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The ASUS STRIX 7.1 packaging feels premium. It is made from high quality cardboard and features a nice mix of matt and glossy coatings.
The box details some of the most important features of the headset, including the layout of the neodymium drivers hidden inside each ear cup. The front and subwoofer are listed as being 40mm in size, with a 30mm centre and 20mm rear and side. Details of the control hub are also listed, pointing out key functions.
The whole case opens up with a classy orange, cloth tag – this gives you a look at the headset itself. Removing the plastic cover lets you get at it, as well as the surprising number of accessories.
Along with the manual and warranty booklet, there is a silicone microphone with some flex to it, letting you customise its shape to best suit your mouth.
What cables are supplied? You get a HDMI connector to audio splitter – to allow for multi-channel speakers to also connect to the audio hub and a USB to Split USB cable, for connecting directly to a PC.
The big inclusion however, is the Strix control hub, which measures about four inches across and comes equipped with two turn dials. The larger of the two controls the volume levels for each channel, as well as lighting, game type and a number of other options. What option it is controlling at any one time, is handled by the smaller dial at the front.
Something that might go unnoticed here too, is the built-in environmental microphone. See that small indentation in the top most claw as it hooks into the main area of the control pod? That is a small microphone that picks up on background noise and eliminates it from the audio you hear, helping to give you a better auditory experience.
Connector wise, the control hub has two HDMI ports for headset and speaker connection, and a USB port for hooking it up to your PC.
The underside has three large rubber pads to hold it in place on your desk.
But how does it compare to other surround headsets like the Roccat Kave 5.1 or the Razer Tiamat 7.1?
i think it’t hard to compare the tiamat 7.1 with an USB headset, because alot depends on the sound-card used. i hope the mic is beter then the tiamat’s witch is not that great (sorry for bad English)
When searching for a 7.1 headset for every person recomending the tiamat 7.1 there were 10 more saying no. seems it had some sound problems related to the drivers that was never fixed.
I’ve tried the Strix 7.1 for 2 weeks and own the Roccat Kave 5.1. The Kave 5.1 has a louder volume but that’s it. The Strix 7.1 beats the crap out of the Kave. Sound Quality is way better, bass is better, lighter and way more comfortable, channel separation is miles better.
HI, where can I buy the Strix 7.1, thanks.
Hi, are they really worth the £169.99 price tag?
To be honest, I prefer the setup I am using right now. Creative Sound Blaster Z with SBX Pro Virtual Surround at 100% and Samson SR850 Studio Monitor Headphones. £64+£32. But if you like the flexibility of having USB headphones and don’t mind the price, then the Astrix 7.1 are very good.
are they better than the tiamat 7.1’s or the sennheiser g4me zero
I’m sorry I bought this headset. I have them for about 7-8 months and the first problem I got was the mute button falling off. Next was the mic not working when plugging it into the headset. However when I plug it directly into the pc it works so there’s something wrong with the wires in the headset. Also, today the right ear piece randomly broke off so now it’s just loosely hanging from a cable. The sound quality is pretty good and the noise cancellation is amazing but I don’t recommend buyin.quite fast.
dont trust this review. this headset is garbage. the sound quality is awful, they earcups do not fit properly, my ears were resting against the inside liner, they creak, and they are $200. DO NOT BUY!!
Sennheiser game one is the best….if not kingston cloud one or 2 but no the revolver….
Sennheiser game one is the best….if not kingston cloud one or 2 but no the revolver….
i have the strix 2.0 and i love it, for me, 2.0 is surround