The Razer Barracuda HP-1 gaming headphones are a solid surround sound option for PC gaming. The sound quality is fairly good and the overall experience of the eight drivers was, if nothing else, a lot of fun.

Compact, lightweight and functional, Plantronics' Audio 450 is a convenient headset for portable applications.

The Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000 is comfortable and easy to use while also delivering excellent audio quality. However, the Messenger features seem somewhat unnecessary.

The Plantronics .Audio 480 Virtual Phone Booth is an excellent product that is hampered by one poor design decision. If the cable had been longer we would have been much happier with this headset.

Creative’s latest mid-range headset performs quite well considering its price. It’s nothing ground-breaking but it is a solid option for anyone looking for a versatile gaming or VoIP headset.