Creative Sound Blaster World of Warcraft USB Headset

by Creative Labs

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 5.2 x 11.1 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002YNRT5A
• Item model number: 70GH011000000
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (228 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #57 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Computer Accessories > Headsets & Microphones
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 1, 2010

Product Description

Style: Wired

From the Manufacturer

Specially designed for World of Warcraft gamers, the Creative Labs Sound Blaster World of Warcraft Headset will transport you to the world of Azeroth. THX TruStudio PC technology lets you experience outstanding depth of audio, while VoiceFX technology lets you alter your voice to sound like familiar characters. Comfortable and stylish, this headset will give you dynamic, realistic audio for an unbeatable gaming experience.

World of Warcraft Headset At a Glance: THX TruStudio PC technology for immersive audio realism. VoiceFX technology to disguise and alter your voice. Detachable noise-canceling boom mic provides clear communications. Customizable ear-cup lenses for personalization.

Volume, mic mute/pairing, and volume buttons are conveniently built into the ear cup. View larger.

THX TruStudio PC technology brings you surround effects for amazing immersive audio realism. View larger.

Experience World of Warcraft Like Never Before
If you're one of the millions that play Blizzard's bestselling game, then Creative Labs made the Sound Blaster World of Warcraft Headset just for you.

THX TruStudio PC technology powers the headset to achieve an amazing level of immersive audio realism. This second-generation audio enhancement technology produces stunning surround effects with virtual speakers around, above, and below you. Additionally, the 40mm neodymium drivers deliver full-range sound and bass impact, giving you an authentic experience.

Simply connect the headset to your computer with the included USB 2.0 cable for consistently great audio quality. And for an enhanced gaming experience, turn on the VoiceFX technology that lets you morph and disguise your voice to sound like different World of Warcraft characters and creatures.

Noise-Canceling Microphone for Clear Conversations
Communication during raids and in the arena is vital. The wireless headset uses a professional-grade noise-canceling microphone, so you'll always be able to communicate clearly with your guild or Arena mates when coordinating your attack. Also, the microphone is detachable, so it won't get in the way if you're using the headset to enjoy your music.

Declare Your Allegiance with Customizable Lenses
The removable ear-cup lenses can be used to declare your allegiance to your faction. Every headset includes a set of Horde and Alliance lenses, and additional lenses will be available in the future as well. Included software makes it easy for you to customize the color of the programmable LEDs that illuminate the lenses--16 million colors to be exact. And you can control the intensity and pulsation of the lighting as well.

Smart Design is Comfortable and Portable
To keep you comfortable for extended gaming sessions, the headset features oversized cups and padding that fit snugly over your ears. Volume and mic mute buttons are built into the ear cup, so you can change settings quickly.

Easy-to-use software and interchangeable lenses let you choose between 16 million colors and proudly declare your allegiance.

And in case you need to change locations, this headset makes it a cinch. It folds flat, and the microphone and braided cable detach for quick and easy portability. Included with the headset is a pouch for protection during travel.

Customizable Software Included
The World of Warcraft Audio Control Panel allows you to easily configure this headset for a personalized audio experience. In addition to customizing the illumination options, you can also enable VoiceFX and equalizer for game audio, turn on and off THX TruStudio PC, bind commands to keys for quicker access, and save multiple profiles that you can easily switch between.

System Requirements
Intel Pentium 4 1.6GHz or equivalent AMD processor
RAM: 512 MB
Available USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 port
OS supported:

• Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit
• Windows Vista SP1 32-bit and 64-bit
• Windows XP SP2 32-bit and 64-bit
• Mac OS X 10.5and above

The Sound Blaster World of Warcraft Wireless Headset is backed by a one-year limited hardware warranty.

What's in the Box
Sound Blaster World of Warcraft headset with detachable microphone, braided USB cable, quick-start booklet, two sets of interchangeable headset lenses (one pair of Horde symbols and one pair of Alliance symbols), and online software installation with user guide.

Product Description

Experience the sounds of Azeroth and beyond like never before with the Sound Blaster World of Warcraft Headset. Designed specifically for World of Warcraft gamers, the headset features cutting-edge audio technology and THX Tru Studio PC. Get an amazing level of realism through unrivalled headphone surround and gaming sound enhancement technologies. Communicate with your party or raid clearly. The Sound Blaster World of Warcraft Headset features a professional grade microphone, ensuring everyone can hear your shouts in all their resonant glory. Declare your allegiance with interchangeable headset lenses bearing the masks of your chosen faction and 16 million programmable color illumination options. Package contents include headset with detachable microphone and built-in volume and mic mute buttons on ear cup, USB to mini-USB plug cable, quick start booklet, two sets of headset lenses one for Horde and one for Alliance, online software installation with user guide.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

77 of 83 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, except for the microphone, March 11, 2010

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Sara Ball "Scrappy Hippo" (Meridian, Idaho USA) - See all my reviews
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Received this product yesterday. After the initial 8 hour charge I was anxious to test it out. Comfort and sound quality are awesome. Installation was very easy if you follow the Quick-Start guide. The THX options are amazing for versatility. Range on the 2.4gHz wireless is also very delectable. I was very impressed until I went to talk to my guild mates over Ventrilo...

Every single person said I sounded very muffled / tin-e / static-e. The microphone also picks up almost every sound in the room. It is very annoying. Noise canceling microphone??? NO. More like noise amplifying microphone of terrible quality. I plugged in my old $15 headset from WalMart and my voice was back to crystal clarity to everyone in Ventrilo.

I spent about two hours of my own time alternating sound options inside Windows, Ventrilo, and the custom sound board to get my voice sounding somewhat normal over Ventrilo to no avail. I posted this issue on the official Sound Blaster forums. I am also going to create a support request. If this issue isn't fixed or on the way to being fixed I'm going to get a refund and by a different set.

30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Was cool, then it epic failed, April 28, 2010

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Angelo G. Casa - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Creative Sound Blaster World of Warcraft USB Headset (Personal Computers)

Cool headset, but after using it more during raids, everyone complains about how the Mic turns screechy and sounds robotic (this is with VOICEFX off) The only fix is to D/C from Vent and relog but it will happen again. Issue is posted over and over on Creative's FOrums by many users and they have not replied or released a fix. Unfortunately an Epic Headset has turned into a worthless Green Item. Never buying creative again.

44 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Great Presentation, Little Functionality or Customer Support, March 10, 2010

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David R. Seid "drseid" (Fairfax, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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I really was looking forward to this headset. When my pre-order arrived I absolutely was wowed by the presentation and overall look of the product. The comfort of these phones is truly amazing and I hope will be copied by others in future. Now for the negatives... The microphone did not work from the start... I can hear others in TeamSpeak, but they can't hear me (even after making sure my settings were correct). I also noticed that my Logitech wireless mouse and keyboard go all sluggish and wacky when using these phones. Attempts to contact Creative customer support were as unpleasant as could be. They make you drill down through seemingly endless menus before you can send an email to their customer support team (tip: make sure you have your serial number or you will get no customer support) -- no phone number is available. I sent my problems to them on March 5th via email and just heard back today (3/10/10)... Their answer? Try to keep the wireless headphones away from the computer's wireless keyboard and mouse, as they can cause interference. I waited 5 days for *that*! Kind of hard to seperate the computer keyboard, mouse and headset when playing a game on the computer...

The most ironic thing of all is the mouse and keyboard are acting up the worst in WOW when paired with the headset, making it unplayable. Looks like these phones are going back to Amazon. I love the concept and the look of the phones, but Creative's execution and customer service are terrible. Oh well. :-(

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