Gaming Headsets vs. Headphones As Fast As Possible

[@JgHaverty]

As an audiophile, I'll break it down like this. This is long, I apologize, but very thorough. 1) ALL headphones have directional audio. Every single one. Its called binaural technique. Its a recording device and provides positional audio on all sound systems. Do NOT buy a headset based on "surround sound" or "positional audio" or whatever crap they shill. 2) You will not really notice a difference between a 50$ headset and a 50$ gaming headset typically. If your budget is low, I would actually recommend a gaming headset due to the convenience 3) gaming headsets, as a generality, are far more comfortable for extended wear over high end audio headphones. I currently own pioneer HDJ-1500, HDJ -2000, ATH M50x, Beyerdynamic Beyerdynamic DT-990's, and AKG K240. (Why? Because they are typically each used for separate things. AKG for monitoring is amazing, the rest have a distinct sound signature that colors the sound). I have also owned razer kraken and steel series siberia v2. The Kraken's were the MOST COMFORTABLE headsets i've ever worn. Bar none. They sound "ok" I guess, but nothing compared to my higher end headsets. IF you are JUST GAMING and wearing headphones for a long time, its hard to go wrong with the razers. The all plastic construction concerns me, but not an issue if you are extremely careful Why buy a higher end headphone? Well. Sound quality. If you can "A-B" test them, you will hear a REMARKABLE difference in sound quality. Until you experience it yourself, its quite easy to be skeptical. Most reviews on gaming headsets tend to be from the ignorant consume base that has frankly not experienced higher end headphones before. "OMG IT SOUNDS AMAZING!"... not quite. For the money here are some recommendations to get you started. The sub 100$ market changes daily, and has too many competitors to mention, and typically you are better off just getting the gaming headset anyway. 100$ (do NOT buy these at full price, they go on sale ALL THE FUCKING TIME) ATH M50x -> pleasing audio signature that doesn't come at a huge cost. These are probably the most commonly recommended headphones of all time lol 130-150$ Pioneer HDJ-1500 -> these... these punch WAY above their price point. Comparable to 300$+ headphones in terms of audio quality. The problem? They use special ear pads that focus the bass (it literally will rattle your head, these do not distort, ever) which after extended usage causes some pretty bad ear pain (they pinch against the edge of your ear on your head, and they clamp down hard). The sound quality is absurd for the money. The noise isolation is unparalleled as well. Seriously, crank them full blast, and a person sitting right next to you cant hear you. If you're into EDM or heavier Rock styles, these headphones are the absolute best sounding you can get under 300$ Pioneer HDJ-2000's use identical drivers to the 1500, but have a larger design and are much more comfortable (much more expensive too), but the trade off is you lose that focused bass sound, which is unfortunate. The price difference is frankly not worth the jump. For 300$ there are better options. I bought a used pair for 80$, only reason i looked at these. 200$ Beyerdynamic DT990's -> these are EXTREMELY comfortable (almost as good as the razer haha), and have a very "Clean" and "open" sound. The bass is awesome, but lacks the focus of the HDJ-1500's. They have almost no sound isolation, so be wary of that. These sound amazing for dynamics and movies. If youre into classical music, holy crap these are the best sub 500$ headphones you can get, but i doubt this is the demographic for that. For the average gamer/music enthusiast, you are probably better off with the hdj or m50x. 300$ Philips Fidelio X2 -> holy crap these are the "total package" headphones. I got to play around with a friends set, and they are on my "To buy list". They are comfortable, reliable, durable, sound AMAZING, and have a very pleasing aesthetic. Win-win-win. The only downside is the slightly high cost. Above the 300$ range you start getting into the world of diminishing returns. A 10,000$ headset wont really sound 9,700$ better than a quality 300$ set. There are SOME exceptions, but most 300+ headphones become what we call "reference" sounding. This means you are getting closer and closer to what it would sound like in a "live" situation, as it was recorded and mastered. Most people dont actually care for this style of headphones, they want some "coloring" (think extra bass or midrange here).

