What is it?
The Wolfgang USB Gaming Headset from Sades. Featuring 7.1 Surround Sound audio, braided USB cable, in-line volume controls and a built-in microphone, the Wolfgang is a headset designed with gaming in mind. As the title suggests, this headset uses a USB sound card instead of traditional 3.5mm connectors, allowing for superior audio quality.
Comfort isn't overlooked, as the Wolfgang also features soft and breathable leather ear cups as well as a padded headband, allowing for long periods of use. Speaking of which, the headband can be adjusted into nine different configurations to accomodate almost any user.
For less than $40 CAD (or $25 USD), it's a budget headset that promises high quality and robustness.
Design
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It's all pretty much spelled out above.
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As I mentioned earlier, with the size of the USB plug caused a few issues when trying to plug in USB drives and otehr devices in a USB port right next to it. Although the braided cable is awesome, it can get some significant kinks in it over time if the headphones rotate.
Should You Buy It?
Design
The headset features a very attractive black and blue colour scheme, from the leather on the headband, to the plastic shell, to the braided USB cable. The briaded cable is a nice touch, elimiating issues like kinking and breakage found in other USB headsets. It's also over a meter long, providing excellent connectivity for desktop users. The USB connector itself is a little bulky, and can inhibit the use of other USB ports on each side if any are present (like on a laptop).
The built-in, retractable noise cancelling microphone is perfect for gaming, as well as video calling and audio recording. When not in use, the microphine can be pushed back into a hidden storage compartment.
Using It
During long gaming sessions, the Wolfgang holds up very well, in both performance and comfort. The most important part of any headset is, of course, the ear cups. The soft leather not only creates an excellent noise cancelling seal, it also ensures that my ears remain comfortable for multiple hours, an issue I've had in the past with other headsets.
Using It
During long gaming sessions, the Wolfgang holds up very well, in both performance and comfort. The most important part of any headset is, of course, the ear cups. The soft leather not only creates an excellent noise cancelling seal, it also ensures that my ears remain comfortable for multiple hours, an issue I've had in the past with other headsets.
The sound quality is amazing. I can't stand listening to anything on my computer with traditional headphones anymore, especically when it comes to audio with heavy bass. The surround sound and built-in sound card really do live up to their promise. From HD movies, to YouTube videos, to music, to gaming, the Wolfgang holds up very well for a headset at its price point.
The microphone also performs like a champion, and I've used it several times to record videos and make Skype calls.
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It's all pretty much spelled out above.
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As I mentioned earlier, with the size of the USB plug caused a few issues when trying to plug in USB drives and otehr devices in a USB port right next to it. Although the braided cable is awesome, it can get some significant kinks in it over time if the headphones rotate.
Should You Buy It?
If you're a Gamer on a budget looking for a USB Headset, then yes, absolutely. The average consumer would probably find it too bulky for everyday use, and would might prefer ear buds or a traditional pair of headphones instead.
Overall Rating: 4/5
Website: http://www.sades.us/product/wolfang/
Buy it on Amazon:
Website: http://www.sades.us/product/wolfang/
Buy it on Amazon:
- Canada (37$): http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00KHE3PQK
- United States (23$): http://www.amazon.com/Sades-Surround-Headset-Headband-Headphone/dp/B00HLUZXAY
Your info is very helpful for us regarding headset but actually this time I am looking for Logitech Headsets.
ReplyDeleteVery accurate review!
ReplyDeleteI was given a pair myself by a friend who got them gifted but had better.. Funny thing is recently I opted to try and find a more 'premium' mainstream replacement, and was shocked (/delighted) to realize that these perform.. equally and in some cases better than offerings of twice to 3 times the price O.o
Guess you can still find the occasional treasure in the mass amount of cheap no-name electronics that saturate the market :)
Only thing is apparently they make 2 versions, an international version (which in no doubt is the one we both have tried) and a value version that is China exclusive... and they completely refuse to support.. kind of paints a picture of the company as a whole..
But questionable business ethics aside, and despite my experience likely differing greatly from a Chinese gamer.. who bought 'exactly' the same headphones.. ahem... awe screw it, it don't effect me, what me worry? 5/5!