【Superb Compatibility for Multi-Platform】 This gaming headset supports PS5, PS4, PS4 Pro/Slim, Xbox One, Xbox One S/X controller, Xbox Series S/X, PC, for Nintendo Switch/3DS, PSP, Game boy advance， Sega dreamcast， Laptop, Computer, Tablet, iPad, Mobile Phone. NOTE: the old version of Xbox One needs an extra adapter to support it.
【Adjustable Noise-cancellation Microphone】 The gaming headphones are omnidirectional adjustable and flexible to pick up voice in 360 degree. External Audio Control： Mute button and volume control housed on military grade durable braided wire are designed conveniently for quick and convenient adjustment.
【Immersive in Super Real Gaming Experience】 The PS5 headset with high-grade 50mm driver with neodymium magnets delivers clean clear bass and acoustic positioning precision, you can feel the full force of an explosion, a grenade blast, or a dubstep drop. Perfect for Various Games: Like Minecraft, Fortnite, Halo 5 Guardians, Metal Gear Solid, Call of Duty, Star Wars Battlefront, Overwatch, World of Warcraft Legion, etc.
【Humanized Design, Built to Stay Comfortable】 The softly padded retractable headband design allows you to find the perfect fit without constraint and provide excellent durability, suits all gamers at any age. The synthetic leather-wrapped ear-cushions is thicker and bigger which ensures play-all-night comfort! PLUG & PLAY: No setup or installation necessary.
【Uniquely Designed Gorgeous Led Lights】 The Xbox One Headset with big led lights designed on earcups is cool enough to maximizely blast the atmosphere of the whole game. The USB interface is only used to supply power to the LED lights on the earcups.
Release date
September 25, 2018
Pricing
The strikethrough price is the List Price. Savings represents a discount off the List Price.
Product Dimensions
8.4 x 7.8 x 4.2 inches, 13.44 Ounces
Binding
Electronics
Item model number
G2000-L
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer
No
Item Weight
13.4 ounces
Manufacturer
VersionTech
Date First Available
July 23, 2015
13 reviews for VersionTECH. G2000 Gaming Headset for PS5 PS4 PC Xbox One, Surround Sound Over Ear Headphones with Mic, LED Light for Mac Laptop Switch Playstation…
Rated 4 out of 5
Alma Roman Velez –
A mi hijo de 10 años le encantan más que unos caros que tiene.
Rated 1 out of 5
Amazon Customer –
Bought the product and due to pandemic did not have the time to use it so when I finally took it out of box to use for the first time. One side does not work no sound comes out and the sound is awful. I can not get the other side to work. No warranty for a year as I bought them not that long ago. So stuck with a dud would not recommend. Never touched should have at least worked the first time before crapping out
Rated 4 out of 5
Amanda –
Doesn’t catch sound very well but loud in ear
Rated 3 out of 5
Real Honest Reviewers –
This headset is designed for PC and not for XBOX X/S or PS4/PS5. 👉🏾Though the audio will work by plugging the male 3.5mm audio cord into your game controller, 👉🏾there is no way to plug in the required USB cord to turn on the💡LED lights which only works by plugging in the male end USB cord to a power source that is permanently attached to the headset via a built in forked cord. 👉🏾XBox and PS DO NOT HAVE A USB Input on the controller to do this like A PC does. You will only upset your children and waste your money.👈🏾
💡The only solution is using a power bank by plugging the audio end into your game controller and the USB cord into a power bank which you would have to keep in your pocket while playing the game and wouldn’t be comfortable. I cannot recommend this headset besides for PC.
Rated 5 out of 5
Tango –
I bought this as a Christmas present for my son, primarily for his Nintendo switch. He is very pleased with the headset as the previous one he was using was not comfortable. He is using it for his lap top for online classes as well. The product material quality is excellent!! Also, the cables are long enough, so that he can play far from the TV. Compared to other headsets with similar features (multi-compatibility), Version TECH’s price is excellent as well..
