Gaming headsets vs headphones: which is best for gaming?

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Think gaming headsets can't compete with headphones in sound quality? Think again.

get into hi-res audio territory. These can rival audiophile options in terms of their frequency range for a clear, detailed and immersive sonic experience.

When it comes to mic performance, headsets are truly devices of convenience. The built-in boom mics will vary in quality from model to model but will sound better than the beamforming mics found on wireless headphones. That’s because those mics are tucked away in the ear cups and use post-processing to isolate your voice. But, when the mic is on a boom arm, it can be situated right in front of or next to your mouth so that your voice is clear and immediate instead of sounding like it’s far away.

Of course, you could invest in a USB mic instead as many of those who prefer using headphones do. They have a wider frequency range of 20-20kHz for better vocal reproduction. However, they’re also prone to picking up vibrations and bumps so going the a la carte route also means possibly investing in an external boom arm. Not only is that going to be more expensive, but it takes up a lot more space.

If you want the best possible results and don’t care about expense or how complicated your setup is, using a pair of headphones like the Drop X Sennheiser HD6XX with a USB mic like theHowever, getting a high-end gaming headset will get you very, very close while saving some money and desk space, and simplifying your setup. Plus, you can go wireless if you prefer an even cleaner, more minimalist one.

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