Especially these days when everyone is stuck in their homes, gaming can help you spend your time at home and also interact with your friends by playing online games. It is the best way to spend time and have fun playing your favorite games. If you don’t have a problem with the somewhat shallow ear cups and are careful not to harm your hearing by over-use of the enhanced bass and vibration, you’ll probably absolutely love this headset.Gaming is one of the most popular hobbies and activity these days as it is very addictive and fun. And while this headset doesn’t have the highest quality in terms of the build and comfort for some, it’s impossible to expect too much for under $35. There are more headsets being designed all the time, and the prices have certainly become more affordable. You simply can’t find another product with all these features at the quality they are in this unit currently. And frankly, I doubt a single person would notice the very slight background noise, particularly if you’re playing a game.įinal Score: 4.25/5 Overall, I think this is an excellent headset for its price range. As far as the sound wave though, it was completely flat when I was silent, so there was no static present. When recording stand-alone sound waves, there was a very faint hiss detectable, though this is likely due to the fact that I had to turn the microphone sensitivity up to 100% to get what I felt to be acceptable volume. This is higher than every other entry-level headset I’ve tested, and usually only found in more expensive models.
The frequency for sound quality can be set within the provided software, or within the Windows settings up to a maximum of 48KHz (DVD quality audio).
The microphone on this headset is high quality in terms of the audio it can generate, particularly given the low cost. Microphone: 4.5/5 Microphone flexes but can’t rotate. I you’re listening to classical violin concertos, don’t expect vibrations… It doesn’t vibrate with only mid and high range sounds. So, whether you’re listening to pop music or playing games with rumbles, gunfire, or explosions, the headset will vibrate along to the presence of those sounds. The other two settings provide BOTH enhanced bass and vibration dependent upon the bass itself. When off, the bass is still there but fairly mild and there is no vibration in the headset. This is controlled by a button on the in-line controls and has 3 levels: off, low, and high. What it does give you is a well-rounded sound that does a relatively good job at providing positional awareness while you’re playing.Īs I mentioned this headset has a bass boost and vibration feature. The virtual surround works well, though it obviously doesn’t match up to the higher-end models with the same feature, nor can compare to the real thing. There are obviously not 6-7 speakers in the headset. It features a 7.1 virtual surround sound, which is controlled through the provided software. The sound quality on this headset is very good, particularly for an entry-level model. None of these flaws are serious, however. Again, this is part of what keeps the model’s cost down, but it also hurts the overall quality of the product. It is flexible and does offer some re-positioning, but only a small amount. It’s not retractable, nor can you really rotate it at all. Lastly, the microphone, while good quality in terms of the audio it generates, isn’t very movable. They aren’t overly bright or distracting, but if you want the option to have them off, there is none. The LED lights in the ear cups are always on, and they light up orange in a breathing or slow pulse pattern. If you have the bass enhancement and vibration feature turned up, louder bass or explosions in games can make your ears start to hurt over time. One issue I consider a design flaw is the lack of pressure venting in a headset like this. If you have smaller ears or they don’t really stick out, this might not be a consideration for you. Over a longer gaming session, this can become uncomfortable. This means that anyone whose ears stick out will likely find them pushing against the solid back of the ear cup. The ear cups, while over the ear, are somewhat shallow. The headband is quite flexible and should fit most head sizes, and the pad slides to accommodate that. While there’s nothing innately problematic about the design, there are some issues that many may find uncomfortable or at least inconvenient. The design of this headset is definitely its weak point, and certainly what makes in an entry-level option (aside from the price). – Somewhat shallow ear cups and no rear padding.
– Provided software offers a lot of customization.