Astro A50's worth saving for?

[Gatorade]

Was thinking about buying a few things:

1. Possibly a wireless headset -  I can't remember the exact logitech one I had in mind but I was thinking about buying it if anyone had experience with wireless headsets. My budget is around 50-80 for it

2. Get a better Network Hub/Switch for my LAN cables and its kind of old I was starting to think a newer switch might have better performance on speed between the people feeding off of it Preferably like as cheap without shit quality - last one I bought was like 20$ and its still working 5 years later

 

Edited June 7, 2016 by Sugarfoot

[Crossfade]

never go wireless

[FozzyBear]

1 minute ago, CrossFade said:

never go wireless

why? i want to kill myself with this wired headset. it's so annoying

[Gatorade]

2 minutes ago, CrossFade said:

never go wireless

idk man im getting real annoyed by the god damn self coiling that the headset wires seem to form over time. Idk why its a huge pet peave of mine

[Duffy49]

you should go with what you prefer/like man.

[Gatorade]

4 minutes ago, Duffy49 said:

you should go with what you prefer/like man.

Yeah I was thinking of getting a wireless one but I figured I would ask - A lot of people around here usually know what the good stuff is

[Crossfade]

wireless headsets die, wireless headsets have interference with wireless internet, wireless headsets cost more, wireless headsets are nice due to wireless but aids.. i had turtle beach Px5's *battery operated* changed AA batteries every 2 days, had to get perfect placement of wireless router, change frequencies and shit alot..  had astro A50's nice head set die too fast  and same with interference, if u dont have a wireless router near by then its not bad...  

[Budbringer]

22 minutes ago, CrossFade said:

  had astro A50's nice head set die too fast  and same with interference, if u dont have a wireless router near by then its not bad...  

I have had my A50s for almost 3 years and they are still working like a charm. Never had any issues with mine

[OG Bobby Johnson]

the quality of cheap wireless headphones will never compare to the same price of wired, if you want true surround sound quality in your wireless headphones you're gonna have to spend more than $80 smackaroos

[Crossfade]

1 hour ago, Budbringer said:

I have had my A50s for almost 3 years and they are still working like a charm. Never had any issues with mine

50's are nice but they died too fast for my liking, and my router is behind my PC so its like within less than 2 ft from my headset.. 

 

i got 40's now and there mint

[Google™]

I got Astro A50's and I love them

[Thomas]

3 hours ago, Sugarfoot said:

Was thinking about buying a few things:

1. Possibly a wireless headset -  I can't remember the exact logitech one I had in mind but I was thinking about buying it if anyone had experience with wireless headsets. My budget is around 50-80 for it

Only experience I have had with wireless headsets are that they die or get problems within weeks of getting them.  Had the Corsair H2100 headset before lasted 4/5 weeks before having issues with the quality.  Was still a great headset just got annoyed with the issues it ended up with. 
 

[Budbringer]

1 hour ago, CrossFade said:

50's are nice but they died too fast for my liking, and my router is behind my PC so its like within less than 2 ft from my headset.. 

 

i got 40's now and there mint

what you mean died too fast?

[JacobHarr]

Kingston HyperX Cloud II

Quality headset and theyre not $300

http://www.toptenreviews.com/computers/gaming/best-pc-gaming-headsets/

Edited June 7, 2016 by JacobHarr

[Agent X]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826816048

 

Got the yellow version. This is one of the best wire less head sets that i have owned. Ive owned the G930 wireless and they do not compair. $79.99 is a cannot beat price.

@Sugarfoot

[Duffy49]

4 hours ago, Sugarfoot said:

Yeah I was thinking of getting a wireless one but I figured I would ask - A lot of people around here usually know what the good stuff is

From my experience; Wireless headsets are good, but when they get older they run out of battery so quick...

I used to have a Logitech G930 Gaming Headset, it felt like heaven using them... but after a couple of years I had to charge them every couple of hours.

 

If you want a chill gaming headset try the "Logitech G430 7.1 Surround Gaming Headset" I still have one of them as "Backup headset", if my current one stops working.

Also the price your paying for the G430 is not that bad.

 

EDIT:

G430 is wired btw.

Edited June 7, 2016 by Duffy49

[Brendon Smith]

Razer Kraken Pro cheep durrable last a long time

[Jack Hoff]

1 hour ago, Brendon Smith said:

Razer Kraken Pro cheep durrable last a long time

And you'll fit in with every other 12 year old

[bobzen]

I heard that corsair's headsets is pretty good

[bobzen]

also look for a 10 Gigabit switch, that will do the job

[Brendon Smith]

30 minutes ago, Jack Hoff said:

And you'll fit in with every other 14* year old

Mmhm

[Donk]

I've got a Siberia v2 headset. It's corded but it never coils as bad as you'd think. Quality is pretty good as well

[Gatorade]

I have a Siberia v3 currently, its real nice sound quality I love it - I just wanted one that wouldnt tangle up

[Ghillie Dhu]

i got the g933 

its good headset but it has its problems 

-short range wireless receiver  mine reaches 10 to 15 m max 

 

if you have a separate microphone maybe have a look at sennheiser 

siberia has just released there wireless version but its really pricy 

[Gatorade]

Hmm maybe the interfearence would suck with the wireless headset.

