Stupid Question of the Day: USB Headsets?

[flexy]

I am sort of baffled needing to ask this....

Logic says that ANY USB headset must have an integrated audio chip, right, because they're not connected to a sound card?

 

[corkyg]

That is correct this explains the hows.

https://www.headsets.com/headsets/resources/usb-headset.html

There are wired, wireless, and combo with Bluetooth.

 

[dave_the_nerd]

Yes, a USB headset, USB speaker, or other USB Audio Device would have to have an Analog-Digital converter.

 

[Childs]

You could also just get a USB to 3.5mm audio adapter if you want to use regular headset or speakers. They can be found for less than $10.

 

[tidy]

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[john925]

On the downside, if you have a quality soundcard with good DACs and/or headphone amp and/or DSPs etc, then that's all bypassed and wasted. On the upside, if your system has a terrible, low quality, noisy analogue output to start with, you might end up with better sound, especially if it's a decent USB headset.

I have a Logitech USB headset that retails I think for about $20 and it has pretty great audio and a built-in microphone

 

[lenjack]

I didn't see the stupid part of your question.

 

[zink77]

This is definitely a decent headset for the price, I speak having used it.

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-ClearChat-Comfort-Headset-Black/dp/B000UXZQ42/

 

[guskline]

My trusty old Logitech G35s are USB headset

 

[john925]

This is definitely a decent headset for the price, I speak having used it.

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-ClearChat-Comfort-Headset-Black/dp/B000UXZQ42/

Yes! I was surprised at how good the audio was on it. I played Battlefield 3 with those and the ambient bullet cracks and stuff whizzing by was ridiculous. I've had it since 2012 and it still works flawlessly.

 

[Puffnstuff]

I once had a Logitech g930 usb headset that was okay for gaming but lacked the audio quality for music compared to a wired headset such as a beyerdynamic. In the end it really comes down to what you, the user, are willing to accept so try whatever you're considering out for yourself. I tried an astro a50 for about two weeks after the logitechs and they didn't work correctly which is what led me to beyerdynamic dt990 pro 250 ohm headset I use now.