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Afterglow Wired Headset

The Afterglow Wired Headset for the Playstation 3® boasts tough construction, a beautiful aesthetic design, and the signature Afterglow lights. The headsets also feature large, 50mm Neodymium® Speakers that sit inside an angled acoustic cavity tuned by an award winning Hollywood audio post-production facility. The custom designed speakers are calibrated for audio depth, sonic richness, and clarity of sound.
Average Customer Rating:
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12 out of 1771%of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Afterglow Wired Headset
Review 1 for Afterglow Wired Headset
MUST BUY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted on:4/7/13
tobuscusfan
Age: Under 13
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these headphones are awesome and are super comfortable except when you were them for about 6 hours strait that when it gets painful but it is awesome and it comes with an afterglow sticker LOL! but anyways its good and I actually bought this today and its so awesome and I know I said its awesome a lot but that's because it is
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Review 2 for Afterglow Wired Headset
there was once a really bad headset...
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Posted on:3/17/13
Poudro
Location: bridgewater ma
Age: 18-24
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These headsets stunk. They are very hard to set up and have a bad design. If you are a beginner with headsets or online gameing do not get these headsets even if you are an expert. Even the wierless versions stink even worse!!! Do not get ANY afterglow headsets.
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Review 3 for Afterglow Wired Headset
Cool Look Not Dependable
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Posted on:2/8/13
44redhawk
Location: Tampa,Fl.
Age: 25-34
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I bought these to replace a set of Turtle Beach Kilos that died and was not impressed. I really liked the look and feel of these but after 2 hours of Borderlands 2 the right speaker quit working,needless to say not impressed,it seems that pdp still can't make a reliable product.
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Review 4 for Afterglow Wired Headset
AMAIZING!!!!!!!!
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Posted on:1/29/13
MICK198
Location: BALTIMORE MARYLAND
Age: 45-54
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I CANT GET OVER JUST HOW MUCH THIS HEADSET ADDS TO THE GAME....... IVE TRIED PLAYING BO2 WITHOUT THE SET ON AND IN MID GAME I HAD TO PUT THE DAM THINGS BACK ON.... IT ADDS SOOOO MUCH BASS AND REALLY PULLS YOU FURTHER INTO THE GAME.... I SUGGEST EVERYONE GET THIS PRODUCT.....
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Review 5 for Afterglow Wired Headset
they are not that good of a headset
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Posted on:1/26/13
majort91
Location: Wesbrook Ct
Age: 18-24
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i'm got this headset so i could talk to my friends and every once on play station3. after having it for couple weeks it started to not start work at all. i can hear every one talking. they can't hear talking at all. if you looking to get a headset you are better off getting a Turtle Beach. Turtle beachs ar built are better and will last you alot longer then the ps3 afterglow wiredheadset..
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Posted 5/17/13
You can tell if it is on mute by observing the flashing light (once a minute) at the tip of the mic
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Review 6 for Afterglow Wired Headset
Awesome affordable comfy and good looking!
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Posted on:1/19/13
FiretruckSmosh7
Location: Bordentown, NJ
Age: 18-24
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I would recommend this to people of all ages because they are very affordable very stylish and very it can fit all sizes
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Review 7 for Afterglow Wired Headset
Nice headset for me
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Posted on:12/28/12
MonsterMike
Location: Fort Benning, GA
Age: 35-44
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To pick a headset for me among all of the headsets on the market was a daunting task. I had to write down what was important to me and set a price point. I figured around $100 for a decent headset. I read a lot of reviews and tossed out the wireless due to the complaints of static, so I wasn't going to risk that issue. Wired was not a breaking point for me anyway. I wanted multi-functionally. I really liked the Turtle Beach but the good ones are for the X Box. Bummer. Purchased the P11s. Returned. The sound was weak and tinned. I was turned on to the AfterGlows due to the retractable mic, blue LEDs and the multi-functionallity. I hoped the "features" didn't take away from the sound. They did not. They are as good as the same priced Turtle Beaches but they are way cooler to boot. The mic is perfect and they fit nice. Con.... kinda goofy looking so I def wont wear these at the gym. They are perfect for what I need. No clue why gamestop employee tried to deter me from getting these. Hmmmmmm
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Review 8 for Afterglow Wired Headset
It's a good item
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Posted on:12/12/12
boogie69
Location: NC
Age: 35-44
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Durable, long lasting good for teenagers, keeps teenagers entertained and out of trouble. Parents have quiet time.
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Review 9 for Afterglow Wired Headset
Can't talk and hear Game
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Posted on:12/10/12
SaintConnor
Location: PA
Age: 18-24
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If you are looking for a headset that you need to just chat with someone its the perfect headset, or if you want to hear nothing but the game and no one talking to you perfect. The Volume control is manged by the chat volume. If that is turned down you hear nothing, if you turn on chat and game volume you get only the game no chat. tried to adjust but you loose either the game volume or chat volume.
