Wireless headset recommendations

Submitted by jmelinte t3_z09j2l in consoles

I am looking to upgrade my trusty old Turtle Beach Ear Force Tango headset, which happens to have a few features that seem to be less common in modern headsets. Hoping I can get a few different recommendations to compare and price out. I'm looking for a replacement that has the following features:

- Must have a base station (not USB dongle) with optical input and virtual surround sound. I'm not sure if anyone makes one with dual optical input, but that would be ideal, since I want to connect both my Xbox and PS4 to it. I currently just have to swap cables and don't mind doing that if one with dual inputs doesn't exist, but it would be nice.

- Bluetooth connectivity for phone audio. I want to be able to stream music/podcasts from my phone while gaming. Current headset allows for independent volume control of each source so I can listen to both at the same time.

- Wired microphone connection, since wireless options aren't compatible with both Xbox and PS. I don't mind using the cable to connect to controller for the mic feature. I would love it if one headset allowed for wireless voice chat with both consoles, but as far as I know, this doesn't exist.

- Muting capability for microphone, either with a switch or by repositioning it.

- USB charging and ability to play while charging if battery runs low mid-session. Would prefer this over a headset that charges while sitting in the stand/base station.

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Kear_Bear_3747 t1_ix52yen wrote

I’m using a Razier Kira for the most part because it connects to Xbox and also has Bluetooth so I can listen to music at the same time.

When I feel like being really sweaty I switch to Razer Threshers which are a lot more sensitive but they don’t have Bluetooth and they’re not quite as comfortable. They also have a red light on the end of the boom so you can see if you’re muted.

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jmelinte OP t1_ix5hcz2 wrote

As far as I know the Kaira doesn't have a base station (no optical input), and is console-specific, so that won't work. Does the base for the Thresher have multiple optical inputs or just the one? Is the voice chat function wireless or does/can it connect to a controller with a cable? Like I mentioned, I want to be able to use one headset with both consoles and it seems that wireless voice chat connectivity differences between them is what limits manufacturers to making one headset for each console. Hence why I'm willing to compromise by using a cable if it means I don't have to buy 2 headsets.

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Kear_Bear_3747 t1_ix5kc5v wrote

The Thresher set I have also does not have a base it’s an Xbox specific headset. Having said that Razer makes multiple versions of basically everything.

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jmelinte OP t1_ix5kotw wrote

They do, but I want to avoid buying 2 headsets. My old Turtle Beach handles either console specifically because of the combination optical input and wired mic connection. It's too bad that manufacturers aren't doing this anymore and essentially forcing people to get a headset for each console.

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Kear_Bear_3747 t1_ix5l1xp wrote

I found that to be the pitfall of high end TB’s. I had 800X’s and the base stopped working so the whole thing became unusable and TB support was like “oh well spend another $400 and buy a new one.”

Since then I’ve been trying other companies and I’ve settled on Razer for now. Steel Series has some good ones also.

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jmelinte OP t1_ix5lexi wrote

That's a bummer. My TBs have been going strong for close to 10 years, although I don't use them too frequently. They're nice to have when my family is asleep or doesn't want to listen to my games.

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H3MPY t1_iyadggu wrote

Did you find a suitable headset? I am also interested in a wireless headset with optical input so I can swap between sources easily. PC, PS5, Series X.

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jmelinte OP t1_iyadsw1 wrote

I ended up going with the Steelseries Arctis Nova 7x. There's no optical input but it's not needed since everything is handled by the USB dongle that comes with it. Very happy with it so far.

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H3MPY t1_iyaew16 wrote

Ah yeah I've been eyeballing that headset too. The thing is, I already have a bunch of headsets for each system I use, as well as a solid amp/dac with optical. Was hoping to find a wireless option that I could use so when I switch the source on my monitor I would just have audio like I do on my wired amp/dac. Thanks for the response!

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