[@kleinhaas137]

+JgHaverty Wow, thanks for the detailed explanation!

[@DomyTheMad420]

+JgHaverty I actually have to commend you for the detailed explenation. some effort was put into it ^^ Do you have an opinion of the Turtle Beach gaming headsets per chance?

[@JgHaverty]

Domyras My experiences with turtle beach's have been mostly negative. My local best buy has a headset booth where you can try on tons of different headsets. Admittedly most of my perception of them is purely anecdotal, and not from long term ownership They feel incredibly cheap for the lower cost models, and the "higher end" models are hilariously overp riced for the quality you are getting. I put on a pair of the "Elite 800"s and I almost laughed at how bad they were. 400$? The nerve they have. They werent worth 100, much less 400. For 130$ those HDJ-1500's I told you have a metal construction, with magnesium hinges, 50mm drivers, and you can honestly FEEL the difference, not just in audio quality. The razer kraken pro is extremely comfortable, has a nice style, and sells for ~60$ now (best buy has a set for 60$ right now). For cheaper headsets, I would very much recommend the USB version. Fixing and repairing a USB cable is FAR easier than the filament cable in analog headsets, and the cheaper you go, the more likely it is that that will be the failure point. Whats your budget?

[@LiveLifeToItsFullest]

g633 beats all

[@josephBo]

+AsianInvasion So ignorant... The reality is you haven't tried any other headphones than the g633 so you're biased towards them. If you tried other headphones (not headsets) for the same price from a company like Sennheiser, you would take that statement back in a heartbeat. Gaming headphones ALWAYS sacrifice audio quality for other gimmicky stuff

[@fakjbf3129]

While not related to gaming headsets, I have a funny story. My roommate's girlfriend bought him a pair of Beatz headphones, he had them for about a month before they broke. He asked if he could borrow mine, the next day he gave them back asking where I'd gotten them. Apparently he thought they sounded way better than his Beatz ones did. The look on his face when I said I bought them for $20 at Walmart was priceless.

[@nguyenthe7403]

excuse me sir what headphone did u use ?

[@dnbmania]

@@nguyenthe7403 some $20 ones from Walmart

[@dimasa8760]

Technically not wrong

[@ploperdung]

I like my $20 target headphones

[@Racing_Fox]

There was a study once where they gave beats users the most realistic headphones at the time (can’t remember which) and they all said ‘not enough bass’

[@TheHoaxHotel]

My gamer aesthetic is over 7.1.

[@shockgrenade]

+The Hoax Hotel A E S T H E T I C

[@take5transfat]

ur a lil baby, mine has fully Dolby Atmos support

[@water9840]

A S S T H E T I C

[@Attachments.]

Bruh hoax hotel out of anyone was here hahaha. Better than kitboga

[@TheGamingSharieff]

Nice

[@marceli-wac]

The gunshot effect was fun, do more of those please!

[@marceli-wac]

+TheUmbrellaCorpX7 yes

[@Redd_Nebula]

+IAimBoots yes

[@AlphaCore_]

No.

[@jan7923]

+f0rce_aus no.

[@YeNZeC]

+Jan Yepo

[@EumelaninKnight]

1:06 I don't think she's going online to game. . .

[@dl2143]

+Siavash Es lol u made laugh so hard

[@ItzeTieTheGamer]

+Siavash Es lol

[@ItzeTieTheGamer]

Eumelanin Knight its just a prank bro btw no one gonna read all of that

[@shadowsbane171091]

Eumelanin Knight i

[@tarikislam9366]

this has been the most unfunny list of replies to an unfunny comment

[@alexg2113]

Please do DACs and Amps as fast as possible. Edit: I meant shopping for DAC's and Amps not just why and how they work

[@QuiteLiterallyTom]

He did a year ago

[@ZaberAnsaryOfficial]

Yess...

