Cheap Skullcandy SLYR Gaming Headset, Blue (SMSLFY-012)

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For the price i get great sound quality good styling and comfort that allows me to focus on the task at hand.

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I looked a long time for a headset that worked with all my devices, and had the features I wanted. I wanted one that would work on XBOX, and both my Apple and PC computers, and was comfortable, and had an "over ear" design, as opposed to an "on ear" design. The Skull Candy SLYR exceeded my expectations.

The pads are extremely comfortable, and the ergonomics are very well designed. The sound quality also surprised me. The control module is also very well thought out, and I like having the three audio settings and the mute button, volume and voice/game balance control. It's also nice that the cord is so long, yet you can choose to just use the stereo cable without the control module and long section of the cable when you are just using it for a smartphone/iPod or whatever.

I was not able to confirm that it would work with my iMac before purchasing them, which had been a problem with other headsets I had tried in the past. This is because Apple uses a "Line In" instead of a regular mic input, so it does not supply power to the mic. The SYLR has a USB cable that supplies power to the mic, and acts as an input. According to the literature, the USB cables are designed for use with consoles, so I was happy to find that it worked perfect on my iMac. I could even choose to use the USB cable for both sound output and mic input, or to use the RCA style stereo cable with an adaptor in the 3.5mm stereo output if I wanted.

I highly recommend them to anyone who wants a versatile gaming headset with high quality audio, and awesome features.

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I gave it as a gift. I have since learned that is perfect and awesome for gaming. I'm still getting thanks for giving it.

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I needed a new headset and had heard good things about the SLYR. I have used Skullcandy headsets for gaming before and they all have great sound. This one is no exception. It has 3 presets that go from bassy to precise. I played Gears Judgment and COD BOPs 2 and was pleased with the range of sound. Footsteps were clear, shells hitting the ground were crisp, and fire in the distance was distinct. I must also explain that I played with these connected through a turtle beach dss Dolby decoder (dss1), but these are the 4th headset I have used in the same setup and these sound the best. They aren't top of the line, but for the money, they're hard to beat.

As far as comfort, they sit on ear...don't like it, but it's not uncomfortable. It takes time to get used to it though, especially when you are used to over ear.

The main draw back is the lack of connection options out of box. It only has RCA L and R connections. I had to rummage around for an adapter to 3.5 mm jack for my set up. The Xbox voice chat cord included sucks. It kept popping and clicking, so I switched with one of my many turtle beach cords...much better quality. You can also disconnect the headset at the mixer and use it like headphones. The cord is plenty long for that, but too long for using with the mixer. It puts the controls near one's ankles, so I'll need a new short cord for Xbox play.

To summarize: sound is great, comfort is good, but cords are few and some are poor. If you are as picky as me you will buy a few cords if you don't already have extras about. I would recommend these, even for the hassle. Once you are setup, you're set and the sound is worth it.