

In games, this means you can tell how far away the opponent shooting at you from behind your left shoulder is, for example. One of the most important aspects of sound quality for gaming headsets is a large soundstage, which allows audio that sounds as if it’s coming from a specific location in a three-dimensional space rather than presenting as a single, flat wall of sound.

We also look for headsets that accommodate a wide range of heads and ear sizes.

The headband design should distribute the headset’s weight so that it doesn’t dig into the top of your head, the cups shouldn’t make your ears too hot, and the headset shouldn’t pinch or let too much sound leak out if you wear glasses. A good headset doesn’t clamp too tight on your head or jaw, but it shouldn’t slip off your head, either.
