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The Kulo's design reflects many of the themes we've seen in the past from Roccat. It incorporates their trademark angular lines and black finish which gives it a very different look to most gaming headsets. Like Roccat's Kova+ gaming mouse we reviewed a few weeks back, the Kulo is finished in a combination of matte-black plastic and soft-touch black plastic. This should prove practical in the long run even if it isn't overly exciting to look at. Overall we're quite fond of the aesthetics but they aren't going to appeal to everyone's tastes.
Although the Kulo is finished predominantly in plastic, it has a metal backbone which will make it more durable long-term. Thankfully this doesn't impose significantly on the weight of the headset which comes in at a respectable 178 g excluding the cable. The plastics used in the Kulo's construction have a quality feel and the headset feels very well put together. Our only gripe with the headset in terms of build quality is with the cable which carries cheap-feeling plastic shielding.
Like most other gaming headsets on the market, the Kulo features an in line remote control for adjusting the headset's volume. Unfortunately, Roccat's implementation isn't up to the standard of others as the volume slider provides far too much resistance, making it difficult to adjust the volume accurately. At the end of the cable there are two silver-plated 3.5 mm connectors for headphone and microphone.
Instead of a microphone mute button, Roccat have designed an automatic microphone mute function that automatically mutes the microphone when it is stowed in the upright position. When the microphone is folded down it is automatically activated and is ready for use. Roccat have chosen to use a noise filtering bi-directional microphone which is designed to eliminate background noise.
Roccat have chosen quite an unusual ear pad design for the Kulo which consists of a centre cloth section surrounded by faux-leather. Inside each earcup, Roccat have chosen to use 40mm driver units which have a frequency response of 20 – 20 000 Hz. They feature Neodynium magnets and a Mylar membrane and have a maximum output power of 80 mW.
I bought this headset. It is actually pretty good although I have to agree with the sound quality comments. It goes very loud but there is considerable distortion at the upper 30% of the volume. They should have limited the output earlier.
The drivers are quite budget oriented meaning it can muddle up complex arrangements. classic is terrible on them, but synth pop is ok as long as the bass isn’;t too forceful.
Gaming they are good, I forget they are on as they are light and comfortable.
fair review, but I would recommend them to people who aren’t too fussy about the sound quality,.
Seems not bad looking for the price. but yeah price drop needed, this is a competitive market.
My frustration.. clearly has no end! I’ve been through $500 worth of headsets in the last few months.. trying desperately to find a perfect headset.
During the Corsair HS1 review. Zardon clearly nailed the fact that the bass was more natural instead of the artificial bass we seem to get with most other headsets.
My god. I love the Corsair HS1. And i want its perspective on sound. But… i miss the artificial bass. I dont want it on all the time but i do love the feeling you get when that bass activates on the lows.
I believe there is a place for the Corsair clarity. Its essential. I also believe that the artificial bass. The more pronounced bass that we’re accustomed to these days has a place. Although i love my Corasir’s and my ears are getting used to the natural bass it provides. I still miss the better part of the artificial bass that brings the lower end of the spectrum to life… but I think that this effect needs to be confined to a specific range.
I’m looking for the best gaming headset for my favorite online game. any suggestions?