Corsair HS series of mainstream gaming headsets, since the HS80 RGB WIRELESS last year, has finally ushered in other new styles in the HS series recently. The new HS65 SURROUND gaming headset, as the mainstream style in the series, is based on the HS55. With the Sonarworks SoundID function, it provides players with better sound effects through the integration of SoundID technology.
Specification:
Color: black
Sound: Dolby Audio 7.1
Connection mode: 1.5m 3.5mm plug, 3.5mm to USB adapter
Drive unit size: 50 mm
Driver unit response frequency: 20Hz – 20 kHz
Headphone Impedance: 32 Ohms @ 1 kHz
Microphone Impedance: 2.2k Ohms
Microphone Type: Unidirectional Noise Cancelling Microphone
Microphone Frequency Response: 100Hz to 10kHz
Microphone Sensitivity: -40 dB (± 3 dB)
HS65 SURROUND Gaming Headset Unboxing
The new HS series gaming headsets recently launched by CORSAIR have basically the same design vocabulary as the big brother HS80 RGB WIRELESS in the series, but the design of the HS65 SURROUND started this time, you can see that there is no elastic decompression headband. The design, the appearance is also relatively close to the old oval earmuff design.
Compared with the HS55 SURROUND, the HS65 SURROUND mainly upgrades the earmuffs to adjust the hinges and the sound effects of Sonarworks SoundID. The former makes wearing more comfortable, and the latter can optimize the Dolby Audio 7.1 sound effect, so that players can use simple settings. Let the sound quality of the HS65 SURROUND be more in line with everyone’s different needs.
→ HS65 SURROUND gaming headset packaging appearance overview.
→ You can see the product features on the back of the package, and there is a special sign in the upper right corner that supports SoundID and Dolby Audio.
→The package contains HS65 SURROUND gaming headset, USB to 3.5mm adapter and manual.
From the appearance of the new HS65 SURROUND gaming headset, you can see that the appearance material is made of plastic and metal, the headband and earmuff shell are made of matte plastic material, and the circular decorative plate on the hinge part and the earmuff is It is made of metal. With the combination of the two materials, the visual feel is not bad. If there is an RGB lighting effect design under the metal circular decorative plate, maybe it can be added to the appearance.
→ The appearance of the HS65 SURROUND gaming headset.
→There are metal trims on the side of the oval earmuffs, which makes the HS65 SURROUND slightly better than the HS55 SURROUND in terms of texture.
→The side stand provides about 90 degrees of horizontal rotation and vertical fine-tuning.
The headband part of the HS65 SURROUND is equipped with a telescopic headband design. The inner bracket of the telescopic headband is made of metal parts, which takes into account elasticity and durability in use. The telescopic part provides multi-stage adjustment.
→The headband is made of matte plastic with the word CORSAIR printed on the top.
→The inside of the headband is a sponge pad covered with artificial protein leather.
→ The inside of the telescopic headgear is a metal structure. Although there is no scale, there is a sense of disconnection when adjusting.
The earmuff part adopts an oval design, and the oversized size can completely cover the ear, and the ear lining is not divided into materials. It is made of artificial protein leather and velvet. The interior is equipped with a 50 mm neodymium magnet driver unit, which can have a good performance in the mid-bass part.
→The oval ear pads are designed with a dual-material combination.
→The ear liner can be removed by turning it counterclockwise, and the inner 50mm neodymium magnet unit can be seen after removal.
The earphones are designed with a 3.5mm connection, but because the design needs to provide more additional functions through the software, you can see that there is a USB to 3.5mm adapter, which can only be used through the iCue software. However, there is only a volume wheel on the left rear of the headset for the player to adjust the volume. This is to adjust the volume of the headset, and it will not synchronize the volume with the computer, home phone, or mobile device.
→ The 3.5mm wire portion is not a split wire design.
→ USB to 3.5mm adapter.
→ Headphone volume wheel, dial up to increase the volume, and dial down to decrease the volume.
The microphone is a unidirectional noise-cancelling microphone. It adopts a foldable design. When folded up, the microphone will be automatically turned off, and there will be a voice prompt. The microphone is foldable, and the angle can be adjusted according to your needs, but if you do not want to fold it up. When adjusting the angle of the microphone, the microphone will be farther away from the mouth.
→The microphone is a non-detachable and bendable microphone.
→The folded state of the microphone is mute, and when it is folded up to the end, there will be a sense of paragraph, and there will be voice prompts at the same time.
→ The front end of the microphone paper is folded, and it will not hit the glasses or face after it is folded, but the microphone will be farther away from the mouth.
iCUE software embarrassing Sonarworks SoundID
Players can use the iCUE software to tune the HS65 SURROUND gaming headset after connecting with a USB to 3.5mm adapter. In addition to manually adjusting the basic EQ, this time there is also the SoundID function provided by Sonarworks. Players only need to follow the setting steps. , choose the one you like among many groups of sound effects comparisons, and the software can adjust the sound effects for the player to suit their own preferences. After the setting is completed, there will also be a test page, so that players can actually measure the music or games they usually listen to.
→ On the EQ adjustment page, 5 modes are provided by default, and players can also set them by themselves. If the SoundID has been set and turned on, the EQ mode will not be displayed here.
→ SoundID setting page.
→ The SoundID setting will require players to choose their favorite version among different tunings according to their own preferences.
→ Before starting the test, 7 different styles of music are provided for players to choose. As the test music, players can choose the style they usually listen to, which can increase the accuracy of the test, but the official statement is that songs do not affect the test results.
→ There will be several choices in the test process, and after all are completed, the system will automatically analyze the tuning that suits you.
→ After completion, the test page will be displayed. Players can play music or start the game at this time, and confirm whether the tuning is in line with their preferences by switching SoundID.
HS65 SURROUND Gaming Headset Summary
The HS65 SURROUND gaming headphones out of the box this time are really good in sound performance. The state of using the 3.5mm connection has three-band balanced performance, but the sense of space is relatively flat. After turning on Dolby Audio 7.1, the sense of space performance will be slightly better. , but still not as good as the HS80 RGB WIRELESS with Dolby ATMOS.
However, although the spatial performance is not particularly prominent, this time in the software, the sound effect can be set through the SoundID of Sonarworks. After the setting is completed, it can indeed give the author a sound sound that sounds very comfortable. Compared with the half-day adjustment in the EQ setting. If I can’t tune a good EQ, SoundID really adds a lot to the HS65 SURROUND, and even makes the author feel that the performance of listening to music can surpass the HS80 RGB WIRELESS.
Overall, if players need an e-sports headset and also care about the feeling of listening to music, then this HS65 SURROUND e-sports headset, which costs 2,590 yuan, is only 400 yuan more expensive than the HS55 SURROUND e-sports headset. Value for money.
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