[@MrRegretall]

I think he has

[@happykillzombiealex]

/watch?v=bPkJgiVb_C4 this is it

[@EmBeeSeven]

+Alex G I'll sum it up in a couple sentences: DAC: The better your DAC is, the better it converts your digital data in to an analog signal, the better it sounds. Amps: Increases the voltage of the signal coming from any audio source, could add some color (read: very moderate distortion that sounds pleasing) depending on what type it is, and allows you to A) Power headphones high impedance and B) increase the volume of your audio much more than you'll ever need.

[@punxrancid124]

the girl at 3:07 is holding the jack.

[@1122334455da]

Lol

[@stevebradford6516]

She was regretting that iPhone 7 and just wanted to feel like she had an audio jack again...

[@klugshicer]

Must've been an awkward photoshoot. Employee: Boss i got the smartphone and the headphones. Boss: Very nice, plug it in. Employee: Boss: Employee: No need she can just hold it in her hand.

[@LazerLord10]

Audio technica M40x + Samson go mic. About $100 and really really good.

[@ezclap1445]

@Sharma Vivek both are overrated and bad. Get an open back headphone.

[@jpr96]

The best bang for buck IMO are the Sennheiser 58x with a New Fantasia in-line mic cable.

[@coffeyvov2020]

@@ezclap1445 yea samson go mic is ehh, but m40xs are good heaphones.

[@vali69]

@@coffeyvov2020 nah they lack in the soundstage department

[@jl6842]

@@vali69 They are closed headphones, if you want soundstage get open back headphones.

[@Sxxov]

A E S T E T I C

[@k35magnum]

Altruistic

[@samanas350]

Billtastic.

[@CalSticks]

+Sxxov Dyslexic?

[@RadulphusDnB]

+haloShAdOwSnIpE Lol was thinking the exact same thing xD

[@Walker998]

+haloShAdOwSnIpE dammit man!

[@thelynxdr1355]

1:23 I want to know who edited this. becuase that just hurt my eyes

[@eliasRrivera]

3:13 it's not even connected XD

[@moneyhoarder69]

Yeah it is.

[@-VX-]

Could be a bent connector through the side....

[@mysteretsym]

[Note-to-Self] Nope.

[@newchangeunlisted_viewer5594]

@@moneyhoarder69 shes holding the jack lmao

[@Eagle10021]

BRUH

[@zerobyter]

3:12 That shit ain't even plugged in. smh

[@angus823]

ZeroByter lol

[@ElNightmareYT]

It is plugged on the Top of the phone.

[@SPECTR_Eternal]

but the fucking lack is in her hand! That black thingy

[@Jupester]

I was looking at the same thing, my ocd is tingling.

[@tomaslove9416]

ZeroByter LMAO

[@xypod]

3:12 is that connector not plugged in? XD

[@takarlor12]

#Fail

[@Nick_Shrope]

It was.

[@franticnine6885]

Nah it was next to the phone

[@marcialescalante6858]

Xypod the head phones were white wires and the one on the ipad is red wire how does that work!!! Ilimanitili comfirmed

[@motazfawzi2504]

Yes

[@Shuru10]

There's just something about Linus and how he explains things in his videos - I swear I could binge watch all his tech vids

[@Jcrash1]

3:11 bruh she's just holding the audio cable lmao

[@ShimazuYoshi]

I though i was the only one to notice

[@youssefoubousslame4077]

When you watching a video by mistak

[@cegathelich]

3:32 I have these, they're wonderful. Shame the optical and miniUSB cords that come with aren't longer, but those can easily be replaced. Battery life kinda sucks though, but I haven't used anything else.

[@bigdaddy69420]

Linus in 2016: 4:07 Linus in 2020: *sweating*

[@Zaniacg]

3:07 headphones not even plugged in lmao

[@markbrown5694]

Good spotting

[@Kyance]

+Zaniacg You're dumb. She's clearly holding a potato in her hand which provides electricity for the headphones. The potato has got "Wireless Bluetooth 1337" that sends the song info & stuff :)

[@adiiiiiiiiii69]

Lol

[@jackmen4]

I've always felt that better quality is more important than a built in mic. I always play my games with a 55 ohm headphone with pre amp and amp. I love when I can feel explosions through the headphones. It enhances the experience to me.

