So the turtlebeach x12's I've been using for 5+ years broke. I stepped on them by accident a couple years back and it created a little crack on the side. I tried picking them up today by that speaker and they fell apart and are currently held together by the wire. They still work but aren't much good for their surround sound function anymore.

So yeah. Headset recommendations. Preferably on the cheap, I just want basic surround sound functionality and decent quality for playing games - nothing too fancy. I'm considering getting the same thing again as it served me well for a long time, and only broke because of me accidentally stepping on them.

Oh here's a picture

Been using this since last year:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E5A1GCG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Have had no problems whatsoever to date, and I use them everyday.

Turtle beaches are just no. Its funny how the exact problem happens to TB the most.

Duct tape is handy, but if the sound is damaged then I'd suggest something from Tritton if we're talking cheap. That's if this is for console.

I don't know much for PC and console

Seriously, if you want good quality then don't buy a gaming headset.

I just want something to play games with. I'm not bothered about having a million different features. I'm not using it for professional audio production or anything.

Also, what are the things you mentioned before?

Stay away from Turtle Beaches and Tritton. Go for Astro if you want something high-quality. I have the A50's but I'd suggest the A40's if you don't mind the wires. I tend to play far away from my TV so the wireless is nice, but the battery isn't quite as long as I'd like so it ends up having to be wired anyway.

Another good thing about Astro is that they have an excellent customer service program, with lots of helpful threads on their forums.

As I said above, I'm only looking for a basic headset with decent enough quality - thanks for the recommendation though.

Quote from: BaconShelf on May 15, 2017, 11:50:34 AM

Quote from: transtesticle on May 15, 2017, 03:13:58 AM

Seriously, if you want good quality then don't buy a gaming headset.

I just want something to play games with. I'm not bothered about having a million different features. I'm not using it for professional audio production or anything.

Also, what are the things you mentioned before?

Quote from: golden audrey on May 14, 2017, 06:34:24 PM

Stay away from Turtle Beaches and Tritton. Go for Astro if you want something high-quality. I have the A50's but I'd suggest the A40's if you don't mind the wires. I tend to play far away from my TV so the wireless is nice, but the battery isn't quite as long as I'd like so it ends up having to be wired anyway.

Another good thing about Astro is that they have an excellent customer service program, with lots of helpful threads on their forums.

As I said above, I'm only looking for a basic headset with decent enough quality - thanks for the recommendation though.

Look at aome of Astro's more affordable options. You'll get all the other benefits I listed.

Although if you're on Xbox maybe look into something first party. My A50's still need the one wire to plug into my controller but if MS came out with something you could probably avoid that.

I have the stereo adapter, as I was using a 360 headset with my one.

I'll have a look at the brand though. Thanks.

You can get a pair of gen 1 Astro A50 for $100 or less. They're wonderful, most comfortable headset I've used in a while.

Quote from: BaconShelf on May 15, 2017, 11:50:34 AM

I just want something to play games with. I'm not bothered about having a million different features. I'm not using it for professional audio production or anything.

Also, what are the things you mentioned before?

Look into the Sennheisers. They're pretty affordable at this point (around $100) and are pretty damn great.

The things he was referring to are basically this. It's a small microphone that you can attach to any headphones with magnets. It allows people who already have audiophile grade headphones from the likes of Grados, AKG, Sennheiser, Audio Technica and such to just use their music headphones for gaming too by just slapping on a microphone costing less than $50.

Spoiler

thats an antlion modmic

the actual mics quality isnt that good apparently

it wont affect headphone audio quality but the v moda boompro is better, problem with that is you need a set of headphones with 3.5mm on the left cup

Quote from: transtesticle on May 15, 2017, 03:13:58 AM

Seriously, if you want good quality then don't buy a gaming headset.

I just want something to play games with. I'm not bothered about having a million different features. I'm not using it for professional audio production or anything.

Also, what are the things you mentioned before?

Quote from: golden audrey on May 14, 2017, 06:34:24 PM

Stay away from Turtle Beaches and Tritton. Go for Astro if you want something high-quality. I have the A50's but I'd suggest the A40's if you don't mind the wires. I tend to play far away from my TV so the wireless is nice, but the battery isn't quite as long as I'd like so it ends up having to be wired anyway.

Another good thing about Astro is that they have an excellent customer service program, with lots of helpful threads on their forums.

