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

This Best Selling SteelSeries 5H V2 USB Gaming Headset with Virtual Surround 7.1 Sound (Black) tends to SELL OUT VERY FAST!!

Product Details

Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 8.7 x 4.1 inches ; 1.3 pounds
Shipping Weight: 1.3 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

Price : $94.98
You Save : $5.01 (5%)

Product Description

Color: Black|Style: USB
Manufacturer Description

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.

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 Critics Are Saying About the SteelSeries 5Hv2 Headset
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
Closed-Type Headphones
Xbox 360 Compatible
Retracting Headband
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.

This Best Selling SteelSeries 5H V2 USB Gaming Headset with Virtual Surround 7.1 Sound (Black) tends to SELL OUT VERY FAST!!

Technical Details

Amazing sound quality
Optimized for gaming
Pull-out microphone
Detachable headband
USB Soundcard

Customer Reviews

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.

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.