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...I'm looking for a good wireless headset.
Usually I'm fine with a pair of $20 cheapies, but they inevitably die within 18-24 months because the cord twists itself to death. Why the hell can't they make these cords thicker, or at least twist-resistant? I'd gladly pay an extra $5-10 just for that.
But since they don't, and since I'm sick of plunking down 20 bucks every 18-24 months on something that should last considerably longer than that, I'm seriously thinking of buying some wireless ones.
Newegg's currently got a whopping 3 wireless headsets:
Any advice? Are the cords on an expensive pair less likely to twist? Or should I go with a wireless? If wireless, are either of the two I picked good for the money? If not, are there any recommendations?
Any help here would be appreciated. I'm sick of this crap. Usually I don't mind buying parts, but getting a new headset after a year or two due to an incredibly stupid problem just plain sucks.
...I'm looking for a good wireless headset.
Usually I'm fine with a pair of $20 cheapies, but they inevitably die within 18-24 months because the cord twists itself to death. Why the hell can't they make these cords thicker, or at least twist-resistant? I'd gladly pay an extra $5-10 just for that.
But since they don't, and since I'm sick of plunking down 20 bucks every 18-24 months on something that should last considerably longer than that, I'm seriously thinking of buying some wireless ones.
Newegg's currently got a whopping 3 wireless headsets:
- This one from Microsoft, which is $60, and single-ear, so thus useless to me.
- This one from Logitech, which is $80, and has fairly good reviews. Downsides: Not USB charging, and Mic response is only 100 Hz-10 kHz. Approx. 6 hours of battery life.
- This one from Creative, which is $100. Similar level of reviews to the Logitech, USB Charging, and better Mic response. (100 Hz-16 kHz.) Approx 8 hours of battery life. Downsides: Apparently can be painful on the ears with extended time, since they sit on the ears as opposed to actually covering them.
Any advice? Are the cords on an expensive pair less likely to twist? Or should I go with a wireless? If wireless, are either of the two I picked good for the money? If not, are there any recommendations?
Any help here would be appreciated. I'm sick of this crap. Usually I don't mind buying parts, but getting a new headset after a year or two due to an incredibly stupid problem just plain sucks.