5 Best Gaming Headsets to Increase Your Gaming Experience

Audio is one of the most underappreciated attributes in video games. Typically, the only people that really take advantage of it are the professional gamers. They have found that quality PC gaming headsets and gaming headphones can help improve their gaming ability. The reason for that is because most big-name game developers put a lot of effort into the audio, and it is an essential part of the game. The best gaming headsets allow gamers to hear what is going on around them in the game.Good surround sound can help FPS addicts pinpoint incoming fire, while a distortion-free mic is key to MMO clan communication. So, we’ve picked a selection of the best gaming headsets to cater for all your communication whilst in the heat of the battle. Let's check it out!

 

1. Monster MVP Carbon

The audiophiles at Monster have teamed up with EA Sports to deliver their first gaming headset to the market. The MVP Carbon is immediately recognisable by its carbon fibre styling and prominent EA Sports branding. Despite the headset being smaller than many of its high-end rivals – it only has 30mm audio drivers, for example – Monster’s audio credentials are second to none, and accurate, surround sound audio is the name of the game here. Thanks to High-Definition Headphone Sound (HDHS) technology and other bits of Monster tech, the MVP Carbons will have the range to deliver booming bass as well as feather-light treble tones when they arrive this summer.

2. Triton Warhead 7.1

The Warhead is the only 100% wireless headset on Xbox 360. A pyramidal base station controls all your equaliser settings and surround sound, leaving you to enjoy your gaming without fear of trailing wires. Like many Tritton products, you’ll either love or hate the styling, but the ear cups and headband are plush, and supremely comfortable. Audiophiles may feel that the headset is a bit dry in its mid-range tones, the sound overall is very good, and certainly clear enough that it won’t cost you any Call of Duty deathmatch victories. If you’ve got the cash, you definitely won’t go wrong with these.

3. Astro Gaming A40

Whilst the Astro A50 is a much newer headset, gamers around the world - both professional and amateur - swear by their A40s. For that reason, Astro has continued to support the older model, and has released an upgraded 2013 edition for those who have yet to jump on the bandwagon. The upgrades include improved surround sound accuracy and an updated MixAmp Pro that allows game-to-voice audio balancing, multiple equaliser presets and connections to link multiple Mixamp Pros for a private voice network. The Mixamp Pro also has a port to output your voice, making life incredibly easy for YouTubers and live streamers. If there was ever a time to get on board with one of the communities favourite headsets, it's now.

4. Turtle Beach Ear Force X42

The X42 wireless gaming headset, a member of Turtle Beach’s critically acclaimed Ear Force series, places you smack bang in the middle of the action with its stunning 3D audio environment and Dolby surround sound.  Featuring state of the art 2.4/5GHz dual band Wi-Fi radio, the X42’s have some of the slickest wireless interaction of any headset. The massive 50mm tremor-inducing bass and the audio is fully customizable thanks to multiple EQ presets and variable surround sound angles. Looks-wise the X42’s have a slim design and slick black and green finish whilst maintaining a light weight feel.

5. Turtle Beach XP Seven

In their quest to further the boundaries of online and team-based gaming, Turtle Beach has teamed up with Major League Gaming to try and deliver an unbeatable range of professional level headsets. No sacrifice has been made to deliver the best sound and functionality possible when the XP7 arrives this spring. 50mm neodymium drivers power the immersive Dolby surround sound – a customizable experience thanks to the central Audio Control Unit (ACU), which lets you tune your surround sound depending what you’re playing, and even edit and save your own equaliser presets. You can even connect your mobile phone to the ACU and receive phone calls.

Source: t3.com