[HWC] Corsair Launches USB Headset for Gamers

bainne · Aug 31, 2010

http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/news/...eadset-gamers/

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Corsair is just getting their hands into everything these days. Here is a new bit about the companies latest venture into audio peripherals. It only begs the question, when will we see the obligatory Corsair Killer NIC?

Corsair today announced the launch of their inaugural audio product, the Gaming Audio Series HS1 USB gaming headset. This noise-isolating headset offers long-term playing comfort and immersive multi-channel audio, with massive 50mm drivers and a carefully tuned acoustical design optimized not only for gaming, but for movies and music as well.

DuckieHo · Aug 31, 2010

Over diversification...

ljason8eg · Aug 31, 2010

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Originally Posted by DuckieHo

Over diversification...

This, seriously.

All those cheap USB headsets sound the same anyway. Trying to sell on brand name alone I guess.

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"We set out to develop a headset with the performance that gamers demand, while also providing the pristine audio reproduction required for multi-channel movies and high bit rate music," stated Jim Carlton, Vice President of Marketing at Corsair. "The Audio HS1 easily meets both these challenges."

Lol. Its USB. If it really was going to be a high quality headset it wouldn't be using USB.

Arrec Barrwin · Aug 31, 2010

Yay Corsair! They make good products, keep em coming.

If anything, it is just more competition in different markets, which is only good for buyers.

Eagle1337 · Aug 31, 2010

Damn it corsair, focus on your strong points and not abuse your brand name. It's better for the long run to have a few categories in which one is great at to being the jack of all trades that does nothing great but only average.

Skylit · Aug 31, 2010

Do not want.

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* Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz
* Impedance: 32 Ohms at 1kHz
* Dynamic range: 93dB A-wtd
* USB power consumption: 250mW
* Drivers: 50mm
* Cable: 3 meters
* Connector: USB Type A

Closed back with no sound stage, yep these fail.

murderbymodem · Aug 31, 2010

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Originally Posted by ljason8eg

Lol. Its USB. If it really was going to be a high quality headset it wouldn't be using USB.

Agreed. I'd never use a USB headset.

Ubernoobie · Aug 31, 2010

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Originally Posted by Eagle1337

Damn it corsair, focus on your strong points and not abuse your brand name. It's better for hte long run to have a few categories in which one is great at to being the jack of all trades that does nothing great but only average.

^This

Chunky_Chimp · Aug 31, 2010

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Originally Posted by ljason8eg

Lol. Its USB. If it really was going to be a high quality headset it wouldn't be using USB.

Yup... poor choice on their part.

staryoshi · Aug 31, 2010

I like seeing Corsair spread their wings. Go forth and conquer!

I don't like that style of headset, but it looks ok.

tombom · Aug 31, 2010

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Originally Posted by ljason8eg

Lol. Its USB. If it really was going to be a high quality headset it wouldn't be using USB.

You know that high quality DAC's use USB right?

Not saying this is going to be good, but think about that.

Shane1244 · Aug 31, 2010

I don't want a USB headset either, Switching sound devices in annoying when wanting to listen to my speakers.

I think Corsair will be able to make this a good headset, they have amazing products, all with amazing quality.

As for the USB vs 3.5mm Majority of gamers don't have Sound Cards, and if you do have one, you shouldn't even been looking at a product like this. USB can be better than onboard, so I can see why they made this choice.

Aznboy1993 · Aug 31, 2010

Go corsair! But this...? Is a little bit overkill...sick with coolers, RAM, and cases

BlackHoleSon · Aug 31, 2010

I prefer the standard jacks, all my USB ports are filled.

HouseJhereg · Aug 31, 2010

USB and monster sized inline volume control IMHO = Fail. I cant stand those inline controllers just feels like my head is unbalanced.

ljason8eg · Aug 31, 2010

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Originally Posted by tombom

You know that high quality DAC's use USB right?

Not saying this is going to be good, but think about that.

Except this is a pair of USB headphones, not a pair of headphones that plug into a USB DAC. Big difference.

WTHbot · Aug 31, 2010

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Originally Posted by Skylit

Do not want.

Closed back with no sound stage, yep these fail.

Closed back is okay at big lan parties, the problem comes with the USB how do expect to make high quality headphones with a USB?

Ecchi-BANZAII!!! · Aug 31, 2010

FireWire > USB
Ask any audiophile who use TC Electronic PowerCore or other sound rack for music and sound composing.

Fusion Racing · Aug 31, 2010

Don't see the point in these. If I want decent headphones my first thought isn't Corsair, that's for sure.

xXjay247Xx · Aug 31, 2010

why do this? when razer dominates the market for gaming headsets!

SinX7 · Aug 31, 2010

I thought USB headset are not as good as the regular plugs. (3.5mm etc.)

Shane1244 · Aug 31, 2010

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Originally Posted by xXjay247Xx

why do this? when razer dominates the market for gaming headsets!

Hardly.

Skylit · Aug 31, 2010

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Originally Posted by xXjay247Xx

why do this? when razer dominates the market for gaming headsets!

lolno.

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We have announced the HS1 USB Gaming Headset. It has an MSRP of US $99.99 and will be available at major retail and etail outlets in September.

Really?

ljason8eg · Aug 31, 2010

Lol wow I didn't see the MSRP. Total joke of a product.

HouseJhereg · Aug 31, 2010

I have an old pair of Logitech gaming headphones that suit me just fine and under $20.
Not really an audiophile anymore Was when I was younger but after many,many concerts the hearing isnt what it used to be.

xXjay247Xx · Aug 31, 2010

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Originally Posted by Shane1244

Hardly.

come on, what would you rather?
Thishttp://drh2.img.digitalriver.com/DRH...a-gallery2.jpg

or some crappy corsair USB headphones?

and yes I am a razer fan boy..

[HWC] Corsair Launches USB Headset for Gamers

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