I won the headset at the BSG Cup a month ago, and just got it today. Woo! Thank you.
I've been using it for quite a few hours now so I'll put some words in.
PROS
- It's light on the head with good build quality.
- Cord's got a good length to it, and is detachable.
- Sound quality's good.
- Collapsible.
- Microphone's not too in-my-face and does a good job at being a mic.
CONS
- Controller feels a bit on the cheap side.
- Not the most comfortable thing to wear.
Sound and Microphone
The microphone isn't the best quality, but it does its job well (it's good for a headset mic actually) and how the mic itself isn't so close to my mouth is a good plus, it doesn't sound like I'm yelling into my microphone anymore.
The sound quality is good. I do have better sounding headphones, but I'm quite glad about how this one puts out sound. Also, there's no silly loud static that I hear when I use these unlike the old, heavy headset I used to use.
Comfort, Build Quality and other quirks
With gaming headsets, if it sounds good then that's good. However with me I'm the type that really wants to feel comfortable. My old ones were heavy, and honestly despite the really good padding it has the weight makes it really uncomfortable after an hour or two. These ones at first didn't feel that comfortable, but I've had it on for a few hours now and I never once had to take them off unless I had to get off the computer for whatever reason. I don't feel super comfy, but I don't feel uncomfortable enough to take them off.
What I really like however is that it's pretty light. I really wanted a nice, light headset and this one does that job perfectly for me. I was actually kinda toying around with it earlier to see how the build quality is; I didn't hear any creaking and it felt sturdy. +1 to that. It's got a nice look to it as well and doesn't look huge on my head. However the controller on the cord does feel pretty cheap, and I would be really careful to not put too much pressure on it by accident (i.e. stepping on it) and break it.
The cord's fantastic. The fact that I can detach it at will just means I can just detach it and store it safely when the headset isn't in use. It seems that it is a braided wire which is even better.
I tend to take my computer out to LANs now and then and the biggest pain with me is having to deal with my headset cord; honestly it's a long cord and it splits into five different cords (3 for audio, 1 mic and 1 USB) with a control box in between the headset and the five ends. Instead of taking that I can take the Dracco Captain instead without hesitation; having it collapsible and being provided with a storage bag just means it was built with portability in mind.
Conclusion
For a PC gaming headset priced at the market for 99 dollars, it definitely does the job. It's got good sound quality, the mic does its job well while the whole headset feels sturdy and light on your head. It's definitely not the most comfortable, but it felt nice enough that I don't get sick of having it on me. It's great to have a collapsible headset that you can take on the go without having to go through wiring hassles since you can detach the cord and then store the entire thing in a provided bag.
For its price range I would give it a 9/10: it's a jack of all trades but a master of none. Anyone that's an audiophile or have very good sound quality headphones probably would not enjoy it, but if you're just looking for a good headset without wanting to spend a lot I would definitely recommend this.
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