Replacement for the Logitech G430 headset
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Longswordt
October 11, 2014 9:58:27 AM
Recently I purchased a Logitech G430 gaming headset. After using them I came to the conclusion this isn't the right headset for me. I have a few problems with them, mostly preference wise and I need your advice in a new headset.
Before the G430 I used a operator headset with one ear pad, which is insanely annoying playing games. So when I purchased the G430 I knew I needed to get used to it, but after a week there are still things that bother me.
- When I talk trough the headset my voice sounds awful for myself, it sounds like I'm talking with my fingers in my ears (even with mic playback on).
- After a while my ears get irritated because the closed design produces such a concentrated sound (don't really know how to explain this).
- The sports cloth ear pads are a little rough around the ears, I would have expected them to be a bit smoother.
But I also have some pro's.
- I really love the virtual 7.1, it sounds so much more pleasant then the stereo in some way.
- The over-ear pads gave an awesome tight fit.
- The microphone was good enough for gaming.
After looking on the different forums I came to the conclusion that an open design would me more suitable. But when I'm looking for a nice open design headset that also has virtual 7.1 they are getting expensive. I'm willing to extend my budget for a good headset (and I do prefer a headset instead of headphones and a separate mic). Mostly I end up looking at the Sennheisers but they are just to expensive. Only the Sennheiser PC 323D would be the open design 7.1 headset in my budget but those ear pads look a little bit small to fit over my ears.
I hope someone can recommend me a headset.
Thanks for your time.
Before the G430 I used a operator headset with one ear pad, which is insanely annoying playing games. So when I purchased the G430 I knew I needed to get used to it, but after a week there are still things that bother me.
- When I talk trough the headset my voice sounds awful for myself, it sounds like I'm talking with my fingers in my ears (even with mic playback on).
- After a while my ears get irritated because the closed design produces such a concentrated sound (don't really know how to explain this).
- The sports cloth ear pads are a little rough around the ears, I would have expected them to be a bit smoother.
But I also have some pro's.
- I really love the virtual 7.1, it sounds so much more pleasant then the stereo in some way.
- The over-ear pads gave an awesome tight fit.
- The microphone was good enough for gaming.
After looking on the different forums I came to the conclusion that an open design would me more suitable. But when I'm looking for a nice open design headset that also has virtual 7.1 they are getting expensive. I'm willing to extend my budget for a good headset (and I do prefer a headset instead of headphones and a separate mic). Mostly I end up looking at the Sennheisers but they are just to expensive. Only the Sennheiser PC 323D would be the open design 7.1 headset in my budget but those ear pads look a little bit small to fit over my ears.
I hope someone can recommend me a headset.
Thanks for your time.
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BlueFireZ
October 11, 2014 12:35:39 PM
Longswordt
October 12, 2014 10:39:01 AM
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BlueFireZ
October 12, 2014 12:37:19 PM
Im not too sure, but i think you should be fine, and from my experience the Logitechs have a more concentrated sound then other headsets ive used. Plantronics also has a open ear headset, the Gamecom 788 but it is discontinued though, you still may be able to find it. Your best option is to go too your nearest store that sells the PC323D and just try it on to see how it feels.
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Longswordt
October 12, 2014 2:58:20 PM
ttimberlak443
October 12, 2014 3:40:16 PM
Mozarrelastickz
October 12, 2014 7:12:40 PM
BlueFireZ
October 12, 2014 9:31:11 PM
Mozarrelastickz said:
I'd recommend the Razer Carcharias, it's nice and open sounds great, and has a good mic, and Razer has a virtual surround sound software.I dont know about the Razer Charicas, but ive used the Razer Kraken 7.1. It had a buzzing sound in the background and when switching from program to program, synapse took a while to sync. Though the material quality is really nice the sound wasnt, for me, i woudnt recommend Razer. Also, another option you have is to buy a open ear headphone, a zalman mic (or another one) and use a good sound card. I am using my Dolby 5.1 sound card in my laptop and i am using a pair of Sony open ear headphone right now.
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Longswordt
October 13, 2014 6:57:07 AM
I too have tested the Razer Kraken 7.1 and it was ok, but I can't say that it was a great sound experience. So, no Razer for me. Maybe I'm also expecting a little to much for my budget but it's never wrong to take a closer look at all possibilities.
@ttimberlak443 I'm willing to spend some more money and I really like the Sennheisers but when I look at the PC360 it's double the price of the Logitech G430 and it doesn't have the virtual 7.1. The PC363D does but is even more expensive.
Maybe at the end of the year I'm building a new pc. Does anyone know if you can add virtual 7.1 to a stereo headset with a soundcard. So for example, is it possible to hear 7.1 with a PC360 using a Asus Xonar card?
