A premium headset for true, but a few things should be kept in mind

The QPad QH-85 should replace my antiquated Sony Official PS3 headset that I used on the PC, because five years is going through a headset without prejudice. Here I am then also switched from wireless to cable. For me, a half-open headset with good sound and a very good microphone was a must. Combinations of headphones and a microphone specially came for me never in question.

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///////////// Unpacking / first impression: /////////////
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The headset is very well packed. Once you draw another box from the box and there is then equal to the headset and the microphone. Among them there is a Quick Guide and various cables: 1m Remote, 3 m extension cord and an iPhone / iPad / Mac adapter (2 latches for Mic and Headphones jack to 1 with 3 rings). However, this is not compatible with Android and it works just the Play / Pause button, but not the microphone! As such, the unpacking is made easy, but the cables are packed so strange that the plastic wrap partly goes around the cable, which is why you have to cut the foil along the cable. The risk that you cut the cable is there very high, so this is not quite optimal. Good thing you have to do that only 1 time.

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// Preparing for first use ///
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I have the QH-85 moved with extension and remote to my computer desk and around the remote taped to my chair, so they do not constantly hanging low and that represents an additional weight. The headset is connected quickly. If the color is observed (green = headphones, pink = microphone) and pays attention to the symbols in extension cords and Co., can not go wrong a lot. It does not require any driver and part work right away.

On the subject of Windows settings: I have the level set at 60 100 and the Windows volume to 100, since the headset seems to have a relatively high resistance. Through the volume control on the remote you can indeed reduce the volume from the maximum in Windows, but I have actually everything always to have 100 an ordinary volume. Would it be me so softly I could not raise it, which is a bit inconvenient. However, that could with its own sound card (have the integrated Intel HD Audio ASUS H97 Pro) be better, as it has more power and the thing may get louder.

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////////////// Sound & Microphone quality //////////////
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Since I switched from a closed to a semi-open headphones (ie the headset emits the sound in the room and you can hear his surroundings better) is the sound of course quite different. Basses are not very strong, but the mids and highs are very stressed. After 12 days, you get used to it and can not really complain. For me it was ajar important because otherwise I always screamed and that was good neither for roommates, neighbors still my voice. That people could listen in my room, do not bother me further because I am alone in my room. For CS: GO headset is so or so ideal, for music it would be me then too much treble, but I also use it in 95% of cases only to gamble.

The microphone creates too much noise when I want to record something straight with Windows. I must even say that it is so strong that it's uncomfortable. However, there is this issue not in TeamSpeak 3 and there the quality is outstanding! The same is true for in-game voice chat, as they filter out the noise. So if you have a software noise filter on, you will love this mic! Important here is only the position of the microphone. A few millimeters in front of the mouth and has a very loud, bass-heavy voice. 4 cm away and you will hardly hear. The microphone is moveable and remains when placed in the correct position, but if you lays somewhere (either hang or lie down) it will bend easily again. But if you have the hang of it, it will probably always adjust automatically when placed correctly. I need it more every time a pair of handles.

By cardioid (slightly rotated to the left) really gets you plan only one's own voice. Even my mechanical keyboard, which was always very loud to hear me, is no longer available or no longer activated the microphone in TeamSpeak 3. Left and right sounds you can hear more, but actually not. In addition, it is sensitive only a few centimeters, so that background noise is no longer sound really close when they occur. People have reported that they do not know the front through the pompom, as they have to turn the microphone, because they do not see where it is located. Personally, I can not confirm because the microphone joint feels right only in a particular position which. Twisted to it forward or backward on its own axis, so you can feel a slight tension on the joint and you realize that is no longer the microphone is in front of the mouth, but also shows up or back.

Last I have to get rid of that you have the microphone while gambling in the field of view. It covered one way or another is not the screen (except you have the microphone in front of the nose), but it is still an object that is in front of a. Earlier my microphone was always so far outboard that I would have to hinschielen. Personally, I say, it takes a bit, but eventually you get used to it and it is while gambling anyway so focused on the monitor, that hides it. In addition, the micro quality is better, because it is much closer to the mouth. Only the Puschel's just big and not removable.

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//////////////////////// Processing /////////////////////////
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The processing of the headset is flawless. I almost always need the longest stage of the ear cups, but they then sit perfectly. The microphone can be stake, so a headphone operation without problems is possible. In micro-defect a replacement for 29 incl. Shipping by the manufacturer get. One should look that one does not lose the jack cover for the missing microphone. Sometimes I'm just worried that I tear out the out hanging cables from the strap to the drivers. However, they have a very robust and I think that this fear is not justified. But one thing I'm missing but then: The outgoing cable from the headset is about 1m long, but can not be disconnect. When exactly this cable breaks, the headset is scrap. Superlux Headphones example only as a 2 cm cable and then an extension. So it would be optimal, but you can not have everything.

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///////////////////// Last impressions //////////////////////
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In the end the QPad QH-85 meets all the requirements to stay my gaming headset. I like his half-open, his great microphone and its equipment. Through the joint microphone always can adjust the mic as you want it to and it should times get broken, I can replace it without the QH-85 having to buy again. The comfort is amazing, because sweating after 3 hours, neither my ears, yet I feel a pressure (had an ear piercing and am wearing glasses). That would be a reason to return a headset, but it copes with the QPad!

Even for remote: While I practically find the Play / Pause button, the volume control and mic mute switch, I will probably only the wheel for volume use, if at all. The Mic-Mute switch is not available but a bit more difficult to operate and makes an unpleasant clicking noise for listeners. As I turn myself prefer silence with a hotkey for the keyboard. The Play / Pause button to hear the way also click, only the wheel can turn without that other hear it.

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Now to the conclusion: in the 100 price range, the QH-85 is a great half-open headset with many customization options. For gaming it can hardly be better for music the bass would fail me. If you remove digital noise (eg Teamspeak> Remove background noise) you sound even incredibly natural and clear. The comfort is optimal even for eyeglass wearers. The remote is not the best, but optional equipment and theory with its own replaceable. It should be noted that the microphone is fully adjustable and you have to realign it each time put on when used on it.

I can only recommend this headset, if you have the money for it. Who wants to have closed headphones rather, lest listening in the whole room or you prefer to have more bass, the QPad QH-90 itself should view. However, sweaty ears and not hear your own voice things that I do not like and can endure.