5.1 Headsets (alternatives to medusa's)

**WhiskeySix** · 03-13-2007, 01:07 AM

So I'm considering getting a new pair of 5.1 headphones after having problems with my Medusa 5.1's. Anyone have any first hand experience with any alternatives?

UnDeaD77 · 03-13-2007, 01:40 AM

http://www.trittontechnologies.com/p...s/TRIGA600.htm

I can tell you first hand, these sound amazing. My brother owns them. Also they are compatible with the 360.

**Dick Blonov** · 03-13-2007, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UnDeaD77

http://www.trittontechnologies.com/p...s/TRIGA600.htm

I can tell you first hand, these sound amazing. My brother owns them. Also they are compatible with the 360.

I have the Trittons. Ilke them. I don't use the amplifier that came with it though. Too much hiss for my taste. They work fine with my Audigy 2 gamer card.

DB

flux · 03-13-2007, 10:14 AM

Ditto on what Dick said. Too much hissing with the amplifier. A shame cause I really liked the bass rumble feature which is only available through the amp. Overall I'm pleased with them. A bit pricey and poor bass response, but it sounds like the Medusa's are similar in that respect. I'm running the Audigy 2 Plat.

UnDeaD77 · 03-13-2007, 10:27 AM

I don't recall any hissing noise with the little blue box, not while playing the 360 anyways. I guess there is no perfect headset these days?

TheFatKidDeath · 03-13-2007, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiskeySix

So I'm considering getting a new pair of 5.1 headphones after having problems with my Medusa 5.1's. Anyone have any first hand experience with any alternatives?

Whiskey, why are you looking for a new headset when they are replacing the headsets for free?

TheFatKidDeath · 03-13-2007, 11:19 AM

Whiskey, I just read your last post about your headphones and understand. I just ordered my headsets yesterday before I saw all these posts! Hoping I'm issue free with mine.

Though Squinty did give it a good review so perhaps all hope is not lost.

**WhiskeySix** · 03-13-2007, 01:26 PM

Yeah... Unless I see something better, I'm going to get a another set (for free). But since I'm returning them, I figured I'd see what else is out there, since I do have two small complaints about them (aside from the apparent quality issues):

1) They are not Hi-Fi headphones... They sound fantastic in-game, but I wouldn't use them to listen to music - I've heard a better response from ear-bud style headphones.

2) They aren't very well sealed - meaning I can hear TV sounds while gaming, and my wife can hear you crazy bastards while she's watching TV

Zoopy · 03-13-2007, 03:22 PM

I have Zalman headphones and they are preaty good. Only downside is there is no mic (there is a version that come with a microphone but its a crappy clip mic).

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...=ZALMAN%20TECH

Note: Above price is in Canadian dollars

**WhiskeySix** · 03-13-2007, 06:03 PM

I went ahead and ordered a pair of the Tritton AX360's from newegg. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826235001

Should arrive Friday. I'll play-test them against the Medusa's and return the loser.... I'll post my findings.

UnDeaD77 · 03-13-2007, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiskeySix

I went ahead and ordered a pair of the Tritton AX360's from newegg. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826235001

Should arrive Friday. I'll play-test them against the Medusa's and return the loser.... I'll post my findings.

Whiskey, this means you need to go ahead and order a 360 to.

**jmaker** · 03-13-2007, 07:23 PM

Do let us know. I'm getting tired of not having any sound from my rear left speaker in my set. The only downside is those ones are also a bit pricey. Crap.

**kin3** · 03-13-2007, 07:35 PM

You people better be careful, I started reading this forum and the first thing you know here I am buying the Medusa headset. It maybe to late already but if it's not carefully back out of this forum and don't come back. You've been warned.

PS: I really like my Medusa and have not had any problems.

**WhiskeySix** · 03-13-2007, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmaker

Do let us know. I'm getting tired of not having any sound from my rear left speaker in my set. The only downside is those ones are also a bit pricey. Crap.

Yeah - they're about the same cost... But since I already shelled out the dough for one set, I'm golden... either I exchange the broken Medusa's for a new set or just get the cash back and apply it to the Tritton's.

=Sarc= · 03-13-2007, 07:46 PM

By far, the Zalmans are the cheapest but it's not a true headset. You'll have to find a way to attach a microphone (sticky velcro for me, others use clips and such). They sound pretty good but I'm no audiophile. I've been using mine for about a year without any problems. All of my closest gaming friends use them and have been satisfied.

