A good gaming headset is an essential companion for PC gamers, particularly those that play online multi-player games and/or who want to talk to their friends and team mates via Skype, Teamspeak, or other chat clients.
Of course, a quality headset doesn't just let you trash talk your friends and frenemies. It can give you a genuine edge for some games--particularly FPS (first person shooter) games where environmental audio can clue you in to enemy positions. Or maybe you just need to occasionally slap on a headset so you can enjoy thundering, loud video games, music, or movies without annoying the neighbors or waking the kids at night.
Regardless of whether it's for work or play, a good headset is a valuable tool, and gaming headsets are often some of the best headsets you can get. This list contains 10 of the best-reviewed gaming headsets from various manufacturers and for virtually every price range. (Bear in mind the price range listed for each headset can fluctuate.)
Some things to keep in mind:
- Audio quality is a highly subjective evaluation. If possible, try to listen to a headset before you purchase.
- Comfort is arguably just as important as audio quality. Not all headsets are equally comfortable for all wearers, so try before you buy if possible.
- Even the best surround sound headset won't match a quality 5.1/7.1 speaker setup.
- Consider multi-platform capabilities. Some headsets are very versatile and can be used equally as well with a desktop PC as they can with a console or a tablet.
Generally, if at all possible try before you buy, or at least buy from a store with a good return policy.
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