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October 2010
(85%)
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The editors liked
Stylish
USB Connection
Noise Absorption
5.1 Surround Sound
In line Volume Control
Cushioned Ear Pads
Excellent Microphone
Superb Mids/Highs
Build Quality
Audio Quality
Very Comfortable
Design
Audio Controls
Price
True 5.1 surround sound in a headset bendable quality mic Bass sounds fantastic and feels real with the built-in vibration devices Long cord so it stays out of your way Easy to use control box for gain and volume levels Lots of adjustment and extremel
5.1 surround sound
Great to hear low bass that's usually lacking in headphones
Vibration effect gives you some extra immersion in your games
Reasonable price tag!
Performed very well for everything that is offered for the price
Sensitive microphone
Good sound
Solid construction
USB connectivity
Good sound reproduction
Very adjustable
Should be able to fit any head
Reasonably comfortable
Considering the number of speakers in each earcup
Brings gaming to life!!
Cord length is a good size if your system is under your desk
Comfortable for long gaming sessions
MSRP is very competitive with other 5.1 headsets.
Comfortable
Adjustable
5.1 Surround
Nice long cord
Inline controls
Excellent sound overall
Good bass and treble
Good noise isolation
Great design and construction
The editors didn't like
Lows A Bit Weak
Gold
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Positioning Audio In Movies Could Be Better
USB Soundcard only
Finish
Software had to be manually installed
Used device manager to update driver from disk Could not find software online to download newer version (if any) Software interface could use some work Via Arctic
I felt the ear cup fit could be improved on
Heavy
Controller hanging by the cable
USB bypasses an expensive sound card
No clip on control box
Microphone is hard to adjust in the right position
Microphone isn't the highest quality unit I've used
Draws lots of power from the USB connector
Heavier than a standard stereo headset
Cord may be too long if used with a laptop or desktop that is on top of your desk
Unable to find any place to buy this headset online
Uncomfortable after a while for those with glasses
Stylish, USB Connection, Noise Absorption, 5.1 Surround Sound, In line Volume Control, Cushioned Ear Pads, Excellent Microphone, Superb Mids/Highs,
Lows A Bit Weak, gold, Discuss this review in our forums
Overall, the Arctic Sound P531 is an excellent headset. There is enough power for everyday use and some nice features for gaming. The USB connectivity makes the P531 easy to transport and move from system to system. Many gaming headsets come with multi...
Good sound reproduction, Very adjustable, should be able to fit any head, Reasonably comfortable, considering the number of speakers in each earcup, Brings gaming to life!!, Cord length is a good size if your system is under your desk, Comfortable for long gaming sessions, MSRP is very competitive with other 5.1 headsets.
Microphone is hard to adjust in the right position, Microphone isn't the highest quality unit I've used, Draws lots of power from the USB connector, Heavier than a standard stereo headset, Cord may be too long if used with a laptop or desktop that is on top of your desk, Unable to find any place to buy this headset online
After spending a week using the Arctic Cooling Arctic Sound P531 USB headset, I have gone back and forth on my feelings about them. After a few hours at a time of almost non-stop wearing them, my head noticed. They weren't uncomfortable, but I can say...
Installing the software that came with the headset was a breeze and it only required a system restart. Right after that, the AC logo appeared in the tray and by clicking it we can directly access the software interface.Being able to transform any stere...
Installing the software that came with the headset was a breeze and it only required a system restart. Right after that, the AC logo appeared in the tray and by clicking it we can directly access the software interface.Being able to transform any stere...
With great sound and mic quality this headset is great for listening to music, skyping or venting. Great for gaming and stationary activities. Because of it's size this isn't meant for jogging or any moving activities. A definite win for the price you ...
Abstract: The bottom line has to be that for the price, both the Arctic Cooling P531 headset and the Arctic Cooling M571 gaming mouse are good-value products. The lack of Macintosh instructions is a niggle but not really a flaw: neither product is being sold as a Mac peripheral as such, they just happen to work great...
Comfortable headset, Good audio quality, Good positional 5.1 channel capability, USB interface allows it to work on laptop or desktop, Folds for easy carrying
Microphone quality is poor, No carrying case
The Arctic Sound P531 5.1 headset is a great addition to any gamer's arsenal. It offers very good positional audio as well as a good overall audio experience for gaming, movies and even a little music. The USB interface is great in that it can bring...
Abstract: In the world of headsets and microphones, you may not think of a company that mainly makes cooling systems for computers. Surprise Arctic Cooling actually makes some impressive headsets and even keyboards. Not pricey at all Arctic’s P531 headset is an ...
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Published: 2010-09-24, Author: James , review by: tweaktown.com
The P531 from Arctic Sound is a well built and reasonably well designed surround sound headset that uses a USB interface rather than an analog interface in order to be a totally flexible solution. This is current to the trends we are seeing now, and ...
Abstract: Surround sound headsets are often more practical than a home theater system attached to your PC. We compare eight premium models from Arctic, Psyko, Cooler Master, Logitech, Creative, Thermaltake, Corsair, and Razer to figure out who sells the top opti...
