The advantages of a USB headset by Timiarah A. Camburn | Inside Technology 360
"Quality is something you will definitely get with a USB headset as it runs off it its own internal processor instead of using your computer's sound card to process audio. What this means for you is that if you have a substandard sound card installed in your computer, you will still have superior audio quality delivered through your headset. Not only that but most USB headsets come with settings and controls on the device so that you can equalize your sounds and/or redirect the VOIP to play through the headset and the game sounds to play through the speakers."
"There are many benefits of using a USB headset over a standard 3.5mm headset. The first benefit is a longer lifespan of the product. Many times the metal connector on the 3.5mm headset will become corroded within a few months of usage. This causes a static sound to appear inside the headset. The user will then have to maneuver the connection to one specific spot in order to get a clear sound which can be very frustrating. Also, wiring on the 3.5mm sets tends to become shorted faster and hearing in one side can easily be lost. USB headsets are known for lasting the duration of their warranty period."
Thanks for the tip Josh!
"Quality is something you will definitely get with a USB headset as it runs off it its own internal processor instead of using your computer's sound card to process audio. What this means for you is that if you have a substandard sound card installed in your computer, you will still have superior audio quality delivered through your headset. Not only that but most USB headsets come with settings and controls on the device so that you can equalize your sounds and/or redirect the VOIP to play through the headset and the game sounds to play through the speakers."
"There are many benefits of using a USB headset over a standard 3.5mm headset. The first benefit is a longer lifespan of the product. Many times the metal connector on the 3.5mm headset will become corroded within a few months of usage. This causes a static sound to appear inside the headset. The user will then have to maneuver the connection to one specific spot in order to get a clear sound which can be very frustrating. Also, wiring on the 3.5mm sets tends to become shorted faster and hearing in one side can easily be lost. USB headsets are known for lasting the duration of their warranty period."
Thanks for the tip Josh!