@ttimberlak443 I'm willing to spend some more money and I really like the Sennheisers but when I look at the PC360 it's double the price of the Logitech G430 and it doesn't have the virtual 7.1. The PC363D does but is even more expensive.
Maybe at the end of the year I'm building a new pc. Does anyone know if you can add virtual 7.1 to a stereo headset with a soundcard. So for example, is it possible to hear 7.1 with a PC360 using a Asus Xonar card?
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BlueFireZ
October 13, 2014 12:07:24 PM
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ttimberlak443
October 13, 2014 4:32:58 PM
Longswordt said:
I too have tested the Razer Kraken 7.1 and it was ok, but I can't say that it was a great sound experience. So, no Razer for me. Maybe I'm also expecting a little to much for my budget but it's never wrong to take a closer look at all possibilities.@ttimberlak443 I'm willing to spend some more money and I really like the Sennheisers but when I look at the PC360 it's double the price of the Logitech G430 and it doesn't have the virtual 7.1. The PC363D does but is even more expensive.
Maybe at the end of the year I'm building a new pc. Does anyone know if you can add virtual 7.1 to a stereo headset with a soundcard. So for example, is it possible to hear 7.1 with a PC360 using a Asus Xonar card?
I am using the Sennheiser PC360's with a Xonar DGX right now. Despite the sound card having the ability to give me simulated 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound, I keep them on stereo. The spacial positioning on this headset is superb without anything extra.
The Xonar DGX drives them just fine and gives you the option of virtual surround should you want it.
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Longswordt
October 13, 2014 6:13:24 PM
I'm really tempted to buy a PC360. It's totally out of my budget, but sometimes you need to treat yourself to something nice. I will think about it tomorrow.
Tomorrow I'm also sending back the G430. The sound of my own voice due to the closed design, it's like talking with your fingers in your ears, is the real dealbreaker.
I'll let you know my decision.
Tomorrow I'm also sending back the G430. The sound of my own voice due to the closed design, it's like talking with your fingers in your ears, is the real dealbreaker.
I'll let you know my decision.
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ttimberlak443
October 14, 2014 12:22:23 PM
Longswordt said:
I'm really tempted to buy a PC360. It's totally out of my budget, but sometimes you need to treat yourself to something nice. I will think about it tomorrow. Tomorrow I'm also sending back the G430. The sound of my own voice due to the closed design, it's like talking with your fingers in your ears, is the real dealbreaker.
I'll let you know my decision.
Just so you're aware, I am pretty sure you can adjust the sidetone of the G430's (how much of yourself you hear in the headset) in the Logitech software. Those mics don't sound the best though.
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Longswordt
October 14, 2014 1:13:17 PM
The Logitech software doesn't have microphone playback in it. I had to enable it in Windows and put it to max. I do hear myself (a little) but certainly not enough to make it sound comfortable and I already got the speaker volume up to 70% and ingame tured down. When I turn the volume up further it starts to produce a cracking noice. So my conclusion is; the headset is just not worth it.
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BlueFireZ
October 14, 2014 3:27:45 PM
Longswordt
October 15, 2014 11:41:03 AM
I got the PC 360 in the mail today! All the problems I had with the G430 are gone. I can hear myself talk clearly now thanks to the open design. The comfort is way, way, way beter! The velvet earpads feel so nice. I haven't had it on for a long time (I will in the upcomming days) but it looks like they are more comfortable, feel lighter, sound better, are more durable. No more mic and volume buttons in the cable, they are on the headset itself (wheel for volume on right ear, flip mic up for mute). The difference in quality is clearly noticible, as is the difference in price. But for now totally worth the money.
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ttimberlak443
October 15, 2014 2:35:08 PM
Longswordt said:
I got the PC 360 in the mail today! All the problems I had with the G430 are gone. I can hear myself talk clearly now thanks to the open design. The comfort is way, way, way beter! The velvet earpads feel so nice. I haven't had it on for a long time (I will in the upcomming days) but it looks like they are more comfortable, feel lighter, sound better, are more durable. No more mic and volume buttons in the cable, they are on the headset itself (wheel for volume on right ear, flip mic up for mute). The difference in quality is clearly noticible, as is the difference in price. But for now totally worth the money.I'm glad that you seem to be happy with them. They will only sound better once you can pick up a sound card that can drive them better. You can even EQ them a bit to your liking, although something tells me that little to no EQ'ing will need to be done to make you happy with their sound.
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October 15, 2014 4:14:21 PM
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October 17, 2014 10:00:42 AM
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