SteelSeries 5H v2 USB highlights:
- USB soundcard with 7.1 virtual surround
- Pull-out microphone system
- Custom engineered soundscape for gaming
- Specifically optimized for FPS games
- Comfortable full-size ear cushions
- Features extra durable braided cable
- Can be dismantled into 3 separate pieces
The SteelSeries 5H v2 USB soundcard offers a consistent sound experience allowing gamers to always play with the exact same sound and settings, no matter where in the world or at what computer they are playing. This product was designed for gamers with onboard soundcards and/or gamers who regularly find themselves playing at third party computers.
The USB soundcard supports the following systems: Win XP/Vista/Win 2000/Win 98/Win ME/Mac OS.
SteelSeries 5H v2 USB is one of the most popular gaming headsets on the planet. This headset has been used by talented gamers to win major international events like Electronic Sports World Cup, World e-Sport Games, World Series of Video Games, Kode 5, World Cyber Games, Samsung Euro Championship, ESL Extreme Masters and many others.
When wearing the SteelSeries 5H v2 USB you'll immediately notice the enormous full-size ear cushions which gently fit around your ears and reduce background noise. The comfort is something that has to be experienced first hand, either at a friends house or at one of the many LAN-centers and internet cafés that offers the headset to their customers.
The headset features a custom-engineered soundscape designed to enhance performance and immersion in FPS games. This headset was developed and optimized specifically for in-game sound frequencies found in the most popular shooters - making in-game sounds like footsteps, alerts and gunfire especially clear. You will be able to hear and pinpoint the location of your opponents, often before they hear you. Thanks to the USB soundcard you can boost and lower frequencies of your own choosing, allowing optimization for your favourite games.
The SteelSeries 5H v2 USB can easily be dismantled into three separate parts, that easily fit into a bag or a carrying case. This makes transportation of the headset both easy and safe. The pull-out microphone is practically invisible when not in use.
Specifications for SteelSeries 5H v2 USB:
Headphones
- Frequency response: 16 - 28.000 Hz
- Impedance: 40 Ohm
- SPL@ 1kHz, 1 Vrms: 110 dB
- Cable length: 1,0 + 2,0 = 3,0 m (9,8 ft.)
- Connectors: 3,5 mm
Microphone
- Frequency response: 75 - 16.000 Hz
- Pick up pattern: Uni-directional
- Sensitivity: -38 dB
- Impedance: 2K Ohm
Soundcard
- USB: 2.0
- Surround sound: Virtual 7.1
- Equalizer: 12 channels
- Jack: 2 x 3,5 mm (USB cable included)
- Operating systems: Win XP/Vista/Win 2000/Win 98/Win ME/Mac OS
English review by OCIA.net (Rating: Approved award)
"Indeed, the 5H v2 is not meant for listening to music, so to further test the audio capabilities of this headset, I played a lot of Counter-Strike: Source and Half-Life 2. Contrary to my expectations, the virtual 7.1 surround sound was actually very convincing and accurate with locations. So, although the music performance of the headphones was not superb, especially with the USB soundcard, the gaming performance was, providing believable surround sound."
