Hardcore gamers often opt for a PC gaming headset to become immersed in a virtual world or get an edge on their online competition. The Logitech G430 aims to provide the best of both worlds, packing booming 7.1 Dolby Surround sound and a noise-canceling microphone that will keep your roommates'...

Impressive surround sound; Noise-canceling microphone; Cozy and adjustable

Only available in blue; PC only,

The Logitech G430 gaming headset provides an immersive audio experience and effective noise canceling at a friendly $79 price. (4 out of 5) Hardcore gamers often opt for a PC gaming headset to become immersed in a virtual world or get an edge on their online competition.

Impressive surround sound; Noise-canceling microphone; Cozy and adjustable

Only available in blue; PC only

If you want the best positioning audio around i have to say that neither the G430 nor any 7.1 virtual surround sound headset can offer that and as a matter of fact in the case of some headsets i really suggest turning that option off when playing games.

- Build Quality; - Design; - Audio Quality (Very Good Mids/Highs; - Powerful Bass Levels; - 7.1 Virtual Surround USB Sound Card (For Some; - Comfortable; - Logitech Gaming Software; - Price

- Volume Levels (When Using The Soundcard

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Leather, even faux leather, comes at a premium that most headset buyers aren't willing to shell out.

Logitech has managed to impress us of late with both their G500S gaming mouse (review) and G19S gaming keyboard (review) . How does its 7.1 channel gaming headset, the G430, fare? To start with these are certainly headphones that you will not misplace in a hurry, being both quite large, with a fair...

Terrific surround sound reproduction; Retractable and bendable mic; Well cushioned earphones and headband; Comfortable to wear; Earphones and mic levels can be finetuned to your liking

Earpiece cushioning a bit stiff; All plastic build

Windows 7 (x64) Drivers from Logitech are broken. If you get lucky, they will work. If you don't, then you just paid extra for 7.1 sound card that doesn't work. The headphones without 7.1 sound good but are minor upgrade in quality than cheaper Microsoft LX-3000.

A good set of gaming headphones should be able to answer three questions in the affirmative: are they comfortable to wear for hours at a time, does their sound quality make your games better and will they last for years?

Logitech did a great job with the G430's. They stuck with what worked on their G35 and G930 headsets as far as shape and audio performance while making the headset something that more people could afford.

When I plug in the audio to USB, it constantly disconnects and for some reason doesn't allow me to use my microphone. This may be because of the lack of support for Linux, but audio is the main issue I'm talking about here. When you plug in the audio jacks, the headset works fine.