5 gaming headphones under Rs 3,000 to kickstart your dream gaming setup

There is so much more to headphones today than just music. They allow one to attend calls, completely immerse themselves in the movies and TV shows they’re binging on, and even more so, the games they play. A good gaming headset is an important part of any gaming setup. And if you’re starting out, you may want to consider these five gaming headsets priced under Rs 3,000.

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boAt Immortal IM-700 Over-Ear Wired Gaming Headphone with Mic

The Immortal wired headphone features 7.1 channel virtual surround sound technology, which helps one pinpoint in-game opponents with extreme accuracy. It features an intelligent denoising mic that allows one to communicate with their teammates in-game clearly, without any external disturbances filtering in. The 50mm over-the-ear audio drivers feature a breathable weave which helps tackle the sweat, making it perfect for those long gaming sessions.

Fire-Boltt Over-Ear Wired Gaming Headphone with Mic

These headphones feature 50 mm magnetic neodymium drivers that create an immersive gaming experience, coupled with 7.1 channel stereo surround sound. What’s more, these headphones don’t require an audio driver, and are purely a plug and play device. The mic on these headphones features a 32 Ohm sound impedance, providing for crystal clear audio quality. Bear in mind though, these headphones are designed primarily for PCs, although they can be plugged into a PS4 console. They come with memory foam cushions on the earcups, such that they sit comfortably and also don’t cause too much sweat and heat during marathon gaming sessions.

Redgear USB Gaming Cosmo 7.1 Headset

The Redgear Cosmo 7.1 gaming headset, like many others on this list, features 7.1 virtual surround sound. The headphones also feature customisable drivers, which help deliver a truly personalised audio experience. The Redgear Cosmo 7.1 is also equipped with a noise cancellation microphone to avoid any external disturbances while communicating with one’s teammates in-game.

JBL Quantum 100 JBLQUANTUM100BLK Wired Gaming Headset

The JBL Quantum 100 over-ear gaming headphone has a slightly more compact form factor than the other headphones on this list, with its 40 mm dynamic drivers. This is designed to help you hear and experience everything, right from ambient noises in game, to loud sounds such as gunshots and explosions, with the utmost clarity. Furthermore, it also features a detachable boom mic, which enables clear interactions in multi-player games even when away from the system. These headphones from the house of JBL are compatible with the native surround sound system of Windows 10 PCs as well as Xbox One consoles. Furthermore, they are also compatible with PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, smartphones, Macs, as well as VR headsets. These headphones truly provide bang for their buck!

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EKSA E400 On-Ear Wired Gaming Headset

The EKSA E400 headset comes equipped with 3D stereo surround sound technology which provides for crystal clear audio quality in-game. Furthermore, its noise-cancelling technology can pick voices all around you, and cancel the same with great sensitivity. The headphones are compatible with PS4, Nintendo Switch, smartphones, Windows laptops as well as Macs, and PCs too.