Rated 5 out of 5
fe grajales –
Es bien liviano y comodo…
Rated 5 out of 5
Shye –
I got these almost four years ago and they still work great !
Rated 3 out of 5
Dainis –
Think about pricing
Rated 4 out of 5
Amazon Customer –
The headset is a great headset for it’s value. the sound is great, the mic is clear for my friends when I talk, and I LOVE the volume adjuster and mute feature like the other name brands have. The headset overall has a nice design, and the cable for it is braided too, which I personally like as I find it more durable than your conventional rubber coated cord. Doesn’t tangle as much either. Now for the downside. I seem to find that the actual part that sits over your ears, doesn’t pivot enough, thus not cupping my ears properly. It doesn’t sit on my head properly, thus allowing a very uncomfortable feeling to wear. I usually game for about 12 hours a day with this whole COVID19 Quarantine and not having anything better to do. Of those 12 hours, I spend at least half of that time wearing my headset talking to friends. It can tend to get very annoying to wear, especially on those very intense gaming sessions with my buddies. That’s really my only issue with the headset, otherwise it is a good headset. I use the headset for my Xbox One, and although it’s really not the biggest deal, I do wish that the USB part of the cord could have been a few feet longer than the AUX that plugs into the controller so I could actually make use of the LIGHTING feature that the headset has, although it doesn’t affect the overall functionality of the product. Either they could have made the USB Cable longer, or they could have included a USB extension cable with the product so I could have made use of the light feature the headset has.
Overall, if I had to give the headset a Overall General rating, it would probably have to be a solid 6-7 / 10. It works well for what I need it to do, and it gets the job done well.
Rated 4 out of 5
Lori P. –
I’m pretty inexperienced when it comes to headsets, much less gaming headsets, but as far as I can tell this is pretty darn great.
MATERIALS: The plastic headset- though it feels kind of cheap- is very light weight, which is great for longer gaming sessions! The only thing that’s even “kind of” heavy is the part that controls the volume & microphone, but I don’t think it would bother most people.
The foam on the top, along with the plush ear cups are pretty darn comfortable. I’ve only been wearing them for an afternoon, so I don’t know if they’ll stand the test of time, but the material doesn’t make your face sweat or anything, which I was sorta worried about.
However, the thing that keeps the microphone attached to the headset seems to be broken on mine. It’s still functional (the mic works), but I’m a little disappointed that it popped right off as soon as I pulled it out of the packaging. I’m not sure if it’s just a flaw in the design, or if it was “cheaply made”, but either way I had to use tape just to keep it in place so that it doesn’t “dangle”. (I may have to use stronger tape later down the line, but whatever we had around the house seems to be working just fine. Everything is so light weight, so it’s an easy fix.)
TECHNICAL STUFF: I’ve spent hours on YouTube watching “mic tests” to compare & contrast different headset microphones, and I have to say that this is definitely one of the better sounding ones. Even when compared to the popular Logitech headset, the microphone quality on this one is so much better! This key component is what pushed me to buy this headset in the first place, which is ironic considering mine was sorta broken, but it still had same sound quality. (If it had broken completely, I probably would have had them replaced or try a different brand all together)
The USB cable (for the LED lights) is a little tricky if you’re using it for the PS4, and the headphone jack is a little tricky if you’re using it on PC. Let me explain:
The headphone jack plugs into the PS4 controller perfectly. I was worried that I would have to buy some kind of adapter, but it’s pretty much just plug & play once you’ve adjusted your audio settings on the console. However, the controller does not have a USB port, so in order for the LED’s to light up, you have to plug it into the console itself. This can be a problem because the place where the wire “splits” is way too close together, so unless you hold the controller a few inches away from the console while you play…then it’s just not going to work out.
As for PC, it is possible to have the headphones & USB plugged in at the same time. However, my PC requires that the headphone & microphone jacks be two separate things, so unless I have some kind of connector splitter thing, then it’s just going to be a regular pair of headphones. I already have a USB standing mic, so I’m not too worried about that, but it is something to consider if you wanted your headset to multitask.
