Best headset options?

[Valarian]

Can anyone recommend a headset that doesn't block out background noise? My house is pretty quiet, on the whole, but I need to be able to hear my son, in case he needs me white I'm playing FG.

Basically, you need a headset that has a mic that reduces background noise, but not one with noise cancelling headphones. The two logitech ones I suggested are fine for this, the H360 more than the H390. They cut out background noise on the mic but you can still hear what's going on around you. If the house is quiet while you're gaming, you won't be missing what is being said via the headphones.

[leozelig]

I have a Logitech H800 - it's a little more money, but the wireless feature is awesome (just remember to mute it if you take a bathroom break!). The earpieces are foam, not my favorite, but I have been very happy with them in general.

[Griogre]

Can anyone recommend a headset that doesn't block out background noise? My house is pretty quiet, on the whole, but I need to be able to hear my son, in case he needs me white I'm playing FG.

I use these, they are expensive (wait for a sale) but very comfortable. They allow air and noise to get inside the ear cups which are the go over the ear types: Sennheiser PC360

There are a number of gaming headsets like this. They are meant for long hours of gaming and allow air inside so your ears don't sweat.

[jh79]

I am a Turtle Beach headset fan, currently have the X-12 model, have another more expensive model they sell but find these are extremely comfortable and they have a real good rep, solid. Another cool feature is besides computers you can use them with game systems like Xbox, Check ebay, you can by them new for less. Good luck.