I bought this headset after getting tired of switching Level 1 Afterglow. I was hesitant to buy a headset that covers both ears as I prefer to have one spare so I can listen to the rest of my family / wasn't sure how I would feel about chat and game audio. Headphones. Suffice it to say I am pleased with the results. The sound is clear and my friends can no longer hear me through the microphone. I'm also grateful that I have the ability to mute my voice and audio separately. What I like most about this headset is that the 3.5mm cable is not permanently attached to the headset. If it breaks, which has been my biggest problem in the past, I can replace it. The short cable isn't a bad thing for me as I only use it for gaming.