The Sound itself has a lot of bass. It isn’t always necessary, but I actually don’t mind it since I prefer to have heavy bass when I listen to music anyway. My ears are completely surrounded too, which is great if you have weird-shaped ears like I do! You can still hear some outside noise though, so you’re not completely “cut off” from the real world. Some might find that as bad thing, but I think it’s great in case you need to pause the game and go check on whoever is calling for you in real life.
CONCLUSION: All in all I’m pretty satisfied, and until the more pricey brands come up with a better sounding microphone, I may actually buy this again in the future, especially if they keep updating the design 🙂
Rated 4 out of 5
SerenityFL –
Yet Another Update: This is a few months behind. After my previous update, the seller reached out to me again and sent me another pair of headphones, no questions asked. I got them relatively quickly, tested them out, they worked, but in the meantime, I had ordered a different pair of headphones from my preferred company: Skull Candy.
The seller did send a few emails asking me to revise this review. I will not delete anything that I’ve written, but I will add this update that if you have problems with the headset, the seller is eager to make things right. I have not used the headphones since I got them and tested them, and will use them as back up should my Skull Candy headphones kick the bucket one day, and I’m waiting on an order for another pair.
These are cheap headphones, but if that’s all you can afford, get them. Otherwise, maybe use them as a back up.
Nonetheless, because the seller was very involved in trying to make me a happy customer, I will update the stars because customer service seems to be a dying thing these days, but this company is on top of it if you have any problems with the headphones, and I have to commend them for that.
Update: So these have gone up in price. This is a ripoff. I bought them when they were $20 which was fair because if you want to use them on your PC, YOU have to buy an adapter separately, these do NOT come with the adapter. So for that, you’re going to spend another $5 making this headset now a $32 headset plus shipping/handling. These are NOT WORTH that kind of money. These are cheap headsets, these are $20 headsets, these are NOT $30 headsets. I highly recommend that people not even bother to spend that kind of money for this headset when there are very similar headsets out there that are still in the $20 or less range that will sound exactly the same as these.
Why am I back here? Because these broke. I ordered these in June 2017. It’s now January 2018. My headset is useless. The area in the center of the cord that hold the mic volume adjustment housing has caused problems with the wiring. I had to constantly unplug the set from the laptop and let the cord unwind so that it would be straight again. The cord kinks up really, really easily. What happens when the cord does that is that the wires inside start to act up.
Additionally, at both ends of the mic volume adjustment housing in the center of the cord, one end started fraying. In 6 months. That’s ridiculous, and now they want more $ for these headphones? Are they kidding me? The things only last 6 fricken months! I do not slam my headphones around, I don’t toss them in a bag, I don’t even take them out of the house. They are by my PC when I’m not using them, and on my head when they are. I set them down, gently, when I take them off. When I have to unplug them because the cord has kinked up YET again, I hold them by the headphones to let the cord spin back to normal. And they lasted a whopping 6 months.
I came back here to buy another pair because even though the mic really isn’t that great (not compared to other mics out there that sound crisp and clear), the headset itself wasn’t that bad, and the music sounded pretty good through them. But if they only last 6 months at a time, there’s NO WAY I’m spending $30 on another pair.
By the way, I will commend them for finally putting up an image showing how to connect the headset to various devices. They did not have that when I ordered these.
Original Update below initial review:
Last night the mic went out on my other headphones, which will just not do. After spending several hours looking around at various gaming headsets, I decided to give these a try because they had pretty good reviews not only here but on YouTube as well. I am not one of those who thinks you “have” to spend hundreds for high quality gaming headsets to be able to enjoy gaming. When I’m wealthier, then I’ll do that.
I happened to get my order in time to get it delivered same day…which is something I have never experienced before. That’s just incredible…
Anyway, finally the headphones arrived about 8 hours after I ordered them. I unboxed them, put them on my head and immediately felt a huge difference in how they feel sitting there as compared to SEVERAL other pairs of headsets I’ve owned. These are quite comfortable. I’m very surprised.
