Why do headset audio cables always get messed up? Either dampening audio on one ear or the other, or adding feedback on the mic…
Now trying to find a not-too-expensive USB headset where the DAC/ADC is within the headset body, so the cable is all digital (just a USB cable).
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On a related note, compare these two pages.
Wirecutter on gaming headsets: nytimes.com/wirecutter/rev
Wirecutter on USB headsets “for the office” and “long conference calls”: nytimes.com/wirecutter/rev
Why do the products look so different!?
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Not sure why the market distinguishes, but for me personally at the office and WFH I need to maintain good situational awareness of my surroundings. The opposite of noise blocking large chunks of foam.
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There are open back gaming headsets. There's a lot more than an aesthetic reason for having larger drivers and a comfortable fit around the ears.
As an example, drop.com/buy/massdrop-x is a great open back headset without the silly gamer aesthetic. I recommend it.
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It doesn't have a DAC inside it like wanted but it has a high quality, replaceable cable. I replaced the cable after about 3 years because it started getting screwed up near where it connects to the headset from heavy usage.
Open back drivers are more comfortable since they can have a looser fit (not trying to seal to block noise) and have airflow. Over ear + open back is the nicest for long periods of use. Closed back is nice to get immersed in a movie or single player game, but for a headset? Meh.