There are some important features that every gaming headset should have and for me the top of the list is comfort as that will dictate how long you play. Some may argue that sound quality or features are what define a gaming headset but, if the headset doesn't fit well or becomes uncomfortable after...

Comfortable Headset Lightweight Good Sound Quality Detachable Microphone Dual Connections over Analog and USB X-Plus Profiles

X-Plus needs more profiles

Whoever said "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" obviously hasn't met the peripheral designers at Creative. The company took its already solid Sound BlasterX H7 gaming headset and gave it a complete overhaul, tightening its performance, appointing it with a more stylish finish and slapping on an even...

Very comfortable; EQ curve tailored to gaming; Wide sound separation; Clear and accurate representation of audio source

Mid range less prominent; Highs a little hyped

While I'm writing this I'm happily using these phones to listen to Stevie Wonder's Songs In The Key of Life. I have the phones plugged into one of my Mac Mini USB slots via the phones USB connection making for a 100% digital connection to my iTunes library.

excellent

They feel extremely sturdy and robust. They light weight makes them very comfortable. I have glasses and these fit snug without being too tight, too loose or uncomfortable.

Absolutely amazing

There are a lot of similarities in the H7s that are in the H5s from Creative, from the brushed metal down to the overall black design of the headset. Being someone who takes their gaming pretty seriously, especially online, a good headset is VERY hard to find.

All Black matte looks superior to the H5s; and the USB connectivity is very premiere

Nothing

I'm blown away by this headset, it really is one of the best we've ever tested both personally and professionally. The H5 headset is fantastic, it really is, but the H7 takes every single aspect of that headset and makes it just a little bit better.

Exceptional audio performance; Flawless surround processing; Extensive audio processing and EQ settings; Multi-format support; Built-in high-quality DAC/AMP; Great build quality; Extremely comfortable; Competitive price vs rival offerings

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There are some important features that every gaming headset should have and for me the top of the list is comfort as that will dictate how long you play. Some may argue that sound quality or features are what define a gaming headset but, if the headset doesn't fit well or becomes uncomfortable after...

Comfortable Headset; Lightweight; Good Sound Quality; Detachable Microphone; Dual Connections over Analog and USB; X-Plus Profiles

X-Plus needs more profiles

Despite the fact that we are dealing with a steel reinforced headband, brushed aluminum and large cups which do hold 50mm drivers that should add some weight, the Sound BlasterX H7 headset remains quite light, having about 364g.