Ok…that’s all well and good, how do they sound? I have a song that I use to judge all headphones/headsets by, and I clicked ‘play’ on the video.
The sound came out of my laptop.
I will spare you the drama. I spent far too long trying to figure out how to get a pair of headphones to work that should have worked by just plugging it in to the jack. It’s a jack! It should work right off. I was to the point of thinking that the headset didn’t even work, except for the lighting from the USB, and was thinking I was going to have to return them.
At the same time I found out that you can NOT use the mic and the headphones at the same time, nor did I even get a mic jack at all! Seriously? No mic jack with what you get in the box? I didn’t remember reading that, and I sure didn’t see that on the multiple reviews that I watched on YouTube. I watched people unbox these, plug them in, get in to a game, and talk about the sound AND THE MIC. Where was the mic jack? That was the whole dang point of ordering these! Why have a headset with a mic on it and not provide a way to both hear and talk at the same time? What is that?
I read the reviews again. No mention of this that I could find. I read the questions. Did not see it mentioned. Read every last word on the product page, and there it was, hidden all the way at the bottom right next to a pic talking about the flexible headband. Since I do not care if the headband is that flexible, I didn’t read the words next to that pic.
So now I have to buy an adapter. I really wish I had known this before I ordered these. I would have searched for one on here and ordered it at the same time, saving me shipping costs. I am not happy that they put that very important piece of information way at the bottom of the description after making no mention of that earlier.
Back to the sound. I finally got the sound to come through the headphones. Ok. Are they the best? No. Are they good? Yes. The bass is good. I cannot believe this sound is coming out of $20 headphones. It’s not the top of the line quality, no, but for the price, you are getting decent sound.
I’ve seen others state that they got about a year out of these…that’s not too bad for the price, but after having just about every pair of headphones I’ve owned have some problem, I’m leery to get my hopes up.
Overall first impression is good with the exception of the fact that I did not see that I would have to get an adaptor to be able to use the mic. Again, that was the entire reason I ordered the headset…and now I can’t use it until I can find this adapter and the time go get it. First world problem, sure, but it is a let down nonetheless. And yes, I knew that it was not the USB. I thought that we were getting two jacks – one for the mic and one for the headphones.
I will update this after some time if anything goes wrong or if they are still working after a good chunk of time. And will also eventually update whenever I can get an adapter…which I’m not happy about that I have to make a trip to the store that I didn’t want to have to take. Pointless to order it on Amazon now if I can find it since I’ll spend more for the shipping than the item will cost, undoubtedly.
Update: The company reached out to me after reading my review. They offered some compensation that I did not ask for, and we had a discussion about the placement of the information regarding the jacks on their product page. In the end, they offered a compensation I would not have expected, and were very eager to turn this middle of the road review in to a more positive review. They were quick to communicate…which is always a plus because too many companies act like you don’t even exist. We had a few emails back and forth requesting certain things, and in the end, I have decided to up this to a 4 star.
Again, for the price, this headset is comfortable, I’ve not had even a HINT of a headache and I’ve worn them daily since I got them…for hours each day…not just to listen to music, video, or while gaming, but because I have obnoxious neighbors who don’t know how to be quiet.
The sound is pretty darn good for the price. Of course a headest worth a few hundred is going to sound way better, but for $20, these are comparable to headsets for which I’ve paid 2 to 3 times as much.
I have yet to test the mic as I still have to get the adapter, and that is the reason I am making these 4 star. They are good, they are not jaw dropping incredible, and you do have to buy an extra part to make them work. Once I get the adapter and test the mic, I will update this again.
