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Advice on Wireless Headphones
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Sup, I've been considering buying some wireless headphones and thought I'd ask you guys to see if anybody has any recommendations / advice etc.

Is it worth trying to buy some or do they all have 'orrible sound quality? I'd be using them for gaming and for listening to music.

Sup, I've been considering buying some wireless headphones and thought I'd ask you guys to see if anybody has any recommendations / advice etc.

Is it worth trying to buy some or do they all have 'orrible sound quality? I'd be using them for gaming and for listening to music.
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I use Logitech g930. Not crazy expensive and decent sound quality imo.

I use Logitech g930. Not crazy expensive and decent sound quality imo.
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I don't know much about wireless headphones but if you're looking for sound quality in general I've been using a pair of wired Sennheiser HD 558s for about 6 months now and I've been really pleased with them thus far, really outstanding sound quality.

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I don't know much about wireless headphones but if you're looking for sound quality in general I've been using a pair of wired Sennheiser HD 558s for about 6 months now and I've been really pleased with them thus far, really outstanding sound quality.
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sound quality shouldn't be an issue when youre looking at headsets. I mean from an overall standpoint.

Technology is far enough along to where bluetooth audio is just as good as wired.

Your biggest problems with wireless headsets are potential causes of interference, range, and latency/response time.

Make those your metrics to begin with. Generally when I buy hardware though I look at amazon and newegg reviews first and look at the 1's and 2's out of 5's.

sound quality shouldn't be an issue when youre looking at headsets. I mean from an overall standpoint.

Technology is far enough along to where bluetooth audio is just as good as wired.

Your biggest problems with wireless headsets are potential causes of interference, range, and latency/response time.

Make those your metrics to begin with. Generally when I buy hardware though I look at amazon and newegg reviews first and look at the 1's and 2's out of 5's.
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"Bluetooth rides the same 2.4Ghz wireless frequency that so many other things in your home, like wireless mice or keyboards, Wi-Fi signals, or even microwaves. Those things won't have a huge impact on sound quality, but they can—and often do—cause audio drops and other quirks."

The quality should nearly be the same as far as quality goes for Headsets (it depends what you find quality tho, I personally would never buy a headset because you pay a little more for a little less usually, but it can be handy with that mic not in the way)

"Bluetooth rides the same 2.4Ghz wireless frequency that so many other things in your home, like wireless mice or keyboards, Wi-Fi signals, or even microwaves. Those things won't have a huge impact on sound quality, but they can—and often do—cause audio drops and other quirks."

The quality should nearly be the same as far as quality goes for Headsets (it depends what you find quality tho, I personally would never buy a headset because you pay a little more for a little less usually, but it can be handy with that mic not in the way)
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I see, so rather than the sound quality being the questionable thing, it's more about interference. I'll check some stuff out.

I see, so rather than the sound quality being the questionable thing, it's more about interference. I'll check some stuff out.
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http://lifehacker.com/does-bluetooth-audio-still-suck-1505063323

Bluetooth audio in general still sucks, and in general buying Bluetooth headphones will require you to pay a heavy premium for a worse listening experience (worse sound quality, batteries, interference) 10 times out of 10. Unless you have a really good reason for buying them (watching your TV from 15 feet away), I'd stay away until the technology matures.

http://lifehacker.com/does-bluetooth-audio-still-suck-1505063323

Bluetooth audio in general still sucks, and in general buying Bluetooth headphones will require you to pay a heavy premium for a worse listening experience (worse sound quality, batteries, interference) 10 times out of 10. Unless you have a really good reason for buying them (watching your TV from 15 feet away), I'd stay away until the technology matures.
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I use Logitech G930 and they're pretty good. Only time they start to cut out is when I use my microwave oven. I don't have other wireless things going at the same time though. Never had problems with wi-fi interference.

I use Logitech G930 and they're pretty good. Only time they start to cut out is when I use my microwave oven. I don't have other wireless things going at the same time though. Never had problems with wi-fi interference.
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I have the g930 from Logitech and they are okay, but I won't pick up another pair when these fail me (again).

The good and the bad: They are comfortable and their wireless range isn't too bad. I haven't had a problem with conflicting wifi. Sound quality is okay, nothing fancy and nothing spectacular.

As for problems... Well this is my third replacement from Logitech. First was a buzzing noise that took over all the audio and would take about 15 minutes of being off to fix. Next was the battery and it wouldn't charge more than say 20% and I couldn't go without an hour without it giving me a battery warning. The third and last replacement before Logitech told me to fuck off (still under even a single year) and the one I still have the battery is an issue. Lasting only about 5 hours (my original one went around 8-10 no problem before telling me I should recharge.

Other than that for the $80 I paid for these while on some sale they aren't too shabby.

TL;DR

I'd probably avoid wireless. Get that zalman clip-on mic and a good pair of real headphones.

I have the g930 from Logitech and they are okay, but I won't pick up another pair when these fail me (again).

The good and the bad: They are comfortable and their wireless range isn't too bad. I haven't had a problem with conflicting wifi. Sound quality is okay, nothing fancy and nothing spectacular.

As for problems... Well this is my third replacement from Logitech. First was a buzzing noise that took over all the audio and would take about 15 minutes of being off to fix. Next was the battery and it wouldn't charge more than say 20% and I couldn't go without an hour without it giving me a battery warning. The third and last replacement before Logitech told me to fuck off (still under even a single year) and the one I still have the battery is an issue. Lasting only about 5 hours (my original one went around 8-10 no problem before telling me I should recharge.

Other than that for the $80 I paid for these while on some sale they aren't too shabby.
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I'd probably avoid wireless. Get that zalman clip-on mic and a good pair of real headphones.
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