Logitech G430 7.1 Gaming Headset with Mic - Model 981-000536 Review

Update: They just aren't compatible with PS4 as advertised. They're not loud enough to be heard unless you buy a USB amplifier adapter to boost the volume, but after dropping $30 on such an adapter on top of the price of the headset, the audio was about one half a second behind the conversion. Digital audio to analogue, making the in-game dialogue and sound effects unbearable, and you can't even use a microphone as the PS4 only supports one channel for output and input, making these headphones…

Let's start with the positives. This is a good entry-level gaming headset. If you already have a few other Logitech gaming devices (like me) this works well with the Logitech gaming software and you can adjust the audio levels and enable/disable the surround sound feature. The headset sounds great, but I didn't notice much of a difference with the surround sound turned on. People say the mic sounds good when gaming. Love the fact that it comes with an external USB sound card, or you can use the

so I can confirm they do indeed work as advertised. The construction may seem flimsy, especially where the swivels are, but it's amazing that the original set lasted until last year when this piece actually broke. During this time, the sound quality has not deteriorated at all. Bass is well-accented and punchy, mids are crisp, especially when listening to dialogue, and highs are crisp, not shrill. The simulated 7.1 surround sound works very well thanks to the included sound card and software…

PROS: The sound quality is good and clear! The surround sound is very nice (requires use of the included USB sound card) and adds to the immersion in games that support surround sound. The quality of the microphone is on par, but for most programs you need to set the microphone volume in the operating system to 98-100 percent (much lower than this figure, and speech recognition starts to drop in most chat programs). The cable is long (VERY long) and has velcro for control. The inline volume…

Let's start with that. I've only had one headset in my life, a Plantronics Gamecom 780, which recently broke. I wanted to replace it and find something new and found this headset. It arrived on time and looked beautiful, great shipping and all, but when it came time to use and wear the headset, the problems started. The headset felt flimsy when first worn, with the ear sockets twisting a little too much and allowing them to be bent and likely broken easily. When you wear it, the audio is muted…