[Gatorade]

Anyone use the Astro a50's? I dont mind saving up for awhile if they are really worth it

 

[Crossfade]

12 hours ago, Budbringer said:

what you mean died too fast?

had to recharge very often

[Crossfade]

1 hour ago, Sugarfoot said:

Anyone use the Astro a50's? I dont mind saving up for awhile if they are really worth it

 

i mean they are a great headset, comfy awesome sound and last ages. im just impatient and dont like waiting for it to charge, and if ur router is close can either move it, learn to change freq's it wont be that bad..

[Blackedition]

I had them and loved them.I would cook dinner while listening to TS XD  .  after 4 months  broke them and went with the a40 Tourneys. I miss the a50s and thinking of getting another set. Worth the money IMO 

 

PS. I was coming from razor kraken pros.

Edited June 8, 2016 by Blackedition

[Gubber Flexx]

Any Kraken with 7.1 surround sound is really good for all FPS games it allows you to hear everything and be able to pin point shit! plus the tight fit does a good job blocking out other sounds that may distract you.

[Will]

I am increasingly thinking of going wireless or my pursuit for a decent headset that doesn't twist into a tangled mess will be endless. If I was you just save for the headset you actually want if it's shit send it back. These days everything can be returned which I like. 

[Axe]

Wireless headsets are aids.

I promise you

A50's you're literally paying for a brand name with normal quality and cheap construction.

 

Get Hyper X Cloud IIs or the new headset they are coming out with. Mic failed, but I picked up a $100 USB condenser that sounds 10X better anyway

Steel/Aluminum construction. Light and comfy. I've tried to break these. I cant. Only lost a screw which was easily replaced. Only 100$ for the headset it self. Plus you can get a condenser mic for another 100, and you still end up paying less than astros, dont have to use the trash mix amp. And everything is better quality. 

Edited June 8, 2016 by Axe

[Gatorade]

1 hour ago, Axe said:

Wireless headsets are aids.

I promise you

A50's you're literally paying for a brand name with normal quality and cheap construction.

 

Get Hyper X Cloud IIs or the new headset they are coming out with. Mic failed, but I picked up a $100 USB condenser that sounds 10X better anyway

Steel/Aluminum construction. Light and comfy. I've tried to break these. I cant. Only lost a screw which was easily replaced. Only 100$ for the headset it self. Plus you can get a condenser mic for another 100, and you still end up paying less than astros, dont have to use the trash mix amp. And everything is better quality. 

 I know nothing of amps or condensors or mixers lol. Im assuming by condenser mic its the standalone mic that streamers use and the trash mix amp is something thats mixed in with a normal headset to provide mic and audio?

[Opie Winston]

https://gyazo.com/2fb3127693d1f45b3767639088f827f3 here are a few to look at 

[Boris]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Plantronics-GameCom-788-Gaming-Headset/dp/B00LNJZTTY

Had 2 pairs of these over my videogaming on PC career.

Tight fit plus the 7.1 surround means I can literally pinpoint where people are shooting from in Arma/OW.

[Brutus]

I bought the a50s, then a month latter bought the a40s. The wireless connection kept dropping and I don't have patience for bullshit. Wish I would have went with another brand now. The audio out of the Astros just isn't worth the money in my opinion. 

[Reformed epTic]

Astros are fucking garbage

Buy Sennheiser 598s with a modmic 

Edited June 8, 2016 by epTic

[Midamaru]

29 minutes ago, epTic said:

Astros are fucking garbage

Buy Sennheiser 598s with a modmic 

Is that how you always sound so sexy

[Reformed epTic]

4 minutes ago, Midamaru said:

Is that how you always sound so sexy

Naw, I've got an AT2020

[Sergio]

On 6/7/2016 at 1:57 AM, Sugarfoot said:

Spoiler

Was thinking about buying a few things:

1. Possibly a wireless headset -  I can't remember the exact logitech one I had in mind but I was thinking about buying it if anyone had experience with wireless headsets. My budget is around 50-80 for it

2. Get a better Network Hub/Switch for my LAN cables and its kind of old I was starting to think a newer switch might have better performance on speed between the people feeding off of it Preferably like as cheap without shit quality - last one I bought was like 20$ and its still working 5 years later

 

Don't get wireless headphones. Like others said, you deal with constant interference, the sound doesn't sound right, and they die constantly at the worst moment. That's my experience, anyway.

I seriously recommend a pair of headphones that have a detachable cable; not only are these the best because you can un-wind the cable, the cable is easily replaceable without replacing the entire headset.

Just my two cents!