[@alialnuaim2753]

2:01 Lol down arrow is animated in Microsoft paint

[@jacobsmithone]

who noticed the mouse drawing the arrow at 2:01?

[@FFAs]

+jacob smith It's that Linus Media Group aesthetic we all come here for. :)

[@jacobsmithone]

DKL True that!

[@knexfan0011]

This was more of a "gaming headsets in a netshell" than a real comparison that the title "gaming headsets vs. headphones" would imply.

[@Miniplev]

Don't know if this has already been done but... How about a Fast As Possible on ISP's? Talking about the process of providing you, the consumer internet access but also the schemey things they do such as throttling etc.

[@MasterYoshidino]

It's funny how his previous vids plugged a certain gaming headset and now this video comes out.

[@SaracatungaX]

Razer please... Seinnheiser FTW!

[@creaturedanaaaaa]

G4ME one and zero op. plz nerf sennheiser's reputation.

[@srelox2171]

I had the Game Zero and its a really good headsets in terms of audio quality !

[@enaniux182]

After using seinnheiser in an actual studio every fucking day, I gotta agree with that xD Razer audio is BS :v

[@JeremyHansenblue2kid3]

Ricardo Gonzalez Cancelo funny that razor owns THX (founders of audio quality standard) and they can't even make a studio quality headset

[@Schradermusic]

My HD-25s take a big dump on Razer :D

[@fastfredyischristian]

A video on how surround sound software works would be a fantastic pair with this.

[@balex96]

HyperX Cloud II best gaming headset I've had.

[@mrblonde609]

+onlyzeros This and the QPad ones are rare occasions where Headsets are well done, but the price is heavy.

[@comady25]

+Blister Monde I got my Cloud IIs for like £40-50.

[@mrmann673]

+Blister Monde Cloud is the cheapest gaming headset with high quality imo.

[@mrblonde609]

ThatDuck Where i live, the Cloud II costs around 90 bucks, the same as the QPad ones.

[@balex96]

Well it wasn't a bad price when i bought it, about £50. But now it's £70 at amazon.

[@sixstringsamic.3717]

Love your channel Bryce!!

[@tankredzr]

guys get audio technica, sennheiser or Bose stereo headphones for around 80-120$ and a modmic for around 60$ and save up for a good soundcard. Best decision of my life. You can even use these in 15 years instead of a 980 for example, and it improves your gaming and music experience way more than a 980 would over a 970

[@Bojangles4th]

+Tankred Zrn Rocking my Sennheiser HD 598 SE w/ FiiO E10K DAC. Best decision for peripherals thus far.

[@Judge-V]

+Tankred Zrn when on a pc (music&games at night) , i use Sennheiser RS115, they still rock after 8+ years, just recently replaced original rechargeable batteries. Bought cheap mic with stand, which is behind monitor when not in use.

[@TheAssirra]

+Tankred Zrn I have to add Beyerdynamics with this list.

[@EthanTheRaccy]

Tankred Zrn Sennheiser 4 life! Been using the GSP 300 and it's quality and value is great.

[@JustBeCreative99]

I got a pretty Nice sale for sennheiser over ear, And They are GOOD, like if i switch to my EarPods if its raining or something I instantly regret it...

[@SAMSTRECKER]

dis channel getin huge

[@millian9046]

I just use Beats by Snoop Dog and a Rock Band mic

[@timmyp7]

+LoneWolfe_123 How dare you?

[@zacharyjones3748]

I aplogize

[@cullenl2508]

ACNetwork I use a rock band Mic and it has surprisingly good audio

[@MiDoTa90]

the rockband mic is actually pretty good but you have to have it directly in front of you, other than that really good mic!!! :)

[@johncollins5091]

You know Linus, this could've been the perfect video to slap in that Corsair headset ad you have instead of Dollar Shave Club.

[@vayretunes]

Why is everyone wearing beats in the pics? He is talking about sound quality, but beats definately do not have that.

