Playstation 3 headset suggestions?

[wip3outguy7]

I am finally going to break down and get a headset. Keyboard based messaging just isn't cutting it.

I have almost decided on the official Sony Bluetooth headset, but I wanted to gather opinions from others who have been using a headset with the PS3 for awhile. Oh, and I really want to stick with a wireless/bluetooth headset because I need a free USB port for my mouse when I play UT3.

Suggestions?

[toadhall]

I say go for the official ps3 ones. They're supposed to have really good sound quality and battery life. Ver 2 is supposed to have lessened the ear pain but that probably depends on the person's ears.

I'm planning on buying a ver 2 myself soon.

[SwooshBear]

I'd say go for the official Sony one as well. It's the only one I've used but it works pretty well and it's easy to use. Price may be an issue, but I'd say it's worth it if you use it a lot like I do. To charge it, you would have to use one of the USB ports however.

[SwooshBear]

I'd say go for the official Sony one as well. It's the only one I've used but it works pretty well and it's easy to use. Price may be an issue, but I'd say it's worth it if you use it a lot like I do. To charge it, you would have to use one of the USB ports however.

[SwooshBear]

I'd say go for the official Sony one as well. It's the only one I've used but it works pretty well and it's easy to use. Price may be an issue, but I'd say it's worth it if you use it a lot like I do. To charge it, you would have to use one of the USB ports however.

[wip3outguy7]

Thanks for the suggestions. I actually talked myself into picking up the official Sony 2.0 headset yesterday. When compared to other Bluetooth sets in its class, the price is about right. The build quality matches that of other Sony products (good/solid). The headset includes a cradle and a very short USB cable. The cable design is a popular mini to full size which would allow you to use any other USB cable should work, even the Dual Shock 3 cables will work. The headset can also be charged outside of the cradle.

The set was obviously built for gaming. The mute button is the largest button and the only button on the face of the set. It requires a light touch, but not so light that you might press it by accident. I wear headsets on my left ear and this places the phone and volume buttons on the bottom of the set, making them easy to touch with my left thumb. The power button is at an angle ensuring your will not hit it unless deliberate. When in use the ring around the mute button flashes different colors depending on different modes and settings. This should cue household members in when you are playing a game or talking on the phone.

Pairing was a snap. Plug it into the PS3 to charge and that's it, it pairs. Pairing with my phone was nearly as simple. The set supports dual pairing and a simple tap of the phone button on it will switch to an incoming call. Hang up and the set switches back to your game.

The connection is fast. No delay while talking on my phone with it or while in games.

Sound quality: Now this is there you get your money's worth. This headset sounds better than my cell phone's built in ear piece and it sends better, too. That's right - my brother said I sounded better talking through the headset than over my phone's built in mic. The mic easily picks me up when I speak softly as to not bother my wife while I'm playing the SOCOM 4 beta (lots of chatter there).

The set has pretty solid built in noise cancellation. I read that the first set used software through the PS3 to cancel noise. The NC is pretty good. It picks up almost no ambient noises around you. The only sounds it has mild trouble with (and I mean mild) are in game voices. Hit a spot of dialog in the game and the other player might faintly hear it. Redirecting all voice chat through the headset itself instead of your TV sound almost eliminates the issue. Keep in mind that I usually game with my TV volume low because I live in an apartment. Mileage with a strong sound system may vary.

Comfort you will have to judge on your own. I work in an office and all day I'm glued to a $300 Plantronics Bluetooth headset that holds a 12 hour charge and wraps around most of my face. It's heavy and you could roll over a truck with it without a scratch. So I'm pretty tolerant of what sits on my ears...

The Sony Bluetooth 2.0 is extremely light. It does have an extended speaker that rests just outside your ear canal opening. This means that even at the most comfortable position, you are going to feel it. It is a different experience than ear buds, which usually hang from the bottom part of your ear; and ear plugs, which usually fit in your canal. The plastic loop that fits around your ear is not adjustable, nor is it rubber coated. It feels flimsy but I doubt it will break during normal use. Tearing the headset out of your ear on a regular basis without taking the proper pathwy (up and over) will probably do it in, however. I have medium sized ears and while the plastic loop had plenty of room left for a larger ear, it was very secure and after several minutes of gameplay I didn't even notice it was there.

If you would like to test the receiving end of the audio on the set and have me demonstrate some features, I will be on PSN today. Send me a PM and I can open a voice chat. Or you can experience it in-game if you are in the mood for some RE5, SOCOM 4 beta, Unreal Tournament 3 or Lost Planet.

[Dakinggamer87]

I'm currently using the MGS4 headset and it works great. I have also used the Official Sony headset along with Jamba headset that came with Warhawk and prefer the MGS4 or Sony as my favorite.

[darth_blunted]

I know I am late but I got the Triton AX 180 Universal Headset which was $80.00 dollars (I bought myself for Christmas) and I have to say that was the best buy for my ps3.

It's not wireless but that's ok because I sit at my computer desk which is my gaming area. I can also use it with My ps2, Wii, xbox360 & pc. The best thing about this headset is you get the ingame sounds along with voice at the same time. The bass is awesome!!!!! Well worth the $80.00 spent. The cord is like 12 ft long so it stretches pretty far. I can lay on my futon and play games and the cord isn't hanging in the air and I am a good 7-8 ft from the tv.

[RyaNtheSlayA]

I hardly use it, but, I still have the Jabra one that I got with Warhawk when it first came out. Any bluetooth headset will work, so just find one that you like.

The bass is awesome!!!!

I don't understand why people consider this a good thing. Lots of bass doesn't mean great audio. Great audio is compromised of balance. You need good treble, bass, and mids to have amazing sound.

[wip3outguy7]

Originally I wanted to get a cheap Logitech headset and use the mic only with a pair of headphones. But I wasn't able to work out a headphone solution for my TV/system (the only TV I have ever owned that has no headphone mini jack). So I went with the bluetooth set.

Well... my wife finally kicked me off of the HD TV in the livingroom. So I had to move the PS3 into my gaming area and I am now gaming on my SD CRT, which has a headphone mini jack. So I could easily go with my original concept, but now I have the bluetooth headset. Oh well. I think I might experiment with setting the bluetooth headset close to me and having it on while I wear phones. I could route the headset conversation through the headphones on the XMB settings. When I don't feel like gaming with the headphones on I can use the bluetooth set for its original purpose.

I'll let you guys know how this works out.