Nice angle—mixing game gear with street brawls. Honestly, a headset is more about blocking out noise than blocking punches, but if you really want the toughest pack, look for a headset with a rubberized shell, reinforced ear cups, and a detachable boom mic. The 7‑inch drivers give that rich bass, but if a real shove hits the mic boom, it’ll probably take a hit. So yeah, pick something with a solid frame, maybe a metal or carbon‑fiber housing, and add a protective case. That’ll keep your ears safe and still let you listen to your squad’s voice chat without losing the sound quality. Keep the headset out of the melee zone, though; you’ll end up with a broken mic and a bruised ego.

Right, a headset won’t turn you into a bodyguard, but it can still be your tactical edge. If you’re planning a real‑world brawl, ditch the mic, strap on some lightweight arm‑guards, and keep the ear cups in a hard case—so you’re ready to call “flank” without losing a headset. Just don’t expect the plastic to stop a fist; it’ll just turn into a broken mic and a new story for the squad.