My first Review. Let me start with the Speedlink Medusa 5.1 Headset I bought recently. So you got a PC with a 5.1 sound card but you don't have the space or money to buy 6 Speakers. Never fear the Speedlink Medusa 5.1 Headset is here, Or is it?
Why do i want 5.1 Sound I've only got 2 ears?
Well you can hear sound that are all around you all the time from Behind, In front, Side etc although you only have 2 ears you know where a sound is coming from. This is where 5.1 sound comes in.
Set-up
This headset comes in a handy carrying bag and with all the relevant connections for connecting to AMP or PC. It also has a USB to normal plug converter. Setup is simple just plug into your sound card with corresponding colour and plug USB into a free USB slot on your PC for power or use the plug adapter if no USB slots are free.
This headset comes in a handy carrying bag and with all the relevant connections for connecting to AMP or PC. It also has a USB to normal plug converter. Setup is simple just plug into your sound card with corresponding colour and plug USB into a free USB slot on your PC for power or use the plug adapter if no USB slots are free.
Sound Quality
I Have to say i was very impressed with the sound quality. I plugged in stereo at first and this was very good. Good bass and very dynamic. You can get a 5.1 Plug-in for Winamp which enables you to use this headset to its full potential download it Here.
I Have to say i was very impressed with the sound quality. I plugged in stereo at first and this was very good. Good bass and very dynamic. You can get a 5.1 Plug-in for Winamp which enables you to use this headset to its full potential download it Here.
Games
5.1 sound in games was also good. It gave that surrounding feel. I used Half Life Episode 2 and work like a dream. What didn't work like a dream was Windows Vista but that not the headset fault.
5.1 sound in games was also good. It gave that surrounding feel. I used Half Life Episode 2 and work like a dream. What didn't work like a dream was Windows Vista but that not the headset fault.
Build Quality
This is the only thing that puts this headset down. The headset feels very flimsy and the mic doesn't detach, but you can move the mic upwards out the way.
This is the only thing that puts this headset down. The headset feels very flimsy and the mic doesn't detach, but you can move the mic upwards out the way.
Value for Money
OK so this is the real point your looking for. You can buy the headset Here for around £45 which isn't bad compare to other 5.1 headsets. I Would say this is excellent value for money.
OK so this is the real point your looking for. You can buy the headset Here for around £45 which isn't bad compare to other 5.1 headsets. I Would say this is excellent value for money.
Summary
Overall This headset really is quite good. While it will never sound as good as real 5.1, It does a good job. Aside from some build issue the sound quality really shines and is a steal at £45.
8/10
Overall This headset really is quite good. While it will never sound as good as real 5.1, It does a good job. Aside from some build issue the sound quality really shines and is a steal at £45.
8/10
1 comment:
Sounds like a good idea, I'll get my child to wear them every time he decides to play an annoying game ,watch a DVD or listen to crap music at full volume!. Then I wont have to hear the racket in my living room !!!
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