Reddit reviews SteelSeries H Wireless Gaming Headset with Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound for PC/Mac PS3/4 Xbox 360 and Apple TV

The SteelSeries H Wireless Headset.

They're spendy, but I find they are comfortable, have excellent audio quality, great battery life, and work swell on Linux. As a bonus, they also work well on a consoles if you have one.

It has a receiver box that plugs in via USB (or optical if you have that) so drivers are a complete non-issue. It even comes with two batteries so you can do a quick swap when one of them dies.

Ok so I just went to their website listed on their ebay and it redirected me to their amazon page. He's selling them for 119.99 over there but it's only listed as "Used - Like New" or "Refurbished". Makes me doubt that one's listed on eBay are actually "New". Still deciding if I want to purchase a pair.

I've been rocking my Logitech MX518 for almost 5 years now, never even felt the slightest itch to replace it. Also just upgraded from cheap, stock keyboard and headphones to the Steelseries RAW gaming keyboard and the Steelseries H Wireless Gaming Headset (having seen both reviewed by Brother Linus).

The headset - Every bit as glorious as Linus indicated.
The Keyboard - like hot, glowing, sexy butter beneath my fingertips.

Just want to say that you can currently find them for $149 used and refurbed off of Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00G6IJ5NI/ref=dp_olp_all_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=all

If lower I would definitely consider though! GLWS!

I personally use these. I have an industrial and a healing conch, and they aren't bothered by these headphones.

I might check these out, given the total wireless ability. I've been using the SteelSeries H, and been extremely happy with my purchase. The cables needed for chat is my only complaint.

I cant really comment on the 100 and under range but I just recently got this for a friend https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005KAK2FI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and this for myself
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00G6IJ5NI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They both required purchasing an adapter from microsoft for i think $25 to use game and chat sound through the headset though for xbox. I dont know if the same would need to be done on ps4.

I can say that both has incredible sound. I had a 5.1 headset before and both of these were noticeably better.

Having said this I am not sure I would recommend the Recon 3d's due to an overall flimsy feel. My friend switches back and forth from xbox to pc all the time and the usb plug in on the receiver seems to already be acting up (about 6 months of use).

The steelseries I could not be happier with. They are incredibly comfortable and very sturdy. In my opinion they were worth every penny.

I have Razer Blackshark as well but unless you really like the aesthetic (i love it as I am a former pilot) they are not worth it all even at the cheaper price point. They do not even have 5.1 to my knowledge.

Sorry I could not be of more help in your price range but figured I'd let you know what Ive experienced with some higher end.

Oh yeah, a few of my friends have Turtle beach x41's. They sound good but I would highly recommend avoiding headsets that use AAA batteries. They were changing them daily. Rechargeable is definitely worth it if you can afford it.

Let me know you have any other questions I might be able to answer. Happy Hunting! A good headset changes everything in a lot of games.

I like these. Hot swap battery, decent sound, really clear microphone

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00G6IJ5NI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

After buying myself a pair of HD 598SE, I have almost all the headphones I need; all I need now is a gaming headset. I play on PC occasionally, but I am mainly a XB1 gamer who plugs my headphones into my controller, so whatever I get, it has to have a 3.5mm jack to fit in controller, my PC, and (hopefully) my mobile device; in other words, No USB Headsets, and No 6.3mm jacks.

Currently, I'm mulling a couple options in my head.

Option 1: Get a normal set of cans with a removable 3.5mm cable so I can replace them with the V-Moda BoomPro Mic Cable. (I would have already done this to my HD 598s but for the proprietary Sennheiser cable.) These headphones may also become my go-to mobile headphones depending on the sound quality, so I'd really like for them to be closed with good noise isolation.

In this case, I'd be looking for:

• Closed back
  
• Easy to drive (Must)
  
• Removable cable connected by 3.5mm jack (Must)
  
• Decent sound stage
  
• Good noise isolation (More important than sound stage)
  
• Heavier bass (At least more prevalent than HD 598SE)
  
• Could be portable
  
• Price: $150 - $250 (+$30 for the BoomPro Mic)
  
  Option 2: Bite the bullet and get a pure gaming headset. I've already looked at a couple options, and the ones that stand out to me are the Kingston HyperX Cloud 2, Sennheiser GAME ONE, and SteelSeries H Wireless. If anyone has any opinions on these three headsets, let me know.
  
  In this case, I'd be more willing to try open headsets, as I'll probably get myself a closed, mobile-ready pair of headphones on a later date. I also won't be as picky about the sound, since these'll almost never be used for music. It will, though, decrease the price I'm willing to pay (SteelSeries H Wireless notwithstanding; for whatever reason, those things are calling to me.)
  
  For this option, my requirements are:
  
  
• Open/Closed
  
• Easy to drive (Must)
  
• 3.5mm jack (Must)
  
• High mic quality
  
• Decent sound quality
  
• Heavier bass
  
• Price: $100-$175
  
  If anyone has any other suggestions, I'm definitely looking for more options, as long as it doesn't total to over $300.

This https://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Wireless-Gaming-Headset-Surround/dp/B00G6IJ5NI

I have the Astro a50's but steel series h was the other ones I was looking at the time, http://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Wireless-Gaming-Headset-Surround/dp/B00G6IJ5NI

I have also seen them demo using a Logitech G930 in the past....


But my personal Recommendation is the Steelseries H Wireless Currently sitting atop my head.

SteelSeries H Wireless Gaming Headset with Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound for PC/Mac PS3/4 Xbox 360 and Apple TV https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G6IJ5NI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_0.pgAb91PNZ98

I've tried his tool, but it doesn't help with findingspecifically wireless headphones.

Here's what I asked on the purchase thread.






Budget - ~$200

Source - PC

Requirements for Isolation - Doesn't matter. Prefer more isolation, but it's not worth spending more to me.

Preferred Type of Headphone - Full-ear wireless preferred

Preferred tonal balance - Don't care. Using for gaming, videos, general music, talking, etc.

Past headphones - These
for about 6 months. liked them but gave them to a friend recently. Bought these last week but returned them because the cups weren't deep enough.

Preferred Music - Alternative and electronic music (gaming, videos, talking, etc. as well)

What would you like to improve on from your set-up - Would really prefer wireless, but it's not required. Don't need a mic attached (especially because audio quality is usually worse). Would greatly prefer replaceable battery, but also not required. Need to be comfortable enough to use for multiple hours at a time.


Closest thing I've found are these RS 165's, but can't find reviews. Any advice is greatly appreciated, thanks!

I know you said no expensive headsets but I bought these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00G6IJ5NI/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1409792815&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40

And it isn't a decision I regret. They are amazing(IMO). My cousin and I bought them at the same time. We both thoroughly enjoy them.

If you have the beats by Dre solo's they can also work since they have a mic built In to them.

This is the one I bought in 2015. Its been great for me ever since!

If you don't mind a $280 price tag SteelSeries H are incredible. They are very comfortable even after hours of use. The battery life is about 20 hours and you get 2. You can keep one inside the wireless transmitter and when the battery in the headset gets low you just swap them. It has a retractable mic and very easy to use controls.

I used to have the PS golds they are the best headset for under $100, I would definitely recommend these. They are comfortable and sound great, that being said one of the hinges on mine broke after about a year.

https://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Wireless-Gaming-Headset-Surround/dp/B00G6IJ5NI I have this and can confirm that it's glorious!

Steelseries Wireless H

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G6IJ5NI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_k53wyb6WTRP2S