The older I become, the more hoops I find myself jumping through to be able to get gaming time in. Due to a busy work schedule and family obligations, I find most of my free time to game later in the evening. In order to keep my wife and neighbors happy, my night time gaming rituals have included throwing on a wireless headset. This is a great solution to the problem at hand, however it is not a solution without issues. My big head in tandem with my warm nature means the headset is one quick ticket to headaches and pinched, sweaty ears. Edge Pro Gaming, a new branch of company Oregon Aero, which makes headset parts for air pilots, believes it has a solution to the problem of uncomfortable gaming headsets through the offering of its Omega Headset Upgrade Kit.

For the purposes of this review I have installed the Omega Soft Top headband cushion and the Omega Soft Seals ear cup pads on my Turtle Beach PX5 gaming headset. However, the Omega components are available for most popular gaming headsets. I have used this headset with my Wii U, Playstation Vita and PC.

At first glance, I was pretty skeptical that these components would make my headset any more comfortable. Visually, the components looked like they were not as high quality as the stock components in my headset, but in my desperate search for comfort I pressed on with the installation. The install was simple as soon as I had an idea of what to do. (I usually toss instructions to the side until I find myself completely lost).

I was disappointed during my first few sessions using the Omega components. While I noticed the ear cup covers provided a softer feel and a noticeable bump to the headset’s sound quality, I felt that the headband cushion was a little stiff.

However, after taking my headset to work with me for the week and giving the components some time to break in, I have been blown away by the improvement in my comfort while wearing my headset. I no longer get harsh pinching due to pressure from the ear cups. My ears stayed dry and cool through hours of continuous use. The headband has broken in nicely and does not give me headaches due to pressure. I almost forget I am wearing my bulky headset due to the support from the new components.

If you find yourself using a gaming headset for extended period of time and experiencing discomfort as a result, the Edge Pro Gaming Omega Headset Upgrade Kit is easy to recommend. I am extremely picky about comfort, and thankfully the new components have gotten me to use my headset more than I had ever done before.

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