Genius HS-04U Game, USB virtual Dolby headset. Virtual Dolby headphone function brings real 3D sound experience.

by Kye

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 27 x 24 x 22 inches ; 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000KW5DNW
• Item model number: HS-04U
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #30 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Game Hardware > PC Game Hardware > Headsets
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 21, 2006

Product Description

Genius HS-04U Stereo Headset 31710087100 Headsets & Earsets

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars bang for the buck, September 30, 2008

By 

Robert B. Riley - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Genius HS-04U Game, USB virtual Dolby headset. Virtual Dolby headphone function brings real 3D sound experience. (Personal Computers)

great headset. very nice sound quality. light enough to wear for hours of gaming. there is a mute button on the cord within easy access. the only annoying thing is the flashing light on on the volume control. electrical tape worked fine to fix that though. Great bang or the buck purchase.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for gaming, January 25, 2010

By 

BOGY. (Milford, CT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Genius HS-04U Game, USB virtual Dolby headset. Virtual Dolby headphone function brings real 3D sound experience. (Personal Computers)

I play Left For Dead 2 and Battlefield 2 among others. This headset is on for like over 4 hours and it is so comfortable. I never have pain on the ears from the headset speaker pads. The sound is amazing and clear. I can hear things that my old headset didn't let me hear and it's clear digital sound. The USB works great I downloaded the most recent drivers from Genius's website so my computer recognized the headset and installed with NO problems. The headset does come with a CD with software and drivers. I was afraid the cord wouldn't be long enough but it is and I have the USB plugged into the rear of the tower not the front. I had to use the 'mic boost' feature in the mic settings. My clan members say they hear me clear as day. My only gripe is the volume controller on the headset cord. There are two buttons +/- about the size of a quarter and they light up green. While playing they blink and they are bright. Someone said they put electrical tape on them but I don't really want to do that. I had a $25 gift card so these cost me a little over 10 bucks - totally worth it - looking back I would have paid full price even if I didn't have the gift card. The other reviewer says there is no deep sounding base - whatever - it sounds deep to me. Explosions rock your ears. This is also Dolby certified. You really get the feel when things are happening around you and you can tell what direction they are coming from.

PROS:

Dolby certified

Clear digital sound

Reversible L/R audio

USB 2.0

Nice drivers for XP and good software for set up

Control icon in the task bar

Long cord length

Volume control plus mute on cord

Noise cancelling mic that is military grade and fully adjustable

COMFORTABLE as hell and adjustable too - soft padded ear covers and head bar

Perfect for gaming but can also be for listening to music or media

Durable construction with metal and plastic - feels solid

CONS:

Volume adjuster on cord lights up green and blinks - annoying

Mic can only be on the left side not right

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Genius headset, April 4, 2009

By 

Bradley Mullis (Waycross, Georgia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Genius HS-04U Game, USB virtual Dolby headset. Virtual Dolby headphone function brings real 3D sound experience. (Personal Computers)

Very big, but very light and comfortable. Great sound quality and excellent mic output. This headset is a great investment for the price. Will definately buy more.