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[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago (2 children)

The thing is, I don’t want those replaced by a headset. I have a total of 5 monitors on my home setup, and I can’t see a reason to replace any of them. Especially with a headset that’s likely going to be uncomfortable, heavy and isolating. I just can’t see any case where a headset could be even remotely close to preferable.

A recliner would probably decrease my enjoyment of the setup anyways, as I much prefer a physical desk, chair and monitors.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago

That sounds like a pretty epic setup! Fortunately no one is forcing you to replace anything. You’re free to keep and make the most of what you’ve spent your own money on, just like anyone else.

Actually, I’m sure you more than most can appreciate why others who don’t already have a setup like yours might want to look at a headset as an option.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

If you can’t see any use case for this, especially as they become smaller and cheaper, then no one is going to convince you otherwise. Even now, there are literally thousands of scenarios where a headset with no physical limitations is going to be more preferable than needing an entire room in your house or office for your computer setup.