Topic: Wireless gaming headsets? (Read 2892 times)

FPF-DieHard · « **on:** June 21, 2005, 09:59:27 pm »

Does such an animal exist, preferbly USB?

Sirgod · « **Reply #1 on:** June 21, 2005, 10:09:26 pm »

There is, but they cost more then you spend a year on skanks.

http://headsetplus.com/category16_17/

http://www.headsetzone.com/computer.html

About $200.00 +

Sorry bro, but they are high dollar stuff. Might be able to get a Blue tooth one, But I haven't looked for one in quite awhile. I'll ask around for more info on a tech forum I frenquent.

Stephen

Javora · « **Reply #2 on:** June 22, 2005, 06:15:08 am »

I was looking at some Bluetooth headsets myself but I am unsure how well how well they will work with a computer. I'd be interested to hear what you come up with as well.

What I am using now is a regular head set with two 6 foot extender wires and a jack splitter that I bought from Radio Shack. I plugged in the splitter jack into the Audigy's speaker plug and connected my regular speaker wire and one of the extender wires into the splitter jack. Then I plugged the other extender wire into the Audigy's microphone jack. My tower is setting in a roll away cabnet setting next to my main desk so I am able to run the extender wires under the my cabnet and desk out of sight. Then I just plug my headset into the extender wires when I want to use it. I used two permanent markers and marked each end of the extender wire so I don't have to guess what goes where. The whole thing cost me about $10USD and works without a hitch. So if you don't find a wireless option that fits what you need for the right price maybe this work around will.

KBF-Angel Slayer · « **Reply #3 on:** June 24, 2005, 12:32:28 pm »

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?Submit=Go&DEPA=0&type=&description=bluetooth+headset&Category=0&minPrice=&maxPrice=&Go.x=0&Go.y=0

Yes, I am partial to Newegg. They also have reviews on these things as well, and ship really, really quick. Hope it helps.

Iceman · « **Reply #4 on:** June 24, 2005, 10:46:33 pm »

Just an FYI, newegg does not allow the posting of 'negative' toned reviews. Thought you might like to know.

E_Look · « **Reply #5 on:** June 25, 2005, 11:24:53 am »

Iceman, you are sort of right about that-

I have seen some criticism, but it is very light. Personally, I still like and trust Newegg, but anyone wants to get a glimpse of those who may not, read the feedback in www.resellerratings.com. Newegg sort of watches that feedback board, but honest angry and disappointed posts about Newegg are there, too.

I think that when you buy online, and shipping is involved, there's bound to be a headache or two sometime. And, some guy in some company's warehouse is going to pack the wrong item to the wrong guy someday. Good outfits do their best to mimimize this, and bad ones either don't or can't get a handle on it.

On that basis, even if they censor their testimonials (hey, it's THEIR website), my gut feeling is that they're not only safe to deal with, they're priced better than most.

There are some other good online merchants with solid reputations, but they ALL have negative, critical letters posted against them on sites like resellerratings.com or the like. Caveat emptor.

KBF-Angel Slayer · « **Reply #6 on:** June 25, 2005, 11:27:59 am »

Javora, I wasn't really aware of that. My entire system had 90% of it's parts ordered, and all arrived within three days and were correct. I've just never had a problem with them, so I have never really worried about it.

Sirgod · « **Reply #7 on:** June 25, 2005, 11:34:13 am »

Quote from: KBF-Angel Slayer on June 25, 2005, 11:27:59 am

Javora, I wasn't really aware of that. My entire system had 90% of it's parts ordered, and all arrived within three days and were correct. I've just never had a problem with them, so I have never really worried about it.

Too Be honest Ben, I usually go with PC Club. There prices vary, but I've never had better Support then that company. Heck I post on there forums also, and they are Pretty good Caring Techs.

Stephen

KBF-Angel Slayer · « **Reply #8 on:** June 25, 2005, 02:14:38 pm »

We truly are creatures of habit, aren't we? We find a site that treats us right and stick with it, rather than risking another venture into electronic hell. Got a link? I'll check it out next time I order a part.

Javora · « **Reply #9 on:** June 25, 2005, 07:28:48 pm »

Quote from: KBF-Angel Slayer on June 25, 2005, 11:27:59 am

Javora, I wasn't really aware of that. My entire system had 90% of it's parts ordered, and all arrived within three days and were correct. I've just never had a problem with them, so I have never really worried about it.

I'm confused, I wasn't talking about ordered parts only take a less costly route by running a line under your desk to use headset.

Were you referring to Iceman's post? ???

KBF-Angel Slayer · « **Reply #10 on:** June 25, 2005, 07:45:04 pm »

Sorry, Javora. Had one of them senior moments. I posted the link for the headsets for you, but was responding in that thread to Iceman, but addressed it to you.
As most of you guys know, I am computer incompetent, but I'll offer what little I can to help.

Javora · « **Reply #11 on:** June 25, 2005, 08:00:24 pm »

It's ok I totally understand as I'm not getting any younger myself. And thanks for the link, I've never given myself time to look that stuff up.

KBF-Angel Slayer · « **Reply #12 on:** June 25, 2005, 08:05:24 pm »

Anytime. I may not know much about this computer stuff, but if someone tells me what they want, I can usually find it in about two minutes or less.

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