hi,
for christmas i got a turtlebeach x41 wireless headset, really good headset but it only works the microphone on the xbox. Which i never really use. So my dad was going to take it back but they said it has to be in original packaging, but it came in that stupid plastic thing where you have to destroy it to get in, so my question is how could i take it back when i dont have original packaging?(it was from game if thats any help)

question 2 is how good are razer headsets more specifacally http://www.scan.co.uk/Products ... rm-Audio-Engine!-The-Best

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products ... eria-V2-USB-Black-Headset

The Siberia V1's are the best sounding, most comfortable headset I've ever had, and these are only better.

Don't waste £120 on the Razer set.

these beaches where £150 so are razer no good

I have this:
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products ... th-Detatchable-Microphone

Wearing it rigth now, just another verson than posted above.
I'd suggest this rather than what mcintyrej suggested,
because:

1) its cheaper
2) it is less "swetty" then the other one. The black one gets so hot inside your ear because of the skin around the headset.
The white one isnt skin and has some cooling holes.

But what mcintyrej suggested is more comfertable but only for 20 min, then it gets hot.

Price doesn't equal quality.

The Turtle Beach ones are an expensive brand, as well as being wireless = lots more money. Personally I wouldn't touch them with a barge pole.

Razer's are good but unless you have a really nice 7.1 soundcard on your PC you won't notice any difference. Also, I've had 3 Razer mice in the past and they've all broke within 6 months of being bought.

Sennheiser are a really nice brand, they do some of the best audiophile headphones around but you'll pay a big price for the top of the line headset (PC350).

im only using a asus p5n d i think but it does have optical out

Sounds silly but I would seriously recommend getting the mic and headphones seperate. It really depends what you want from it though in underlying features. For instance Sennheiser hifi headphones reproduce sounds in clear lows, meds and high tones...obviously the more expensive the better the more clarity you get. Gaming headsets tend to be bass heavy again more designed for their particular needs.

Still though, decent hifi headphones will sound MUCH better...and in your budget more specifically http://www.scan.co.uk/Products ... 555-HiFi-Range-Headphones. Skim around the internet for reviews, these are brilliant for the price. I have these ones, I use them for music, gaming, films etc...I MUCH prefer these over speakers.

Now as for the mic simply get a seperate one. I use this one http://www.scan.co.uk/Products ... rophone-%28980186-0914%29. Its USB so should work with the xbox, and sounds extremely clear to ones I've plugged into my creative fatality card. Having said that though its a desktop standing mic which I don't use for the xbox, so may be impractical for yourself, in which case I still recommend the HD555's but with a clip on mic such as this http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/-/6 ... uct.html?searchtype=genre

I've never tried surround sound headphones so can't comment, as for the one you linked its more a case of looking at reviews...I've read a few reviews over various sites to get a broad range and matched a few similar comments which detail its a very well made package, sounds good but is only worth buying if you NEED the USB connectivitiy...whereas your usual headset has two 3.5mm jacks for the headphones and for the mic.

i dont give a crap really about xbox but the headphones and mic seperate is so unpractical for my position im on a racing seat all the time im on my pc with no where to put it.

But befor ei get another headset i need to tak ethis one back so if anyone could answer my second question?

Quote from brt900 :

i dont give a crap really about xbox but the headphones and mic seperate is so unpractical for my position im on a racing seat all the time im on my pc with no where to put it.

But befor ei get another headset i need to tak ethis one back so if anyone could answer my second question?

http://www.game.co.uk/Help/~h9824/Returns/

Hopefully that will help, it does say:

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Hardware and software purchased during the months of November and December can be returned for refund or exchange until the 10th January. Same conditions apply.

and

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Hardware or peripherals may be opened for the purpose of inspection (but not used) and may be returned for refund or exchange within 28 days of the despatch date. Please note that hardware must contain every component part (cables, memory sticks etc.) before it can be accepted as a return.

Its really a case of making a story up mate, these rules should hopefully apply for in-store and online purchases.

ahh sorry for the double post but for a complete headset, certainly recommend http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/ ... ming-Headset/Product.html

I've looked around at reviews, and trustedreviews.com which is the site I normally get the best pros/cons reviews from rate this their highest headset, and just having a gander across more reviews pretty much one of the best, if not the best...and cheaper than the ones you've got brt900 so win win!

when my dad emailed them it said i could take them back to a local game store in original packaging and the thing is they dont actually work

I've tried and used most of the current gaming headsets. The best ones that will last you longer than any of the new companies like razer, steelseries, Roccat, Turtle etc are sennheisers.

If I was buying a new set then Sennheisers would be the ones! I currently use the PC 350's and I am really impressed with them.

Quote from brt900 :

when my dad emailed them it said i could take them back to a local game store in original packaging and the thing is they dont actually work

Providing everything is still there they will understand you can't actually put them in the original packaging. If you can find a box to put everything in and make sure you make it look like you've tried they can't really challenge it, since its your rights to send back a faulty product.

The way I read it...this rule:

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Any product (excluding gift vouchers/gift cards) may be returned for refund or exchange within 28 days of the purchase date, providing that the seal remains unbroken.

Is for items purchased that you decided you didn't want after purchase and therefore are returning it unopened.

The rule that more applies to yourself is this one:

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Please note that hardware must contain every component part (cables, memory sticks etc.) before it can be accepted as a return.

Which doesn't indicate the need for its original packaging.

Agree with everyone who said get Sennheisers, best headphones I've owned.

Quote from UncleBenny :

Agree with everyone who said get Sennheisers, best headphones I've owned.

Right now I'm listening to Sennheiser HD650s through a Graham Slee Novo headphone amp, ****ing fantastic!