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Untrue
Posted 1/19/13
You sir are very wrong I can hear the game and talk at the same time
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Review 10 for Afterglow Wired Headset
Gaming teenager?... great gift
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Posted on:12/9/12
Teengamersmom
Location: Bensalem, PA
Age: 35-44
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Went to Game Stop for advice (as always) on what headphones my gaming 13 yr old would like. Afterlooking at the more expensive brands, often compatible with a single game format, the Game Stop salesperson showed me these. They truly work with all three major systems (PS, Xbox, WII) and look really cool with the lights when they are playing. We opted for the wireless pair (a little more expensive, but still cheaper than most single platform wired headphones with good quality) more because of the layout of his playroom would have made a wired pair difficult.
MY SON LOVES THESE HEADPHONES!!!!! He tells me the sound is great and the microphone picks up incredibly well without being annoying to him. Only drawback, as a mom, is that they create a nice seal to block out ambient noise (example... me calling him for dinner). He is so happy with them, and me with the price, it is worth the inconvenience of having to physically go get him for dinner ;)
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Review 11 for Afterglow Wired Headset
Best Stereo Headset I've ever had
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Posted on:11/27/12
CobraGt
Location: Deltona
Age: 18-24
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People believe me when I say this is the best stereo headset, I've had Tritton Ax180,Turtle Beachx11,Px21.This headset feels better and sounds way better and the mic is the best I've ever had in a headset.The mic does not leave a lot of feedback like the others.I was a little scared of getting this headset cause it's well Afterglow.But I was wrong.I highly recommend this, don't waste money on the other headsets, especially those Surround sound headsets that cost more than $200.If you wanna turn this into a Dolby Surround headset by a Turtle Beach DSS processor, and it will turn this into a surround headset like those $200+.I highly Recommend.I prefer these with a DSS over my XP500 Delta's.Please guys give this headset a chance I promise you, you will love it.
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Review 12 for Afterglow Wired Headset
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Posted on:11/16/12
jdog7575
Location: owensboro ky
Age: 18-24
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these are better if u have wireless but i reconmed wired because you have no sinal just wired yeahhhhhh
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Just Wondering...
Posted 4/13/13
I didn't know if this would work for a netbook and if you can record speaking like, Xbox Live or for videos. The size for the plugin is the same size for headphones, and I don't want to buy these and find out that they don't fit, other wise it was a big waste of my money. I would be glad if anyone would be able to answer back.
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Review 13 for Afterglow Wired Headset
Total Garbage
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Posted on:11/15/12
Snake133
Location: Flint,MI
Age: 18-24
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I didn't even bother to plug in the headphones and see how they sound. Why? Because the design sucks so bad. I couldn't tell from the photo on the box, but the headphones are totally adjustable so they even wouldn't fit my head. Don't even bother
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Review 14 for Afterglow Wired Headset
Cool look, great value.
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Posted on:11/15/12
Claider
Age: 18-24
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I am really happy with these headphones. They're solidly built, the design is attractive and intuitive. Setting up is easy, you don't even really need the directions. The sound quality is great on my end, and I've been told that my voice comes clear to other gamers. They're comfortable and pretty effective at noise-canceling: I've had them on for a few hours at a time without needing to give my ears a breather. The wire is long, which is great for a gamer like me who likes to lounge while I'm kicking butt.
I've done some gaming on my Macbook as well as listening to music and Skype sessions with these headphones, and so far each use has been great. They also work with my iPhone, and though the mic and light up features don't work with phones, the music quality is excellent. The multi-platform compatibility was a huge selling point for me, and has been an absolute benefit from day one. My biggest inconvenience is the fact that the TV I'm using for gaming with my PS3 does not have an audio out hook up, which essentially means that I need to buy an extra piece to make the headset work with my TV, but that's not the fault of this product and is an easy issue to solve if you plan for it. I have found myself accidentally pressing mute in the middle of conversations before, and I do wish that there was some clearer way of telling if you're on mute. But if that's the worst I can say, I'm a happy woman.
Overall, these headphones have a great design, the sound quality is impressive, and for the price point you'll be hard pressed to find anything better. I definitely recommend them.
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Afterglow Headset
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Posted on:11/14/12
Anonymous
Location: Sherman Oaks
Age: 35-44
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As for build, this headset doesn't feel like it's going to break like the X42 does. It's pretty solid and actually withstands some deformation without breaking The ear pads also feel like they are better quality with a nice comfortable leather feel. The headset does feel a bit on the small side for me. I have a 7 3/4 hat size so they feel a bit tight. I found, after wearing about 45 minutes playing a game, that I was feeling a bit of a headache. However, I love the sound quality and would recommed for any gamer. Far exceeds what I currently have (x-42)
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Review 16 for Afterglow Wired Headset
Amazing Quality Headphones Meet All Expectations
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Posted on:11/8/12
Bubster
Location: L.A., CA
Age: 45-54
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We purchased these headphones for our son who has sensory processing issues and prefers to do all his gaming and most computer work with a headset on to block out noise. However we never expected him to wear them as much as he has, but that speaks volumes for the comfort and wearability of the Afterglow product. Here is what our son says. AMAZING QUALITY: The normal sound gives me a feeling like the music is right next to me. With Afterglow's boosting, the music is SO enhanced. I will use the headphones as much as I can. THE LOOK: Very stylish, techy, in-style with the NOW. The blue glow is only one thing the headphones can do THE FEEL: As a person with SPD good feeling headphones are hard to come by. Afterglow changed that. I am in love with my headphones! The padding is like a bed for my ears; cozy, comfortable. Overall review: Awesomely AWESOME!!
