I bought this headset for about 60€. I used them for about 3 years, almost daily. I used them for everything: Movies, Gaming, Music, YouTube videos, and so on...
Design and Build Quality:
One of the things I like about this headphones is that they plug via USB. If you do not want to use an headphone amp of something like that, the USB is definitely stronger then a 3.5mm jack that can bend quite easily with a firmer pull. The volume adjustment of the back of the left ear cup is quite easily reachable, you do not have to search for the volume adjustment in the cable, as it happens in other headphones. It can make some noise touching the ear cups, but you can always adjust the volume with the computer (this is digital volume only). HOWEVER (and this is a big however), the plastique is of poor quality and it will for sure break sooner or later. Mine broke in 3 point (2 of them are the same but in the opposite side), and I fixed it, but the fit will not be the same. The first time it broke it was still under the warranty of 2 years (give by the local shop), but breaking is considered user abuse and it is not covered by the warranty (I did not ask, but I did not have to).
3/10
Comfort:
Regarding comfort, there is not much to say. The velour pads are quite comfortable (but can get a bit dusty). The comfort will decrease after they eventually break, as the fit will not be as good.
8/10
Sound quality:
This headphone was a dedicated sound card (that's why it connects through USB cable) which makes it significantly better than its younger brother, the Gamecom 380 (which I owned for about 1 year). This sound card can push the headphones to a quite loud level. It also has the option of turning on the Dolby surround sound 7.1. Without this option on, the sound is not immersive, the sound stage is tiny and its sound signature seem (to me) to up upward sloping: recessed mids and even more recessed bass. Once you turn on the Surround sound the sound signature changes, which should not happen, but it actually makes the sound better as it boosts the bass and, of course, improves significantly the sound stage. Thus we end up with a sound stage better than in most closed back headphones and a flatter sound signature.
6/10
Microphone:
The microphone is quite good. It's noise cancelling is quite effective. Arguably one of the strongest points of this headset.
10/10
Value:
Do you think a 60€ headset that breaks within the warranty (and multiple times in 3 years) can be considered of good value for the money? Personally, I would say "Hell NO". The sound quality is not astonishing for the price either, and relies on digital gimmicks to sound better. Moreover, they are gaming headsets, when headphones are for gaming they are usually overpriced. This one is no exception.
2/10
Conclusion:
This headset is:
*Good for: skype/video call in relatively noisy environments, because of its noise cancelling mic, and gaming in noisy environments because of the immersive experience provided by the surround sound and the isolation it provides by being closed back.
*Fair for: movies in noisy environments, again because of the surround sound and being closed back
*Not ideal for: anything in quiet environments: If you want sound stage in relatively quite environment just buy open back cans
*Bad for: listening to music. It does not reproduce accurately the sound, which can be partially corrected digitally, through the Dolby surround and EQ, but if you need to correct it with software is because the headphones are not good
I would not recommend this headphones. Although I have never tried headphones of the same price range I am 100% you can find something way better.
Design and Build Quality:
One of the things I like about this headphones is that they plug via USB. If you do not want to use an headphone amp of something like that, the USB is definitely stronger then a 3.5mm jack that can bend quite easily with a firmer pull. The volume adjustment of the back of the left ear cup is quite easily reachable, you do not have to search for the volume adjustment in the cable, as it happens in other headphones. It can make some noise touching the ear cups, but you can always adjust the volume with the computer (this is digital volume only). HOWEVER (and this is a big however), the plastique is of poor quality and it will for sure break sooner or later. Mine broke in 3 point (2 of them are the same but in the opposite side), and I fixed it, but the fit will not be the same. The first time it broke it was still under the warranty of 2 years (give by the local shop), but breaking is considered user abuse and it is not covered by the warranty (I did not ask, but I did not have to).
3/10
Comfort:
Regarding comfort, there is not much to say. The velour pads are quite comfortable (but can get a bit dusty). The comfort will decrease after they eventually break, as the fit will not be as good.
8/10
Sound quality:
This headphone was a dedicated sound card (that's why it connects through USB cable) which makes it significantly better than its younger brother, the Gamecom 380 (which I owned for about 1 year). This sound card can push the headphones to a quite loud level. It also has the option of turning on the Dolby surround sound 7.1. Without this option on, the sound is not immersive, the sound stage is tiny and its sound signature seem (to me) to up upward sloping: recessed mids and even more recessed bass. Once you turn on the Surround sound the sound signature changes, which should not happen, but it actually makes the sound better as it boosts the bass and, of course, improves significantly the sound stage. Thus we end up with a sound stage better than in most closed back headphones and a flatter sound signature.
6/10
Microphone:
The microphone is quite good. It's noise cancelling is quite effective. Arguably one of the strongest points of this headset.
10/10
Value:
Do you think a 60€ headset that breaks within the warranty (and multiple times in 3 years) can be considered of good value for the money? Personally, I would say "Hell NO". The sound quality is not astonishing for the price either, and relies on digital gimmicks to sound better. Moreover, they are gaming headsets, when headphones are for gaming they are usually overpriced. This one is no exception.
2/10
Conclusion:
This headset is:
*Good for: skype/video call in relatively noisy environments, because of its noise cancelling mic, and gaming in noisy environments because of the immersive experience provided by the surround sound and the isolation it provides by being closed back.
*Fair for: movies in noisy environments, again because of the surround sound and being closed back
*Not ideal for: anything in quiet environments: If you want sound stage in relatively quite environment just buy open back cans
*Bad for: listening to music. It does not reproduce accurately the sound, which can be partially corrected digitally, through the Dolby surround and EQ, but if you need to correct it with software is because the headphones are not good
I would not recommend this headphones. Although I have never tried headphones of the same price range I am 100% you can find something way better.