Creative's various "Sound Blaster" products have long impressed me with their performance and ahead-of-the-curviness (hey, they did DVD-Audio back when almost no one did DVD-Audio, for example), but the majority of this SB gear has been designed for use on the PC, which inherently limits their claim...

Plays loud; with outstanding clarity and depth; Easy installation and configuration; Multifaceted THX TruStudio PRO audio processing suite

Limited control of features away from the computer

Creative knows a thing or two about sound cards, but does its audio expertise extend to headphones? Creative has done it tough over the last few years, as on-board audio took over from discrete sound solutions, crushing the company's main form of income.

Wireless headphones using 2.4GHz RF; 50mm neodysium drivers; Excellent bass response; Warm overall tone

Mid-tones can crunch a little; No surround for console owners

The build quality is average, but you do get a lot of features like wireless connectivity (don't ask me how many times my chair has smashed my headphones wire !), you get a built in sound card (because everyone knows how much onboard sound sucks) and you get those cool LED lights (come on!

Wireless functionality is well implemented; Good sound quality without any major flaws; Useful EQ options in the bundled software; Changing LED lights look cool; Bundled sound card

15 hour battery life is a bit short for avid gamers; Retail price in India is very high

Creative Labs have done work in the headset market before, but have not really made a huge mark. All that could change today with the new Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage USB model.

Love the headset, sound quality is good, but the boom cover never stays on. It can fall off easily and get lost. It falls off just setting the headset down Anyone getting this headset either have a way to keep boom cover on all the time, or know a place where you can get a replacement.

For the price the Tactic3D Rage delivers. The sound quality leagues above what you pay for it and the software bundled with it makes your experience highly customizable---and even comes with voice changing software integrated. As a person with a larger head I find them incredibly comfortable!

The Creative Labs Sound Blaster Tactic 3D Rage Wireless (note to company: can we have a shorter name next time, please?) is as good a headset as you could hope for with only 80 quid to spend.

Build quality; Wireless and 3D surround sound; Price

Lack of drama in its sound; 3D surround sound not precise; Dodgy Quick Start guide

I bought this headset expecting it would have a nice microphone for video... The microphone is okay. The sound of the headset is AMAZING!

My son is part cyberman...I am convinced of it!! When he isn't working he is plugged into the internet or sleeping. I think he actually has a HDMI socket in the back of his neck, or perhaps it's an ethernet one..

long battery life; excellent sound quality; cool looking

bit heavy; leatherette padding worn quickly

By Engr. Jay Mendoza This product is actually a bundle of [Recon3d Sound Blaster] and [Tactic3D Omega Headset]. I did ask a lot from Creative before buying this particular "bundle".