The overall design is simple and the removable mic lets you use them for more than just gaming or VoIP. They’re comfortable, sound great, the mic performs well, and they’re more than affordable – what more could you ask for? There are multiple colors available and even an option to get one with an in-line USB DAC to increase the sound-quality even more.Ĭreative’s Sound Blaster Blaze headset is the successor to the previous Sound Blaster Fatil1ty and is still a perfect example of why you don’t need to spend insane amounts of money to get a quality headset. Overall, the HS50 is a solid gaming headset for under $50. The arms adjust smoothly and the actual build quality of the headset seems sound. The earcup padding is a little rigid and not everyone will enjoy how they feel. The overall design is very minimalist and with the mic removed the HS50 could easily be mistaken for a high-end pair of audiophile headphones at a glance. Just something to be aware of for your gaming sessions. However, there are a lot of reviews that mention their mics didn’t work so well or that they died after a short time. The detachable mic is okay and seems to work well when it does. The open back design allows for a nice wide soundstage that makes it easier to pinpoint where things like footsteps and gunfire are coming from. But, not to the point where it’s insanely noticeable or ear-piercing. The HS50 boasts a crisp sounding pair of 50mm Neodymium drivers that have good lows and highs but are somewhat lacking mids.

But, then again, Corsair does have a pretty good track record of making great products to deliver a solid gaming experience. The Corsair HS50 is a surprisingly good headset that works really well for gaming.

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