{"id":67494,"date":"2014-08-06T06:55:28","date_gmt":"2014-08-06T04:55:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=67494"},"modified":"2014-08-06T06:58:07","modified_gmt":"2014-08-06T04:58:07","slug":"gaming-headphones-that-will-rock-your-ears","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/features\/67494-gaming-headphones-that-will-rock-your-ears","title":{"rendered":"Gaming headphones that will rock your ears"},"content":{"rendered":"

Low, rumbling subs\u00a0and clean, crisp speakers make gaming a more pleasurable experience. Unfortunately, the sound of your legs being blown off by a Russian tank tends to wake up the neighbourhood when you have your volume on maximum.<\/p>\n

How do you maintain great sound without having the police knocking on your door for disturbing the peace? Simple, you get a pair of ear-rocking gaming headphones.<\/p>\n

Here are a few pairs that fit the bill.<\/p>\n

Tritton 720+ DH Headset – R2,264<\/h3>\n

The Tritton 720+<\/a> sports virtual 7.1 surround sound, and promises “award-winning sound” quality. The headset is compatible with PC, Mac, the PS4, PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii U.<\/p>\n

Expert Reviews UK<\/a> gave this bad boy 4 out of 5 stars.<\/p>\n

\"Tritton<\/a>

Tritton 720+ DH Headset EU White<\/p><\/div>\n

Sennheiser PC 363D Gaming Headset \u00a0– R4,399<\/h3>\n

“The PC 363D surround sound gaming headset blurs the line between extreme comfort and out-and-out luxury.” At over R4k, I damn well hope so.<\/p>\n

The 363D<\/a>\u00a0delivers 7.1 virtual surround sound and promises the best audio quality on the block.<\/p>\n

Engadget’s Global Score system<\/a> awarded the\u00a0363D an impressive 90\/100.<\/p>\n

\"Sennheiser<\/a>

Sennheiser PC 363D Gaming Headset<\/p><\/div>\n

SteelSeries Siberia Elite Gaming Headset – R2,399<\/h3>\n

The Siberia Elite<\/a>\u00a0comes equipped with Dolby ProLogic 2 for “rich, immersive sound”, and virtual 7.1 surround sound. Plus, that’s white leather you are looking at.<\/p>\n

PC Gameware UK<\/a> gave the white beauty 8\/10.<\/p>\n

\"SteelSeries<\/a>

SteelSeries Siberia Elite Gaming Headset<\/p><\/div>\n

Razer Tiamat 7.1 Elite Gaming Headset – R2,112<\/h3>\n

Behold the Razer Tiamat 7.1 – the world\u2019s first circumaural gaming headset… wait, circum what?<\/p>\n

Circumaural headphones basically cover the entire ear and reduce the force of external noise. The headphones come with the standard 7.1 surround sound set up, and will allow you to hear enemy footsteps as they approach from the rear (scoff).<\/p>\n

The Razer scored 85\/100 on Engadget’s Global Score chart<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Razer<\/a>

Razer Tiamat 7.1 Elite Gaming Headset<\/p><\/div>\n

Logitech G430 Gaming Headset – R1,050<\/h3>\n

One of the more “affordable” options on the list, the Logitech headset comes with similar features to its predecessors – 7.1 and the like – as well as a lightweight design.<\/p>\n

Laptop Magazine<\/a> scored the Logitech at a respectable 4\/5.<\/p>\n

\"Logitech<\/a>

Logitech G430 Gaming Headset<\/p><\/div>\n

Creative Recon3D Omega Over-ear Wireless Gaming Headset – R2,895<\/h3>\n

The Creative headset comes with a\u00a0Sound Core3D quad-core audio processor (sounds impressive) and an internal sound card – a unique feature for an external USB device.<\/p>\n

Available for multiple platforms, the Omega was awarded 3.5\/5 by PC Mag<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Creative<\/a>

Creative – Recon3D Omega Over-ear Wireless Gaming Headset<\/p><\/div>\n

Which headphones are you currently gaming with? Let us know in the comments and forum.<\/p>\n

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