Corsair HS65 SURROUND Gaming Headset (Leatherette Memory Foam Ear Pads, Dolby Audio 7.1 Surround Sound on PC and Mac, SonarWorks SoundID Technology, Multi-Platform Compatibility) Carbon

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I just did not like the sound itself as it was very unbalanced, and I personally tend to lean more towards balanced audio.

Conversely, the hi-hat almost blends into the track and the attack sounds of the guitar are barely audible. Sonarworks SoundID technology for personalized sound control that tailors your headset settings to your personal audio tastes on PC and Mac. I decided to start with the “flagship” first this time, so I bought my very own HS65 ( official web site here) out of my own pocket from a major retailer. Corsair claims the HS65 Wireless can last for up to 24 hours of playback time, but in our testing we found it well exceeds that. Thankfully, the headband adjustment sliders seem to be made of aluminum so there is some structural integrity if you were worried about that.Even after wearing this headset during ten hours of continuous game playing and then three more hours of intense FPS play after a break, the HS65 Surround stayed comfortable throughout. It is a fantastic, versatile headset that will please any serious gamer on a budget and is easily one of the best PC gaming headsets around for 7. The highs are present and do not sound veiled, but also a little dull – in Kena: Bridge of Spirits, the sparkly sounds from chimes don’t have their usual brilliance. Kaza (UK) Limited acts as a credit intermediary and offers credit products provided by Klarna Bank AB (publ).

There are things that the Corsair HS65 Wireless does really well, and there are things that I really wish it did well.The Movie Theater profile is wider and more immersive, making you feel like you’re in an actual theater instead of at your desk. With the HS Surround, you can plug in and at the very least get crystal clear stereo audio, even if you have to skip the surround sound feature. The earcups are large, and it seems like there is plenty of padding, but I believe that the biggest factor for the questionable comfort was a combination of the ear cushions and clamping force.

The ear pads and the head cushion both feature soft and comfortable memory foam underneath breathable leatherette material. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. It has a pretty bassy frequency response, so make sure you like that sort of thing before purchasing. At this moment it gives me a slightly claustrophobic and disoriented feeling that I have to take it off when to many things ingame are happening, because I don't even know where all the sounds are coming from and the sounds don't sound to crisp. Specializing in audio, video, lighting, and computers, he has developed a deep interest in all live sound and event technology.

As previously mentioned, you can download the optional Corsair iCue app on PC or Mac to further customize your headset. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

The Corsair HS65 has a very bass-heavy frequency response compared to our target curve, and it also has a big emphasis on the highs between 2-11kHz. Complete with convenient on-ear volume and mute controls, the HS65 SURROUND enables you to press play on great sound. If you’re already hooked into iCUE with a bunch of other gaming peripherals, and you want a wireless gaming headset to round out your collection, it might be worthy considering the Corsair HS65 Wireless.

The default sound profile is just okay, and shouldn’t impede your gaming too much on other platforms, but PC gamers will benefit the most from this headset given the ability to choose EQ it. No more messing with complex sliders, simply take an intuitive preference test to create your perfect sound profile. In our testing, we found that the Corsair HS65 SURROUND isolates sound above 2kHz pretty well, but lower-pitched noises aren’t blocked out well. It provides both horizontal and swivel adjustments, and can also lay the headset completely flat if you want to wear it around your neck. Playing CS:GO on PC, I find low-frequency sounds are much too loud, since the game already emphasizes bass a ton.