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Headset recommendation (lemmy.world)
submitted 5 months ago by lal309@lemmy.world to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.world
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TL:DR; What wireless headset do you recommend (obviously works well with Linux)?

Just finished upgrading my gaming rig and monitor. Got everything up and running (EndeavourOS and the usual gaming things). The last piece to upgrade all my stuff is a new headset. I would like it to be wireless (if possible), works well in Linux (if that’s even a “problem”), lightweight, good quality audio and microphone (lots of Discord talking). I’m simply not up to speed as to “what’s a good gaming headset”. What do you guys have/recommend?

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[–] quantumantics@lemmy.world 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

If you don't mind spending the extra money, I can recommend the Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. I went with these because they can do high quality audio over 2.4GHz wireless, which was a must for me in a wireless headset.

[–] Nerav@fedia.io 6 points 5 months ago (2 children)

How reliable is it on Linux?

[–] quantumantics@lemmy.world 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I've used it on Pop!_OS and Mint Debian Edition and had to do no setup, the system recognized it as a sound device out of the box. My only issue was in Pop!, where the microphone would output garbage unless I switched audio devices back and forth when I connected to a discord voice room. I'm not entirely sure that was an issue with the device or with discord on that distro, but on Mint I've yet to have issues. The software from Steelseries doesn't have a Linux version, so maybe I'm missing out on some fine tuning, but for my purposes it works great.

[–] Dremor@lemmy.world 4 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

I use it on Fedora, never got that issue. But you are right, it lacks some fine tunning, but overall it is a great headset for Linux.
My only criticism would be about the cushions, which broke apart quite early. Fortunately they are easily replaceable.

[–] quantumantics@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago

Interesting, my ear cushions are still in decent shape (I've only had them about a year now). I bought a replacement set early on just to have in storage, but I've yet to need them.