Review ID: 20311

Review Text: 2 Qs: Perfect? No. Worth every penny ? YES !!. Akin to the Apple ecosystem fanboys (guilty), or similar loyal brand faithful; if you are already invested in the Alienware universe you have no reason not to purchase this quality headset for your gaming rig. Ask yourself the priority of the following questions: Are they perfect? No, but they are incredibly solid, and well-versed at anything I threw at them. Are they wireless? No, but include a variety of 3.5mm cables, Y-splitters, and USB with vol control. Are they "true" 7.1 surround? No, they are stereo, but employ "virtualized" 7.1 through the Alienware Command Center. What about ANC Active Noise Cancellation? Nope, while there is a microphone (conveniently housed inside the body of the left cup) it does not sample the environment, invert the wave, and feed it back through the headset to cancel out your environment. Do they sound good? Yes, they sound fantastic. Do they add realism to games? Absolutely. Do they sound great with music, streaming services and YouTube too? You betcha !! Are they worth $100? Heck yes, they most certainly are. PROS + stylish design + sturdy build quality + balanced weight distribution prevent them feeling heavy on the head + affordable "virtual" 7.1 surround headphones (or 5.0 imho) + microphone is uni-directional for clear isolated voice commands + snug comfortable fit, cushioned headband, sports fabric cups + contrary to specs, the headband is in fact adjustable, ear cups have a notched slide adjustment CONS -not true 7.1, but simulated "virtual" surround -requires Command Center software to install -noise cancellation is passive, via thick padded ear cups -snug fit might lead to "warm ear syndrome" on extended gaming sessions over an hour or so CONCLUSION While not perfect, they do just about everything right where it matters. They serve the exact purpose they were designed for, Gaming Entertainment. If you have an Alienware rig, you have no reason not to get them.

Gold Attribute: {'Sound Mode': 'surround', 'Brand': 'alienware'}

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