Update 07/14/17: Today my adapter showed up in the mail. Plugged everything in to the adapter and then adapter to the appropriate jacks, double checked “level” under recording devices in sound, pulled up Sound Recorder, blabbered something, listened back…let me tell you all, the mic is surprisingly good! I’ve been using the Microsoft LiveChat headset for awhile because my Razers died and the LiveChat has crap for sound in headphones but fantastic mic….well…this mic on this headset, once you get the adapter, sounds just. as. good. I am pleasantly surprised. I did not think the mic was going to be this clear. No echo, no hissing, no buzzing, no weird metallic sound to your voice…
This is a good headset to get, (you have to get the adapter, too, sold separately), if you’re wanting to game, have a good headset but don’t have the hundreds of dollars for high end headsets. You don’t have to. You spend $20 on this headset, $6 on the adapter, you are set.
NOW we have to see how long these last….
Rated 5 out of 5
Kevin Edwards –
This headset is great for the PS4 and the PS5. In my opinion, it cancels a lot of noise. The sound quality is amazing and they work the way they’re suppose to. I also use this headset for my Macbook air (yes it still functional) whenever I work from home.
Rated 5 out of 5
ultraman –
I bought this headset for the kid and he loves it. The mic is loud and clear. He uses it every day from playing Fortnite to online learning. The volume control is handy and you can mute the mic there as well. The padding is soft and comfortable. The earmuffs are deep enough won’t hurt your ear. The only downsides are this headset doesn’t have noise cancelling. And its a bit bulky. But given the cheap price, its perfect for our purpose.
Alma Roman Velez –
A mi hijo de 10 años le encantan más que unos caros que tiene.
Amazon Customer –
Bought the product and due to pandemic did not have the time to use it so when I finally took it out of box to use for the first time. One side does not work no sound comes out and the sound is awful. I can not get the other side to work. No warranty for a year as I bought them not that long ago. So stuck with a dud would not recommend. Never touched should have at least worked the first time before crapping out
Amanda –
Doesn’t catch sound very well but loud in ear
Real Honest Reviewers –
This headset is designed for PC and not for XBOX X/S or PS4/PS5. 👉🏾Though the audio will work by plugging the male 3.5mm audio cord into your game controller, 👉🏾there is no way to plug in the required USB cord to turn on the💡LED lights which only works by plugging in the male end USB cord to a power source that is permanently attached to the headset via a built in forked cord. 👉🏾XBox and PS DO NOT HAVE A USB Input on the controller to do this like A PC does. You will only upset your children and waste your money.👈🏾
💡The only solution is using a power bank by plugging the audio end into your game controller and the USB cord into a power bank which you would have to keep in your pocket while playing the game and wouldn’t be comfortable. I cannot recommend this headset besides for PC.
Tango –
I bought this as a Christmas present for my son, primarily for his Nintendo switch. He is very pleased with the headset as the previous one he was using was not comfortable. He is using it for his lap top for online classes as well. The product material quality is excellent!! Also, the cables are long enough, so that he can play far from the TV. Compared to other headsets with similar features (multi-compatibility), Version TECH’s price is excellent as well..
fe grajales –
Es bien liviano y comodo…
Shye –
I got these almost four years ago and they still work great !
Dainis –
Think about pricing
Amazon Customer –
The headset is a great headset for it’s value. the sound is great, the mic is clear for my friends when I talk, and I LOVE the volume adjuster and mute feature like the other name brands have. The headset overall has a nice design, and the cable for it is braided too, which I personally like as I find it more durable than your conventional rubber coated cord. Doesn’t tangle as much either. Now for the downside. I seem to find that the actual part that sits over your ears, doesn’t pivot enough, thus not cupping my ears properly. It doesn’t sit on my head properly, thus allowing a very uncomfortable feeling to wear. I usually game for about 12 hours a day with this whole COVID19 Quarantine and not having anything better to do. Of those 12 hours, I spend at least half of that time wearing my headset talking to friends. It can tend to get very annoying to wear, especially on those very intense gaming sessions with my buddies. That’s really my only issue with the headset, otherwise it is a good headset. I use the headset for my Xbox One, and although it’s really not the biggest deal, I do wish that the USB part of the cord could have been a few feet longer than the AUX that plugs into the controller so I could actually make use of the LIGHTING feature that the headset has, although it doesn’t affect the overall functionality of the product. Either they could have made the USB Cable longer, or they could have included a USB extension cable with the product so I could have made use of the light feature the headset has.