[@MP-rp1od]

+Colox Music well they have decent quality but to re-enforce your statement, I'd say that MANY headphones out there have better quality for half the price. but ye i know what you mean. haha

[@Schradermusic]

Sennheiser has like 5 times the quality for half the price :D

[@roboactive]

But what Sehnheiser ain't got is style and dat swag.

[@Schradermusic]

My Sennheiser's definitely do have style. I would say grunge style.

[@JohnA...]

Beats are the "spinners" of headphones, they SHOUT "I've got more debt than you do and far less common sense". I've seen more people out and about wearing beats around their neck like a necklace than I have actually using them. Its no wonder Apple bought Beats, they are all about shiny cheaply made products that are just a fad for fanboys, and those who can't bother to put a little time into learning how to actually use their products.

[@mangkanor3982]

@3:07 i dont think she put that 3.5mm jock in , anyway im using a m50x pair with a Creative Soundblaster Z and it's perfect for gaming , movie and music

[@krish.sagar_]

3:12 did anyone notice she is holding an iphone without headphone jack 😂😂

[@Eagle10021]

That is not a iPhone

[@TheSFMCreators]

3:10 She's holding the 3.5mm plug with her pinky finger... Genius

[@talibanking]

Thought the guy in the thumbnail was the Virginia Tech shooter.

[@JasperTedVidalTale]

0:16 You Forgot That You Need To Get A Powerful Sound Card Too Linus

[@ParadoxdesignsOrg]

I use the Hyper X Clouds for everything and I love them.

[@jkbubbly]

+paradoxdesigns Same here- they are awesome!

[@braedongiblin6998]

+paradoxdesigns yep yep bought mine with rainbow six siege(best game ever) included and i can say its worth the 100$

[@SukMadik-papu]

Linus is legendary , I am learning English to see his videos

[@NickTesoro777]

3:07 lmao they're not plugged in

[@kol2456]

I just ave to say; Taran, you're a genius of a video editor

[@daamazinfatb0y752]

Audio-Technica ATH-M40X HELL YEAH!

[@s.d.3980]

I liked this channel while ads were short. :(

[@georgeclarke630]

3:07 look at the phone. the headphones aren't even plugged in

[@adriiiME]

+George Clarke hahaha i thought the same but then realised that it could be plugged on the top instead and the cable with the mic just happens to be running through her hand.

[@Jamp33]

At 3:08 is she just holding the jack and is it even plugged in?

[@xnamkcor]

When you mention 3.5mm plugs, you show a 1/4" plug.

[@justwanacoment]

A bunch of techquickies about cameras with subjects like mirrorless vs mirror cameras and stuff like that would be awesome. As someone looking into a camera to buy it would be awesome to have a few techquickies about the various camera subjects. thanks for all the awesome videos

[@goatslayer85]

What software would you recommend to replicate whats on a gaming headset using regular headphones?

[@goatslayer85]

+BlueLion Thank you good sir!

[@mustardketchup]

El Toro windows has it but in. Go to your Audio properties. Dolby Atmos is there, too

[@mustardketchup]

LLIMIT And which games are these ?

[@adrian64bit39]

3:10 there's a new wireless feature in Samsung phones that lets you use an aux cord without a headphone jack

[@MrLyosea]

1:11 Is that what women look like when they're gaming?.

[@diegoavila7875]

yes

[@ilidenstrmrege987]

using the air cooling from the rig to cool the crotch as well

[@muhammadharoon1731]

Finally, Linus is back!

[@kingkuro8317]

this video is really out of date.

[@keshon79]

This comment is really out of date

[@notjulesatall]

Good point on surround sound being achievable on regular headphones with the correct software. I've been using my pair of Sony MDR-7506 for a few years now, they're dirt cheap considering the overall quality and these paired with Razer Surround gave me a more than great spatial experience. I highly recommend gamers to have a look at audiophile or monitoring headphones, go for the classics like the DT-770, these cans are rock solid, they sound incredibly sharp and you'll have replacement parts for over 10 years (The MDR-7506 are 25 y/o and are still manufactured, as well as replacement parts).

