Massive 50mm drivers for high-quality audio reproduction
Detailed audio reproduction with clean, accurate bass and sparkling clarity in mids and highs
Circumaural, closed-back earcups for superior noise isolation
Memory foam earpads provide a custom fit that won?t weigh you down
Includes two sets of earpads to customize your comfort ? your choice of microfiber or synthetic leather
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Item model number: CA-HS1ANA
Average Customer Review:
It’s all about the audio. That’s why the HS1A Gaming Headset uses massive 50mm drivers for a level of sonic detail that’s justnot possible with the 40mm drivers found in most gaming headsets. The result is detailed audio reproduction with clean,accurate bass and sparkling clarity in the mids and highs, even when everything’s coming at you at once. Superior audio isn’tjust more enjoyable – it lets you listen longer, without fatigue.The circumaural earcups have oversize, extra-deep removable earpads for extraordinary comfort, and memory foam providesa custom, reliable fit. Customize your comfort by swapping the two sets of included earpads – microfiber, or synthetic leather.
This review is from: Corsair CA-HS1ANA Gaming Audio Series HS1 Analog Gaming Headset
I've worked in studios and have demo'd TONS of audio gear over the years. I know what a good DAC (Digita-Analogue Converter) sounds like, and I know what a crappy one sounds like. Music is probably the hardest source material to be objective about when it comes to the listening experience -- everyone has their opinion, but almost nobody but studio rats really "get it" in terms of true flat response. Do these have perfect response? No. It's just not hyped sound -- there's no built in "smiley face" EQ or any nonsense coloring the sound. Well, actually, there is, but it's made to flatten the output as well as it can -- and it does. People complain about "harsh highs" listening to music with this headset...THEIR SOURCE MATERIAL IS LOW QUALITY! Of COURSE an over-compressed MP3 file is going to sound TERRIBLE on any halfway decent DAC. Throw in a good recording of something recently done on a CD or something of equal quality (nice M4A at 256kbps or equivalent) and you're golden.
That's just music. I mention this first because that was my ONLY CONCERN buying this unit. I read review after review of "harsh highs" and "not enough bass" which makes me sick. The bass is there, it's just instead of anything past 500hz was normally smeared all down the spectrum making it indiscernible from the rest of the noise your noggin was bogged down with all these years.
The problem I have with this headset is all that dolby headphone simulation stuff sounds HORRID. Any time you turn it on its like it takes the beautiful bits sound and turns them into bigger, less precise blocks of noise. Yes, it DOES sound like its in a bigger room, or directionally correct based on how you set it, it just sounds horrible. Leave it on 5.1 or 7.1 surround with none of those buttons turned on and it sounds GREAT! Even for stereo source material -- it just processes it better. Another thing you definitely want to do is go into your sound settings and set it to 24 bit audio 96khz output -- the converter is actually decent at these rates.
The mic does a decent job of filtering out noises without putting a hard and fast reducer algorithm so it still sounds natural, and you can hear noise in the room, its just lower. You can set that to 16bit 48khz, as well.
Theres TONS of volume on this thing -- just keep it at a reasonable level and it'll treat you right. Use the mixer on windows 7 to your advantage. Set the output on the programs (itunes, skype, video games) to max (or close to it) and mix the sound in using the control panel -- definitely the way to go.
I could go on (as you can tell), but suffice it to say, this is worth at least double the price in terms of usefulness, it doesn't seem like it will ever break, the audio is WONDERFUL (but you won't be used to its precision if you've never taken audio seriously before).
To the reviewer who said this was not for audio purists, I submit it ONLY suitable to audio purists, and to those not afraid to venture deeper into the audio world for extracurricular activities.
This is a great one-stop-shop for a laptop audio solution.
Windows 7 64bit, btw....
This review is from: Corsair CA-HS1ANA Gaming Audio Series HS1 Analog Gaming Headset
I'll give a more down to earth non-technical review ...
I was on the mission to find a do-all headphone. Quite impossible to do as I own many headphones. I have Bose noise canceling, Sure In-Ear, Grado's, Sony's and more. After reading tons of reviews, and very few reviews on the Corsairs it was a difficult choice. The main draw to the corsairs was the fact that corsair designed these headphones specifically for gaming and music listening. Go visit their website and watch their video. It is quite convincing... So I took the gamble and went for them.
** For Music **
When first installing them and listening I was quite disappointed... But wait!
Duh... mixer. What a world of a difference. And mind you that the mixer alone must be adjusted for all kinds of music.
If you just set it to one setting and listen to all sorts of genre's then you are in for bad listening.
-- Windows 7 --
Go into your settings:
Hardware = Sound = Adjust system volume = Advanced Tab
Change it to 24bit - 96000Hz
After you do that go into your Corsair mixer.
Main Tab:
System Input - Change it the Eight Channels (7.1)
DSP Mode - Click on Dolby & 7.1
Effect Tab:
This tab you will have to adjust to your liking. Even those pre-made music styles did not suit me.
Anyhow that should get you started on a much better sounding headphone. This is obviously for music.
** For Gaming **
I'm your typical FPS, L4D2, Starcraft/WoW gamer.
These headphones are quite nice for them. First of all comfort was my top priority. I have an old set of headphones that the plastic-leather became brittle and cracked off. Corsairs don't have this problem.
First of all they have felt padding that is replaceable (yes you can order them and buy more). That is a huge plus because of course they will eventually wear out and you don't want to buy new headphones just because of that. They do not get hot nor do they get that sweaty feel with p-leather.
Secondly they have memory foam. Yes just like those pillows or beds. What genius...
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