Gaming Headsets, a different adventure. 5 Features to buy gaming headphones

Gaming is an increasingly immersive experienceAnd although games and gaming consoles and computers are largely to blame for this, peripherals such as gaming headsets help to make the most of the virtues of the most ambitious titles. That's why here are 5 Features for buying gaming headsets.

If you're thinking of getting a gaming headset to fully immerse yourself in your favorite game – and in some cases, take advantage of the opportunity to comment on the game with your teammates – in this article you'll find that, beyond that striking and colorful aesthetic, there are models that deliver great sound capable of making a competitive difference.

5 Features to buy gaming headphones 

1. Sound quality

First and foremost, the sound. Your gaming headset will be a transducer for more than just music. Bass sounds, distortion-free treble (drivers), speaker sensitivity and available frequency make the sound quality good or, quite the opposite.

For example, if your gaming headset allows you to configure the software, you've already done it, because you can change any parameter according to your needs. If not, you'll have to make sure that the available frequency is between these values: 20Hz to 20KHz. Another important point to obtain a higher sound quality is the speaker sensitivity, which you will have to evaluate between those that are at 96dB +/- 3dB.

The drivers are responsible for generating good bass, without a large cavity (which the woofer also offers) and a speaker with a diaphragm of at least 40mm, we will not be able to hear the sound clearly, every detail or to put it in some way, we will not be able to get a realistic sound effectthat we are.

2. External noise cancellation

Closely linked to sound quality, noise cancellation also has to do with the type of headset you choose for gaming. I have to tell you that at Hiditec, all types of headset reduce external noise thanks to New innovative tabs to avoid noise.

With over-ear gaming headphones, being circumaural, you will already get a reduction in external noise, which will make you immerse yourself in the game and concentrate even more.

3. Built-in microphone

Once the sound quality has been checked, the most important feature is the microphoneHere, you will have to prioritize the frequency response (so that there is no delay in the sound) and the sensitivity of the microphone. The ideal ranges for the frequency and sensitivity of the microphone are:

Frequency response: 100Hz to 10KHz.
Microphone sensitivity: -42 +/- 3dB

4. Connection, with or without cables?

It depends on your need, really.

It is true that a wireless gaming headset loses sound quality due to the audio output frequency. Although it is minimal and technology advances to alleviate this requirement, that is not a problem. You can even make any kind of movement. The problem with wireless gaming headsets is the battery. Taking into account your hours of play, you should think, if you still want a wireless gaming headset, that it incorporates a battery of at least 2,200 mAh.

If you are a cable user, take note of the following: most manufacturers, including us, include an adapter in the packaging so that you can use it on any platform, and they must be at least 1.25 cm long so that movement is not a problem.

5. The price

If you have looked around the Internet you will have seen that prices vary from 5 euros to 600 euros. Here it depends on your possibilities. We can guide you when deciding which gaming headset to buy based on these 5 characteristics to choose the best one, so I can only tell you to compare prices and all of the above:

Sound quality: depending on frequency, drivers and sensitivity.
Noise cancellation.
Microphone.
Wired or wireless.

In Zeta World, we have good options at affordable prices, starting at $19.99 euros.

Now, you should know the advantages of gaming headphones

This type of hearing aid has a series of advantages when it comes to gaming that normal headphones don't have or don't perform as well. What are the advantages of using this type of equipment? Well, you'll find several:

• In most situations they offer a greater insulation capacity than ordinary headphones. So when using them, you will have a much more immersive experience.
• On many occasions They have 5.1 or 7.1 sound, which further helps the previous section and can be an advantage in competitive games.
• They integrate a microphone, which allows us to communicate with other players if we are in an online game.
• Some models come with a software such as the one that allows you to configure different aspects that improve the gaming experience.

There are quite a few games on the market today that They have surround sound, and it is logical to think that many more will arrive in the future. However, it is enough to take a look at some of these titles to realize that the genres that use this technology are quite limited, something that, on the other hand, is logical.

'Gears of War 4', 'Assassin's Creed Origins', 'For Honor', 'Overwatch', 'Final Fantasy XV' either 'Battlefield 1' are some of those video games equipped with surround sound. If we like any of these titles and we are attracted, above all, by action and adventure games, it is worth investing in headphones that are capable of processing surround sound. 

One last note: some headphones gaming They boast the ability to generate a virtual sound space of up to 7.1 channels using proprietary technology. It would not be fair to say that they all do it badly because some are quite effective. Still, users are interested in knowing that the best result and the most accurate surround sound will only be obtained when the game is capable of generate this audio in real time and the headphones can process exactly that format. Otherwise the sound could distort what the images are showing us.

And now that you know almost everything about gaming headphones, do you want to get your own?