Yeah, after 3-4 months of use my headset is only emitting sound from one channel, this happens in whatever device I use on so I'm certain the problem is the headset.
If I twist or move the wire they could both work or they could both not work, but I can't keep a hand on the headset while playing, my microphone cable is attached to the main headset cable so I have no clue if I should cut the main cable or what ( the microphone is working in all cases, even if the headset is emitting sound from one side)
This is how it looks like:
http://puu.sh/lsnex/3f73d4ec97.jpg
EDIT: the headset model is gorsun GS-A826MV.
Yeah, after 3-4 months of use my headset is only emitting sound from one channel, this happens in whatever device I use on so I'm certain the problem is the headset.
If I twist or move the wire they could both work or they could both not work, but I can't keep a hand on the headset while playing, my microphone cable is attached to the main headset cable so I have no clue if I should cut the main cable or what ( the microphone is working in all cases, even if the headset is emitting sound from one side)
This is how it looks like:
[img]http://puu.sh/lsnex/3f73d4ec97.jpg[/img]
EDIT: the headset model is gorsun GS-A826MV.
Looks like it's time to get another pair of headphones + a mic
Looks like it's time to get another pair of headphones + a mic
Your chord is broken. You could send it in or cut it open and try to solder the broken section yourself, but it's probably easiest to just get new headphones and a mic.
Your chord is broken. You could send it in or cut it open and try to solder the broken section yourself, but it's probably easiest to just get new headphones and a mic.
@2&3
It is the easiest option but the problem is it's going to happen again like every headset I buy, I once had one which was a bit pricey that met the same fate, so I'd rather know how to fix them, I took care of this headset and for it to not work after 4 months is kind of an achievement.
So yeah if anyone knew where excatly should I cut and what do I have to do until I get a better headset that'll be great.
@2&3
It is the easiest option but the problem is it's going to happen again like every headset I buy, I once had one which was a bit pricey that met the same fate, so I'd rather know how to fix them, I took care of this headset and for it to not work after 4 months is kind of an achievement.
So yeah if anyone knew where excatly should I cut and what do I have to do until I get a better headset that'll be great.
Hatim@2&3
It is the easiest option but the problem is it's going to happen again like every headset I buy, I once had one which was a bit pricey that met the same fate, so I'd rather know how to fix them, I took care of this headset and for it to not work after 4 months is kind of an achievement.
So yeah if anyone knew where excatly should I cut and what do I have to do until I get a better headset that'll be great.
You simply shouldn't buy headsets.
And if you don't have some experience soldering cables, you probably shouldn't try this. There's a good chance it would break again after a short while anyway. If you feel like you have to try, http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Headphone-Repair-for-Broken-Wires/?ALLSTEPS
[quote=Hatim]@2&3
It is the easiest option but the problem is it's going to happen again like every headset I buy, I once had one which was a bit pricey that met the same fate, so I'd rather know how to fix them, I took care of this headset and for it to not work after 4 months is kind of an achievement.
So yeah if anyone knew where excatly should I cut and what do I have to do until I get a better headset that'll be great.[/quote]
You simply shouldn't buy headsets.
And if you don't have some experience soldering cables, you probably shouldn't try this. There's a good chance it would break again after a short while anyway. If you feel like you have to try, http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Headphone-Repair-for-Broken-Wires/?ALLSTEPS
the301stspartanHatim@2&3
It is the easiest option but the problem is it's going to happen again like every headset I buy, I once had one which was a bit pricey that met the same fate, so I'd rather know how to fix them, I took care of this headset and for it to not work after 4 months is kind of an achievement.
So yeah if anyone knew where excatly should I cut and what do I have to do until I get a better headset that'll be great.
You simply shouldn't buy headsets.
And if you don't have some experience soldering cables, you probably shouldn't try this. There's a good chance it would break again after a short while anyway. If you feel like you have to try, http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Headphone-Repair-for-Broken-Wires/?ALLSTEPS
I'll look into this, thanks, I was wondering why are headphones + mic preferred over a headset though?
[quote=the301stspartan][quote=Hatim]@2&3
It is the easiest option but the problem is it's going to happen again like every headset I buy, I once had one which was a bit pricey that met the same fate, so I'd rather know how to fix them, I took care of this headset and for it to not work after 4 months is kind of an achievement.
So yeah if anyone knew where excatly should I cut and what do I have to do until I get a better headset that'll be great.[/quote]
You simply shouldn't buy headsets.
And if you don't have some experience soldering cables, you probably shouldn't try this. There's a good chance it would break again after a short while anyway. If you feel like you have to try, http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Headphone-Repair-for-Broken-Wires/?ALLSTEPS[/quote]
I'll look into this, thanks, I was wondering why are headphones + mic preferred over a headset though?
Just get a pair of headphones/earbuds that have a high quality cord, and a desktop mic.
I suggest these earbuds: http://www.amazon.com/Shure-SE215-CL-Isolating-Earphones-MicroDriver/dp/B004PO10E2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1448057177&sr=8-2&keywords=shure+earphones+se215&tag=teamfortresst-20
and for microphones: the blue snowball is pretty cheap and high quality: http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Snowball-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B006DIA77E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1448057262&sr=8-1&keywords=blue+microphones+snowball&tag=teamfortresst-20
I hope that is helpful!
no reason to buy the blue snowball when you can get the zalman http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1448058208&sr=8-1&keywords=zalman&tag=teamfortresst-20
HatimI'll look into this, thanks, I was wondering why are headphones + mic preferred over a headset though?
With a headset, you're paying premium for them sticking the mic onto the speakers, which is something you can do for free using a modmic or anything like that. On top of that, headsets often share the jacket between headphone and mic cables, which makes it easier for them to break/for both to break instead of just one. Basically, you're just paying more for worse quality, so unless you absolutely can't stand an extra cable, headphones/microphone is the objectively superior setup.
[quote=Hatim]
I'll look into this, thanks, I was wondering why are headphones + mic preferred over a headset though?[/quote]
With a headset, you're paying premium for them sticking the mic onto the speakers, which is something you can do for free using a modmic or anything like that. On top of that, headsets often share the jacket between headphone and mic cables, which makes it easier for them to break/for both to break instead of just one. Basically, you're just paying more for worse quality, so unless you absolutely can't stand an extra cable, headphones/microphone is the objectively superior setup.