adjustments…as long as you are used to the configuration. Some headphones may even have apps or remote controls for changing the volume and other settings.
Logitech G35 – $93
This best gaming headset has nearly everything you could want for the most intense gaming sessions of your life. It comes with 7.1-channel virtual surround sound so you can get a read on your environment, as well as three customizable buttons that allow you to control chat windows, music, and more. When it comes to comfort, the G35 headphones come with three different headbands so you can find the kind that work before for you. The mic is both easily adjustable and noise blocking to reduce background noise and cut out static. Plus, the price is extra-affordable.
The downside is that these headphones were designed specifically for Windows computers, which does limit your playing options.
Beyerdynamic MMX 300 – $399
Notice that big price jump? That’s because these headphones are state of the art, with one of the best frequency responses around. If you are playing FPSs with a lot of noise and activity, these headphones will help you parse out exactly what’s going on, moment by moment. They are also pleasantly light and won’t give you a headache after a few hours of playing.
The internal sound card is also a great feature, and a major reason for the high cost: It helps prevent latency and keeps sounds authentic no matter what system you are playing on – plus it allows for some serious customization. We also have to give props to just how authentic these headphones – based on real cockpit designs – actually look.
Turtle Beach Ear Force XO Seven Premium – $110
While our first two examples were intended primarily for PC, let’s turn to a console option for our next model. These Turtle Beach headphones are designed for Xbox One gaming, which means all your Gears, Halo and Destiny battles will get a major upgrade once you try this headset out. Major benefits include replaceable ear cups to make sure you get the perfect fit and can replace any malfunctions, as well as full compatibility with Xbox chat. The speakers are noticeable for their strong bass sound, too. These headphones have a lot of padding if you like some extra ear protection, but they’re not going to do a Fatality on your head if you wear them too long.
Logitech Wireless Gaming Headset G930 – $80
This is a more traditional Logitech model, but still has plenty of great features – plus a PS4 focus, so if you’re a Sony fan you’ll love these headphones (and their price). Features include 7.1 surround sound, an auto-muting mic, and three programmable on-ear buttons. To fuel these features, the headset uses a rechargeable battery that lasts around 10 hours, so have a USB port handy to recharge if necessary.
X2 SolarBlast (X2-HS7502-USB) Gaming Headset
X2 is proud to bring you their latest gaming headset, the SolarBlast (X2-HS7502-USB). Corresponding to the 7.1ch virtual surround sound, this lightweight and durable gaming headset is equipped with a bass boost button and a volume control dial on the left ear cup, a microphone that folds into a slot on the side of the ear cup, and a USB connector. The SolarBlast (X2-HS7502-USB) has a retail price of $59.95. [Product Page]
Logitech rebrands gaming line with same name, announces bounty of peripherals
Logitech's G-prefixed gaming peripherals have been around for awhile, but they were never part of an official gaming line. That changes today, with the introduction of Logitech G, the company's official brand for PC gaming peripherals. "The overriding principal of G is that science wins," Logitech told us. "Just as gamers are compelled to beat levels, our engineers are compelled to test scientific theories." A fancy way to say that Logitech's gaming hardware is built using the latest technology.
The company points to its new line of peripherals as an example: eight products featuring hydrophobic coatings, Logitech's exclusive Delta Zero sensor technology and buttons capable of surviving over 20 million toggles. Headlining the new series are the G700s rechargeable gaming mouse and G19s keyboard, which promise anti-stick surfaces, more than a dozen programmable buttons apiece and $100 and $200 price tags, respectively. The company's rounding out its line up with a pair of audio devices, too -- the G430 and G230 surround and stereo gaming headsets. That's just the tip of the iceberg of course -- head past the break for Logitech's full roster of G series peripherals.
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Skullcandy takes another shot at gaming headsets, quietly reveals SLYR, PLYR 2 and PLYR 1
Giving you the option to Edit your own Aviator headphones isn't the only news the fashionable folks at Skullcandy had up their sleeve for the end of 2012; with a bit of help from Astro Gaming (a recently acquired asset), it's also taking another stab at gaming headsets. The company's touting three new models: SLYR, PLYR 1 and PLYR 2, all of which were quietly detailed on its site within the last week. While Astro caters its full-on gaming audio systems (A30, A40 and A50) above the $200 mark, these Skullcandy-branded headsets essentially bring the ethos of those models to more wallet-friendly prices point of $80 to $180 -- not to mention in closer competition with the likes of Turtle Beach and Tritton. Most notably, Astro was quick to highlight to us that Skullcandy's new batch of gaming-focused earblasters have been created from the ground-up, unlike its models passed which were just tweaks to its existing -- and less than well-received -- headsets. Curious for the initial details on these latest gaming audio aids? Lucky for you, we've got it all listed just past the break.
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Skullcandy (1), (2), (3) | Email this | Comments Mad Catz partnering with Microsoft Studios for Halo 4-branded headsets
Looks like Mad Catz has more up its sleeve than just the Wii U accessories it announced at E3 last week. The company just announced a partnership with Microsoft Studios to create Halo 4-branded gaming headsets. Mad Catz says it worked with sound engineers to make sure the headsets complement Halo's "epic sci-fi universe." Alas, that's about all we know right now. Photos and pricing into remain MIA, though the accessories maker says the products will be available in time for the 2012 holiday season.
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Permalink | | Email this | CommentsPDP Afterglow 2.0 controllers and stereo wireless headset hands-on
Here at E3, PDP is showing off a handful of new gaming accessories for those looking to jump on the third-party bandwagon. The company has refreshed its line of Afterglow controllers that now sport a second edition label. Much like the previous models, the family will include accessories for PS3, Xbox 360 and two for Wii. The major difference that you'll notice is a portion of the peripherals is now black -- a bit of a departure from the clear interior-lit controllers that we've seen previously. In addition to the recharged versions of the Afterglow add-ons, the outfit also allowed us to go ears-on with a wireless stereo gaming headset that will sport the same illuminated moniker.
Here, you'll have your choice for either white or black (and then red, blue or green interiors) for the set of cans that provide a quite cozy fit -- thanks in part to the extra padding around the earcups. We gave them a spin with latest Call of Duty offering and were quite pleased with the sound quality, too. Three sound modes provide a bit of customization, allowing you to choose between pure audio, bass boost and 3D expander listening pre-sets. An LED on the tip of the unit's mic will keep you informed as to which selection you've made. Speaking of controls, all of the in-game adjustments that you'll need to make can be easily done from the left side. You can expect around 10 hours of gameplay on a single charge, an auxiliary jack for your mobile devices and connection to your console via USB dongle. When the headset arrives in September, it will set you back $89.95 and play nice with PS3, Xbox, Wii and PC. If you're still curious about further visual details, head for the gallery below and take a closer look.
PDP Afterglow 2.0 controllers and stereo wireless headset hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Jun 2012 21:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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