Today’s modern games are all about realism. The graphics are becoming more like real life with every new PC graphics card and console released. Even the casual gamer want to be immersed in their games. If you are really into gaming then you build or buy your gaming rig to play smooth graphics. You pick your controller for ease of use and full control and a great deal of the time you pay more for you GPU than you do for your CPU.
But realism is not just about graphics. Whether its a bouncing basketball or a bullet whistling by your digital character’s head you need rich, deep, and authentic sound to complete that feeling of realism. That sound or realism comes primarily from your PCs sound card but to bring that sound to your ears you also need a great set of speakers and preferably (because it shuts out other outside sounds) a great gaming headset. Gaming headset manufacturers in 2018 do not disappoint with quality realistic sound and have risen to the challenge of providing a variety of great gaming headsets models for today’s gamers. In today’s review roundup we want to look at the models we consider the best – the top of the top of the line.
Beyond the quality of sound there’s really not that many other factors to consider with a gaming headset. Chiefly only three other factors beside quality sounds are important – the fit of the headset, whether the headset includes a microphone and whether the headset is wireless or not. With the quality of the sound and these factors in mind, lets take a look at what we determined were the best headsets for gaming in 2018 (but in no particular order).
Razer Kraken 7.1 Chroma Sound USB Gaming Headset
The Razer Kraken 7.1 gaming headset is a traditional headset you may be accustomed to envisioning when thinking about headsets – full cup earpieces, padding and a full headband over the head. That’s as opposed to more futuristic headsets that fit and “clip” behind the ears and have less material. The Razer Kraken is traditional but solid. In many cases traditional is better than modern because a full headset with larger ear pieces tends to shut out the sounds around us better than a more lightweight and open design. That’s the case with the surround sound that comes from this gaming headset.
Once you pull it over your head and ears the outside world fades away. Razer Kraken in most of their gaming headset models tends not skimp on sound quality and that’s no different with this model. Not only is the sound rich and deep but audio positioning technology built into the headset places the sound where it ought to be for full realism. That means if a pin drops to the right side of your character that’s where the sound will come from and feel like it is coming from in your ears. Its kind of like 3D sound (the principle of surround sound systems) where you are in the middle of the action and the sound comes from all around (at least as your brain processes the sound).
Software makes a huge impact in gaming sound experience as does hardware considerations and the Razer Kraken Chroma sound software allows you to calibrate custom software settings for each game you play. If you are playing a game that has lots of explosions full settings may be too much but if you are in a game where the digital environment is much quieter you may want entirely different audio settings. For each gaming situation the Chroma sound will remember and adjust to your custom settings which is pretty cool.
Like or need to talk while playing your game of choice? The attached full boom microphone can swivel into position or spin into a non obtrusive position when you don’t need it. Whether you are talking or listening this headset will always deliver outstanding quality and with all the attention to details of the gaming sound experience the Razer Kraken 7.1 gaming headset is one of our best choices.
Jeecoo JC-G1000 Stereo Gaming Headset
We have to admit – though it has nothing to do with sound quality the Jeecoo is just super cool to look at. It has LED lights that could have you just watching yourself in a mirror while using them. However, the Jeecoo delivers not only in cool looks but also in sound quality. Like the Kraken Chroma headset the Jeecoo is fantastic at positioning the sounds from your game right where they should be for the best realism.
There’s only one downside to this gaming headset but its a downside only if you wish to have your headset do double duty both on your console and on a PC. The Jeecoo is built for and only works with PC gaming. That said if you want a gaming headset for PC gaming the rich sounds that come out of this model will not disappoint. Plug in the 3.5mm plugs to your sound card and whatever it outputs the Jeecoo can handle with pristine sounds (you’ll need another 3.5mm jack for the microphone if you need it) across a wide spectrum of sound whether its deep bass or sharp trebles.
In addition to the superior quality from the headset’s speakers, the padding for this full size headset creates a nice “lock out” of the outside world and outside noises. The Jeecoo traps the sounds from your game into its own world around your ears for your total sound enjoyment while shutting out the outside world.
Though its not wireless, the Jeecoo gives you more than enough length in wiring to be unobtrusive and all around is a great and affordable gaming headset for the PC. Note: You can read also http://techgiant.beep.com/connect-wireless-headphones-to-the-ps3-2017-08-29.htm
DLAND Gaming Headset
The DLAND unlike the Jeeco can do double duty working both on your PC and your gaming console. In fact due to an included jack cable the DLAND can even be used with your smartphone. Coming in at about the same weight as the previously reviewed gaming headset models the cushioned headband and ear cushions nevertheless make the DLAND feel comfortable even for extended periods of use. Sound quality is good at both the low and high end of the audio spectrum. You won’t be jarred back to reality with sounds that just don’t sound like real life.
The built in voice reduction system works with the full sized ear pieces to give you pure sounds from your game. Adjusting the sound is easy as the volume control can be accessed from the wire attached to your headset. There’s no need to fumble with your PC’s audio controls.
In sound quality and in the sheer number of sources the DLAND works with, the DLAND is at the top of the heap. Whether its a PC, a gaming console like the PS4 or even your smart phone the DLAND is an outstanding choice for more than one gaming platform.
HyperX Cloud Stinger Gaming Headset
The HyperX Cloud Stinger has a sleek all in one compact look. Its in our minds the second best looking of the headsets in this roundup. The ear cups fit neatly and its one of the lightest headsets we have reviewed and yet it locks out the outside noise around you while delivering rich and solid sounds from the games we play. Everything about this headset is about comfort and rich sounds.
You can also count the Hyperx among headsets that can do double duty both as a console headset and as a PC gaming headset. It will work with an adapter for Xbox one and work easily with a PS4 or a Wii. Even the little insignia on the cups makes this headset look great to wear. If you have an aerodynamic PC case the Hyperx will match it perfectly while giving you all the sound you could possibly expect from your games. You can find the more details at www.toptechgiant.com.
Matone Gaming Headset
Finally and as they say – last but not least – is the Matone gaming headset. If you like comfort the Matone has one of the most comfortable fits in our review and with an additional adapter for the Xbox this headset can be used in PS4, iPhone, iPad’s, and Samsung phones – making it one of the most versatile of the headsets reviewed.
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Once you fit the headsets on you will be treated to an ample range of sounds with crisp trebles and earth pounding bass. The Matone is a bit heavier than some other headsets we have looked at but some of that weight is the full size ear cups that shut out outside sound. In addition the extra material on this unit adds to the sturdiness of the headset. You are much less likely to break it if you should trip over it one night.
An audio effect and noise reduction microphone is built in with this headset so if you love to talk and “psyche out” your online competition the Matone will satisfy. Matone backs this headset with a one year parts and labor warranty so they fully expect for them to last whatever a gamer throws at them. If there’s a downside to the Matone its very slight. In order to use it with an Xbox you will need a Microsoft adapter which is not included. However due to the Xbox hardware configuration none of the headsets that work with Xbox comes with the adapter either.
You can’t go far wrong with any of these headsets. They are some of the best and most popular options in gaming headsets for PC gaming. If you have spent good money on your PC rig and upgraded Video cards then you need to take the final step and get the best gaming sounds you can. When that next grenade lands while playing your favorite shooter you want to hear and feel the rumble so you are totally immersed in the experience. We hope that you can find the best gaming headsets in the future!
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