Headsets - Options for the varied consumer

Koma · July 21st, 2011, 16:54

Hi, I currently am fairly new to airsoft, just starting this year and I've been looking lately into headsets as a next buy on the list, as not only will it improve my strategic advantage in airsoft, but also my strategic advantage in Socom 4 with my roomate (I hate listening to half of the hookers on there).

Anywhom, I am willing to pay a fairly decent price for them, but what I'm looking for is longevity, durability, comfort, and of course performance. I was hoping someone could provide me a couple types of headsets, in the low, mid and high cash ranges so that I could get a couple options. As I wouldn't mind spending top end of 60-140 on a good set, while my roomate would prefer the lower ended 30-60 dollar purchase.

Any information on the subject would be appreciated, as we all know how aggrivating it can be purchasing a product that proves out to be a waste of money.

Also bad feedback on types to stay away from would help just as well.

KoMa

FOX_111 · July 21st, 2011, 18:10

Get a Cavalvy headset with a compatible PTT.
Best thing you can get.

Danke · July 21st, 2011, 18:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by FOX_111

Get a Cavalvy headset with a compatible PTT.
Best thing you can get.

What he said.

Styrak · July 21st, 2011, 19:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by FOX_111

Get a Cavalvy headset with a compatible PTT.
Best thing you can get.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danke

What he said.

^ What they said.
I'd recommend a Bowman type.

Grudge · July 21st, 2011, 20:07

Get The Cavalvy you will not regret it!

Ozone06 · July 21st, 2011, 21:00

Cavalvy is the only way to go.

Styrak · July 21st, 2011, 21:16

Lol, I like where this is going.

Short Round · July 21st, 2011, 22:37

Got the cavalvy, it works like a charm. Bowmans though are just as good. Pretty much all depends on what look you like more.

Styrak · July 21st, 2011, 23:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Najohn

Got the cavalvy, it works like a charm. Bowmans though are just as good. Pretty much all depends on what look you like more.

Bowman is a style of Cavalvy headset

bizkilter · July 21st, 2011, 23:42

This begs the question then, which radio goes best with that headset(or does it matter).

mmmken · July 22nd, 2011, 00:00

Why not the Comtac? I prefer the enhanced hearing capabilities built into the unit since I can hear footsteps much better.

Grudge · July 22nd, 2011, 01:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by bizkilter

This begs the question then, which radio goes best with that headset(or does it matter).

Our team uses the FDC-450A radios. They have great range, battery life and also hit frequencies outside of the normal FRS radios. That gives lots of privacy for team channels.

Plus you can pick one up with a spare battery for about $80.

philster911 · July 22nd, 2011, 01:43

Nothing beats an United-Star PRC148 with MSA sordins, but sadly I've got the wrong wiring for my PTT (maritime wired comms kit...), but i must say both the MSA sordin and the United-Star PRC148 are great, i can't imagine when i'll get them together :P

Koma · July 22nd, 2011, 10:54

Well, it's obvious the Cavalvy is the winner when it comes to headsets, though a good discussion on which radio to use will at least help steer my way to getting some decent quality gear.

So far thanks for all the feedback, I'll check out the Comtac radio and the FDC450A's

TechSeller · July 22nd, 2011, 11:11

Lots of love for Cavalvy here..... excellent

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July 21st, 2011, 16:54	#1
Koma Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London, Ontario	Headsets - Options for the varied consumer Hi, I currently am fairly new to airsoft, just starting this year and I've been looking lately into headsets as a next buy on the list, as not only will it improve my strategic advantage in airsoft, but also my strategic advantage in Socom 4 with my roomate (I hate listening to half of the hookers on there). Anywhom, I am willing to pay a fairly decent price for them, but what I'm looking for is longevity, durability, comfort, and of course performance. I was hoping someone could provide me a couple types of headsets, in the low, mid and high cash ranges so that I could get a couple options. As I wouldn't mind spending top end of 60-140 on a good set, while my roomate would prefer the lower ended 30-60 dollar purchase. Any information on the subject would be appreciated, as we all know how aggrivating it can be purchasing a product that proves out to be a waste of money. Also bad feedback on types to stay away from would help just as well. KoMa

July 21st, 2011, 18:10	#2
FOX_111 Le Roi des poissons d'avril Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Terrebonne, Québec	Get a Cavalvy headset with a compatible PTT. Best thing you can get. __________________ Vérificateur d'âge: Terrebonne

July 21st, 2011, 20:07	#5
Grudge multitech Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: with your girlfriend, playing with her P90.	Get The Cavalvy you will not regret it! __________________ Nothing says loving, like a head shot!

July 21st, 2011, 21:00	#6
Ozone06 Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mississauga	Cavalvy is the only way to go. __________________ “We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm.” George Orwell To those Rough men... Thank You.

July 21st, 2011, 21:16	#7
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Lol, I like where this is going. __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

July 21st, 2011, 22:37	#8
Short Round Najohn Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SkyDome	Got the cavalvy, it works like a charm. Bowmans though are just as good. Pretty much all depends on what look you like more.

July 21st, 2011, 23:42	#10
bizkilter Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Quesnel, BC	Tagalong! This begs the question then, which radio goes best with that headset(or does it matter). __________________

July 22nd, 2011, 00:00	#11
mmmken Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Markham, Ontario	Why not the Comtac? I prefer the enhanced hearing capabilities built into the unit since I can hear footsteps much better. __________________ Age Verifier - Unionville and Markham.

July 22nd, 2011, 01:43	#13
philster911 Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Trois-Rivieres City, QC	Nothing beats an United-Star PRC148 with MSA sordins, but sadly I've got the wrong wiring for my PTT (maritime wired comms kit...), but i must say both the MSA sordin and the United-Star PRC148 are great, i can't imagine when i'll get them together :P __________________ Q.P.M.T Quebec Private Mercenaries Team. -Ingénieur.

July 22nd, 2011, 10:54	#14
Koma Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London, Ontario	Well, it's obvious the Cavalvy is the winner when it comes to headsets, though a good discussion on which radio to use will at least help steer my way to getting some decent quality gear. So far thanks for all the feedback, I'll check out the Comtac radio and the FDC450A's

July 22nd, 2011, 11:11	#15
TechSeller Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Toronto	Lots of love for Cavalvy here..... excellent __________________ North Trail Sports - Mora, Motorola, Puxing, Fogtech & More! / Our ASC Retail Thread

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