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A good gaming headset is one that, like many other products, meets your exact requirements. The requirements most likely vary depending on the types of games you play.
For example, if you play a lot of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, then it might be worth considering a headset that can simulate 7.1 surround sound, so you get a more accurate sound picture of where your opponent is. It is also important to remember that price and quality are typically connected. Although some cheaper headsets can easily pull their weight, it can often pay off, in the long run, to invest from £90 and over. In this way, you get a quality sound image, good materials, and a product that is built to do well for many years.
Before buying a headset for gaming, there are several things that are worth considering. We have put together a small to-do list here with questions that you should ask yourself before you buy.
There are several manufacturers in the market today who are incredibly quality conscious about their headsets. Some brands that are especially worth mentioning are:SteelSeries, Razer, HyperX, EPOS, Audeze, and AudioTechnica.
In the end, however, it is all about preference and what you personally prefer - especially when it comes to visual expression - but if you choose a gaming headset from one of these companies, then you can’t go completely wrong.
(Note: None of the above companies have done anything to be mentioned here. This is solely the writer's opinion after 20+ years of gaming as a serious hobby)
No, you do not actually need a “gaming headset”. It has become more and more popular to buy high-quality headsets that are not built for gaming. For example, it could be by buying a studio headset and then buying a modular Bluetooth microphone, which you then put on the side of the headset and connect to your PC.
It is a slightly more complicated process, as it typically also requires a dedicated DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) and amplifier for the more powerful headsets. Still, the result is also that you get a better sound experience. You can see the relevant products here. Whether the sound difference is big enough for it to be worth it, however, up to the individual. Some people will think that this is the only right way to do it, while others believe that the difference is just not big enough to warrant the hassle.
Please note, however, that no matter what, it will be a more expensive experience than just buying a good gaming headset.