SteelSeries 5H V2 USB Gaming Headset with Virtual Surround 7.1 Sound (Black)

by SteelSeries

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 8.7 x 4.1 inches ; 1.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000UP83SQ
• Item model number: 61001
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #22 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Game Hardware > PC Game Hardware > Headsets
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

Color: Black | Style: USB

Manufacturer Description

Designed and developed specifically for gaming

Microphone can be retracted and hidden in the left ear cup

Dismantle the 5H v2 USB headset into three pieces for easy carrying

SteelSeries 5H v2 USB--trust your senses with this truly remarkable professional gaming headset. Every detail and aspect has been designed and developed in cooperation with the best gamers in the world. The sound quality is awe-inspiring, allowing gamers to rely fully on their senses.

SteelSeries 5H v2 USB has a pull-out microphone attached to the left cup; the microphone metal goose neck is covered in high quality transparent plastic to ensure durability. Included is a USB soundcard that features 7.1 virtual surround sound which is a great alternative for your on-board soundcard. The headset can be disassembled into three separate parts to ensure safe and easy transportation.

USB 2.0 soundcard features a 12-channel equalizer and 7.1 Virtual Surround sound.

Padded ear cups provide maximum comfort

Designed Specifically for Gaming

The SteelSeries 5Hv2 USB is the first headset ever to focus on enhancing certain gaming related sounds for optimal information to the wearer. Pitch sounds like footsteps and reloading are carefully enhanced to give you the information you need to win.

7.1-Channel Virtual Surround USB Soundcard

The USB 2.0 soundcard that is featured with the 5Hv2 USB has a 12-channel equalizer and 7.1 Virtual Surround sound. This device really makes a difference in terms of the USB soundcard, giving you the sound you are used to, independent of any other soundcard or other computers or devices.

Full-Size Ear Cushions

The 5Hv2 USB has XL cloth padded ear cups for maximum comfort when gaming for a long period of time. Aside from being comfortable, the ear cups also serve as noise reducers so that you’re able to focus on your game.

Retractable Microphone

The retractable microphone in the left earcup makes this headset perfect for gaming without having the microphone being an annoying device hanging out all the time.

Volume Control

The braided cord gives the 5Hv2 USB increased durability and also features an integrated manual volume control. This is especially handy when you don’t have access to regulating volume with software settings.

Easy to Carry

The SteelSeries 5Hv2 USB is especially popular and loved at LAN-events and internet caf�s around the world. With the ability to dismantle the headset into 3 pieces for easy carrying and transportation it is the first choice headset for many gamers.

What's in the Box The SteelSeries 5H v2 USB Headset, USB soundcard, extension cord.

What Critics Are Saying About the SteelSeries 5Hv2 Headset

"Overall though the Steelsound headphones do what they say they will do: provide an unrivalled experience in online shooters. My feeling is that if you want the ultimate setup for an online shooter you won't be able to get better than this (without spending ludicrous amounts of money)." --Ryan Garside, Bit-Tech.net

"I have no problem awarding the Top Rank Award to this product and highly recommend them if you are looking for an excellent set of headphones that won't break the bank." --Nathan Glentworth, TweakNews.net

Technical Specifications

Headphones

• Frequency response: 16 - 28,000 Hz
• Impedance: 40 Ohm
• SPL@ 1kHz, 1 Vrms: 110 dB
• Cable length: 9.8 ft. (1 + 2 = 3 m)
• Jacks: 3.5mm

Microphone

• Frequency response: 75 - 16,000 Hz
• Pick up pattern: Uni-directional
• Sensitivity: -38 dB
• Impedance: 2K Ohm

Soundcard

• USB: 2.0
• Surround sound: Virtual 7.1
• Equalizer: 12 channels
• Jack: 2 x 3.5 mm (USB cable included)
• Operating systems: Win XP/Vista/Win 2000/Win 98/Win ME

Which SteelSeries Headset is Right for You?
	Siberia v2 USB	Siberia v2	7H USB	7H	5H v2 USB	5H v2	Siberia Neckband
Braided Cable
Pull-Out Mic
In-Line Volume Control
Easy Dismantling
50 mm Drivers
USB Soundcard Included
Multiple Colors		Red & White				Black & White
Closed-Type Headphones
Xbox 360 Compatible
Retracting Headband

Product Description

SteelSeries 5H v2 USB - trust your senses. A truly remarkable professional gaming headset. Every detail and aspect has been designed and developed in cooperation with the best gamers in the world. The sound quality is awe-inspiring, allowing gamers to rely fully on their senses. SteelSeries 5H v2 USB has a pull-out microphone attached to the left cup; the microphone metal goose neck is covered in high quality transparent plastic to ensure durability. Included is a USB soundcard that features 7.1 virtual surround sound which is a great alternative for your on-board soundcard. The headset can be disassembled into three separate parts to ensure safe and easy transportation.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for Games, Ok for Music, March 28, 2008

By 

T. J. Wright (Tempe, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SteelSeries 5H V2 USB Gaming Headset with Virtual Surround 7.1 Sound (Black) (Personal Computers)

Let me start off by saying, for gaming i don't think there is a better headset out there. The virtual 7.1 works flawlessly and the mic on this thing is crystal clear. Its relatively comfortable, although I start to sweat around my ears around the 1 hour mark. Also if you are considered one with a small head, i might go try it on first. I have what you call a large head with some hair and i have this thing cranked all the way down. Works for me but not so sure about others.

Music - Very mediocre. i know it is optimized for GAMING but i still feel it fell short in this department. don't expect to be blown away or even satisfied if you want to listen to music a lot on headphones.

All in all its a solid headset, and is well worth the money if you are into gaming.

UPDATE:so it has been 4 days and the right side of the headphones has stopped working. i am very surprised/annoyed because i handled these things like a baby and still went out on me. i thought it was something funky with vista so i turned on the "flip sound" so the left side plays on the right and visa versa and no sound still. plugged it into a friends computer and same thing. not very happy that i spent $100 on these and they fail within such a short amount of time.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Right ear piece failed after 2 months of light use., January 7, 2011

By 

Steven S Garcia - See all my reviews

This review is from: SteelSeries 5H V2 USB Gaming Headset with Virtual Surround 7.1 Sound (Black) (Personal Computers)

Like other reviewers, these failed on my after a few months with the right speaker cutting in and out. For the money you can get much better sound quality, I would not recommend these to anyone.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for gaming, just don't use for listening for music, May 29, 2009

By 

H. Simpson "kikkoman" (Austin, Tx) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SteelSeries 5H V2 Gaming Headset (Black) (Personal Computers)

Great fit and build quality. Be aware that these headphones are specifically designed to be short on bass, aka in an FPS game "quiet footstep" noises are more key to your survival than "rocket boom" noises.

I got the Steelseries Siberia headphones for my wife, which are better for use for mixed use, but don't have the retractable mic like these do.

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