Logitech Extreme PC Gaming Headset

     Today we will be taking a look at Logitech’s Extreme PC Gaming Headset! First off, I would like to say that it has been as hard as trying to get out of Hades for me to find a decent pair of gaming headphones/mic set that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg.

     Comfort next to sound has always been a big factor for many when it comes to shopping for gaming headphones. Even more comes into play about comfort when it comes to behind-the-head headphones. This style tends to have an annoying habit of after several hours of gaming to irritate the tops and back of your ear. I have found the reason for this (as many of you probably have figured out) and is caused by the open space that is around the folded plastic for which the wires are run to the speakers and microphone. Many companies don’t take the time to round these areas out or flip the wire run space to the top of the part that wraps around your ear.

     Logitech has done a great job of designing the headset other than the afore mentioned problem. Chrome accents help them stand out nicely in a crowd. The microphone has a feature that I have never seen before in a headset- As you can adjust the tilt of the receiver, it has a stopper so that it doesn’t fall down as most mics tend to do after being moved around quiet a bit. This is a well appreciated feature that I would like to see in more headsets. The inline volume control is of much higher quality than often seen. You don’t see a shirt/pocket clip on many of these, and it too is much appreciated. It’s nice not having to fumble around to adjust the volume while you’re playing a game; instead reaching for the place that you clipped the controller to. Also on the controller is a mic mute switch. This is excellent for those of you that use sound activation in your favorite chat program such as Team Speak or Ventrillo. At 10ft, cable length is not an issue.

Technical Specs:

• Frequency Response:
  Headset: 20Hz-20 KHz
  Microphone: 100Hz-16 KHz
• Sensitivity: -59dBV/ubar, -39dBV/Pa+4 dB
• Cable length: 10 feet

     Audio on the headset is very crisp and clear, with great ranges. It certainly isn’t a pair of Sennheisers, but nonetheless, the audio is wonderful. Ever had the problem while playing a game at a LAN, and not being able to hear footsteps or whatever else because of all the background noise? You will not have that problem with this headset, nice loud audio with little to no distortion. At max volume, it was a tad too loud for my likings, but again, the audio was just as clear.

Conclusion:

     Logitech has again done another great job with another great product for us gamers. This headset defiantly leads the top of the middle-budget headsets. Great audio, pleasing aesthetics, and small extra features that make the difference. I only have one complaint with the set, and that is the discomfort caused with the wire run being on the underside of the part that wraps around your ears. This rubs against that area and causes more discomfort than I care for.

     With the exception of the wire run opening, I am very please. Logitech is known for making high-quality products, and they didn’t let down even in a more budget-minded segment of the market.