The 15 Best Headsets – Guidebook

A headset looks a lot like a classic pair of headphones. However, you can easily communicate with other people and don’t need a separate microphone. This is especially useful for gaming or at work, because you can put on the headset like a pair of headphones and use the computer at the same time.

A headset must first be connected to a computer. This is done either via a USB cable or an integrated Bluetooth function. Both options have their advantages and disadvantages. A cable can be very annoying and get tangled, but the sound transmission is still very good. Bluetooth headsets, on the other hand, are practical because you can move around freely. However, interference factors can mean that the sound doesn’t always work properly. Also, you can’t use it for an unlimited period of time because it needs to be recharged regularly.

A high-quality headset can cost up to 180 Euros or even more. Of course, there are also cheaper models. However, you should check how good the sound quality is, for example. If you want to use the headset regularly in everyday life, it is definitely worth buying a more expensive model. If you are still unsure which price range is right for you, take a look at our product recommendations. There we have listed many different headsets for you.

If you are using a wired headset, it is possible that the cable has a break or is broken. If so, you should look into purchasing a new cable. However, it is also possible that the fault lies with the headphones themselves. Therefore, you should first check if the headset does not work on another computer as well.

In order to connect or pair your headset, it must first be activated in the settings of your PC. This is usually done via the sound settings. Under input device you will find your headset and can connect it to the PC. The computer can then establish a connection to your headset

You can record your own sound and save it. Using the playback button, it is possible to see if you can hear well and how the sound quality is.

The headset has several buttons, which you can use to adjust the volume, among other things. If you want to listen to music, you can use different buttons to play or stop music, for example. Some headsets even have great extra features, which is why LEDS are built into many models. So the headset is not only useful, but also looks stylish!

Headsets now come in a wide variety of designs and colors. Most of these models have two ear cups, which allow you to hear the music after putting on the headset.

You can choose between passive and active noise cancellation. Passive noise cancellation uses a certain material that has an attenuating function. This means that external noise can be relatively well suppressed. In the case of active noise cancellation, a sound is played when certain noises occur, which cancels out the vibrations from the other source of interference.

A headset can be useful wherever you need to do several things at once. At work it is very practical if you can talk to your colleagues and at the same time type something on the keyboard. But also for gaming the headset is often used nowadays, because you can immerse yourself even more intensively into the game and all background noises are faded out.