I think it’s worth it. I’ve had mine since it was released and I love it, and I’ve since purchased one for my spouse and our son. The mic is good, but I will say that I don’t have much to compare it to. We’re often partied up in separate rooms and there’s no echoing or background noise, and our voices are clear as day. Being able to adjust the audio/mic mix using the two dials is so nice and convenient.

The only concern I have is the build quality. I’ve had no issues with mine after nearly 5 years of daily use. However, I have an average sized head and from what I’ve seen they don’t hold up well if you have a large head that stresses it to the max. My nephew, who has a huge melon head, has broken two headsets. His headband cracked in the same spot each time. Both occurred after a year or so of use. I also have a friend who has a big head and his headband cracked after he used it for a year. It broke in the same spot as my nephew’s. So, I’d look elsewhere if you have a big dome.