I have a word of advice for anybody reading this: if you have small children, find a way to route your cords so they are tucked away. Children seem to be drawn to cords like a moth to a flame and they are rarely gentle with what they find at the other end.
Such was the fate of my old headset. They were average in terms of construction and had gimmicky force feedback but gave a buzzing sound when turned on and were extremely weak when putting out bass without it. They were what they were and served me pretty well for over 2 years.
Alas the time has come ot move on and pick up a new set up cups. My price range is $50 +/-$5 Canadian with shipping and taxes included. That doesn't leave a lot of room to play with and I really am not that big of an audio nut to worry about whether or not the treble is a touch too tinny although I do like clear, quality music, movies and games.
Here are the contenders:
1. Plantronics GameCom 367 - closed ear, big, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I think they look great. The mic also folds up out of the way and becomes part of the head band.
2. Plantronics GameCom 377 - open ear, with the same look as the 367. This set would probably help me keep tabs on my son if he wakes up through the night because it wouldn't block out all noise. This set has the same mic setup as the 367. Both Plantronics models come in at a few bucks under $50 with taxes and shipping.
3. SteelSeries 4H - not quite as big but certainly well within the size that I would like since I'm 6'3" and would like something to cover most if not all of my ear. This is the most expensive of the group at $53 and change.
Of course I am open to comments on the ones listed or any other models that the rest of you tech monkies use but keep the budget in mind. I really cannot go above it.
Thanks!
Such was the fate of my old headset. They were average in terms of construction and had gimmicky force feedback but gave a buzzing sound when turned on and were extremely weak when putting out bass without it. They were what they were and served me pretty well for over 2 years.
Alas the time has come ot move on and pick up a new set up cups. My price range is $50 +/-$5 Canadian with shipping and taxes included. That doesn't leave a lot of room to play with and I really am not that big of an audio nut to worry about whether or not the treble is a touch too tinny although I do like clear, quality music, movies and games.
Here are the contenders:
1. Plantronics GameCom 367 - closed ear, big, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I think they look great. The mic also folds up out of the way and becomes part of the head band.
2. Plantronics GameCom 377 - open ear, with the same look as the 367. This set would probably help me keep tabs on my son if he wakes up through the night because it wouldn't block out all noise. This set has the same mic setup as the 367. Both Plantronics models come in at a few bucks under $50 with taxes and shipping.
3. SteelSeries 4H - not quite as big but certainly well within the size that I would like since I'm 6'3" and would like something to cover most if not all of my ear. This is the most expensive of the group at $53 and change.
Of course I am open to comments on the ones listed or any other models that the rest of you tech monkies use but keep the budget in mind. I really cannot go above it.
Thanks!
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