World of Warcraft Headset

[spacechicken_bh]

I was wondering who else owns the World of Warcraft branded Sound Blaster Headset, and what you thought about them so far? I just got my own today, and I'm playing around with the THX settings. How do you have yours setup?

[AdrianCC100]

What makes them different from regular headsets?

[vesseblah]

What makes them different from regular headsets?

Silly effects and WoW logo.

[spacechicken_bh]

Well so far it seems like there are a plethora of options that comes with the audio panel download for it. The biggest attraction for me was the wireless capability, although it doesn't look too terrible. A bit "plasticy" but solid overall feel for it. It definitely stands out when you're wearing them though with the glowing horde/alliance insignias, which you can also customize in the panel. I haven't even touched the Game Audio or Key Bindings tabs yet.

[Iokau]

From what I've heard it has mediocre sound and mic quality and poor durability. Apparently a lot break within a month.

[spacechicken_bh]

Just to update, I already returned them due to poor mic quality over ventrilo. I had a bunch of people complain to me about static/muffled sound. I tried updating the firmware from Creative's website but it didn't fix the issue. I now have the Tritton AX Pro headset and I sound perfectly clear again in vent. Better luck to other WoW headset buyers!

[Finangus]

Overpriced POS, IMHO.

First rule of thumb, never buy World of Warcraft branded ANYTHING. It's like the kiss of death.

Second, never count on Creative Lab drivers to be worth a damn. Creative is NOTORIOUS for releasing buggy, broken drivers; and that's if they even update their drivers at all.

I personally recommend the Logitech G35 : http://www.logitech.com/en-us/gaming...s/devices/5095

I use it myself, and the sound and mic quality is superb. The G-buttons on the side aren't all that useful as PTT buttons, but they work fine for controlling programs like Winamp/Vent/iTunes/etc.

Also, though I haven't used it myself, I'd be willing to bet that the Razer Megalodon is a good choice as well: http://store.razerzone.com/store/raz...oryId.35096300 .

[lethalnl]

Overpriced POS, IMHO.

First rule of thumb, never buy World of Warcraft branded ANYTHING. It's like the kiss of death.

Second, never count on Creative Lab drivers to be worth a damn. Creative is NOTORIOUS for releasing buggy, broken drivers; and that's if they even update their drivers at all.

I personally recommend the Logitech G35 : http://www.logitech.com/en-us/gaming...s/devices/5095

I use it myself, and the sound and mic quality is superb. The G-buttons on the side aren't all that useful as PTT buttons, but they work fine for controlling programs like Winamp/Vent/iTunes/etc.

Also, though I haven't used it myself, I'd be willing to bet that the Razer Megalodon is a good choice as well: http://store.razerzone.com/store/raz...oryId.35096300 .

those things are so ridiculusly expensive....i have a €25 headset that has a crystal clear mic and sound and costs and weighs 1/6 of those bulky things

[Cilraaz]

From what I've heard it has mediocre sound and mic quality and poor durability. Apparently a lot break within a month.

I've heard exactly the opposite. Reviews I've seen state that the sound is good, the mic is clear, and the range on the receiver is long. I haven't heard anything on durability, though.