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Afterglow Headset
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Posted on:11/7/12
GrimC
Location: CA
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Having used many headsets over many consoles, i can gladly say that the afterglow headset can be placed on the top of my list. The sound quality is amazing compared to other headsets at its price and can even be compared to headsets twice the amount paid for it. Every game I have tried with these did not disappoint with the sound quality i received. The only problem I had with them was the tightness I had when I first used them. But after a week of using them they started to mold and fit snug around my head so it wasn't really a problem.
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Review 18 for Afterglow Wired Headset
Love this headset
Posted on:11/3/12
cowboysfan42
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Comfortable, stylish, and superb sound quality! What more could you ask for? Affordability? You won't find a better headset anywhere for the money! I would recommend these to ANYONE! Love them...
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Review 19 for Afterglow Wired Headset
High quality headphones for great price
Posted on:10/31/12
SunDevilDawg
Location: Seattle, WA
As a more casual gamer, I never really understood the necessity of wearing a headset while playing on the PlayStation Network or Xbox Live. The Afterglow headset definitely helped me cross that line. I have become familiar with several other gaming headsets through my roommates and other friends, but never was impressed enough to pull the trigger for a pair of my own. I am very happy to have had these given to me as a gift, because I may have never experienced them otherwise.
When it comes to sound quality, as an owner of a pair of Bose QC Headphones (which coincidentally crapped out on me right after the one year warranty expired) and a pair of V-Moda Crossfades, I am very particular and value headphones with crisp, clear sound and solid bass. When I first took this set out of the box, I plugged them directly into my iPod rather than my Xbox. I was astonished with the sound quality, something I didn't quite expect from a pair of headphones built primarily for gaming. Although I still take my Crossfades out the door with me (they are a bit more streamlined) I have found myself using my Afterglow headphones as my primary music listening headphones while at home. The sound is fantastic whether the volume is cranked up or you're listening at a whisper level. Vocals are very clear, and it is easy to separate the sounds of instruments in the music or footsteps and gunfire while gaming. While they are not noise-cancelling, the quality design of the headphones helps block out a fair amount of outside noise, which I find to maximize the sound experience.
One of the most attractive features of these headphones is the inner headband design. Unlike anything I've worn before, at first I was very skeptical of the suspension style strap. I quickly found that it maximizes the comfort of the headphones, while also eliminating the need for the more common click-slide size adjusters (which I now find irritating) found on most other headphones. This headband makes it so there are no noticeable pressure points on the headphones, which is ideal when you find yourself on a multi-hour gaming or music bender. All other headphones that I have used extensively begin to irritate my ears or head after a couple of hours, I have yet to experience that with this set. Additionally the earcups are large enough to fit my oversized ears comfortably without being bulky, a compromise that I generally find lacking in most headphone designs. The only other notable design feature is the retractable microphone, a great feature which makes these headphones a lot less clunky than similarly priced gaming headphones, without sacrificing any quality. Other than that, the design is very effective, nothing too flashy, but much more than you would expect for the reasonable price.
Another feature I find extremely valuable about these headphones is the multi-platform capability. Unlike many other gaming headphones, these are compatible with all major platforms, something that is very useful as all of my roommates/friends seem to prefer different gaming platforms.
Overall, I definitely recommend these headphones for the casual to serious gamer who is looking for a lot of bang for their buck. I have yet to have any issues with this Afterglow set, and would definitely be interested in hearing what people have to say about the wireless set, which I'm sure will be my next gaming headphone purchase when the time comes. Comfortable design and great sound quality make for a great pair of headphones. The lighting effects are just a bonus! Hope this was helpful.
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PRE ORDERED THEM!
Posted 11/9/12
These things are AMAZING!! The sound quality with the wired version is unbelievable. I own beat headphones and i would say that the afterglow has twice the bass as them, I was really surprised at the quality. And it was very easy to set up, I suck with that type of stuff and i got it up and running in 5 minutes.
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Review 20 for Afterglow Wired Headset
A Must Buy on a tight budget!
Posted on:10/22/12
RamBone360
Location: Wisconsin
I own the Afterglow wireless version of these and they are super comfortable I have worn for 12 hours straight with no ear fatigue. These look identical, they are just wired instead of wireless. The sound quality is amazing on the wireless version of these therefore I would assume these would be equivalent since most of the sound specs are virtually the same. If you can't afford the wireless version this would be a must buy. PDP really stepped up their game with these headsets they are rolling out. Do not let the previous afterglow products spook you into avoiding these!!! I was actually surprised how good they sound. I couldn't tell the difference in the sound from the $200 Turtle Beach headsets and the wireless version of these.
 
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