Steel Sound 5H-USB Professional Gaming Headset Review Posted!

Dashken · 1st Aug 2005, 10:17 PM

The new Steel Sound 5H-USB professional gaming headset looks just like any other gaming headset. But looks are deceptive for this headset boasts of unique features like a specially-tweaked USB sound card, a retractable microphone as well as the ability to be dismantled for easy transportation! Check it out now!

Link : Steel Sound 5H-USB Professional Gaming Headset Pictorial Review!

Ishtim · 2nd Aug 2005, 11:05 PM

Excellent Review!

I still don't understand why a gaming headset can be called "professional".

I found the this headset for $109.00 USD+S&H at my favorite online retailer.

I am curious haw they behave for listening to regular music operation.

Adrian Wong · 3rd Aug 2005, 01:54 AM

I have no idea too. I guess it's because they were designed by professional gamers for use by professional gamers? There seem to be quite a few of them, at least in Denmark.

I will be testing the headset and then updating the review to a Comprehensive Review soon.

Olle P · 3rd Aug 2005, 02:34 PM

Seems basically nice...
- The earpads, mentioned to draw dust and sweat. Are they removable? If they are it should be easy to wash them and turn this feature into an advantage.
- The tp padding. Covered by thin PVC is, as mentioned, not very good. The user could add an extra layer of protection, but with this pricing you should expect better quality.

/Olle

Adrian Wong · 3rd Aug 2005, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olle P

Seems basically nice...
- The earpads, mentioned to draw dust and sweat. Are they removable? If they are it should be easy to wash them and turn this feature into an advantage.
- The tp padding. Covered by thin PVC is, as mentioned, not very good. The user could add an extra layer of protection, but with this pricing you should expect better quality.

/Olle

1. Nope. That's the problem - you can't remove them to wash.

2. Yeah, I expected better from them. The thin PVC used won't last long...

Dashken · 21st Oct 2005, 11:11 PM

The review status has been upgraded to comprehensive review.

The new Steel Sound 5H-USB professional gaming headset looks just like any other gaming headset. But looks are deceptive for this headset boasts of unique features like a specially-tweaked USB sound card, a retractable microphone as well as the ability to be dismantled for easy transportation! Check it out now!

Here are the updates:-

Added test results.
Updated conclusion.
Status upgraded to Comprehensive Review.

Link : Steel Sound 5H-USB Professional Gaming Headset Review!

aKho · 22nd Oct 2005, 12:13 AM

i'm looking for a wireless bluetooth stereo headset...
i hate wires...i want something small and not too eye-catching..
something for casual mp3 listening...

not available yet in Malaysia...

Adrian Wong · 23rd Oct 2005, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aKho

i'm looking for a wireless bluetooth stereo headset...
i hate wires...i want something small and not too eye-catching..
something for casual mp3 listening...

not available yet in Malaysia...

That will be something.

There are already RF or IR wireless headsets but I think battery life and the weight (due to the battery) are factors that still need improvement.

badams214 · 8th Dec 2005, 01:50 AM

Great reveiw by the way! You didn't mention the difference in sound between the USB Version or just the Headset alone. Is the USB version of the 5H recommended if you have an intergrated 6.1 sound card? Thanks

zachig · 8th Dec 2005, 11:25 PM

I personally don't like surround head-phones, I still prefer the "old-fashioned" headphones. Anyway, the review is interesting and it seems that this headphones are pretty good for gaming.

As I play games, most of the time, with 5.1 speakers, I find myself using headphones only for music. And for music, these are not the ones. Sorry. I'm currently using BeyerDynamic DTX700 which are absolutely amazing and cost about 3rd the price of the Stell Sound 5H-USB.

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badams214 Newbie Join Date: 8 Dec 2005 Posts: 1 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	USB Version Great reveiw by the way! You didn't mention the difference in sound between the USB Version or just the Headset alone. Is the USB version of the 5H recommended if you have an intergrated 6.1 sound card? Thanks

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Ishtim Super Moderator Join Date: 14 May 2003 Location: Alabama, USA Posts: 3,646 Reputation: 2948 Rep Power: 38	Excellent Review! I still don't understand why a gaming headset can be called "professional". I found the this headset for $109.00 USD+S&H at my favorite online retailer. I am curious haw they behave for listening to regular music operation.

3rd Aug 2005, 02:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Olle P Active Join Date: 12 Jan 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 815 Reputation: 315 Rep Power: 7	Seems basically nice... - The earpads, mentioned to draw dust and sweat. Are they removable? If they are it should be easy to wash them and turn this feature into an advantage. - The tp padding. Covered by thin PVC is, as mentioned, not very good. The user could add an extra layer of protection, but with this pricing you should expect better quality. /Olle

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zachig Active Join Date: 9 Feb 2005 Location: Somewhere Posts: 782 Reputation: 232 Rep Power: 6	I personally don't like surround head-phones, I still prefer the "old-fashioned" headphones. Anyway, the review is interesting and it seems that this headphones are pretty good for gaming. As I play games, most of the time, with 5.1 speakers, I find myself using headphones only for music. And for music, these are not the ones. Sorry. I'm currently using BeyerDynamic DTX700 which are absolutely amazing and cost about 3rd the price of the Stell Sound 5H-USB.

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