Virtual surround sound simulates positional audio by artificially adding reverb and distance between channels, an effect that we’ve found makes games and music sound terrible-like throwing a tin can down a concrete hallway. Often listed as “virtual 7.1 surround sound,” the feature is meant to simulate a surround-sound setup in stereo speakers.
For a great-sounding wireless headset, expect to pay between $150 and $200. You can get more accurate sound from a wired headset that costs more than $150, but that isn’t worth the investment for most people. You can find solid budget options for around $50, but when you go even cheaper you lose sound clarity in the headphones and mic, and the comfort and build quality drop considerably. Price: After researching hundreds of headsets, we’ve found that most people should be happy with a wired set that costs around $100.Microphones that rotate often support a convenient flip-to-mute function, but microphones that bend are easier to position in such a way that they pick up your voice but not every single breath. Some gaming headset mics rotate, some retract, and others bend. So we focus on clarity in a headset’s built-in microphone. Noise cancellation is helpful but tends to affect clarity and make your voice sound as if you’re talking through cupped hands, or stuffy, like you have a cold. Microphone: Most headset microphones have noise cancellation, which minimizes low-pitched sounds such as the whirring of a computer’s fans or an air purifier well enough but has trouble with higher pitches like loud typing.
A bit of extra bass doesn’t hurt-and can make explosions sound boomier-but too much bass tends to drown out other important sounds like footsteps and dialogue. The most common problem with gaming headsets is excessive bass. The soundstage can be influenced by the drivers, the tuning, the sound profile, whether the headset is open- or closed-back, or even the size, shape, and material of the earpads. In games, this means you can tell how far away the opponent shooting at you from behind your left shoulder is, for example. One of the most important aspects of sound quality for gaming headsets is a large soundstage, which allows audio that sounds as if it’s coming from a specific location in a three-dimensional space rather than presenting as a single, flat wall of sound. Sound quality: Gaming headsets rarely sound as detailed as comparably priced headphones, but they should still be clear and accurate, with no particular frequency range overpowering another.We also look for headsets that accommodate a wide range of heads and ear sizes. The headband design should distribute the headset’s weight so that it doesn’t dig into the top of your head, the cups shouldn’t make your ears too hot, and the headset shouldn’t pinch or let too much sound leak out if you wear glasses. A good headset doesn’t clamp too tight on your head or jaw, but it shouldn’t slip off your head, either. Comfort: A gaming headset should be comfortable to wear for hours.
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