I know gaming headsets are usually awful, so I don't know what to get.
I've had Razer headsets and they have terrible build quality. I've had ROG headsets and they have horrible, slowed down bloatware.
The issue is that these gaming headsets were really pleasing to my eye, and since I'm a closed back headphones RGB bass heavy gamer headset enjoyer, it's a bit hard to figure out where to go from here on finding a good headset.
I prefer wired connection as wired usually sounds better. I have never tried an open back headset, and I am sorta interested, but I also really like the feeling of being closed off from the world. However, I am also an audiophile and I'm all about getting the best sounds in the world.
I really like my headsets to be mostly, if not fully black. If I really need to and its not too complicated, I will repaint them.
I'm sorry for the generic "what game headset good??" question, but I genuinely am at a loss of where to go from here.
Sennheiser is worth a look, my HD 555 still work fine and I picked them up around 2004. I did replace the ear cups once, but as they where over 15 years old at the time I felt like it may be time.
I also have a set of HD 598, they sound a tad better than the HD 555 and I suspect will last as long. The old ones work fine but saw the HD 598's on sale at half price and felt like spending. Nice bonus on the HD 598's are the ability to replace the cable simply.
The first question I'd ask is if you're looking for a headphone or a headset (headphone + microphone).
You can find many nice open or closed back headphones without microphones, with a microphone in the cable or one with a detachable cable giving you the option for a cable microphone if desired.
Headsets often have a big bulky microphones protruding from the headphone, tend to be cheap plastic that breaks easy, and tend to sound like ass. They're an all in one solution, which means it doesn't really excel at anything but will function.
Most people would recommend the standard headphone paired with a separate microphone to get a superior audio quality I think.
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Are wired headsets better for gaming?
Wired headsets are often preferred for gaming due to their reliable, low-latency audio connection, which is crucial for real-time reactions in gameplay. They don’t require batteries, making them ideal for extended gaming sessions without the need to recharge.
Why do streamers use wired headphones?
Streamers typically use wired headphones to ensure consistent audio quality and to avoid any interference or latency issues that can occur with wireless options. Wired headphones also provide a more reliable setup for long streaming sessions, as you don’t have to worry about battery life.
Do pro gamers use wired headsets?
Yes, many pro gamers use wired headsets because they offer stability and eliminate the risk of audio lag or connection drops during competitions, where even a slight delay can affect performance.
I scraped different reddit threads where people were asking for the best gaming headsets across different communities. Then I ran a sentiment analysis through a software to see which headsets got positive reviews consistently and which ones got mixed reactions and which got negative reviews.
Right now this is still very much a work in progress so I’m looking for some feedback on which ones I should be looking for in my analysis.
My goal isn’t just to find what’s most mentioned but what reddit actually trusts because reddit is what most of us turn to for authentic recommendations.
You can see the threads and comments that I scraped on my website which is called Reddit Vetted. Detailed breakdowns for all these headsets (like in the pic) are also up on the site in case you want to get into this further. Again, I’m planning to add more models.
Here is a list of the headsets I’ve analyzed so far (still adding more to this list based on feedback):
AOC Gaming Headset
HyperX CloudX
HyperX Cloud III Headset
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Corsair Void
Alienware AW520H
Logitech G Pro X2
Turtle Beach Recon 200
Turtle Beach Stealth 600
Razer BlackShark V2 X
Turtle Beach Recon 70
Turtle Beach Recon 50X
Razer Kraken Gaming Headset
Ozeino Gaming Headset
My whole method:
– Scraped Reddit threads from different “best gaming headsets” threads.
– Cleaned and filtered comments to capture real product mentions.
– Pulled out product names, analyzed sentiment and context (some more complicated stuff here)
– Scored each item based on how often it’s mentioned and how positive those mentions are (reviews are broken down into 3 categories: positive, negative and neutral)
– Combined duplicate models and brand variants so the rankings weren’t skewed by repetition (more complicated stuff)
– Added a clean category search and visual summaries (like in the pic).
I am really interested in your feedback. Any headsets you feel are missing from the list entirely? Mention here and I’ll find more threads to analyze them next because this is an ongoing project that I actually learned a lot from. I want to keep working on it till I perfect my analysis, and build something that will actually help everyone in the future. I would love more input on how I can improve.