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Testseek.com have collected 53 expert reviews of the Corsair HS1 and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Corsair HS1 .
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The editors liked

  • Volume control over individual virtual channels
  • Extremely intuitive and easy to use software
  • Stylish good looks
  • Surround sound works very well
  • Extremely comfortable
  • Long braided cable
  • Low resource / lightweight software
  • Massive 50mm drivers
  • Memory foam ear cups
  • Comfortable
  • Oversized 50mm drivers
  • Replaceable memory foam ear pads
  • Dolby 7.1 surround sound technology
  • Designed with long term gaming session in mind
  • Never pinched or hurt my ears during use
  • Plenty of options with configurable software (including fun voice effects)
  • Gave clear and accurate positioning of enemies in game
  • Cord is super long with Velcro ti
  • A greatsounding
  • Amazingly comfortable headset at a very competitive price point.
  • 50mm drivers
  • Excellent sound quality
  • Interesting software extras
  • Noise cancelling
  • Unidirectional mic
  • Memory foam ear pads
  • One of the most comfortable headsets
  • Study and flexible

The editors didn't like

  • No ability to change from stereo to virtual surround sound except via software
  • Voice changer options are gimmicky
  • No travel case included
  • Extremely forward mids and highs in default setup
  • Bass is less than expected from 50mm drivers...
  • Sound control panel difficult to use for beginners
  • Adjustable boom for mic a bit bulky
  • No control over anything but volume/ mic mute without alt-tabbing out of game
  • No control over amping up rear speaker sounds (desirable to make sure enemy footsteps sneaking up behind you are heard over gunfire in FPS games)
  • Bulky
  • A shining example of industrial design this ain't.
  • Needs frequent settings adjustments to get optimal experience
  • Low mic volume
  • PC only

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  Published: 2011-02-08, review by: benchmarkreviews.com

  • 50mm drivers, excellent sound quality, Interesting software extras, Noise cancelling, unidirectional mic, Memory foam ear pads, One of the most comfortable headsets, Study and flexible,
  • Needs frequent settings adjustments to get optimal experience, Low mic volume, PC only
  • It may be pure coincidence or genuine quality, but somehow the Corsair HS1NA USB Gaming Headset hit a sweet spot. It is instantly my favorite headset for listening to music, watching movies, and gaming. Much of it can be attributed to the fine-tuned 5...

 
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  Published: 2011-01-06, Author: Jake , review by: pureoverclock.com

  • Since audio is such an intimate personal experience, and highly subject to individual preferences, it's not an easy market to tackle. However, as we've seen Corsair make careful jumps into new component markets, they've shown a willingness to get thing...

 
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  Published: 2010-12-21, Author: Brann , review by: guru3d.com

  • Abstract:  Corsair HS1 and Sharkoon Xtatic SP Headset ReviewWelcome back to another headset review at Guru3d.com. It is pretty rare that we delve into the depths of the headset market, but today we do. It is even more unusual that we have two headsets on the test be...

 
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  Published: 2010-12-06, review by: hardwaresecrets.com

  • Below you can see a summary of our impressions about the Corsair HS1 Headset.Strong PointsEasy to transportGood sound isolationComfortable headrestBack-lit volume controlLong cableUSB connection makes it independent of the quality of the sound cardVers...

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  Published: 2010-11-30, review by: thinkcomputers.org

  • Designed with long term gaming session in mind, never pinched or hurt my ears during use, Plenty of options with configurable software (including fun voice effects), Gave clear and accurate positioning of enemies in game, Cord is super long with Velcro ti
  • No control over anything but volume/ mic mute without alt-tabbing out of game, No control over amping up rear speaker sounds (desirable to make sure enemy footsteps sneaking up behind you are heard over gunfire in FPS games)
  • The Corsair HS1 USB Gaming Headset is one of the best all-around packages I’ve seen to date. Its software fully compliments the hardware without causing problems or interrupts in gameplay. The Corsair HS1 is affordably priced for the gaming audiophil...

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  Published: 2010-11-24, review by: pcper.com

  • Comfortable, oversized 50mm drivers, Replaceable memory foam ear pads, Dolby 7.1 surround sound technology
  • Sound control panel difficult to use for beginners, Adjustable boom for mic a bit bulky
  • After more than four weeks of grueling FPS gaming, movies, and music listening, I can confidently say the Corsair HS1 headphones have the right combination of comfort, style, and functionality that gamers are looking for in a multi-purpose gaming hea...

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  Published: 2010-11-19, review by: maximumpc.com

  • A greatsounding, amazingly comfortable headset at a very competitive price point.
  • Bulky; a shining example of industrial design this ain't.

 
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  Published: 2010-11-08, review by: neoseeker.com

  • The Corsair HS1 exceeded my expectations when it came to sound quality. Although it's far from reaching the level of higher-end headphones, it is surprisingly good for a $100 headset using the USB interface. The majority of high-end headsets don't go t...

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  Published: 2010-10-13, review by: everythingusb.com

  • Volume control over individual virtual channels, Extremely intuitive and easy to use software, Stylish good looks, Surround sound works very well, Extremely comfortable, Long braided cable, Low resource / lightweight software, Massive 50mm drivers, Memory foam ear cups
  • No ability to change from stereo to virtual surround sound except via software, Voice changer options are gimmicky, No travel case included, Extremely forward mids and highs in default setup, Bass is less than expected from 50mm drivers...
  • The Corsair HS1 is certainly a very, very good set of gaming headset. The ability to customize the sound signature of each of the virtual speakers, combined with beefy 50mm drivers makes for one potent combination that should appeal to a wide range of ...

 
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  Published: 2010-10-12, review by: hardocp.com

  • Corsair has created an excellent headset with its own sound card built in. A user carries the same sound from computer to computer.If you enjoy movies and gaming, then we recommend this headset with absolutely no reservation. If you enjoy a concert or ...

 
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