[@fierce2410]

I'm happy with my HyperX Cloud 2

[@geigster]

Fierce24 that's cause it is a rebranded normal headphone with a mic added on

[@Rockeman182]

Yeah I have a HyperX Cloud and I love it. It has a really great sound overall- really low lows and high highs. I have no problems with mine. It sounds good not just for gaming, but for watching movies and listening to music. :D

[@bruhmoment2262]

you didnt even mention that gaming headsets are like twice as expensive as normal headphones and seperate microphone

[@redgeoblaze3752]

4:22 Did you say "Scented Butt Wipes"?

[@Kokkilisa]

+RedGeoBlaze for men

[@RonSpilker]

He did. I guess it's to cover the smell that just came out of you?

Hi LTT, I found that interesting. I have a pair of Sennheiser HD515's and I was intrigued by your surround sound driver trickery comments. My question is: How does one achieve this effect in a headphone set such as mine. No specific driver for 5.1 on this model is available? One assumes it's a timing algorithm which can be applied to any stereo drivers depending on impedance and several other things. I think I just answered my own question!

[@Schmidteren]

Headphones.

[@knighty5615]

If you don’t care about sound quality buy these headphones called the Phenom Pro by Evo core it has Leds, “gamer aesthetic”, and a boom mic that folds in. I bought mine at Tj Max for $24.99(I’m not an audiophile but they have 50mm drivers and decent sound quality from my 1-week of experience) They are extremely comfortable and durable(they can make your ears hot from your 3 hour sessions (like any closed or on ear headphones) of cup head but I usually play only 1 or 2 hours at a time. Overall, they are a great pair of budget gaming headphones with decent mic and sound quality along with “gamer aesthetic” in the form of green leds and green and black coloring. I’ve been looking for a nice pair of budget gaming headphones (with a boom mic) and I was look for anything around 60 or less and I originally was going to buy the Corsair void pro rgb but I found this a much better option.

[@emmi2670]

Snoopavision as fast as possible plez

[@aresiel]

3:03 Well, my hyperX cloud 2 gaming headset, has an optional usb sound card/amplifier.

[@SkyPwnYou]

Dollar Shave Club. You Should.

[@markbrown5694]

Already got it 👍

[@animationation]

Been using a Razer Tiamat 7.1 paired with an Asus Xonar DX 7.1 card for 4 years now. Sound quality, comfort, etc.. all amazing.

[@speedfreakpsycho]

Fu*k razors, i only use logitech.

[@filthygarbage]

Razors?

[@bobdylanlovr69]

+Trenten Williamson that's how I forget my problems

[@T600INFILTRATOR]

+speedfreakpsycho In my opinion, you're paying for the name Razor. Plus I hat the color green they use.

[@ilidenstrmrege987]

Once upon a time, some drunk guy called +iliden strmrege typed something stupid in here.

[@zetaplusblue]

i think youre missing the joke the advertisement at the end was about shaving razors, as in, the blades

[@stringstorm]

Superlux HD681 EVO + Antlion Mod Mic: Best combo for cheaps

[@siddharthnandi3995]

It's a surprise to see you here.

[@TheDarthFalcon]

Hey the HyperX cloud 2s are pretty damn good for their price

[@ryanfonseca3270]

Have you guys done a video on surge protectors yet? I think its something most people dont think about. I see some people talking about whole home protectors that are 150 dollars or so. And then also running a standard surge protector.

[@smart2click]

New Civil War trailer is awesome.

[@AnesuC]

+Aki LOL, speaking of the video you just watched........

[@smart2click]

Anesu C LOL

[@kevkosk8289]

+Aki Civil war NC vs TR

[@pllemis8313]

+Aki Hey everyone

[@smart2click]

Asgwer / Pøllemis Hey Everyone welcome to minecraft video

[@Dominus_Potatus]

@Ryan mcmorris why not try in ear plug from your stock phones (if included) it is free out of your phone box and pretty decent (i am not audiophile) based on practical use it blocked sound outside, have mic, and easy to use.

