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SteelSeries 4H

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3 stars
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2 stars
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4.5 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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By: Jonathan Kwan December 31, 2006Read more
IntroductionRead more
The SteelSeries SteelSound 4H is a headset made specifically for gamers. Like its big brother, the 5H, it is designed to give you an advantage in games by making sure you hear all the little details like footsteps. The SteelSound 4H offers great wearing comfort even when used for gaming sessions of several hours.Read more
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Pros

  • 5H v2 is much more comfortable
  • makes gaming for long hours comfortable and enjoyable
  • design has been tried and tested and works well

Cons

  • takes time to test the products
  • smell is not as strong and less persistent -- the odor was diffused
  • bass was a bit weak and not solid

Key specs

  • 40 Ω
  • 110 dB
  • 16, 28000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired

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SteelSeries 4H - Pros & Cons

SteelSeries 4H

Pros

  • 5H v2 is much more comfortable
  • makes gaming for long hours comfortable and enjoyable
  • design has been tried and tested and works well
  • The packaging and presentation is very good
  • the design of the cushion and the size makes the headset really comfortable
  • extremely comfort and good sound reproduction
  • voice quality is a lot better than a standard phone call

Cons

  • takes time to test the products
  • smell is not as strong and less persistent -- the odor was diffused
  • bass was a bit weak and not solid
  • headphones as the combination of negatives is pretty disappointing
  • treble is a bit lacking
  • logo isn t plastered around the top of the headband
  • t-shirt that doesn t show off its logo
  • the lack of powerful bass soon becomes apparent
  • lack of gimmicks which a high quality product
  • this headset cannot be dismantled into separate pieces
  • 4H is not design for music enthusiasts

SteelSeries 4H - Technical Overview

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40 mm
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40 Ω
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450 g
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SteelSeries 4H - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
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Dimensions
Width9.17 in
Depth3.74 in
Height11.67 in
Weight15.87 oz
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Microphone
Microphone typeBoom microphone
Microphone sensitivity-38.0 dB
Microphone frequency75 - 16000
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Features
ButtonsVolume
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
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Sound
Impedance40.0 Ω
Sensitivity110.0 dB
Frequency range16 - 28000
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.57 in
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Connectivity
Cable length6
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedno
Type of connector3.5mm
USBno
Detachable cableno
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Power
Battery operatedno

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SteelSeries 4H SteelSeries - Editorial Reviews (9)

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SteelSeries 4H SteelSound 4H Review | APH Networks
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By: Jonathan Kwan December 31, 2006

SteelSeries 4H Steelseries Steelsound 4H Gaming Headset | Introduction | Audio
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Published: 21.02.2007
Steelseries Steelsound 4H Gaming Headset | Introduction | Audio

Introduction

SteelSeries 4H SteelSeries SteelSound 4H Review
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Published: 23.01.2007
SteelSeries SteelSound 4H Review
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The SteelSeries SteelSound 4H is a headset made specifically for gamers. Like its big brother, the 5H, it is designed to give you an advantage in games by making sure you hear all the little details like footsteps. The SteelSound 4H offers great wearing comfort even when used for gaming sessions of several hours.

SteelSeries 4H SteelSound 4H headset review - DV Hardware
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SteelSeries 4H Steelseries Steelsound 4H Gaming Headset | Introduction | Audio
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Published: 21.02.2007
Steelseries Steelsound 4H Gaming Headset | Introduction | Audio

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SteelSeries 4H SteelSound 4H Gamers Headset
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Published: 13.04.2007
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SteelSeries 4H SteelSound 4H Headset - Review - Audio | XSReviews
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Published: 15.02.2011
SteelSound 4H Headset - Review - Audio | XSReviews

SteelSound have recently expanded their range of headsets, which now included the 5H v2, 4H and the 3H. Today I’m reviewing the 4H, which is dubbed as ‘a simplified version of the SteelSound 5H v2’. Lets see whether this is true...

SteelSeries 4H SteelSound 4H Headset - Review - Audio | XSReviews
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Published: 15.02.2011
SteelSound 4H Headset - Review - Audio | XSReviews

SteelSound have recently expanded their range of headsets, which now included the 5H v2, 4H and the 3H. Today I’m reviewing the 4H, which is dubbed as ‘a simplified version of the SteelSound 5H v2’. Lets see whether this is true...

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