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SteelSeries 7H Headset Review By Jonathan Trevisani
The 7H Headset is the latest generation of the SteelSeries line of gaming headsets. The bar was set fairly high with the 5Hv2 Headset since it did well in terms of comfort and quality. The 7H updates the overall design with more streamlined components and a few more options. Extra ear cushions and moderate changes to the look and feel of the headset should appeal to anyone looking to upgrade from their old headsets. The 7H Headset is bulkier than its predecessors
with its large earphones and cushioned head band. It definitely feels sturdier, but the extra weight is a bit uncomfortable
as the headset has that unpleasant tendency to clamp down on your head. There are adjustable extenders, but they aren’t
easy to change while wearing the headset. The tightness to your ears does do an excellent job of cancelling out a lot
of the noise in the room. Other headsets aren’t able to block out the extra sounds going on around you which can
sometimes be distracting. The leather ear cushions seem to do a better job of blocking out sound, but the cloth ear
cushion is better for long term comfort.
Each of the pieces of the 7H Headset can be dismantled to pack up for travel convenience. The braided cord can be disconnected from the head so everything can be packaged separately. This also comes in handy if you want to walk away from the PC and leave the headset on; just disconnect the cord, grab your sandwich, and get back to gaming by plugging the cord back into the bottom of the headset. There is also an extension cord that comes with the headset so you can plug it into the back of the PC Tower without any issues of the cord length.
The microphone on the
7H mimics the “hidden” qualities from previous headsets and slides in and out very easily. It feels like
the microphone isn’t long enough as it doesn’t go in front of your mouth, but the sensitivity compensates for
that in spades. It is actually better if you keep the microphone away from your face so there is no distortion.
Talk quality was clear while speaking over gaming chat channels and in-game voice support. There is an odd sound muffling
situation as the ear cushions block out your own voice while you talk so all you hear on your end is the bass from your voice.
Sound quality is where the 7H Headset really shines as there is good amount of bass and crispness with every sound. Music really flows well and in-game sounds pop with great effect. Games like Modern Warfare 2 excel with the amazing gun fire and explosions going off that sound great. Voices are clear and stand out among the cacophony of sounds going on in the game. It is easy to hear the footsteps of enemy soldiers around the corner with the 7H Headset so it provides a great advantage. Overall, the SteelSeries 7H Headset is a great headset in regards to sound quality and portability. All of the parts of the 7H can be dismantled to fit in a travel case so you can go to LAN parties with minimal fuss. Comfort isn’t as good as previous SteelSeries headsets, but the tight grip enables the noise canceling features so you only hear your game or PC sound. The retail price of the 7H is $129.99 which is a bit steep, but the sound quality alone is probably worth the price of admission. Anyone looking for a hardcore gaming headset should check out the SteelSeries 7H Headset for a truly impressive audio experience.
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