Why Do Gamers Use Wired Headsets?

Gamers use wired headphones because they offer more value for money in terms of build and sound quality unless you have a lot of cash to spend on headphones. Also, wired headphones tend to be more reliable and convenient. There's also no noticeable lag with wired headphones. Let's see why gamers use wired headsets. 

This is the main reason why wired headphones remain high on the game player priority list. The sound quality is unmatched by similarly priced wireless headphones. With wired headphones, the audio signal is sent directly through the cable to the device, with little chance of signal interference or data loss.

A console or PC, on the other hand, needs to encode audio data and transmit it wirelessly into wireless headphones. This leaves it exposed to signal interference and latency issues, as well as data loss. Imagine when an enemy has already slashed you in the game, but you just heard footsteps approaching the enemy. This greatly affects the gaming experience.

If using a Bluetooth wireless headset, it has limited bandwidth. To maintain signal strength, it often switches to a lower bitrate encoding, resulting in poor sound quality. Even with a headset with a dedicated dongle and a connection over WiFi, many WiFi devices in the room often interfere with the signal. 

This gap in sound quality closes when choosing high-end wireless headphones. But after you've spent a lot of money on a gaming console, you don't want to shell out for a high-priced gaming headset. 

Wired headphones are very convenient. When you're using wired headphones, there's no need to download additional software or keep one of the USB ports occupied by a dongle. It's simple plug-and-play. No software or driver updates are required to make it work. Software or driver updates may improve its performance and provide additional functionality, but they are not strictly necessary. 

Some hosts do not support Bluetooth headsets. That means you'll have to connect your Bluetooth earbuds through an extra connection, like plugging in a Bluetooth adapter or HDMI audio splitter.

Additionally, most of these consoles are compatible with wireless headsets licensed and approved by the console manufacturer. You have to look for compatible headphones in the market. If you're gaming on a PC, the problem will lessen, but not go away. You'll need to download the companion software for the wireless headphones, which, like bloatware, consume resources even when you're not using the headphones.

Wired gaming headsets typically have a standard impedance of 32 ohms or about that. This means you don't need to plug it into an amplifier to get the best performance. It's so efficient, that you can even use them on your phone. Typically, a single cable (some wired headsets have two cables) carries power and audio signals from your PC or console to your headset. You don't have to worry about running out of battery while gaming.

Wired headphones have powerful batteries to power them. They need to be bulky in order to provide at least 8 hours of decent gaming time on a single charge. However, sometimes this is not enough. Sometimes the game goes on into the weekend, and sometimes you might forget to charge the battery. It's very annoying to hear the low battery warning while playing games or wearing headphones. 

The weight of the battery also makes wireless headphones quite bulky. That's why wired gaming headsets are generally lighter than wireless ones. Over time, the extra weight builds up and fatigue occurs more quickly. They can also increase the pressure on your temporal bone, which can give you headaches. 

As mentioned earlier, you have to spend a lot of money to get high-quality sound from your wireless headphones. In the same price range, you can always get wired headphones with better sound quality and better quality than wireless headphones. Wired earphones are simpler in design, the technology is old but reliable, and therefore easier to manufacture. That's why they cost less than wireless alternatives. 

Wireless earphones are more expensive because they have batteries and wireless transmitters, and they also need to use better materials to make them both durable and lightweight. The cheaper options you get in the market often cost less for sound or build quality to make their price competitive with wired headphones. You can save a lot of money by buying mid-range wired headphones without sacrificing anything but sports. 

The above introduces the reasons why gamers usually prefer to use wired headsets. If you want to know more or want to buy headsets, please contact us.

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