Overall, if I had to give the headset a Overall General rating, it would probably have to be a solid 6-7 / 10. It works well for what I need it to do, and it gets the job done well.
Lori P. –
I’m pretty inexperienced when it comes to headsets, much less gaming headsets, but as far as I can tell this is pretty darn great.
MATERIALS:
The plastic headset- though it feels kind of cheap- is very light weight, which is great for longer gaming sessions! The only thing that’s even “kind of” heavy is the part that controls the volume & microphone, but I don’t think it would bother most people.
The foam on the top, along with the plush ear cups are pretty darn comfortable. I’ve only been wearing them for an afternoon, so I don’t know if they’ll stand the test of time, but the material doesn’t make your face sweat or anything, which I was sorta worried about.
However, the thing that keeps the microphone attached to the headset seems to be broken on mine. It’s still functional (the mic works), but I’m a little disappointed that it popped right off as soon as I pulled it out of the packaging. I’m not sure if it’s just a flaw in the design, or if it was “cheaply made”, but either way I had to use tape just to keep it in place so that it doesn’t “dangle”. (I may have to use stronger tape later down the line, but whatever we had around the house seems to be working just fine. Everything is so light weight, so it’s an easy fix.)
TECHNICAL STUFF:
I’ve spent hours on YouTube watching “mic tests” to compare & contrast different headset microphones, and I have to say that this is definitely one of the better sounding ones. Even when compared to the popular Logitech headset, the microphone quality on this one is so much better! This key component is what pushed me to buy this headset in the first place, which is ironic considering mine was sorta broken, but it still had same sound quality. (If it had broken completely, I probably would have had them replaced or try a different brand all together)
The USB cable (for the LED lights) is a little tricky if you’re using it for the PS4, and the headphone jack is a little tricky if you’re using it on PC. Let me explain:
The headphone jack plugs into the PS4 controller perfectly. I was worried that I would have to buy some kind of adapter, but it’s pretty much just plug & play once you’ve adjusted your audio settings on the console. However, the controller does not have a USB port, so in order for the LED’s to light up, you have to plug it into the console itself. This can be a problem because the place where the wire “splits” is way too close together, so unless you hold the controller a few inches away from the console while you play…then it’s just not going to work out.
As for PC, it is possible to have the headphones & USB plugged in at the same time. However, my PC requires that the headphone & microphone jacks be two separate things, so unless I have some kind of connector splitter thing, then it’s just going to be a regular pair of headphones. I already have a USB standing mic, so I’m not too worried about that, but it is something to consider if you wanted your headset to multitask.
The Sound itself has a lot of bass. It isn’t always necessary, but I actually don’t mind it since I prefer to have heavy bass when I listen to music anyway. My ears are completely surrounded too, which is great if you have weird-shaped ears like I do! You can still hear some outside noise though, so you’re not completely “cut off” from the real world. Some might find that as bad thing, but I think it’s great in case you need to pause the game and go check on whoever is calling for you in real life.
CONCLUSION:
All in all I’m pretty satisfied, and until the more pricey brands come up with a better sounding microphone, I may actually buy this again in the future, especially if they keep updating the design 🙂
SerenityFL –
Yet Another Update: This is a few months behind. After my previous update, the seller reached out to me again and sent me another pair of headphones, no questions asked. I got them relatively quickly, tested them out, they worked, but in the meantime, I had ordered a different pair of headphones from my preferred company: Skull Candy.
The seller did send a few emails asking me to revise this review. I will not delete anything that I’ve written, but I will add this update that if you have problems with the headset, the seller is eager to make things right. I have not used the headphones since I got them and tested them, and will use them as back up should my Skull Candy headphones kick the bucket one day, and I’m waiting on an order for another pair.
