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SteelSeries 5Hv2

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User ratings:
40
4.1 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
40 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
27 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
Editorial reviews:
7
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7 editorial reviews
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By: Jonathan Kwan October 7, 2006Read more
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Pros

  • makes transportation of the headset both easy and safe
  • re-usable package
  • high-quality networking and content creation

Cons

  • The pull-out microphone is practically invisible when not in use
  • The microphone cord is extended slightly to accommodate users with larger heads
  • Bass lacks a bit in than before

Key specs

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

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SteelSeries 5Hv2 - Pros & Cons

SteelSeries 5Hv2

Pros

  • makes transportation of the headset both easy and safe
  • re-usable package
  • high-quality networking and content creation
  • it looks and feels better
  • is pretty good and distinct between the high and the low
  • cheaper
  • more comfortable and tonally superior Plantronics
  • cheaper
  • more comfortable and tonally superior

Cons

  • The pull-out microphone is practically invisible when not in use
  • The microphone cord is extended slightly to accommodate users with larger heads
  • Bass lacks a bit in than before
  • remote is slightly darker to match the color of the new headphones
  • Everything else just seems a bit -- just a bit -- flushed together
  • everything seems to be a bit flushed together
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  • Pricey for the audio quality
  • the sound is tonally more rounded but lacking in treble
  • Drums were still pushed very forward and sometimes jarring

SteelSeries 5Hv2 - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
3.5 mm
Best:
Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
40 Ω
Best:
Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
590 g
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SteelSeries 5Hv2 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
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Dimensions
Weight20.81 oz
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Microphone
Microphone sensitivity-38.0 dB
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Features
ButtonsVolume
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Foldableyes
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Sound
Impedance40.0 Ω
Frequency range16 - 28000
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size0.14 in
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Connectivity
Cable length3
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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