Icemat SteelSound 5H v2 headset Wired Black

Icemat SteelSound 5H v2 headset Wired Black

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Brand : Icemat
Product name : SteelSound 5H v2 headset
Product code : 20065
Category : Headphones & Headsets
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Long product name Icemat SteelSound 5H v2 headset Wired Black :
SteelSound 5H v2 headset
Short summary description Icemat SteelSound 5H v2 headset Wired Black :
Icemat SteelSound 5H v2 headset, Wired, 16 - 28000 Hz, Headset, Black
Long summary description Icemat SteelSound 5H v2 headset Wired Black :
Icemat SteelSound 5H v2 headset. Product type: Headset. Connectivity technology: Wired. Headphone frequency: 16 - 28000 Hz. Cable length: 3 m, Product colour: Black

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Reviews

Updated:
2013-11-20 13:35:33

Average rating:81

Uk has collected 55 expert reviews for Icemat SteelSound 5H v2 headset Wired Black and the average expert rating is 81 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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trustedreviews.com

Updated:
2013-11-20 13:32:39

Average rating:70

Depending on your point of view products targeted at 'gamers' are either a better-featured, if expensive, necessity or a pointless additional expense over a perfectly decent 'normal' alternative - the difference likely hinging on whether you interpret "13...

The SteelSeries 5H V2 isn't exactly innovative, but fortunately the product from which it derives was good enough to start with. As such this latest edition is still a capable, decent value gaming headset...

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Xtremecomputing.co.uk

Updated:
2013-11-20 13:32:39

Average rating:0

Selected quotes from the SteelSeries website - for an interesting quick-read, get the full thing from http://www.steelseries.com/int/about"From day one, SteelSeries has been focused on making professional gaming gear that provide meaningful benefits t...

Incredibly immersive, Good, solid build quality, Nice looking, Included 3.5mm extension cable is rather useful, Retractable microphone helps to reduce clutter...
not 5.1?, errrm...the wife might not understand?...
Needless to say - I really like the SteelSeries 5H V2, and am becoming very fond of the company itself. It is very clear that they put a lot of effort into researching and designing their gaming gear. I found this headset to give quite a good direction...

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clunk.org.uk

Updated:
2013-11-20 13:32:43

Average rating:80

SteelSeries 5H V2 USB Headset Review.Today, I’m going to be looking at the SteelSeries 5H V2 USB Gaming Headset. As anyone who games online knows, a decent headset can make the difference to overall game play. Being able to hear where an opponent is...

Comfort, Retractable microphone, USB Virtual 7.1 Sound, The ability to be disassembled for transporting to and from LAN events, SteelSeries branding.
Price premium for USB.
Overall, the SteelSeries 5H-V2 USB Gaming Headset is a excellent bit of kit, but it does have it's drawbacks, most notably, the hefty price tag of £70. The 7.1 USB system works well enough, but is reliant on the software made available from C-Me...

ocaholic.ch.english

Updated:
2013-11-20 13:32:43

Average rating:0

With the 5H v2 Steelseries presents a headset which has been developed in cooperation with professional gamers. Therefore you get very clear heights and also good allround capabilities. Furthermore you can for example take it apart into three pieces wh...

The Steelseries 5H v2 is a very good headset for First Person Shooters. This is also what it has been developed for in cooperation with professional gamers. In this discipline it shines with a very cristal clear effect quality and you therefore always...

digitalversus.com

Updated:
2013-11-20 13:32:44

Average rating:60

SteelSeries has expanded its collection of audio products with this second version of the 5H, the 5HV2, a new update of the original 5H that suffered a wide range of criticism. Lets see if the improvements will bear fruit.Did they co-operative with I...

Can be taken apart, Retractable microphone, USB adaptor included...
No case to store components when its taken apart, Mediocre sound quality, Microphone difficult to access...

tech-reviews.co.uk

Updated:
2013-11-20 13:32:52

Average rating:100

SteelSeries are a company who specialize in professional gaming gear. Dominating their product portfolio more so are their gaming headsets. One such headset which is popular among many professional gamers worldwide is their 5H v2 headset. Featuring a p...

Overall I’m very impressed with the SteelSeries 5H v2 Headset. It proves itself to fulfil the purpose of a ‘gaming headset’ with its very clear microphone, top-class comfort and reasonable sound quality. With its sheer comfort, you could...

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pcworld.co.nz

Updated:
2013-11-20 13:33:46

Average rating:0

While just about any high-end set of headphones will do a great job when it comes to gaming, gamers have some specific needs. For starters, a decent microphone is essential for voice communications. The Steelsound 5H V2 headset features a high quality...

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ozhardware.com.au

Updated:
2013-11-20 13:33:46

Average rating:90

The ability to talk to your teammates in online games is essential these days, and if you don’t have a decent microphone or headset, you’re simply left behind. Today we look at the Steelsound 5H V2 headset and see what it has to offer today&rs...

