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The headset itself will be very familiar to anyone that read our review of the STRIX Pro gaming headset, as its styling is almost identical. The only really noticeable difference is how the ‘owls eyes' on the side look, as on the 7.1, you can clearly see the extra drivers behind the clear plastic.
Everything is of a similar quality, with chunky, oversized plastic that feels a little excessive when off and on your head … though you do get used it quite quickly.
While obviously personal taste, I do really like the orange rings in the clear earcups. It looks mean and even better than the whole thing is lit up in the dark (see later for pictures).
The ear cups themselves are made of with leather padded memory foam and have orange cotton covering the drivers themselves. It is all nicely contrasted with the black, matt frame and the slightly glossier earcup padding.
The headband is padded leather and features a really nice orange stitching along its edge. The STRIX logo can be seen written across the leather band, which is unattached to the plastic frame, so falls free when you are not wearing the headset.
The microphone port is bespoke (even though it has a simple 3.5mm connector inside it), so will not ever plug the wrong mic into this one. It is located on the left hand side, with no ability to alter its position.
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