These are cheap headphones, but if that’s all you can afford, get them. Otherwise, maybe use them as a back up.
Nonetheless, because the seller was very involved in trying to make me a happy customer, I will update the stars because customer service seems to be a dying thing these days, but this company is on top of it if you have any problems with the headphones, and I have to commend them for that.
Update: So these have gone up in price. This is a ripoff. I bought them when they were $20 which was fair because if you want to use them on your PC, YOU have to buy an adapter separately, these do NOT come with the adapter. So for that, you’re going to spend another $5 making this headset now a $32 headset plus shipping/handling. These are NOT WORTH that kind of money. These are cheap headsets, these are $20 headsets, these are NOT $30 headsets. I highly recommend that people not even bother to spend that kind of money for this headset when there are very similar headsets out there that are still in the $20 or less range that will sound exactly the same as these.
Why am I back here? Because these broke. I ordered these in June 2017. It’s now January 2018. My headset is useless. The area in the center of the cord that hold the mic volume adjustment housing has caused problems with the wiring. I had to constantly unplug the set from the laptop and let the cord unwind so that it would be straight again. The cord kinks up really, really easily. What happens when the cord does that is that the wires inside start to act up.
Additionally, at both ends of the mic volume adjustment housing in the center of the cord, one end started fraying. In 6 months. That’s ridiculous, and now they want more $ for these headphones? Are they kidding me? The things only last 6 fricken months! I do not slam my headphones around, I don’t toss them in a bag, I don’t even take them out of the house. They are by my PC when I’m not using them, and on my head when they are. I set them down, gently, when I take them off. When I have to unplug them because the cord has kinked up YET again, I hold them by the headphones to let the cord spin back to normal. And they lasted a whopping 6 months.
I came back here to buy another pair because even though the mic really isn’t that great (not compared to other mics out there that sound crisp and clear), the headset itself wasn’t that bad, and the music sounded pretty good through them. But if they only last 6 months at a time, there’s NO WAY I’m spending $30 on another pair.
By the way, I will commend them for finally putting up an image showing how to connect the headset to various devices. They did not have that when I ordered these.
Original Update below initial review:
Last night the mic went out on my other headphones, which will just not do. After spending several hours looking around at various gaming headsets, I decided to give these a try because they had pretty good reviews not only here but on YouTube as well. I am not one of those who thinks you “have” to spend hundreds for high quality gaming headsets to be able to enjoy gaming. When I’m wealthier, then I’ll do that.
I happened to get my order in time to get it delivered same day…which is something I have never experienced before. That’s just incredible…
Anyway, finally the headphones arrived about 8 hours after I ordered them. I unboxed them, put them on my head and immediately felt a huge difference in how they feel sitting there as compared to SEVERAL other pairs of headsets I’ve owned. These are quite comfortable. I’m very surprised.
Ok…that’s all well and good, how do they sound? I have a song that I use to judge all headphones/headsets by, and I clicked ‘play’ on the video.
The sound came out of my laptop.
I will spare you the drama. I spent far too long trying to figure out how to get a pair of headphones to work that should have worked by just plugging it in to the jack. It’s a jack! It should work right off. I was to the point of thinking that the headset didn’t even work, except for the lighting from the USB, and was thinking I was going to have to return them.
At the same time I found out that you can NOT use the mic and the headphones at the same time, nor did I even get a mic jack at all! Seriously? No mic jack with what you get in the box? I didn’t remember reading that, and I sure didn’t see that on the multiple reviews that I watched on YouTube. I watched people unbox these, plug them in, get in to a game, and talk about the sound AND THE MIC. Where was the mic jack? That was the whole dang point of ordering these! Why have a headset with a mic on it and not provide a way to both hear and talk at the same time? What is that?
I read the reviews again. No mention of this that I could find. I read the questions. Did not see it mentioned. Read every last word on the product page, and there it was, hidden all the way at the bottom right next to a pic talking about the flexible headband. Since I do not care if the headband is that flexible, I didn’t read the words next to that pic.
