So the mic is detachable..what about the audio cable? Is that cool HyperX logo on both sides of the headset? And how is the headband, comfortable?
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The mic is detachable but the cable is not. The logo is on both earcups. The headband is deeply padded and comfortable.
610039
Yes, it comes with two different detachable mics (a short one like in the picture and the longer one that comes with most gaming headsets).
2276816
Yes, it is a wired headset. I think the length of the headset cord is around 6ft (2m). It contains both USB and 3.5mm mic/headphone jacks. The little connector thing you see is the 7.1 USB sound card. You plug that in a USB port, then plug your 3.5mm in the ports provided by the usb sound card. Personally, I have found that when the mic is plugged into the sound card, the mic doesn't noise cancel well. I ended up buying 3.5mm audio extension to plug that straight into the pc. I love this headset, and feel you will too.
2116606
The headset and microphone have to be attached to amplify your voice. They do not function separately. You can hold the microphone while attached to to the amplifier to your mouth without putting it on your head.
1998445
The mic is fine. No one has ever complained about not being able to hear or understand me. My only issue was w the ear pieces and the volume automatically changing
19326
So. I got one. Arrived last night. Was able to raid with it for one night and it worked flawlessly. One of the most comfortable headsets I've ever owned. Then the USB dongle quit out on me. I pop the USB dongle in and it keeps popping up "USB Device Not Recognized". Windows isn't recognizing the transmitter anymore, so now I've got a really comfy pair of really expensive earmuffs. That light up.
691720
The cable isn't removable. The cable is attached similarly like regular headphone cables. They are a really good pair though worth the price.
2010572
Get a an over-headset w/ mouthpiece from Staples, Amazon, etc & plug it into the hole in the side. Then you're hands-free to multi-task AND not cricking your neck! :)
1703038
There is a mic and it doesn't work really well with hearing though I can say that after using it for chat on Skype, Yahoo, Gmail, and on my mobile phone... That the quality of my voice is not very good. No matter how I hold the mic up to my mouth in any angle that I can, it doesn't change the quality besides being louder when my mouth is closer. The mic is attached to the wire, it isn't attached to the headpiece itself. As for listening quality though, it is worth it and has an amazing noise-reduction.
795009
I'm sorry but I'm not sure I understand your question. The "cable" that links the headset to the computer/IPod is not detachable from the headset that I have. English is not my native language so sorry if this is not the answer you're looking for
1776745
i don't use the steelseries microphone, its always retracted, but my friend whom i talk over skype/ventrilo with whilst listening to music also has this headset, and i have never heard his music.
1159386
Yes. You can remove the Mic if you're just listening to music and the cable coming from the headset is a 3.5 mm standard for most regular audio services. So again short answer yes for sure.
1335551
Totally. I bought this device because I have a hard time hearing everyone on calls when I am mobile. This thing is made by a speaker company. So the audio is great. The design is really good. I had a hard time hearing on the top-of-the-line Jawbone. It also didn't stay in my ear. I use the medium earpiece with this one (it comes with 3). It is the most comfortable headset I have owned, and the only one I have managed to use for more than a few months before switching back to a wired setup. I use this every day and am very happy with the purchase.
829248
The headband can be removed from the mic. (I would suggest trying to buy just the headband part separately instead of buying a whole headset). I don't know what a boom is but the end part does move if that's what you're asking.
1367270
Depends on which part you're talking about. The headband failed after about 3 weeks, but I fixed that myself by sewing the elastic inside the headband back to the tension wires. I replaced the earpads after about a year. The microphone switch and volume control started to fail after about a year and a half, but it was reasonably tolerable. The left headphone driver failed after 2 years 4 months, and yes it was the actual driver, not any of the cables or connections. It was at this point I decided the headset wasn't worth the time to repair. The cable is extremely durable, this is the first headset I've owned where the cable didn't suffer fatigue failure. The general construction is also good, It's flexible enough to survive a fall from my desk to the floor without issue.
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As a game developer, I use these headsets religiously. They are not the best quality, but compared to 90% of wired headsets near the same price range they are just as good. Only problems I have with the headset is the boom for the microphone. The elbow that attaches boom to the left headphone is made out of plastic and if dropped on that elbow it will break with ease. (I strength my headsets by attaching 38 gauge aluminum with some liquid steel adhesive, to the elbow join) I have used a number of these headsets and currently own three. Two for work and one for home. Being able to get up and get a drink or rush to a project meeting, without stressing about tripping over a cord or ripping the USB out is hard to beat. Hope this review helps, if you have any questions about the headset let me know and I'd be happy to answer them for you.
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I just read Matts response. To clarify, this cord is a replacement if ur headphone cord is broken. if u have the x1s or the x11s my response still applies. Neither one of those have the detachable headphone cord like the 41s. You can use any of the headsets on xb1 as long as you have the adapter.