Zalman RS6F USB Surround Sound Headphones - bit-tech.net Forums

Da Dego · 2nd Sep 2007, 04:29

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/200...d_headphones/1

Surround sound headphones are a controversial subject among true audiophiles, but Bit-tech is no coward and has plunged headlong into the issue by reviewing a pair of Zalman's latest headphone effort. How do they fare? Check out within!

wafflesomd · 2nd Sep 2007, 04:50

I find that two transducers in a set of headphones with a good binural recording, can give you a better sense of surround sound than actually labeled SS headphones with more than two drivers.

AKG 501, end.

Woodstock · 2nd Sep 2007, 06:32

theres a couple of link issues on page 2

Spaceraver · 2nd Sep 2007, 08:29

A Photo of said product would be nice.

Mosey · 2nd Sep 2007, 09:04

I used to use the old version of these when I played cs competitively. Back then, they were amazing I thought. I could pinpoint sound extremely easily, much better than anyone else in my clan, and i got them incredibly cheap off overclockers.

However, i'm not an audiophile and I much prefer my proper surround sound to the point where i never really wear headphones any more

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EDIT: The non-USB Zalman's, which come without the volume toggle and things, set you back £20 on Overclockers. An incredible bargain if you ask me

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CardJoe · 2nd Sep 2007, 09:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spaceraver

A Photo of said product would be nice.

...check the article much?

DougEdey · 2nd Sep 2007, 09:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by CardJoe

...check the article much?

There are no pictures showing Joe

Bauul · 2nd Sep 2007, 09:47

He's right Joe, no pictures at all.

specofdust · 2nd Sep 2007, 10:05

Thirded...

SanDmaN · 2nd Sep 2007, 10:57

at the bottom there is a small picture saying where the cheapest place to buy them is, nothing of any detail tho.

hughwi · 2nd Sep 2007, 11:17

Joe, did you throw any films at these at all? Yep, definitely no photos apart from the one on the front page...

Bogie · 2nd Sep 2007, 11:19

I'm after a pair of headphones for gaming. I've been advised that the Steelsound 5HV2 are probably one of the best to go for. Anyone got any other ideas or recommends?

http://www.amazon.com/Steelsound-5H-.../dp/B000IC0VYK

Bindibadgi · 2nd Sep 2007, 11:45

I'm gonna sort out the photos now, something seems to be wrong with the engine

EDIT: FIXED!

Andune · 2nd Sep 2007, 11:51

You had problems opening the dome?
Done it three times (i have a rabbit who likes to eat cords from time to time) and it takes under 10sec to get it open with just my fingers.

But some things i agree with, the design ain't the best (all my friends say they look like the legs on an AT-AT walker), sometimes they feel uncomfortable on my head (mostly because of the weight and sheer size, cup design is great though).
I would say that you sometimes notice the 5.1 effect over other headsets and they are cheap but the design feels strange and flim and all your friends will wonder that is you have on your desk.
Ahh well, i still have my dome helmet for viva Pinata...

plagio · 2nd Sep 2007, 11:53

Just a stupid question. Since those headphones are USB connected they won't use your sound card right ? I mean, will I be able to switch modes with my x-fi and all that ?

Matt_117 · 2nd Sep 2007, 12:25

I nearly cried. Someone else in the UK likes Harvey Danger...I congratulate you on your musical tastes!

jezmck · 2nd Sep 2007, 12:37

that volume control - argh, buttons bug me - I always want to volume to be between two 'notches', and why couldn't those buttons just be on the cups, and wth do you need an LED for?!

PS - there's a typo in the last link on page 1 (though the link itself is great!).

kye · 2nd Sep 2007, 12:41

In my experiance, (I had a surround sound headset by zalman and someone else) they break very, very easily. They just fall apart.

dragontail · 2nd Sep 2007, 13:22

A couple of questions. First, how is it compared to other surround sound headphones, like the Speedlink Medusa? Is the whole concept a bit flawed, or is it just the Zalmans? And one more thing, why do we in the UK have to pay for almost twice the price than if we bought the same product(s) in the States?

Eraflo · 2nd Sep 2007, 13:22

A friend of mine had a set of medusa 5.1's. The microphone went rubbish pretty quickly and I don't think they were that comfortable. For the price corners must be cut for 5.1

2nd Sep 2007, 04:29	#1
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2nd Sep 2007, 11:19	#12
Bogie Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 28	I'm after a pair of headphones for gaming. I've been advised that the Steelsound 5HV2 are probably one of the best to go for. Anyone got any other ideas or recommends? http://www.amazon.com/Steelsound-5H-.../dp/B000IC0VYK

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Andune Minimodder Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 29	You had problems opening the dome? Done it three times (i have a rabbit who likes to eat cords from time to time) and it takes under 10sec to get it open with just my fingers. But some things i agree with, the design ain't the best (all my friends say they look like the legs on an AT-AT walker), sometimes they feel uncomfortable on my head (mostly because of the weight and sheer size, cup design is great though). I would say that you sometimes notice the 5.1 effect over other headsets and they are cheap but the design feels strange and flim and all your friends will wonder that is you have on your desk. Ahh well, i still have my dome helmet for viva Pinata...

2nd Sep 2007, 11:53	#15
plagio Multimodder Join Date: May 2004 Location: Rome, Italy Posts: 140	Just a stupid question. Since those headphones are USB connected they won't use your sound card right ? I mean, will I be able to switch modes with my x-fi and all that ?

2nd Sep 2007, 12:25	#16
Matt_117 Modder Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: UK Posts: 58	I nearly cried. Someone else in the UK likes Harvey Danger...I congratulate you on your musical tastes!

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jezmck ____ Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Whiteley, Hants Posts: 4,091	that volume control - argh, buttons bug me - I always want to volume to be between two 'notches', and why couldn't those buttons just be on the cups, and wth do you need an LED for?! PS - there's a typo in the last link on page 1 (though the link itself is great!). __________________ Have you seen The SketchUp Components Collection's latest items? Interested in a DXF Blueprints Collection? Discuss it here.

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kye Supermodder Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 267	In my experiance, (I had a surround sound headset by zalman and someone else) they break very, very easily. They just fall apart.

2nd Sep 2007, 13:22	#19
dragontail 7-2 offsuit Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Belfast/Cambridge Posts: 1,389	A couple of questions. First, how is it compared to other surround sound headphones, like the Speedlink Medusa? Is the whole concept a bit flawed, or is it just the Zalmans? And one more thing, why do we in the UK have to pay for almost twice the price than if we bought the same product(s) in the States? __________________ Project COMTAR Acoustic Guitar, meet Mini-ITX *[ * * * * * * * * ]* MBP 15" \| Dell 2408WFP

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Eraflo Modder Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 52	A friend of mine had a set of medusa 5.1's. The microphone went rubbish pretty quickly and I don't think they were that comfortable. For the price corners must be cut for 5.1