UPDATE: After having owned these for several weeks, it still works amazingly. These have become a permanent fixture in my daily routine and I now use them to listen to music on my phone as well. My girlfriend got jealous so the only con I would say is that I had to pick her up a pair too, though I got her the white ones. She absolutely loves them too, but I did have to get a USB adapter set up to drive these headphones since her PC does not have a dedicated DAC/Amp like mine does and her onboard audio is crap.
A few notes on my original review: USB adapters will work just fine on this and most will be able to drive it with no problem (60ohms is not too much impedance), the default cups are real leather and not pleather like I thought they might be (maybe this speaks to the quality of their leather or just how good pleather has become as of late), the velour is still crap after I gave it another shot, and you can buy an external 5.1 converter like the Sound Blaster Omni or ASUS Xonar to achieve a simulated surround sound that works pretty nice. Still highly recommend these!
ORIGINAL REVIEW -
Summary:
Pros:
+Insane (I don't use that term lightly) value per cost: this thing will make beats sound like trash at almost a third the price.
+Highly comfortable pleather (they say it's leather but I'm skeptical) earcups that are circumaural (surrounds the ear).
+Well-constructed design that will last due to metal framing instead of cheap plastic.
+Mic quality, despite being modular, is pretty good.
+Can switch out earpads from pleather to velour (velour earcups are included).
+Y-connector to allow you to connect line and mic wires to a single 3.5mm jack (for use on mobile phones, etc.).
+Comes with a detachable in-line mute/volume.
+Includes 2m extension cable to top it all off, as well as an adapter for airline-style, 2-prong connectors and a carrying bag.
Cons:
-No (included) USB support. I'm sure you can get something to convert analog to USB.
-Dual channel only, no surround sound, but you should know this if you're looking at buying these.
-Slight pressure on ears after several hours of gameplay.
-Earcup position is somewhat stiff, so it will not "stretch" to your ears, you will have to pull cups down to your liking. Some people would consider this a pro so there is no "pull" I suppose.
-Velour isn't of the best quality, my old Gamecom 777 had velour earcups that I could literally wear for 12+ hours without flinching, these bothered me after about 2 hours of wear so I stuck with pleather. Although, the pleather does breath well.
-Passive noise-cancelling means you can't really hear much around you, nor can you block all of it out, and there's no way to prevent that due to closed-cup design.
-No real cons, these are all just me being nitpicky to give you an idea that I have considered its downsides.
Where to begin? The quality of these headphones, especially considering their price, is astronomical. I upgraded from a Gamecom 777 headset (slight downgrade from their current 780). While this was a great headset that got me 3+ years of use, it began to crack slightly so I decided to upgrade before they completely broke. Before those, I had a Logitech G35 headset that broke after roughly a year of regular (not intense) use that I was disappointed in, so I decided to avoid Logitech if possible. I saw a review about these from Tek Syndicate on youtube claiming they were very good quality for their price. I got these earlier today and let me tell you the difference in audio quality is staggering. Not just in gaming, but in music too.
I decided to listen to some of my favorite music (I usually listen to Drum n Bass) and I was able to hear things I could never hear before. The bass is everpresent but not overpowering, mid-frequency responds well, and highs don't pierce like they can on some headphones. These headphones have inspired me to take a much better look at audio quality in the future when it comes to computer hardware. Fortunately, my motherboard (MSi Gaming 5) has an isolated/shielded PCB section specifically for its analog channels so I was able to take advantage of what these things can do.
In my gaming tests, these worked amazingly. I've owned 5.1 surround sound headphones before and these felt just as natural to use in Counterstrike when it came to locating footsteps. I noticed I was doing moderately better in terms of situational awareness compared to my old headset, but it was also a dual-channel so that was to be expected. I never felt lost when it came to footsteps, I always knew where they were. I also tried this in World of Warcraft for fun on a private BC server I play on, and audio seems fine. Low-frequency noises feel more natural (rumbling, BGM, etc.).
The microphone is of good/great quality. It is obviously not perfect because it is not a dedicated mic, nor is it of the highest quality, but that's to be expected with most headset mics. What's great about this headset is that if you do feel the need to upgrade your mic to a compression or studio-quality mic, it is completely detachable and you can easily use it just as a headset.
For $80, you will not find a better quality audio from a headset, much less one that includes a good quality mic. This thing was considered by many reviewers (Tek Syndicate, Hardware Canucks, etc.) to be a great value at $110, so for $80 you simply cannot beat it. I cannot stress this enough: this is an insane deal.
| Headphones Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
|---|---|
| Model Name | KHX-H3CL/WR |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Special Feature | Microphone-Feature |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Specific Uses For Product | personal, gaming, business |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Indoor/Outdoor |
| Compatible Devices | PS4, PC, Cellphones, Xbox One, Xbox One S, VR, Mac, PS4 Pro |
| Control Type | Noise Control |
| Cable Feature | Detachable |
| Item Weight | 340 Grams |
| Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Style | Headset |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Audio Driver Size | 53 Millimeters |
| Earpiece Shape | Over The Ear |
| Is Autographed | No |
| UPC | 783627212307 740617228014 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00740617228014 |
| Manufacturer | YOCTUWI |
| Item model number | KHX-H3CL/WR |
| Hardware Platform | PC, Gaming Console |
| Item Weight | 12 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 8.35 x 4.53 x 9.45 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 8.35 x 4.53 x 9.45 inches |
| ASIN | B00JJNQG98 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | April 1, 2014 |
