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What headsets are linux gamers using? (discuss.tchncs.de)
submitted 2 days ago by PotatoesFall@discuss.tchncs.de to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.world
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I made the mistake of believing some dumb guide online that recommended the Razer BlackShark v2 Pro for Linux. Literally the volume control is broken out of the box lol.

I just want a wireless headset. For listening to audio. And a mic. Don't care for fancy features. Apparently too much to ask for a linux user.

What are y'all using and how is it working for you?

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[–] Horsey@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

My Sony XM3 headset works really well

[–] rustyricotta@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

Are you using the mic on that as well? When I use the mic + audio, the audio quality suffers a lot. I've attached a mod mic to mine and got the best of both worlds.

[–] Horsey@lemmy.world 2 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

Quality-wise, the mic on that headset is bad, but it’s not the fault of Linux.

[–] rustyricotta@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 15 hours ago

Yes, same problem on windows. Using headset mode (audio + mic) changes the headphone audio to shit on top of the mic sucking. So to all reading this, it's not good as a headset. Just as headphones, it's fantastic.