IGN put up an article about Xbox One headsets, and they chose the Astro A50(XOne edition) as their top choice(wireless). They say it isn't a perfect headset though, as you still need the controller mic adapter to chat and for that you need a cable that connects the headset to the controller. A good read if you are looking for one as they talk about other headsets as well.
Now as someone who owns the regular Astro A50, I found a nice piece of info in this article that I didn't know about....here's the quote:
"Note for existing non-XB1 Edition A50 owners: According to Astro, you can buy the chat dongle separately as an accessory, and improve your chat experience as compared to using a Microsoft stereo adapter with your A50. Just in case you were feeling slighted by the Xbox One Edition hitting shelves long after your purchase."
Source: http://ca.ign.com/articles/2015/09/04/the-best-xbox-one-headset?utm_source=IGN%20hub%20page&utm_medium=Xbox%20One&utm_content=1&utm_campaign=Coverstory
The Best Xbox One Headset
By IGN Staff
IGN
204 The sound of satisfaction.
By IGN StaffAlmost two years after the Xbox One’s launch, the selection of official headsets has finally begun to fill out. Even just a year ago, the offerings were slim and didn’t have enough features to make them worth the outlay, especially if you already owned a set of headphones you liked and could pair with Microsoft’s headset adapter. You didn’t always sound amazingly clear to your Xbox Live party, but it worked.
But now that you have choices that make both game and chat audio sound great, which one do you pick? After spending hours with popular Xbox One headsets from Astro, Skullcandy, Polk Audio, and Plantronics, as well as the entirety of Turtle Beach’s Xbox One headset lineup, we’ve assembled our top recommendations to help you out.
The Best Wired Xbox One Headset
The best wired headset for Xbox One is actually one that isn’t out just yet—the Plantronics Rig Flex LX will launch the first week of October. At $130 MSRP, it’s on the pricier side for a stereo wired headset, but it managed to snag our top spot due to its combination of comfort, excellent chat quality, and clean, well-balanced audio. You can wear this headset for hours, which you’ll want to do: even on the most bass-heavy EQ setting, lows are nice and punchy without overwhelming the mids and highs, and it’s very easy to hear both small audio details and what direction they’re coming from.
The style of the Flex LX’s included controller dongle is an improvement over Microsoft’s stereo headset adapter, too. Instead of pressing buttons that show no indication of just how loud or soft you’ve made your game or your XBL party, you’ll use a knob to control the volume, and a dial to control the balance between game and chat audio. You’ll be able to see your settings at a glance.
And though it doesn’t take the sting away from the price tag, the Flex LX comes with a second cable that lets you ditch the boom mic—handy for when you’re using these cans with a mobile device.
Runner-Up: Turtle Beach Ear Force XO One
If you can’t wait until October, or if the Flex LX is too expensive for your taste, the Turtle Beach Ear Force XO One is an $80 stereo headset that offers superior performance over Microsoft’s Stereo Headset. Audio details are a touch less clear than the Plantronics Rig Flex LX, but you can still distinctly hear sounds like grunts, footfalls, and distant gunfire, as well as the direction they came from. (That’s not the case with the Stereo Headset.) You’ll also be able to hear yourself from within the headset while chatting, which allows you to better modulate how loudly you’re talking.
The XO One is also very lightweight, which is nice for long gaming sessions. The only drawback to this particular set of cans is that its earcups are on the smaller side, so if you have bigger ears, this may not be a completely comfortable fit.
The Best Wireless Xbox One Headset
If you’ve used the original Astro A50, you won’t be too surprised by our choice for the best Xbox One wireless headset. The Xbox One Edition of the Astro A50 Wireless Headset retains the first model’s fantastic fit and incredible sound, while including a special adapter for chat. Despite being a somewhat heavier pair of cans, you can wear this for marathon sessions of gaming and not feel any pain around your ears or along your jawbone (while wearing glasses, to boot). And though the A50’s audio skews toward being much warmer than the other contenders, movies, music, and games all sound amazing. Its virtual surround-sound makes different elements very clear, with that warmth adding a sense of richness to what you hear. You’ll be able to pick out the direction of gunfire or footsteps easily, too.
That said, these aren’t the perfect wireless headphones. For party chat, you still have to connect an adapter to the controller; it’s a bummer that the A50 isn’t 100% wireless. These will also set you back $300, though they are also compatible with PC, PS4, PS3, and Xbox 360. If you’re not a multi-platform gamer, the investment may be too steep.
Note for existing non-XB1 Edition A50 owners: According to Astro, you can buy the chat dongle separately as an accessory, and improve your chat experience as compared to using a Microsoft stereo adapter with your A50. Just in case you were feeling slighted by the Xbox One Edition hitting shelves long after your purchase.
Runner-Up: Turtle Beach Stealth 420X
If you don’t need surround-sound, the $150 Turtle Beach Stealth 420X is a 100% wireless stereo headset that offers clear game and chat audio. Games don’t sound as great as on the A50 or 800X—the lows aren’t as punchy as we’d like, which often makes fantastic background music sound sterile—but they’re still crisp and clean. You’ll be able to hear audio details and the direction they’re coming from to make dealing with waves of enemies easier. You also get the benefit of Turtle Beach’s “Mic Monitoring” feature, which allows you to hear yourself from within your headphones so you don’t need to shout to hear yourself.
The 420X’s only downside is that it’s a smaller headset, so if your skull is on the larger side, these might feel like you don’t have enough room around your ears.
Honorable Mention: Turtle Beach Elite 800X
The Turtle Beach Elite 800X has gotten lots of love from both people at IGN and online—and for good reason. When watching movies, listening to music, or playing games, all of its many EQ presets sound amazing. If you’re the type of person who prefers a more neutral balance between lows, mids, and highs (as opposed to the Astro A50’s overall warmer sound), this headset is a great choice.
But while its game audio is fantastic, its chat audio is not. Feedback from Xbox Live party members was negative, with one description of our voice laid out as “coming from a distant tin can.” For a pair of headphones that cost the same as the A50 ($300), you’re better served by Astro’s headset if you play online with others. If you don’t, then these might still make you very happy.
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