XSreviews.co.uk

Updated:
2013-11-20 13:34:22

Average rating:70

The SteelSound 5H v2 is the second in the 5H line. The first was a well rounded headset, but suffered in certain areas. Thankfully, the manufactures have taken all of the input from the 5H users and have redesigned the headset with a few enhancements...

The 5H v2 has several improvements on the previous version. The SteelSound 5H v2 focuses far too much on getting one up on the opposition in first person shooters, as opposed to being an all-round performer. If you’re looking for a headset which wil...

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tweaktown.com

Updated:
2014-03-20 04:44:28

Average rating:89

Today we’ve got two gaming oriented headsets in hand from SteelSeries and Razer. Both headsets are equipped with built-in microphone booms and offer in-line switches to control volume and mute functions for the microphone.Comparing things of an aud...

It really is a tough choice between these two units here, because each has features that I would like to see in the other one.If SteelSeries put in some more responsive driver units to deal with the volume issues, then they would be my firm recommen...

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rwlabs.com

Updated:
2013-11-20 13:32:47

Average rating:0

Although i used to play games a lot once in my life, especially online games such as Planetside and Battlefield, this has not been the case for quite some time. So i decided to see if i still have what it takes and thus i re-enabled my acc...

High Build Quality, Sound Quality, Game Optimized, Retractable Microphone, Large Ear pads, Weight, 3 Part Disassembly...
Not Surround, Price For Some...
Most of you know how skeptical i am when testing a product from a company i never had a prior product from and this was also the case with the Steelseries 5H v2 regardless the fact that the company is rather old. Of course as you will have...

ocia.net

Updated:
2013-11-20 13:33:27

Average rating:0

Whenever we review monitors, mice, and keyboards, we always remind our readers that, despite the heavy duty hardware they might tote, the entire computer experience ultimately comes from peripherals. Most consumers, especially gamers, cant see beyond...

Convincing 7.1 sound, Very comfortable design, Great quality microphone, Convenient controller built into a long cord...
Less than stellar USB soundcard performance...
When I first started working with the audio on the 5H v2 headset, I found the soundcards music quality to be less than stellar. After working with the equalizer for a long time, trying different presets and custom settings for different genres of mus...

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dragonsteelmods.com

Updated:
2013-11-20 13:33:37

Average rating:100

About a month ago I took a look at the SteelSeries 4h headset, I found it to be quite capable, well made and with excellent sound quality, today I have the SteelSeries 5H v2 headset that has all the features and more of the 4H. The 5H v2 headset is...

Excellent sound, Portable, Long braided cloth cords, Dual cords/long cord length, Inline audio controls, Comfortable for long periods...
None really...
The SteelSeries 5H v2 headset is just a great headset no matter what type of gaming you do with your system, besides gaming they are great for movies and music as well. This is just a great all around headset, the sound quality is excellent and the ov...

Bcchardware.com

Updated:
2013-11-20 13:33:44

Average rating:0

If you are a gamer and have a family, friends or other loved ones that live in the same building as you, Im sure there are many times when theyve wished that youd get a headset. The truth is, gamers need to be able to hear clearly the enemys foot...

Comfortable, Very good sound quality, Sturdy, durable design, In-Line Controls.
Microphone level switch causes momentary loud interference.
The SteelSeries 5Hv2 headset is currently the most expensive offering from SteelSeries. After using this headset for over a month, I can say with confidence that it warrants the larger price tag. The headset is comfortable, sounds great, and appears...

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overclock3d.net

Updated:
2013-11-20 13:33:56

Average rating:70

Steelseries are a company that has, for a long time, been producing some of the highest quality gaming equipment available. From mousepads to keyboards, clothing to audio, steelseries have products covering them all.Today I will be looking at one of St...

Overall the SteelSound 5H V2 headset fell short of my expectations. Its best features ( lightweight, comfortable, portable) are just as common and easily found in a lot of budget and mid range headsets. Its sound output was nowhere near what I or any of t...

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techpowerup.com

Updated:
2013-11-20 13:34:09

Average rating:90

The SteelSound 5H v2 is a headset designed with gamers in mind. SteelSeries first headset was called the SteelSound 5H, today we test the second version. The new version features even better padding than the old one, to make it more comfortable. Besid...

Comfort, Durability, Bang for the $, Gaming performance, Design (Can be split for safe transportation)...
General audio performance...
This headset performs really well in games where you need to hear small details such as footsteps. The only area where the SteelSound 5H v2 disappoints is when listening to music. If you just want to play CS and other FPS shooters this headset is a goo...

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tweaknews.net

Updated:
2013-11-20 13:34:14

Average rating:0

Before I opened the box I was hoping that SteelSound fixed everything and released a product that is worth the money of our readership and I am happy that I can say that time has come. It might have taken three tries, but it certainly wasnt three str...