[@TSLMachine]

I paused at 1:08 ''cause I find it quite hot, oddly enough, lol Also, Chinese Chocolate Boy!

[@imbatize]

+TSLMachine captain? who is she?

[@thomashunn3770]

+Acerwin your mom

[@TSLMachine]

+Acerwin No idea. It's a stock photo actually.

[@andreasz9543]

His helium voice is strong in this one

[@DrTicklesworth]

for anyone who actually gives a shit about sound, you won't get some shit-tier "gaming" headsets. You'll invest in some actual headphones and buy a separate mic.

[@Sam-gf6ue]

Speedwagon how do you have a separate mic when sitting on the sofa

[@jacobrowell4041]

Sam 1 a mod Mic 4.0

[@dahamdaham9827]

Speedwagon appropriate use of the speedwagon foundation funds

[@Yaxoka]

3:07 That 3.5mm jack is connected

[@SpecialEDy]

My BOSE QC-35 beat all. Bluetooth with a 20hr battery life, noise canceling.

[@qwerasdf-oy6uo]

that costs 320 euros, isn't even a a fair comparison, showoff

[@yuqiyuan8411]

Sony wh 1000xm2? They are about as good or even better than the bose, although the bose is really really comfy.

[@kbrecords4518]

I have the Sony headset and the mic is super bad for gaming so you'll probably get shit from your teammates saying "your mic is ass" other than that audio is perfect and so is comfort

[@alecwhatshisname5170]

Jonathan Rodriguez yeah, because they're headphones, not a headset. They are used with an external mic.

[@burgerindividual]

Special EDy ditch bluetooth headphones for a good old analog cord. Less delay and interference is better than the convenience of no cord imo.

[@hkoizumi3134]

I deviated from gaming headset about 3 years ago when I got my Bose Quiet Comfort Noise cancelling headphone. I game on the MMORPG so I tend to game for hours for the raid night. The headphone is very comfy and at times, I forget that I am wearing it. I game in a lousy environment with fans and portable AC unit in my room so noise cancelling works very well with it. I've gone thru countless of gaming headset in my life and the Bose lasting longest of all. It still works after 3 years and still comfy. The only thing I have to gripe is the extensive wires. I use detachable MIC with it so I have wires running everywhere.

[@secretcctvcameraOG]

0:29 linus so edgy

[@SuppehueDK]

Astro at 3:26 is that on purpose?

[@HJOTech]

Funny how this is a video on audio peripherals and the audio is frankly pretty trash

[@zachpaw]

+HJOTech thats youtube compression for you, not their recording setup

[@Roysphotos8]

ignorant statement. we can now discredit anything you say. KZbin compression.....

[@zachpaw]

Narindra Singh sorry, the h.264 compression codec that they had to use because youtube would have done it anyway

[@patina9918]

+zachpaw So, the codec which compresses the video portion of the file is distorting the audio? Well, it's an interesting hypothesis, I'll give you that.

[@zachpaw]

Xavier Grey i dont know how this shit works, i just hit button and computer plays video.

[@Volfiukas]

I used a simple pioneer headphones for a while until i changed to SteelSeries because they fitted my setup with my keyboard and mice, the simple pioneers were a bit better in my opinion.

[@alikhoobiary6595]

Razer Kraken 7.1 Chroma Worst peripheral I ever purchased

[@jimashby43]

Same here, they are to tight,the software sounds better off then on.

[@darthdeshawn]

0:30 I appreciate that edit snippet right there...

[@UKgamer87]

Gaming headsets are awful. Logitech expensive ones are dogshit. just buy normal headphones if you want portability and speakers if you can.

[@btoiscool]

+Uk Gamer Eh, speakers aren't the end all be all.

[@UKgamer87]

Godin The Killer You can get used onkyo receivers really cheap and buy some okay 5.1 satelite speakers for under 160 combined and get an awesome experience.

[@btoiscool]

Uk Gamer But it's not the end all be all.