So now I have to buy an adapter. I really wish I had known this before I ordered these. I would have searched for one on here and ordered it at the same time, saving me shipping costs. I am not happy that they put that very important piece of information way at the bottom of the description after making no mention of that earlier.
Back to the sound. I finally got the sound to come through the headphones. Ok. Are they the best? No. Are they good? Yes. The bass is good. I cannot believe this sound is coming out of $20 headphones. It’s not the top of the line quality, no, but for the price, you are getting decent sound.
I’ve seen others state that they got about a year out of these…that’s not too bad for the price, but after having just about every pair of headphones I’ve owned have some problem, I’m leery to get my hopes up.
Overall first impression is good with the exception of the fact that I did not see that I would have to get an adaptor to be able to use the mic. Again, that was the entire reason I ordered the headset…and now I can’t use it until I can find this adapter and the time go get it. First world problem, sure, but it is a let down nonetheless. And yes, I knew that it was not the USB. I thought that we were getting two jacks – one for the mic and one for the headphones.
I will update this after some time if anything goes wrong or if they are still working after a good chunk of time. And will also eventually update whenever I can get an adapter…which I’m not happy about that I have to make a trip to the store that I didn’t want to have to take. Pointless to order it on Amazon now if I can find it since I’ll spend more for the shipping than the item will cost, undoubtedly.
Update: The company reached out to me after reading my review. They offered some compensation that I did not ask for, and we had a discussion about the placement of the information regarding the jacks on their product page. In the end, they offered a compensation I would not have expected, and were very eager to turn this middle of the road review in to a more positive review. They were quick to communicate…which is always a plus because too many companies act like you don’t even exist. We had a few emails back and forth requesting certain things, and in the end, I have decided to up this to a 4 star.
Again, for the price, this headset is comfortable, I’ve not had even a HINT of a headache and I’ve worn them daily since I got them…for hours each day…not just to listen to music, video, or while gaming, but because I have obnoxious neighbors who don’t know how to be quiet.
The sound is pretty darn good for the price. Of course a headest worth a few hundred is going to sound way better, but for $20, these are comparable to headsets for which I’ve paid 2 to 3 times as much.
I have yet to test the mic as I still have to get the adapter, and that is the reason I am making these 4 star. They are good, they are not jaw dropping incredible, and you do have to buy an extra part to make them work. Once I get the adapter and test the mic, I will update this again.
Update 07/14/17: Today my adapter showed up in the mail. Plugged everything in to the adapter and then adapter to the appropriate jacks, double checked “level” under recording devices in sound, pulled up Sound Recorder, blabbered something, listened back…let me tell you all, the mic is surprisingly good! I’ve been using the Microsoft LiveChat headset for awhile because my Razers died and the LiveChat has crap for sound in headphones but fantastic mic….well…this mic on this headset, once you get the adapter, sounds just. as. good. I am pleasantly surprised. I did not think the mic was going to be this clear. No echo, no hissing, no buzzing, no weird metallic sound to your voice…
This is a good headset to get, (you have to get the adapter, too, sold separately), if you’re wanting to game, have a good headset but don’t have the hundreds of dollars for high end headsets. You don’t have to. You spend $20 on this headset, $6 on the adapter, you are set.
NOW we have to see how long these last….
Kevin Edwards –
This headset is great for the PS4 and the PS5. In my opinion, it cancels a lot of noise. The sound quality is amazing and they work the way they’re suppose to. I also use this headset for my Macbook air (yes it still functional) whenever I work from home.
ultraman –
I bought this headset for the kid and he loves it. The mic is loud and clear. He uses it every day from playing Fortnite to online learning. The volume control is handy and you can mute the mic there as well.
The padding is soft and comfortable. The earmuffs are deep enough won’t hurt your ear.
The only downsides are this headset doesn’t have noise cancelling. And its a bit bulky.
But given the cheap price, its perfect for our purpose.