Great Build Quality, Great Sound Quality, Protected Cables, Not a bad price, Availability, Comfortable...
Microphone retracting can be bothersome...
Before I opened the box I was hoping that SteelSound fixed everything and released a product that is worth the money of our readership and I am happy that I can say that time has come. It might have taken three tries, but it certainly wasnt three st...

devhardware.com

Updated:
2013-11-20 13:34:21

Average rating:90

For a hardcore gamer, there is almost nothing better than a pair of high quality gaming headphones, except of course a high quality gaming headset with retractable microphone. Today we’ll be taking a look at the SteelSound 5H v2 from SteelSeries, to...

EXCELLENT sound quality, Retractable microphone, Disassembles for safer transport, Six foot extension cable.
Price is kind of high for the casual user (approx $99 at the time of this writing)...
Okay, now that I’ve put this headset under a microscope and taken loads of pictures, its time to plug it in and listen to the quality. My quality tests are very demanding, and range from playing several sound-intensive games (Unreal Tournament, Qua...

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Modthebox.com

Updated:
2013-11-20 13:34:48

Average rating:75

Being a serious gamer usually involves having the best of the best hardware to give you an edge in your offline and more importantly your online gaming experience. When the difference between first and last place can be a mere couple of frags, every li...

Nicely integrated headphone and microphone, Foam and cloth earpieces, Can be dismantled for easy transportation, Volume and microphone control pod, Variable wire length, Decent sound quality headphones, Microphone voice quality was clear and well defin...
Virtual 7.1 offered some benefit, Could not pinpoint other players like four point speakers can...
After spending a couple of days listening to a wide variety of music and playing a host of games, I was moderately impressed with SteelSound 5H v2 USB Headphones. I found the virtual 7.1 surround setting of some benefit in games, but not as effective a...

rbmods.com

Updated:
2013-11-20 13:34:53

Average rating:100

Date 2006-10-07Provider: OczAuthor: BigManEditor: Princess AmmieSteelseries SteelSound 5H v2Using a headset is becoming more of an everyday occurrence, with the increased popularity of MMOs and VOIP. Why not improve the experience with a high quality h...

Attractive design with long cord, Comfortable fit, Retractable microphone, Good sound quality...
A little pricey, No carrying case...
At ~$99 USD, the SteelSeries SteelSound 5H v2 is a high-quality and solid performing gaming headset that should satisfy the most discriminating gamers yet also please those looking for a decent set of headphones. The headset is comfortable to wear for...

thinkcomputers.org

Updated:
2013-11-20 13:35:05

Average rating:100

SteelSeries is well know throughout the competitive PC gaming community as company dedicated to manufacturing the highest quality accessories and peripherals. Starting with high performance mouse pads, SteelSeries moved on to professional grade headset...

Excellent audio quality, Comfortable, Retractable microphone, Braided cable for added durability...
None...
SteelSeries felt they needed to prove themselves with this headset after the problems they incurred with the first version. After going back to the drawing board, they improved and built upon every aspect of the 5H. They came away with a truly great p...

trustedreviews.com

Updated:
2013-11-20 13:35:15

Average rating:80

SteelSeries makes products aimed at the gamer. It is primarily known for its SteelPad and IceMat. Just recently some of the guys at SteelSeries dropped by our office to show off some of the company's latest creations, and we found out that SteelSeries has...

This is a solid gaming headset that's stylish and well designed. The only downside would have to be the price. At £47.00, there's a lot of competition from some well respected brands in this area. That said, if you're looking for a headset to give you an...

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modders-inc.com

Updated:
2013-11-20 13:35:21

Average rating:90

I have had the opportunity to take a look at several of SteelSeries products over the last three months or so. SteelSeries is well known for their gaming headphones, I have seen people rave about the SteelSound 5H, 5H v2, and 5H v2 USB on numerous...

Well designed and very comfortable, Very solid/durable construction, Evenly balanced mid and high end response, Retractable microphone, Can be taken apart for transport.
A little lacking on the lower frequencies (preference), Needs a tad more volume.
The SteelSound 5Hv2 headphones perform very well for the gaming side and more than adequately enough for everything else. The 5Hv2 headphones are stereo and do a really good job. I am eager to see if SteelSound makes the leap in to the 5.1 headp...

techgage.com

Updated:
2013-11-20 13:35:26

Average rating:80

As gamers and enthusiasts, we appreciate quality hardware. Perhaps its the amount of time we spend each week in front of our computers either playing games, listening to music, watching a movie or working from the comfort of our own home. There reall...

Extremely comfortable, Ability to take apart for safe and easy transportation, Accurate microphone, High quality sounds, 10 foot cord, In-line volume and mic controls...
Little pricy, With all this in mind, I am awarding the Steel Series 5H headphones an 8 out of 10. I know that these headphones will be on my personal gaming PC for a long time to come.
The Steel Series 5H headphones have been a pleasure to work with. The sound quality is great and the comfort level is top notch. The ability to take the headphones apart is a nice option when transporting them to and from anywhere you might want to ta...

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