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The Roccat Kave XTD Analog is certainly built with gamers in mind, but it is quite sophisticated compared to an average gaming headset. Along with its understated styling and chunky earphones, it packs a lot of sophisticated hardware under the hood. Unlike most headsets which confine themselves to just a single driver in each earcup, this has two full size, 40mm drivers and a 30mm rumble unit in each.
That's what allows this headset to do what a lot of others don't – provide full 5.1 surround sound. This is no software solution or virtual surround sound, but the real deal. Combine that with a fancy control system and comfortable ear cups and Roccat could be onto a winner.
Roccat has even taken the production of this headset to the nth degree and angled all of the drivers at a specific 12 degrees, which it claims matches the natural form of the human ear and makes for better sound quality. It has also used high quality materials for its construction, which should make it sturdy and flexible enough to avoid damage during transit.
Despite its chunky appearance though, the entire headset is just 336g, so should not weigh down on the user's head too much. Ears are enclosed however, which may lead to overheating issues in warm environments – though it should improve noise cancelling of the surrounding environment by significant measure.
Features
- Real 5.1 surround sound with speakers aligned at a 12 degree angle.
- Noise cancelling microphone. Detachable with mute LED.
- High comfort, low weight design.
- Background noise cut down by interference isolator.
- Solid remote stand for volume control.
- Ultra durable for hardcore playability.
- Versatile dual mode remote for total audio control.
- Game and movie mode.
- Tangle-proof cable.
But kitguru says the same. o.O I don’t get your confusion.
“Noise cancelling microphone. Detachable with mute LED.”
5. Final thoughts
“While it is not removable, it does fold away making transport that bit easier. It is just a shame that it cannot be detached.”
Oh… what the hell… xD
edit: https://youtu.be/K_JlYNDXZuY it IS removable, according to the video. Seem like the reviewer just didn’t figure out how to do it. 😛
Hahaha, this is so weird. If you read this you’ll just get even more confused by the “final thoughts” section:
“3. Roccat Kave XTD
The microphone is a boom type, located off of the side of the left ear cup. Like a lot of other headsets, it’s detachable and it also has its own cable tie which can hold it in place against the head band.”
Had the USB version and both hinges broke after 13 months of use within 2 weeks time. used something like 1-2 hours a day, obviusly Roccat refused to deal with it as this is “mechanical damage”. Never ever will I buy anything made by them again.
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Do you feel the positional audio is better than the Razer Tiamat 7.1?