[@UKgamer87]

Godin The Killer Its FAAAAR superior to any headset and tbh it pretty much is end all; unless you're spending thousands on some uber high end dolby atmos setup.

[@btoiscool]

Uk Gamer 1: I don't use headsets for anything. 2: No, it's not. From what I've heard, speakers of equivalent price usually sound worse, depending on the room, and treating a room is usually costly, because most walls are complete and utter SHIT.

[@Dominus_Potatus]

@Daniel Borsos i think the term gaming headset is designed for gaming especially for fps. The main idea is to put the headset directly and use it without any setting. I believe if you buy studio quality onr and set it for gaming you can get it.

[@Wyatt_James]

#speakermasterrace

[@kNasty_]

The most important thing that headsets offer over a set of phones is onboard sidetone capability. Yes, it can be done through software, but there's typically a huge lag that is effectively a speech jammer.

[@baska-]

Please stop with those montages 3:48. It's bad and unprofessional.

[@DarkLordAli95]

+BaSkA fuck you.

[@baska-]

GreyFace make me, fatty.

[@DomyTheMad420]

+BaSkA that was the point..

[@geekatari4391]

Loving my V-Moda Crossfade Wireless with the optional boom pro mic. Way better than the 7.1 Gaming headset I used to use.

[@feketetv]

in short: -gaming headset is for kids -headphones are for adults

[@tavitahaleck7402]

Not really... but okay

[@KyoouN]

can you elaborate why you disagree with feketetv?

[@tavitahaleck7402]

There are adults who play games and use gaming headsets... Considering over 18 is an adult, as some pro players out there. Simple as that, And im only 15 and have m50x's from Audio Technica, and im not considered an adlut yet...

[@feketetv]

Tavita Haleck He is 15 and has an M50X... real special gem over here. I was hoping someone gets my point...

[@tavitahaleck7402]

?....

[@NullaNulla]

I've got a Plantronics 780 headset here as it is one of only a few that will fit around not on my ears so my ears don't hurt and it is bigger so my boof head doesn't cause a headache as much. I have to say that the audio quality in calls/conferences, music and gaming has been exceptional from them (especially music). They are USB based and I'd grab another pair any time if these broke, they're bloody awesome.

[@Healthwise.]

linus is back :) like if you want linus only

[@hachi1927]

not gonna like, but I'll comment

[@Healthwise.]

+The Sky (SkyZX) noo please like

[@buizelproductions-movedtob7799]

Gonna do the same

[@Healthwise.]

+Buizel Productions :-( i want to be top

[@joenodden]

No thanks attention hog. I'll dislike.

[@TripleSuccotash1]

I'll keep my Sennheiser PC 363D's sound great, nice package deal using solely for gaming, not an audiophile here, just a very comfortable lightweight 7.1 gaming headset.

[@Platinumdose420]

click the dislike video

[@117johnpar]

Turtle Beach stealth 450, little bit of pop with speach but it is able to go from crystal clear to heavy high range bass, best virtual surround sound I have ever experienced.

[@jerma984]

Do I really deserve likes and subs for being early?

[@ovenchickenus]

No fuck off.

[@EllipseKore]

+Caboose but what does it truly mean to deserve anything?

[@thedead2852]

My name is Micheal J. Caboose and I hate babies.

[@4lc441]

+Caboose Well, it looks like you got your answer.

[@mattfarrar5472]

Dont even know why im replying you don't even fucking deserve that.

[@paulb7359]

0:29 ben wyatt moment, they look exactly alike

[@BangSonor]

Please do a detailed video on LTT about the topic. Like a comparison of the high-end stuff. ^^

[@BarbecuedPossum]

Having headphones and a separate mic also have the advantage of not having the microphone 1cm in front of your mouth and not only is that good for reducing breathing sounds, but also the echo of the sound you have because the mic picks up on audio coming from the cans.

[@alexhudgins7856]

i love how when ever i have a problem i can always count on linus because i wanted new gaming headphones

[@bakarius383]

3:49 how did that gun shoot when the safety was on?