As I said above, I'm only looking for a basic headset with decent enough quality - thanks for the recommendation though.

what is your budget

if you could have both higher audio quality and a mic why not

Quote from: BaconShelf on May 15, 2017, 11:50:34 AM

Quote from: transtesticle on May 15, 2017, 03:13:58 AM

Seriously, if you want good quality then don't buy a gaming headset.

I just want something to play games with. I'm not bothered about having a million different features. I'm not using it for professional audio production or anything.

Also, what are the things you mentioned before?

Quote from: golden audrey on May 14, 2017, 06:34:24 PM

Stay away from Turtle Beaches and Tritton. Go for Astro if you want something high-quality. I have the A50's but I'd suggest the A40's if you don't mind the wires. I tend to play far away from my TV so the wireless is nice, but the battery isn't quite as long as I'd like so it ends up having to be wired anyway.

Another good thing about Astro is that they have an excellent customer service program, with lots of helpful threads on their forums.

As I said above, I'm only looking for a basic headset with decent enough quality - thanks for the recommendation though.

what is your budget

if you could have both higher audio quality and a mic why not

At most, £40

I don't have much money right now

When I said cheap I meant cheap

I'll get my student finance in september so I'll have more money then, I just need something to put me on over the summer

Quote from: BaconShelf on May 21, 2017, 01:28:00 PM

Quote from: Pepsi on May 21, 2017, 12:52:19 PM

Quote from: BaconShelf on May 15, 2017, 11:50:34 AM

Quote from: transtesticle on May 15, 2017, 03:13:58 AM

Seriously, if you want good quality then don't buy a gaming headset.

I just want something to play games with. I'm not bothered about having a million different features. I'm not using it for professional audio production or anything.

Also, what are the things you mentioned before?

Quote from: golden audrey on May 14, 2017, 06:34:24 PM

Stay away from Turtle Beaches and Tritton. Go for Astro if you want something high-quality. I have the A50's but I'd suggest the A40's if you don't mind the wires. I tend to play far away from my TV so the wireless is nice, but the battery isn't quite as long as I'd like so it ends up having to be wired anyway.

Another good thing about Astro is that they have an excellent customer service program, with lots of helpful threads on their forums.

As I said above, I'm only looking for a basic headset with decent enough quality - thanks for the recommendation though.

what is your budget

if you could have both higher audio quality and a mic why not

At most, £40

I don't have much money right now

When I said cheap I meant cheap

I'll get my student finance in september so I'll have more money then, I just need something to put me on over the summer

superglue your current ones

that's pretty much my current plan

Quote from: BaconShelf on May 21, 2017, 04:30:21 PM

Quote from: Pepsi on May 21, 2017, 04:08:46 PM

Quote from: BaconShelf on May 21, 2017, 01:28:00 PM

Quote from: Pepsi on May 21, 2017, 12:52:19 PM

Quote from: BaconShelf on May 15, 2017, 11:50:34 AM

Quote from: transtesticle on May 15, 2017, 03:13:58 AM

Seriously, if you want good quality then don't buy a gaming headset.

I just want something to play games with. I'm not bothered about having a million different features. I'm not using it for professional audio production or anything.

Also, what are the things you mentioned before?

Quote from: golden audrey on May 14, 2017, 06:34:24 PM

Stay away from Turtle Beaches and Tritton. Go for Astro if you want something high-quality. I have the A50's but I'd suggest the A40's if you don't mind the wires. I tend to play far away from my TV so the wireless is nice, but the battery isn't quite as long as I'd like so it ends up having to be wired anyway.

Another good thing about Astro is that they have an excellent customer service program, with lots of helpful threads on their forums.

As I said above, I'm only looking for a basic headset with decent enough quality - thanks for the recommendation though.

what is your budget

if you could have both higher audio quality and a mic why not

At most, £40

I don't have much money right now

When I said cheap I meant cheap

I'll get my student finance in september so I'll have more money then, I just need something to put me on over the summer

superglue your current ones

that's pretty much my current plan

I mean, if your budget is that low that they'd have to be 40 quid, then there's probably better things to spend your money on, no?

basically yeah

I have driving lessons and tests coming up and I'm trying to save money for when I go to uni this september.

These things breaking was really ill-timed

i don't think i've ever actually used a headset for gaming

Surround sound is nice in shooters and my TV's speakers are fucked.

Plus, it's nice to have when you want to watch tv and not keep other people awake, or if you want to talk while playing.