Average Reviews:
(More customer reviews)I received my first package and upon receipt found one of the headphone speakers didn't work so sound was only coming out of one ear.After getting the first set replaced, I was happy with the overall fit and finish of the headset.
MICROPHONE
I believe there are some issues with the microphone, at least in the units I received.I used Adobe Soundbooth to record using the microphone and I literally had to put the microphone right up to my mouth for the sound to be recorded.I had the previous microphone still as I hadn't returned it yet, and had the same issue.I also used the built-in Sound Recorder application in Windows Vista Ultimate, and had the same results.I have a Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Music card in my Dell quad core XPS system.I have a cheap headset that I've been using in the past, and it sounds very clear.I think I got a couple of defective units.I also don't like how the microphone is not a boom mic.I'm used to that type of mic, and I don't like the idea of a microphone that might pick up more than just my voice while gaming, or recording as well as the clip on, a bit tacky for us gamers!;-)
HEADPHONES
The headphones are comfortable.I was a little disappointed in the fact that the ear piece material is made of soft cloth.Their marketing information says "Sweat-less, velour ear cushions".My ears got hot pretty quickly, and after an hour long gaming session I felt like they were almost sweating when I was finished.
I also like to hear the range of sound in music and in gaming.Unfortunately, the bass was not really deep, and I didn't feel emmersed in the game as I wanted to feel.The marketing ad says "You'll hear the raindrops as clearly as the blood splatters".Kind of a gross description, but nonetheless, I wasn't that impressed with the sound quality.Plus, as I was listening to the blood splattering, I could also hear the street sweeper going by outside my house as well as the dog barking.I really like what they were trying to do, I just think some of the components were made rather cheaply.For instance, I understand these headphones are not noise canceling, and they certainly are not meant to be headphones that you'd wear to mix and record music, but when you have these headphones on and you're listening to them, people can hear what you hear across the room.I have a young son and when I'm playing some M rated video games and he walks into the room, I don't want him to hear what I'm hearing.
SUMMARY
Hopefully if there is a known quality issue with the manufacturing of these units, it will be resolved soon.Unfortunately, the cheap $20 headphones I have work just as well, and better in almost all areas.I wouldn't recommend anyone spending more than $20 for this level of headphones.For $70 there are just so many other options out there to choose from.
SUPPORT
I don't really like the support mechanism they provide.You have to create an account with them online to log a ticket with their support team.There is no phone number specifically listed for technical support.I'm going to try and contact tech support next week and see about resolvign the microphone issue.Maybe it will turn out to be an incompatibility or something.Either way, if I can edit my review, I will leave what I've written above out there, but update the review if possible to include whether or not they were able to resolve my microphone issues.
Sorry Ideazon, I wish I could've been more impressed.
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Product Description:
With every scream shot or footstep the Ideazon Banshee Gaming Headset takes you to an unprecedented level of gaming immersion with amazing acoustics and extreme comfort.Professional Gaming Headset. Dual suspension design and velour ear cushions provide comfort during long gaming sessions. In-line sound controls with detached microphone ensures superior quality sound (speaker) and voice (mic). Specs: 20-20khz frequency response; 40mm speaker diameter; Impedance - 32 ohms; 3 m cable.
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