Top 10 Best Gaming Headsets to check in the Year 2012

To know the true worth of a diamond, you need to ask a jeweler. And if you are a true gamer then you are sure to know how absolutely imperative it is for you to have a top notch headset to have the best sound experience while you are gaming. Sound forms a very crucial element of the entire gaming experience and thus you must not compromise on it by going in for a headset that is locally manufactured just because it is cheap. Here are the top 10 best gaming headsets to look for in 2012. Most of these headsets are available in the market but if you want them at discounted rates you can try out online retail stores such as Amazon and Flipkart.

Plantronics Gamecon 777 Gaming Headset

Price: Rs.4500

Advantages

• Dolby Headphone technology incorporation
• Open ear design that lets you keep track of the sounds in the surroundings while you enjoy the gaming sounds

Disadvantages

• Feel slightly bulky on the head

Performance

This headset is a dream come true for gamers as they will get even the minutest details in sound with the help of this headset. The headset comes with a USB sound card that ensures that you get the quintessential surround sound experience. It also has a concealed noise cancelling microphone that can be brought out only when needed. Apart from this the headset has in lie volume and microphone controls that help the user to control the headset with maximum ease.

X12 & Xp500 Gaming Headsets

 

Price: Rs.12000

Advantages

• Highly customizable
• XBA Bluetooth adapter

Disadvantages

• Only compatible with the XBOX 360

Performance

These headsets have been designed solely for the XBOX 360 and thus it is a perfect match for the same. The headset comes packed with an XBA Bluetooth adapter and has features such as a digital signal processor, Dolby Surround Sound, Bluetooth Technology etc. The icing on the cake is that the headset is not just good for gaming purposes but also for listening to music and other related audio purposes.

Sennheiser Debuts PC 320 Gaming Headset

Price: Rs.6700

Advantages

• Snazzy external appearance
• Detailing in the bass and treble

Disadvantages

• Flimsy cabling of the headset

Performance

Here is another headset that has been specially designed for the XBOX 360. This headset is also exceptionally good as it has features such as a noise cancelling mic, bass boost, low noise amplifiers etc. The mic of this headset has more features than any gaming headset that I have come across till date. It gives you the choice of muting your voice by just twisting it and there are other outstanding features, as well. The headset offers value for money.

Sound Blaster Tactic3D Sigma Gaming headsets

Price: Rs4000

Advantages

• Impeccable sound quality
• Long cable connected to the headset

Disadvantages

• Average bass sound
• Crystalizer of the headset is a huge let down

Performance

Gamers are well acquainted with the Tactic series and this headset is a step ahead of all its siblings. It is loaded with features in the form of a detachable mic, USB adapter, in-line volume controls etc. The functioning of the headset is simple and the sound that it mirrors is great. The headset is not loaded with the THX TruStudio PRO software, but that is not much of an issue as the software is easily available over the internet. As a whole the headset works well and will be a great choice for any gamer. This is one of the budget gaming headphones that you are sure to love.

Cyborg Freq 5 gaming headset

Price: Rs.6900

Advantages

• 50 mm drivers with Neodymium Magnets
• On-ear controls

Disadvantages

• Strange design of ear cups

Performance

This high end gaming headphones set will woo you with its different looks and the features that it packs. It is undoubtedly a great choice for a gamer and I feel that it is one of the best gaming headphones 2012 will see. The main features of the headset are 50 mm drivers with Neodymium Magnets, detachable noise-canceling mic, on-ear controls, and a 2-meter USB braided cable.

Turtle Beach Z11 Gaming Headsets

Price: Rs.2000

Advantages

• Inexpensive
• Acoustically angled speakers

Disadvantages

• Basic design

Performance

Here is another set of gaming headphones PC gets and these also are garnering a lot of interest like the others. There are many headphones that are available in the market for computer systems and this one is one of the best gaming headsets that are presently available. With features such as PC/laptop adapter cable, in line volume controls, 4ft cable etc, this headset is a true performer and can be used with a variety of devices including mobiles and tablets.

CM Storm Sirus Gaming Headsets

Price: Rs.6200

Advantages

• Two replacement ear-cups
• Different modes dedicated to gaming, music and videos

Disadvantages

• Slightly bulky

Performance

With a sturdy build and snazzy looks this is also one of the gaming headphones laptops will have and they are not just for laptops as they are compatible with other devices as well. The main features of the headset are that they are incorporated with the surround sound technology and has gold plated connectors. The major plus point of this headset is that it can be used for purposes other than gaming.

Turtle Beach Ear Force XP400, XP300 Wireless Gaming Headsets

Price: Rs.10780 for XP400 and Rs.8500 for XP300

Advantages

• Wireless headsets

Disadvantages

• Only compatible with the XBOX 360

Performance

Here is another set of gaming headphones XBOX 360 gets, and these ones are indisputably different from the other recent launches. They are wireless and thus you can comfortably rest on couch while playing, without any trouble. These headsets are simply great and there is nothing that will let you down. The headset houses features such as dual-pairing Bluetooth, a rechargeable Lithium Polymer battery, multiple EQ presets, dynamic chat boost, a variable microphone monitor, and an auxiliary input will provide you with a sound quality that is unimaginable.

SteelSeries Flux headsets

Price: not released yet

Advantages

• Compatible with a wide range of devices
• Light weight

Disadvantages

• No specific technology incorporation

Performance

Among the many headsets that SteelSeries has, Flux is the one that steals the show and there are reasons galore for that. To start with, the headset is very light and compatible with almost all your devices. It has interchangeable ear cushions and thus you can get ones in your favourite colour and attach them to the headset. The headset is not just for gamers but also for music and videos and this is what adds to the aura of the headset.

Tritton Primer Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Headset

Price: Rs.5000

Advantages

• 5.8 GHz Wireless Technology

Disadvantages

• Basic design

Performance

This Tritton headset is another one that has been especially designed for the XBOX 360 and is a wireless gaming headset, as well. The headset will stun you with the features that it has. Among them, the most alluring is the clear bass and treble control that the handset is equipped with. Another amazing feature that it has is that it is ready for use out of the box.

These are the top 10 best gaming headsets to look for in 2012. Each of these headsets is a technological wonder and they will leave you amazed with their sound quality and features. If you call yourself a gamer then any one of these headsets is a must have.

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