Comments on: Why Cannot They Manufacture Headsets That Won’t Hurt Your Head? http://www.gameproducer.net/2008/08/19/why-cannot-they-manufacture-headsets-that-wont-hurt-your-head/ I bake games. Indie style. Thu, 16 May 2013 13:23:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Chris Hepner http://www.gameproducer.net/2008/08/19/why-cannot-they-manufacture-headsets-that-wont-hurt-your-head/comment-page-1/#comment-130498 Chris Hepner Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:17:56 +0000 http://www.gameproducer.net/?p=1187#comment-130498 I use a Sennheiser PC150 headset. The sound quality and mic quality are good, and I find it fairly comfortable - the pads sit more on top of your ears than pressing on your head itself, which is nice. The only problems are that the cable is fairly thin which makes it easy to destroy if you're not careful (I apparently wasn't with my first pair). Also, the volume knob gets "staticy" after a while. Still, they're the best headset I've found. Really good headsets are hard to come by, it seems. If you're interested in just getting a good pair of headphones (san microphone), take a look at headphone.com. I use a Sennheiser PC150 headset. The sound quality and mic quality are good, and I find it fairly comfortable – the pads sit more on top of your ears than pressing on your head itself, which is nice.

The only problems are that the cable is fairly thin which makes it easy to destroy if you’re not careful (I apparently wasn’t with my first pair). Also, the volume knob gets “staticy” after a while. Still, they’re the best headset I’ve found. Really good headsets are hard to come by, it seems.

If you’re interested in just getting a good pair of headphones (san microphone), take a look at headphone.com.

]]> By: Jake Birkett http://www.gameproducer.net/2008/08/19/why-cannot-they-manufacture-headsets-that-wont-hurt-your-head/comment-page-1/#comment-130497 Jake Birkett Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:13:47 +0000 http://www.gameproducer.net/?p=1187#comment-130497 I used to used headphones and music to blot out the noise of other office workers and phones, it was very handy but hurt my ears. I used to used headphones and music to blot out the noise of other office workers and phones, it was very handy but hurt my ears.

]]> By: James http://www.gameproducer.net/2008/08/19/why-cannot-they-manufacture-headsets-that-wont-hurt-your-head/comment-page-1/#comment-130495 James Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:10:37 +0000 http://www.gameproducer.net/?p=1187#comment-130495 Hmm, I've been using a Plantronics USB headset for about a year, but they no longer sell it, at least not for the $15 it was once available for. The analog equivalent is $8.95 on their clearance site, but I can't tell you if they're any good, sound/quality-wise. I just like 'em 'cause they're light, have good padding, and don't squeeze my head. Hmm, I’ve been using a Plantronics USB headset for about a year, but they no longer sell it, at least not for the $15 it was once available for. The analog equivalent is $8.95 on their clearance site, but I can’t tell you if they’re any good, sound/quality-wise. I just like ‘em ’cause they’re light, have good padding, and don’t squeeze my head.

]]> By: ZeHa http://www.gameproducer.net/2008/08/19/why-cannot-they-manufacture-headsets-that-wont-hurt-your-head/comment-page-1/#comment-130494 ZeHa Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:27:30 +0000 http://www.gameproducer.net/?p=1187#comment-130494 @ asfads: Well, he said "tell me where to get a proper headset (and a mic)", this can be understood as if he needs two different things :) and I don't know of course what Juuso is exactly after (could be that he uses the mic only occasionally), so I thought I'd ask. Maybe Sennheiser also offers variants of the suggested model with a mic (just a guess). @ asfads: Well, he said “tell me where to get a proper headset (and a mic)”, this can be understood as if he needs two different things :) and I don’t know of course what Juuso is exactly after (could be that he uses the mic only occasionally), so I thought I’d ask. Maybe Sennheiser also offers variants of the suggested model with a mic (just a guess).

]]> By: Juuso Hietalahti http://www.gameproducer.net/2008/08/19/why-cannot-they-manufacture-headsets-that-wont-hurt-your-head/comment-page-1/#comment-130493 Juuso Hietalahti Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:20:31 +0000 http://www.gameproducer.net/?p=1187#comment-130493 jc - tried & tested. not working :) jc – tried & tested. not working :)

]]> By: jc http://www.gameproducer.net/2008/08/19/why-cannot-they-manufacture-headsets-that-wont-hurt-your-head/comment-page-1/#comment-130492 jc Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:15:41 +0000 http://www.gameproducer.net/?p=1187#comment-130492 The weight is supported by the top of your head (not your ears). Well, it is very confortable. The weight is supported by the top of your head (not your ears). Well, it is very confortable.

]]> By: russell http://www.gameproducer.net/2008/08/19/why-cannot-they-manufacture-headsets-that-wont-hurt-your-head/comment-page-1/#comment-130491 russell Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:15:32 +0000 http://www.gameproducer.net/?p=1187#comment-130491 Oh man, that is a good question. I literally wear headphones 8+ hours a day, and would love some advice on a comfortable set. Another good question might be "why are programmers so chatty that I have to wear headphones 8+ hours a day?" Oh man, that is a good question. I literally wear headphones 8+ hours a day, and would love some advice on a comfortable set. Another good question might be “why are programmers so chatty that I have to wear headphones 8+ hours a day?”

]]> By: jc http://www.gameproducer.net/2008/08/19/why-cannot-they-manufacture-headsets-that-wont-hurt-your-head/comment-page-1/#comment-130490 jc Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:11:17 +0000 http://www.gameproducer.net/?p=1187#comment-130490 They look, but they are not when they sit on your head. It is just great. I guess, i tis better if you could test them before buying. They look, but they are not when they sit on your head. It is just great. I guess, i tis better if you could test them before buying.

]]> By: Juuso Hietalahti http://www.gameproducer.net/2008/08/19/why-cannot-they-manufacture-headsets-that-wont-hurt-your-head/comment-page-1/#comment-130489 Juuso Hietalahti Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:48:05 +0000 http://www.gameproducer.net/?p=1187#comment-130489 Technics look way too heavy... :) Technics look way too heavy… :)

]]> By: asfads http://www.gameproducer.net/2008/08/19/why-cannot-they-manufacture-headsets-that-wont-hurt-your-head/comment-page-1/#comment-130488 asfads Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:22:32 +0000 http://www.gameproducer.net/?p=1187#comment-130488 I have the same problem I guess. I tried many headphones/headsets and either they press on the ears or the area around the ears, and after 10 minutes it bothers me too much. I have the same problem I guess. I tried many headphones/headsets and either they press on the ears or the area around the ears, and after 10 minutes it bothers me too much.

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