03-13-2007, 01:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
WhiskeySix Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gillette Stadium, Section 309, Row 12, Seat 24 Age: 33 Posts: 8,526	5.1 Headsets (alternatives to medusa's) So I'm considering getting a new pair of 5.1 headphones after having problems with my Medusa 5.1's. Anyone have any first hand experience with any alternatives? __________________ *PoE2 Version 2.5 Overview \| Get started with PoE2 (for free!)*

03-13-2007, 01:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
UnDeaD77 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Fort Worth,Texas Age: 22 Posts: 5,925	Re: 5.1 Headsets (alternatives to medusa's) http://www.trittontechnologies.com/p...s/TRIGA600.htm I can tell you first hand, these sound amazing. My brother owns them. Also they are compatible with the 360. __________________

03-13-2007, 10:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
flux Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC US Age: 36 Posts: 495	Re: 5.1 Headsets (alternatives to medusa's) Ditto on what Dick said. Too much hissing with the amplifier. A shame cause I really liked the bass rumble feature which is only available through the amp. Overall I'm pleased with them. A bit pricey and poor bass response, but it sounds like the Medusa's are similar in that respect. I'm running the Audigy 2 Plat. __________________ flux [tg-c1]

03-13-2007, 10:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
UnDeaD77 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Fort Worth,Texas Age: 22 Posts: 5,925	Re: 5.1 Headsets (alternatives to medusa's) I don't recall any hissing noise with the little blue box, not while playing the 360 anyways. I guess there is no perfect headset these days? __________________

03-13-2007, 11:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
TheFatKidDeath Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Santa Monica, CA Age: 39 Posts: 2,799	Re: 5.1 Headsets (alternatives to medusa's) Whiskey, I just read your last post about your headphones and understand. I just ordered my headsets yesterday before I saw all these posts! Hoping I'm issue free with mine. Though Squinty did give it a good review so perhaps all hope is not lost. __________________ \|TG-9th\| TheFatKidDeath "Born to Party, Forced to Work." http://www.theonion.com/content/node/55640 - Check me out on The Onion http://www.theonion.com/content/vide...ssfully_avoids - I'm on the local news!

03-13-2007, 01:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
WhiskeySix Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gillette Stadium, Section 309, Row 12, Seat 24 Age: 33 Posts: 8,526	Re: 5.1 Headsets (alternatives to medusa's) Yeah... Unless I see something better, I'm going to get a another set (for free). But since I'm returning them, I figured I'd see what else is out there, since I do have two small complaints about them (aside from the apparent quality issues): 1) They are not Hi-Fi headphones... They sound fantastic in-game, but I wouldn't use them to listen to music - I've heard a better response from ear-bud style headphones. 2) They aren't very well sealed - meaning I can hear TV sounds while gaming, and my wife can hear you crazy bastards while she's watching TV __________________ *PoE2 Version 2.5 Overview \| Get started with PoE2 (for free!)*

03-13-2007, 03:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
Zoopy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,870	Re: 5.1 Headsets (alternatives to medusa's) I have Zalman headphones and they are preaty good. Only downside is there is no mic (there is a version that come with a microphone but its a crappy clip mic). http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...=ZALMAN%20TECH Note: Above price is in Canadian dollars

03-13-2007, 06:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
WhiskeySix Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gillette Stadium, Section 309, Row 12, Seat 24 Age: 33 Posts: 8,526	Re: 5.1 Headsets (alternatives to medusa's) I went ahead and ordered a pair of the Tritton AX360's from newegg. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826235001 Should arrive Friday. I'll play-test them against the Medusa's and return the loser.... I'll post my findings. __________________ *PoE2 Version 2.5 Overview \| Get started with PoE2 (for free!)*

03-13-2007, 07:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
jmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Warren, OH Age: 28 Posts: 2,647	Re: 5.1 Headsets (alternatives to medusa's) Do let us know. I'm getting tired of not having any sound from my rear left speaker in my set. The only downside is those ones are also a bit pricey. Crap. __________________

03-13-2007, 07:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
kin3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mobile, Al Age: 62 Posts: 1,266	Re: 5.1 Headsets (alternatives to medusa's) You people better be careful, I started reading this forum and the first thing you know here I am buying the Medusa headset. It maybe to late already but if it's not carefully back out of this forum and don't come back. You've been warned. PS: I really like my Medusa and have not had any problems. __________________ The Old Guy kin3

03-13-2007, 07:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
=Sarc= Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 4,633	Re: 5.1 Headsets (alternatives to medusa's) By far, the Zalmans are the cheapest but it's not a true headset. You'll have to find a way to attach a microphone (sticky velcro for me, others use clips and such). They sound pretty good but I'm no audiophile. I've been using mine for about a year without any problems. All of my closest gaming friends use them and have been satisfied. __________________ JO Guides & Tutorials Team Element - It's who you game with.

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