Internet gaming head set and program

[Vanzagar]

Was wanting to set up some a couple games that friends could play over the internet, can anyone recommend a good headset that we can use to talk back and forth and a good program that runs in the background that controls talking...

I think I heard someone say a program called Ventrillo or something like that was good, but that was a few years ago...

Thanks,

rhuala

[Stoneyguy]

Program - Ventrillo or Teamspeak

Headset - PC 160 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16826159413)

[Vanzagar]

Thanks Stoneyguy, you have this pair? How does the 360 sound work, is it gimiky or actually useful... sounds gimicky too me.... but then I'm a pessimist...

I've read a review were a user said it felt like it was pinching his ear after about 45mins, how's it feel to you?

Thanks,

rhuala

[ViN86]

Program - Ventrillo or Teamspeak

Headset - PC 160 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16826159413)
lol thats exactly the two things i use :D
def go with these two. my headphones are very comfortable. the PC160's are comfortable but the smaller models do feel like they pinch your ear after a while.

[SLippe]

Yes, I also recommend Ventrilo or Teamspeak. I've been using both for years.

[Roadhog]

vent. :|

[ViN86]

vent sound quality is awesome, last time i used teamspeak (years ago) the sound quality was awful

[Stoneyguy]

Don't expect the 360 surround to be worth a damn for gaming, but it does help when listening to music.

[Toss3]

http://www.trittontechnologies.com/products/TRIGA600.html

I definitely recommend those! ;) They're great for gaming, be it pc or xbox360 and great for watching movies! You do need a dolby digital certified sound card though, for best sound. I swear GoW never sounded better! :) For movies and games these absolutely blow away the Sennheiser HD555, while they totally suck for music. And they even come with a top-quality microphone that works with the xbox360 as well as with your computer. In other words they rule! :)

And here's a little review:
http://hardware.teamxbox.com/reviews/general/60/Audio-Xtreme-360-Headphones/p1/

[ynnek]

If you use teamspeak, you have to use TeamSpeak Overaly, aka TSO

http://www.teamspeakoverlay.com/