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March 2010
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Good surround performance
Microphone tip indicates mute status
Independent volume control for each sound channel
Foldable and portable body
Recessed speakers allow for strong acoustic presence
Sounds are clear and sharp while speakers do not press against ears
Making the headset comfortable to wear over long periods
Attached mixer allows for customization without having to back into any me
True 5.1 surround sound
External USB powered amplifier
Good directional positioning in games compared to price
Good quality microphone
Very good build quality
Microphone mute LED
Light weight
Very comfortable to wear for long periods
Excellent noise isolation
LED on mic to indicate mute
Separate surround drivers in earcups
Great sound quality
Tangle Free Cable
Excellent quality
Inline controls make use easier
Very good sound
Long cables
Simple to use
Great audio quality for gaming and just about anything else
Solid construction and design
Desktop controls are quick and convenient
Removable mic and fold up design makes it a great option for LAN use
The editors didn't like
Small opening for the ear
At this price
It could include a carrying bag
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Headset does not have a true subwoofer on board
So listening to stereo audio will output weak levels of bass
Microphone LED lights up only when muted – While this prevents a light from being a distraction
It always confused me every time I used the hea
Music and movie playback sound quality
Coherency issues
Noisy amplifier section
Slightly annoying headband
A little pricey
Rather heavy
The headband causes comfort issues after extended use
Abstract: In this age of gaming, sound quality has become just as important as the content of the game itself. I've found myself wondering how gaming, especially on the PC, has taken such a dramatic jump since the days of playing King's Quest on my Tandy 1000. ...
Published: 2012-05-02, Author: jeremy , review by: legitreviews.com
After being impressed by another of ROCCAT's products, we were excited to see what sort of gamer-focused experience ROCCAT would produce with its Kave 5.1 gaming headset. After using this headset for many hours, it is clear to us that ROCCAT design...
Good surround performance, Microphone tip indicates mute status, Independent volume control for each sound channel, Foldable and portable body
Small opening for the ear, At this price, it could include a carrying bag, Shop Related Products, Ads by Amazon, ✕, Thank you, This will help us improve your ad experience. We will try not to show you such ads again, Report a problem, This item is, Not
The best features of the Kave are its portability, having a good surround performance while gaming, and its microphone. The use of the illuminated tip to indicate whether the microphone is on mute is great. Because of the small rectangular opening on the...
True 5.1 surround sound, External USB powered amplifier, Good directional positioning in games compared to price, Good quality microphone, Very good build quality, Microphone mute LED, Light weight
Music and movie playback sound quality, Coherency issues, Noisy amplifier section, Slightly annoying headband
The ROCCAT Kave headset design is good up to a point. The noisy amplifier, general sound quality and the headband construction is a major let down. The mechanical design is ROCCAT at its best, it is durable, light weight and easily adjustable, however,...
Published: 2012-02-15, Author: Michael , review by: gadgetreview.com
Recessed speakers allow for strong acoustic presence, sounds are clear and sharp while speakers do not press against ears, making the headset comfortable to wear over long periods, Attached mixer allows for customization without having to back into any me
Headset does not have a true subwoofer on board, so listening to stereo audio will output weak levels of bass, Microphone LED lights up only when muted – While this prevents a light from being a distraction, it always confused me every time I used the hea
Michael Radon 4.0 5.0 The Roccat Kave 5.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset is exactly what you need wh...
The Roccat Kave will officially be available across North America this week. NCIX-US is already selling it for $129 USD, and possibly cheaper with a promotional code. This headset is definitely one of my faves for concept alone, despite its fidelity li...
Headsets should have three main qualities that meet your satisfaction before you make your purchase; comfort, construction and sound quality. Comfort: Looking at the fit and finish of the ROCCAT Kave headset, I found them to be pretty comfortable. Whe...
Abstract: At first I want to thank ROCCAT for providing me the Kave 5.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset, for testing and reviewing.The Kave 5.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset from ROCCAT is a nice addition to their line of products; It’s a product made with high qu...
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Published: 2012-07-06, Author: Eric , review by: Bcchardware.com
Detachable mic w/ mute LED, Flexible yet sturdy mic, Sturdy and durable designed for long term use, 5.1 real surround w/ precise directionality, Extremely comfortable noise canceling ear cups, Tip'N'Control desktop remote w/ level slides and game/movie mo
Desktop remote controls the system volume and mute and not just the headset's, Headband slanted slightly to far forward
As we look back over this gaming headset, there are a lot of talking points that we can take away from it. Audio quality, as you would expect, is extremely good with the only downside in my opinion that it lacked a little in stock bass however that was re...
Detachable mic w/ mute LED, Flexible yet sturdy mic, Sturdy and durable designed for long term use, 5.1 real surround w/ precise directionality, Extremely comfortable noise canceling ear cups, Tip'N'Control desktop remote w/ level slides and game/movie mo
Desktop remote controls the system volume and mute and not just the headset's, Headband slanted slightly to far forward
As we look back over this gaming headset, there are a lot of talking points that we can take away from it. Audio quality, as you would expect, is extremely good with the only downside in my opinion that it lacked a little in stock bass however that wa...
