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(More customer reviews)I'm editing this review from a long-term usability standpoint. I'm taking it from 5 stars down to 2. First off, when these headphones worked; they were excellent. So much in fact, that a few of my friends purchased the exact same ones right here from Amazon. The problem came when they stopped working, THE DAY before the warranty ran out! Frisby is impossible to contact, as was the place I purchased these from. eMail only support, that doesn't get back to you at all. needless to say, after 364 days of owning them (mind you I used them about an hour a day, every weekday) they were dead and I threw them away. I even attempted to disassemble them and diagnose the problem in the circuit board, but without a schematic it was impossible. About a week before my friend's warranty was up, their sets died too! Same thing, email only support that doesn't get back to you - so they were throw away. Typical Chinese crap products. Worked great for a little while, but then died completely.
Here's my original review, now consider what I previously mentioned:
These headphones are a 10 out of 10! I'm an IT specialist and on my off time I enjoy playing first-person shooter games (Half-Life 2: Deathmatch). These headphones definitely gave me an edge over the competition! I hated playing HL2DM at work during lunch because I only had regular headphones, and at home I had 5.1 surround sound. I was looking for a cheap set of 5.1 headphones and came across these. The best part is these are 7.1 NOT 5.1 as stated in the listing and on the box.
I didn't expect much, but I was COMPLETELY AMAZED by these when I set them up! It was like I was actually in the game, hearing things behind me, to the side of me, etc. It's amazing. These things outperform my 5.1 surround sound at home (well, minus the bass - but these ARE headphones) and make me feel like I'm actually in the game. Playing music and movies with the surround sound is just EPIC. The microphone is REALLY good too, when speaking everyone in the game can hear me loud and clear. I don't sound like a chipmunk, or like I'm inside a tin can.
T. Kindig and Braden Holstege don't know what they're talking about. They OBVIOUSLY didn't install the software, or configure the headphones. The surround sound WILL NOT work if you simply try to plug & play! You HAVE to install the drivers AND the software for the 7.1 to function properly. These are NOT true 7.1 as stated, but SIMULATED 7.1 (The simulation is so good, you HONESTLY can't tell the difference. If you buy them and don't agree, I'll buy them off you and give them to my friends that game with me). When the software is installed and you plug the headphones in, you'll see a little blue "USB" icon in your taskbar by the clock. Double click that and make sure to enable the surround sound by clicking the "7.1 Virtual Speaker Shifter" button. The headphones will then come to life! I've also posted a screenshot with notes for your viewing pleasure.
The ONLY drawback that I've found is that the headphones will "pop" when plugged in and unplugged like all USB headphones seem to do (don't have them on when plugging them in or unplugging them), and the volume +/- buttons are odd. I fond myself turning the volume up when I mean to turn it down, but neither of those even slightly irritate me. I usually hate stuff that's made in China because 95% of the time it's cheap junk, but these definitely do not fit into that category!
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Product Description:
Product is brand new comes with original retail box.Truly the last set of headphones you will ever need. TRUE 5.1 USB SURROUND SOUND headset for both listening to music and communicating via your PC with a strong bass. FRISBY MSK-814VR 5.1 got it all, leather ear pads , in line volume control, and attached microphone gives you the flexibility to do it all... with comfort and quality along with unbeatable price.The stereo bass headphones and noise-canceling microphone deliver improved audio clarity. Soft foam ear pads for comfortable , extended wear and premium headband has soft leatherette surfaces for superior comfort.Compatible with all PC (Windows98SE/2000/ME/XP/VISTA), MAC Models and Laptops.Dynamic stereo 5.1 surround sound lets you immerse yourself in your games and music. The digital circuit can make the tone of headphone and microphone reach its clearest effect Graphic device is installed rock music/jazz/classical/country/blue music software, the volume, alt and bass voice control from the CD software provided with headphone In-line volume control allows convenient operation to control volume Best microphone effects and adjustment from different angles. Headphone works with any internet communication device including skype, MSN, Yahoo Messenger, IM etc. Lenght of Wire = 6ftWarranty : 1 year offered by Frisby
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